Duration: October 26 – November 1, 2025, in Busan, South Korea)
Hanoi – the Millennium Capital of Vietnam, the City for Peace, the country’s leading center of politics, economy, culture, and science – is affirming the strong position as an attractive destination in the region and the world. Boasting more than 6,400 cultural and historical relics, nearly 1,800 intangible cultural heritages, 1,350 traditional craft villages, and numerous UNESCO recognized titles, Hanoi is also honored as a UNESCO Creative City in the field of Design.
In recent years, Hanoi’s tourism has continuously earned prestigious global awards and recognition, affirming the Capital’s growing appeal and position on the international tourism map. These include: Top 25 Leading Cultural Destinations Worldwide and Top 25 Most Beloved Destinations of All Time (Tripadvisor); Top 9/20 Leading Global Cultural Destinations (Time Out); Asia’s Leading City Destination and Vietnam’s Leading Cultural Destination (World Travel Awards); Asia’s and the World’s Leading Culinary City (World Culinary Awards); World’s Best Golf Destination (World Golf Awards), among others.
Hanoi continues to assert itself as a dynamic, creative city through a diverse range of large-scale events held across the Capital, including: Hanoi Gift Tourism Festival, the Hanoi Autumn Festival, Creative Design Festival, Hanoi Ao Dai Tourism Festival, Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Festival, and Red River International Music Festival… These activities not only honor heritage, arts, and traditional craft villages but also introduce innovative tourism products such as mystical night tours, pedestrian streets combined with culinary and craft village festivals, and Halal tourism experiences, meeting the diverse demands of both domestic and international visitors.
As the nation’s political and administrative center, home to diplomatic missions and international organizations, Hanoi frequently hosts high-level political, diplomatic, cultural, and sports events of regional and global significance. Many major national and international events have been successfully organized in the Capital, reinforcing its image as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination deeply integrated with the global community.
Hanoi is also renowned as a leading culinary destination with signature dishes such as pho, bun cha, and com Lang Vong, alongside Michelin-starred restaurants and numerous international culinary awards. In 2025, ten additional Hanoi establishments were listed in the Michelin Guide, further affirming the Capital’s global culinary reputation.
Moreover, the city prioritizes green and sustainable tourism development, encouraging accommodation and dining facilities to adopt energy-saving practices, protect the environment, and reduce plastic waste, contributing to a civilized and eco-friendly tourism environment.
With over 3,700 accommodation establishments, a global network of direct flights operated by Vietnam Airlines, Etihad, Qatar Airways, and others, Hanoi stands ready to welcome international visitors to explore a creative, dynamic, and hospitable city.
With a safe environment, friendly people, and a strong digital transformation strategy, Hanoi is striving to become a leading green, friendly, and attractive destination in the region, eager to welcome international friends to discover and experience all it has to offer.
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