Category · 12 articles
Hanoi Culture & History
Hanoi culture and history, from Thang Long and the Imperial Citadel through French colonial rule to today, plus festivals, etiquette and how to behave at temples.
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Hanoi 1000 Year History: Thang Long to Today (2026)
Hanoi 1000 year history: from Thang Long founding (1010) through Ly, Le, Nguyen dynasties, French colonial…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Hoan Kiem Lake Legend & History: Turtle Story (2026)
Hoan Kiem Lake legend and history: the Returned Sword myth, sacred turtles, Le Loi, Ngoc Son…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Hanoi Craft Villages: Traditional Crafts Near Hanoi (2026)
Traditional craft villages near Hanoi: Bat Trang pottery, Van Phuc silk, Dong Ho prints, Quat Dong…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Hanoi Art Scene & Galleries: Contemporary Culture (2026)
Hanoi art scene and galleries: Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, Manzi, Apricot Gallery. Lacquer painting, silk art,…
Hanoi Culture & History · 6 min
Vietnamese Customs & Etiquette: Cultural Guide (2026)
Vietnamese customs and etiquette: greetings, dining, religious sites, gifts, business, body language. Complete cultural guide for…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Hanoi War History Museums & Memorable Sites (2026)
Hanoi war history museums: Hoa Lo Prison, Vietnam Military History Museum, B-52 Victory Museum, Air Force…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
French Colonial Architecture Hanoi: Historic Buildings (2026)
French colonial architecture Hanoi: Opera House, St. Joseph's Cathedral, French Quarter villas. Walking tour, history, and…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Hanoi Pagodas & Temples Guide: Sacred Sites (2026)
Hanoi pagodas and temples guide: Tran Quoc, One Pillar, Ngoc Son, Bach Ma, Quan Thanh. Sacred…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Imperial Citadel Thang Long: Fortress & History (2026)
Imperial Citadel Thang Long guide: UNESCO site, Doan Mon Gate, Kinh Thien Palace, House D67, archaeological…
Hanoi Culture & History · 5 min
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: Visiting Guide & History (2026)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum visiting guide: hours, dress code, what to see, Presidential Palace, One Pillar…