Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, offers beautiful weather during the winter season. With daytime temperatures ranging comfortably between the 60s and 70s (°F) and infrequent rain showers, it is the perfect time to visit. Travelers can explore top attractions like the Temple of Literature and indulge in a steaming bowl of Phở, the nation’s most popular kind of noodle soup. Additionally, a winter visit to Hanoi provides opportunities to experience exciting events such as Tet, which celebrates the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, and the Perfume Pagoda Festival, a Buddhist pilgrimage that takes place every February.
The United States’ website also highlights Honolulu-Oahu in the US as the top destination for winter vacations. While temperatures drop in other parts of the world, Hawaii’s capital remains comfortable with average highs in the low to mid-80s (°F). The other places that made the top five on the list include Sydney in Australia, Lucerne in Switzerland, the Galapagos Islands in Ecuador, and St. Lucia in the eastern Caribbean.
Vietnam Military History Museum receives Fatherland Protection Order
NDO – The Vietnam Military History Museum held a ceremony in Hanoi on July 15 to celebrate its 60th anniversary (1956-2016) and receive the Fatherland Protection Order, first class.
Ancient house in Ma May
NDO – Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi. Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly crowded and traditional features can sometimes be hidden behind modern life. But if one takes the time to relax and look around, the ancient features begin to reveal themselves.
Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue
NDO – In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.
Book festival “Hanoi – City for Peace” opens
NDO – The Hanoi book festival with the theme “Hanoi – City for Peace” opened at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi on October 2, as part of activities to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954-2019).
Russian Film Week opens in Hanoi
NDO – Russian film-lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy the country’s well-known films with free entrance from December 9 to 13 during the “Russian film week in Hanoi”.
