How about making special memories of the end of 2023 and the beginning of the New Year in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi? We looked into some of the festive scenes and events for you to check out.

LOTTE MALL West Lake Hanoi is the hottest place in Hanoi today. It had a pre-opening in July as the largest shopping complex in Vietnam. And the first overseas location for L7, the lifestyle brand for LOTTE HOTEL, opened there, too.

We visited the town of Van Phuc in search of Hanoian silk. The sleek fabric retaining the thousand-year-long history and know-how embraces the village ever so gently.

Duong Lam Village, located on the outskirts of Hanoi, is a charming ancient town, with vivid traces of Vietnam’s rich history and cultural tradition.

To Vietnamese people, there are three beverages that are called ‘soul drinks’. Let’s get some real life experience of Vietnam through these popular drinks that offer consolation to and revitalize those who are tired of the daily grind.

Visitors to Cuc Phuong National Park in Vietnam are driven by a desire to see butterflies taking over the entire world. To them, nature presents a quiet yet colorful banquet starring exotic flora and fauna of the Southeast Asian country.

People go to Google for a web search, and Instagram for their social media craving. Now for travel, ‘Tripadvisor’ will unequivocally be the first reference for most people. LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL and LOTTE HOTEL HANOI have been ranked No.1 in Tripadvisor’s ‘2022 Traveler’s Choice Awards’ hotel category.

We surveyed the latest trend in Vietnam’s eating culture at several restaurants in Hanoi.

West Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Hanoi and the headquarters for the city’s burgeoning contemporary culture. Young people, artists, and designers come to the lakeside to socialize, fostering a vibrant culture.

Seen through the lens of distinguished photographer Pham Huy Trung, Vietnam is remarkably otherworldly and dazzling.

Vu Thao is the designer of Kilomet109, a fashion brand pursuing sustainability. She has rediscovered Hanoi with her delicate gaze. We had an in-depth conversation about inspiring places, comforting landscapes, her design philosophy and conscious lifestyle that prioritizes the environment and local community.

Let’s embark on a journey to search for the best craft beer in Hanoi, Vietnam, to cool off the sizzling heat in the evening while staying in the tropical Metropolis.

Hanoi has long seen large markets pop up around its fortress. With active trades between handicraft artisans and trade merchants, craft villages began to take shape in the suburbs. On a sweltering summer day, we toured bamboo craft villages near Hanoi.

Manzi Art Space is a gallery-cafe playing an unequaled role as a space dedicated to culture and art in Hanoi, Vietnam. It leads the art scene of Hanoi by curating great artworks that inspire art lovers, and discovering and sponsoring new, talented artists.

A dreamy, delicate scenery on the border between real and imaginary worlds greets us. Here are things to see and enjoy in the Vietnamese version of Shangri-La, Ninh Binh.

Sapa is a mountain village located between the northern tip of Vietnam and its border with China. By visiting a minority group in Sapa maintaining a traditional way of life, you can better understand how they coexist with nature. Also near the village stands the tallest mountain in Vietnam. Mount Phan Xi Pang, nicknamed as ‘the Roof of Indochina,’ rises over 3,000m above sea level. Sapa offers a perfect environment for a walking trip as its trails deliver picturesque mountain landscapes.

“Tea cup is the beginning of the story.” - Vietnamese proverb

Duong Jewelry & Objects is a gemlike boutique that you should not miss if you visit Hanoi’s Old Quarter. We visited the scene of transformation where multicolored gemstones are carved into pieces of stunning jewelry in the hands of designer Nga Duong.

Hoang Thuc Hao, the leading force in sustainable architecture, hails from Hanoi. We sat down to discuss Hanoi, urban architecture and history behind it.

From long ago, young people who are trendsetters of a city would gather at a bookstore. Now the young Vietnamese in Hanoi are flocking to ‘Bookworm’ and ‘Nha Nam Books N’ Coffee.’

Vietnam is a multiethnic nation made up of 54 distinct groups. The Viet people account for the largest portion of the population at over 85 percent. The rest of the 53 ethnic minorities have unique lifestyles, each with its own language and culture, residing in rural or mountainous areas. Travel writer Jeon Hye-in who lives in Hanoi gives us an overview of the minority culture of Vietnam, including an introduction to the food, clothing, shelter, and religion of ethnic groups, as she tours the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. The last remaining piece of a puzzle to truly understand Vietnam is none other than the 15-percent ethnic population. Here are their stories.

Vietnamese pottery is famous across the world. Its birthplace, surprisingly, is a small village named Bat Trang in the vicinity of Hanoi.

What’s the perfect way to enjoy a summer night in Hanoi? How about some live jazz performances?

A city steeped in a thousand-year history embraces those maintaining their ancestors’ slow-paced way of living as if to reenact a glorious moment from the past. We look into the 36 streets in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam, to figure out a secret behind the charm that brings the contemporaries to the ancient district.

The importance of healthy eating for a healthy life can never be stressed enough. Let us take you to Hanoi, where you’ll find plenty of healthy choices.

We are introducing a list of extraordinary shopping venues that will double the fun for travelers in Hanoi. Vietnamese chocolate made from cacao grown and processed locally, handicraft made by minority groups with great care, and snacks to remember Hanoi by can all be found in the places featured below.

This is the ultimate guide for Vietnamese pho and where to find. We have you covered on everything about the noodle soup, from the world’s most delicious pho to eel pho and snail pho, among other exotic dishes, and just where to find them.

In Vietnam, there is a place where many small and big islands are gathered and it provides the world’s most beautiful and magical scenery. It’s Ha Long Bay.

In Hanoi, time seems to flow slowly. The Vietnamese capital offers a blend of the Oriental and Western nostalgia. Relying on the most primitive form of traveling, we walked through Hanoi to get a closer look at the city's retro landscape.

Tan My Design, the oldest embroidery shop in Hanoi, borrows its name from a Vietnamese word meaning “new beauty.” We’ve met with Nguyen Thuy Linh, head of Tan My Design, breathing a fresh air into the tradition of Vietnamese needlework, featuring premium handcrafted items with a modern sensibility.

Some great rooftop bars and cafes are popping up along the river in Hanoi these days. They beckon sophisticated urban hipsters and tourists.