Visitors are invited to explore “Hanoi as a destination” through immersive models, miniature landscapes, and cutting-edge technology including VR360 and 3D mapping, recreating hundreds of iconic scenes from the capital city.
For 2025, Hanoi has set an ambitious target of welcoming 31 million tourist arrivals, including 7.5 million foreigners, with projected tourism revenue nearing 130 trillion VND. The sector is expected to contribute at least 8% to the city’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP).
Tourism activities were vibrant across the capital from April 30 to May 4, reaffirming Hanoi’s reputation as a safe, friendly, and attractive destination.
Promotions include room discounts of up to 50%, complimentary upgrades, dining offers, and spa services, especially during key occasions such as the April 30–May 1 holiday and Vietnam Family Day on June 28.
Hanoi is popularising its cultural heritage sites, and transforming historical, architectural, religious, and cultural monuments into distinctive tourism products. Featured attractions include the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the Co Loa Ancient Citadel, and the Temple of Literature.
Under this initiative, Hanoi will introduce two cultural tourism routes connecting the southern and western areas of the city. A new community-based tourism destination will be established in My Duc district, alongside the development of agricultural and rural tourism models, as well as night tourism offerings.
Themed "Hanoi Tourism - A World Heritage Destination," the festival is expected to feature 80 booths, introducing the capital city’s heritage and tourist sites, traditional craft villages, unique tourism gifts, and special cuisine as well as dishes from other localities across the country.
The decision by the Hanoi Department of Tourism to ban tours to this area is seen as a measure to ensure the safety of tourists, create a safe railway corridor and maintain public order.
The Hanoi Department of Tourism has designed a comprehensive plan to boost tourism demand, tailored to each season and period. Throughout the year, the local tourism sector will host 60 events, promoting the capital’s image and rich cultural heritage.
Hanoi is rolling out an array of vibrant cultural and tourism activities throughout 2025, aiming to attract more visitors and showcase the capital’s rich heritage and creativity.
According to Dang Huong Giang, Director of Hanoi’s Department of Tourism, tourism continues to be a key economic driver for the capital, with notable growth in both visitor numbers and revenue.
The article vividly captures Hanoi’s allure, from its bustling Old Quarter and renowned street food to its unique coffee culture, rich history, and dynamic youth.
The capital city of Hanoi has made British magazine Time Out list of the world’s 50 best cities in 2025 for its stunning culture and history coupled with brilliant food.
For consecutive years, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and the northern province of Quang Ninh have dominated Vietnam's tourism landscape, thanks to innovative marketing strategies and unique tourism offerings.
Hue and Hanoi are two Vietnamese destinations making it into the list of the 50 must-visit food cities in the world in 2024 - 2025 by food magazine TasteAtlas.
The capital city of Hanoi is envisaged to become the nation’s tourism growth pole in the north under the tourism system planning for 2021-2030 with a vision to 2045 recently announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Matthew Powell, head of the Hanoi and Da Nang offices of Savills Vietnam, has noted that the capital city’s hotel market still holds significant short-term recovery potential.
Hanoi's tourism sector set a goal of developing the capital into a safe, high quality and attractive destination, not only in the region but also in the world.
Hanoi welcomed about 4.45 million foreign tourists in the first nine months of this year, soaring 40.8% year-on-year and nearly fulfilling its yearly target of serving 5 million international visitors, according to the city Department Tourism.
