Hoan Kiem
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When you find yourself in Hà Nội, near the enchanting Hoàn Kiếm Lake, take a moment to explore beyond the famed Turtle Tower and Pen Tower. A truly captivating experience awaits you along the lake''s edge: the vibrant Chinese chessboards.
Chess at Hoàn Kiếm draws devoted crowds
Life & Style
An art exhibition titled Welcoming Spring Bính Ngọ 2026 has opened in Hà Nội, bringing vibrant colours and festive spirit to the heart of the capital. Featuring nearly 100 paintings by four Vietnamese artists, the exhibition celebrates traditional Tết values,...
Art exhibition welcomes Tết in Hà Nội’s old quarter
Event
The event will feature a wide range of community-centred cultural and artistic activities designed for children, students and visitors to Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the pedestrian zone on weekends.
Mid-Autumn festival to begin in Hà Nội's Old Quarter
Life & Style
Amidst the bustling rhythm of Hà Nội’s Old Quarter quietly stands a house that bears the sacred mark of the nation''s history.
Old quarter house cherishes historical memories of Hà Nội
Life & Style
On this occasion, the Old Quarter’s stages will feature traditional and contemporary folk music performances.
Hà Nội Old Quarter hosts special activities in celebration of national anniversaries
News
Deputy Chairman of the Hà Nội People’s Committee Dương Đức Tuấn has approved a plan which restricts large vehicles from entering these areas between 6:30am–8:30am and 4:30pm–6:30pm, except for buses and school transport vehicles.
Hà Nội to trial ban on large vehicles in Old Quarter and Hoàn Kiếm area
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A photo exhibition featuring 12 photos of Hoan Kiem
Lake (Sword Lake) sceneries is opening at Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural
Information Centre in downtown Ha Noi.
Hoan Kiem through the lens
Travel
The Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Centre has
been opened to provide visitors with information about the history and
cultural aspects of Ha Noi''s iconic lake.
Hoan Kiem Lake Cultural Information Centre open
News
South Korean high school student Chihyun Ryu has spent her time in Ha
Noi over the last three and a half years walking around Hoan Kiem Lake,
and riding on the back of her father''s motorbike taking videos of the
chaotic traffic.
Student looks to improve traffic
News
Friends of Vietnam Heritage will host two city walks next weekend.
FVH hosts weekend city walks
News
Several vestiges and tourist areas in the capital will open for free
during the Lunar New Year (February 18-20), according to the Ha Noi''s
People''s Committee.
Free entrance at many cultural sites for new year
News
Children take part in a painting contest themed I Love Ha Noi – The City for Peace at the Ly Thai To Monument Square by Hoan Kiem Lake yesterday morning.
City for Peace
News
Architectural and cultural experts together with local leaders share the
same view on the need to preserve the present vista around Hoan Kiem
Lake in Ha Noi.
Architects advocate for natural beauty
Sports
Rainy weather failed to stop thousands of athletes from participating the Ha Noi Moi newspaper''s 41st Run for Peace yesterday.
The, Phuong win Ha Noi Moi Run
News
Twenty-five pairs of dragon dancers from all districts in Ha Noi
gathered at King Ly Thai To Park by the side of Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake
to perform at the fourth dragon dance festival, part of a series of
cultural activities to celebrate...
Dragon dance
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