Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts

1. Foundation Date: 

The University was founded on September 3rd, 1965 with the initial name as the National Fine Arts Junior College and on November 18th, 1984, it was renamed as Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts.

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University of Commerce

1. Foundation Date: The University was founded in 1960.

2. Mandate: 

To provide higher education in commerce, economics and tourism and related fields through its bachelor training program. Beside theoretical instruction, the University has the mission of conducting scientific research, carrying out and applying the achievements of science and technology in the fields of commerce and tourism.

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Yen Thai Village Rhamnoneuron (Poonah)

The famous rhamnoneuron (poonah) paper village of Yen Thai, also called Buoi Village, was located to the north west of Hanoi. 

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Fansland Cinema in Hanoi

Hanoi the capital of Vietnam is rich in culture and history. It remained the center of politics of Vietnam till 1802. In time it also became the administrative hub of the country.

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Satisfy your bucolic yearnings

Duong Lam Village in Son Tay Town , 60km west of Hanoi has become increasingly popular half-day trip for weekend travellers.

Ha Nguyen Huyen, owner of the 163-year-old house in the village, has welcomed tourists since 2005 when it was recognised as a National Cultural and Historical Relic.

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Hanoi introduces five tours to craft villages

Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade is putting together five tours of the city’s traditional craft villages to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. 

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Institute of Finance

1. Institute of Finance subordinated to the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam, was established under Decision No 120/2001/ QD-TTg dated August 17th, 2001 of the Prime Minister by integrating the Hanoi University of Finance and Accounting (founded in 1963), the Finance Research Institution (founded in 1961) and the Financial Training Center (founded in 1995).

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Chuong Conical Hat Village

Located in Thanh Oai District, Ha Tay Province, Chuong Conical Hat Village is well-known for its special product “non” by many foreign and domestic visitors. This small village is crowded with people who not o­nly come here to place orders but also witness the process of making “non”. 

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Hanoi’s Lakes

The capital of Hanoi occupies a bit more than 900km2 and in this urban centre there are 100 lakes dotting the city. There are natural and man-made lakes, each with its own unique history. They are more than just the soul of the City.

When seen from high above, Hoan Kiem Lake appears in the city’s center like a striking blue gem. The long-standing Tortoise Tower in the lake’s center reflects off the lake’s transparent blue water. Along the shore of the lake the willow tree branches sway in the autumn breezes reminiscent of young girls combing their long hair. Nearby, Loc Vung trees flaunt their branches laden with red flowers that droop down to just above the water’s surface.

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Kieu Ky trade village

Kieu Ky - a suburb commune in Gia Lam district, has been well known beyond Vietnam’s border for its craft of planting gold and silver sheets that gives a shining.

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Vietnam’s trade villages: Ha Dong silk

A silk shop in VanPhuc Village. 

Traditional handicrafts are being developed in trade villages. These villages have cultural value while increasing earnings for rural dwellers.

Rural Vietnam is home to 90% of the nation’s population. Typically, growth and economic development in rural areas is lower than in urban centres. Trade villages include shops and factories that produce handicrafts. 

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Hanoi to pay 70% for craft villages’ trademarks

The Hanoi City government agreed to cover 70 per cent of costs for building and developing the trademarks of the city’s surrounding handicraft villages, said the municipal People’s Committee deputy chairman, Phi Thai Binh.

He said the city government had issued Decision No 22, which aimed to preserve and develop handicraft villages.

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Hanoi Population

Hanoi is not only the capital of Vietnam; it is the political and cultural center of the country. It is a city begat by mythology and inspired by legends. 

It has been a survivor of countless violent struggles and political intrigues, sustained on patriotism, ideology and the willful independence of its people. 

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Hanoi Capital (expansion)

Hanoi Capital (expansion)

Area: 3.324,92 sq. km 
Population: 6,232,900 habitants (8/2008).
Administrative divisions: -10 urban districts: Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan, Cau Giay, Long Bien, Hoang Mai, Ha Dong.

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Hanoi University of Water Resources

1. Foundation Date: The University was founded in 1959.

2. Mandate

Hanoi University of Water Resources is a leading and unique University, educating human resources at undergraduate and postgraduate education for the entire country in Water Resources Development Sector. 

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Hanoi University of Architecture

1. Foundation Date: September 17th, 1969.

2. Functions

2.1. Undergraduate Training: 5 years

- Architects of Civil and Industrial Buildings;

- Regional and Urban Planners;

- Municipal Engineers;

- Engineers of Civil and Industrial Construction.

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Foreign Trade University (FTU)

1. Year of Establishment: 1960.

2. Mandate: to provide higher education in foreign trade economics aiming at supplying human resource for the economic sector generally and foreign trade economic activities particularly, providing knowledge to community members for their specific business purposes, and simultaneously fostering the team of lecturers, academic researchers in order to contribute to national education, academic research and economic development.

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National Economics University (NEU)

1. Foundation Date: The University was founded on January 25, 1956.

2. Mandate

As a leading university in the group of Vietnam economics universities, it acts as:

- A center for training and fostering economics and business administration officials of high quality with bachelor''''s, master''''s and doctoral degrees education in Vietnam;

- A center for research in economics, serving the training and policy planning of the Party, the Government, industries and localities as well as corporate business strategy;

- A center for consultation and transfer of technology in economic management and business administration;

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1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi: History

1,000th anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi: History: "Some problems about history and contruction of Thăng Long queen city Ly Cong Uan became king, founding monarch Li (1009 - 1225) in t..."

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Hanoi Gastronomy- abundant and unique

It seems that nowhere in Vietnam is more famous for gastronomy than Hanoi. Formerly, each street or village in Hanoi was well known for a dish. Although these dishes were not delicacies, their flavours were so special that no Hanoians could forget them. For those who live away from the homeland for ages, these popular foods are always reminiscent of their native place.

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Thanh Tri stuffed pancakes

Being used to eating stuffed pancake in Hanoi, you may find yourself a demanding customer when eating it somewhere else. 

Even by a prejudice judgment, you must admit that “banh cuon" from Hanoi, especially those made in Thanh Tri, are the best. The Hanoians are connoisseurs in eating, so the making of the pancake should be carefully prepared. 

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Hanoi Steamed Glutinous Rice

No one knows the origin of steamed glutinous rice or “xoi” which often appears on Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday, in the wedding party or the ancestor’s death anniversary. However, it is a simple breakfast for Hanoians. This food is pregnant with the warmth of flame, heaven and earth.

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Hanoi University of Mining and Geology (HUMG)

1. Foundation Date

The University was founded on August 8th, 1966.

2. Mandate

To train technical experts in exploration and exploitation of natural resources, and in protection of mining and the geological environment, and to be a center for research and technology transfer in geology, oil and gas, surveying, and mining. Higher education is also provided in theoretical sciences, information technology and economics and business administration.

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Institute of Posts and Telecommunications Technology

1. Foundation Date

The Institute was founded on July 11th, 1997.

2. Mandate

Based on the re-arrangement of four education and research institutions of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (VNPT) for integrating together their tasks of education and training; Research and Development; and supporting VNPT''s business activities.

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University of Transport and Communications (UTC)

1. Foundation Date

University of Transport and Communications (UTC) was founded in 1945, named then College of Public Works. It provided a lot of technicians specialized in transport, post, hydraulics, architecture at high and middle levels during its fore-runner from 1945 until 1960. In 1962, it was renamed University of Transport and Communications according to the decree signed by the Prime Minister.

At present, UTC has two campuses in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

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Hanoi University of Civil Engineering (HUCE)

1. Foundation Date

Hanoi University of Civil Engineering was established on August 8th, 1966.

2. Mandate

The Hanoi University of Civil Engineering is an education and research institution, which provides the education of scientists and technicians at graduate and post- graduate levels in various disciplines of civil engineering. The University is also a scientific and technological research center to bridge the gap of practical production with advanced outcomes of science and technology in the field of civil engineering.

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Hanoi University of Technology (HUT)

1. Foundation Date: October 15^th, 1956.

2. Mandate

To provide higher education in science and technology and related fields through its bachelor, master and Ph.D. programs on science and technology.

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Hanoi National University (HNU)

1. A Brief Introduction

Hanoi National University (HNU) was established in accordance with Decree No.97/CP, dated December 10th, 1993 by the Government, and has been reorganized in accordance with Decree No.14/2001/QD-TTg, dated February 12, 2001 by the Government, which unified some leading universities, including the former University of Hanoi with the University of Indochina as its predecessor established in 1904.

HNU is a large multi-disciplinary higher educational institution and research center of excellence. HNU is entrusted with the task of producing qualified human resources for the industrialization and modernization of the country. HNU holds a special position in the system of tertiary education of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, operates according to a special regulation promulgated by the Prime Minister with Decision No.16/2001/QD-TTg, dated February 12, 2001.

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New census shows slowing population growth

The results of a government census reveal that Vietnam ’s population rose by nearly 12 percent in the past ten years, making it the third most-populous ASEAN nation and the 13th most densely-populated in the world.

The 2009 General Housing and Population census found the total population was 85,789,573 as counted at 0.00 hours on April 1, 2009, a rise of 9.47 million from 1999. These results were made public at a teleconference in Hanoi on Aug. 13, which was chaired by Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung.

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Dong Ho Painting Village

Dong Ho Painting.

Folk painting is o ne of the special cultural features of Vietnam. Since the ancient time, there have been a lot of painting villages, such as Dong Ho village (Bac Ninh province), Hang Trong village (Hanoi), Kim Hoang village (Ha Tay province), Nam Hoanh village (Nghe An province), Sinh village (Hue city), and other villages in the south and mountainous areas.

Dong Ho is located on the southern side of the Duong river (40km to the east of Hanoi) is one of the villages that preserves ancient cultural relics of Kinh Bac area (Red river delta, north of Vietnam).

Dong Ho painting is printed by hand on the surface of wooden plate. Each printing colour has its own engraved board. The black one is printed last. Thanks to this way, paintings are made in bulk and do not require sophisticated techniques.

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Young Glutinous Rice

Hanoi autumn is beautiful with sunlight and breeze. The fragrance of spring rice flake is disseminated in small alleys in Vong Village.

If “Com” is considered the most unique speciality of Hanoi, Vong Village can be called the cradle of this food. People who enjoy “Com” are often flooded with a lot of feelings. People commonly welcome a new autumn with falling leaves, sunlight and breeze. 

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Traditional taste

Visitors to Hanoi have an abundance of mouth-watering menu options to choose from when they stop by any of the capital city’s restaurants. For those looking for a truly authentic and traditional experience, however, there are a few stand-out items not to be missed.

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Vermicelli mixes with fish soup

There is a simple meal that Hanoians can enjoy whenever and wherever they want. That is “bun ca”- vermicelli mixes with fish soup.

Watching a school girl eating her bowl of vermicelli on Hang Luoc street, I couldn’t help my greediness so I cancelled my trip around Hanoi just for this dish. There are dozens of different kinds of vermicelli. Some are simple while others are special, which appear all year round. o¬nly vermicelli and sour crab soup cooked with oleaster or fish soup appear in their own season. In the late of March (lunar calendar), oleaster tree is ripe and laden with juicy fruits.

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Gastronomy culture on pavement

It costs only VND 7000 and VND 30.000 for a cup of lemon tea and a portion of grilled beef respectively on pavements in Hanoi.

Tra My, a student of the Industrial Arts University and her close friends always regard Nguyen Du street as the stop for their appointments on the pavement. “I like drinking coffee here because I can both enjoy the romantic lake view and talk freely. It’s so pleasant and comfortable here. The price is extremely cheap, about VND 10.000 per person” she said.

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West Lake Shrimp Pancake

Visitors who used to go to Hanoi will eagerly seek a chance to enjoy West Lake shrimp fried pancake, a speciality of this place, which can make a great impression. The reason is not only in shrimp pancake itself, but also in the beautiful scene at West Lake.

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Café in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Tucked between a great number of shops on a motorbike-choked streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, the Cafes have as much a quality of new discovery about it on the 50th visit as on the first one. 

Hanoi is a city that takes its coffee seriously, unlike the rest of Asia -- a tea-drinking continent.Vietnam has a cafe culture to rival Italy's. Along with the colonial architecture and the fresh baguettes that are still sold o¬n street corners, coffee is one of Vietnam's most pleasant legacies from its years of the French colonial time. 

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Nem ran (Spring roll)

Nem ran (called cha gio in the south) is a much-appreciated speciality, although it is very easy to prepare.

Since long ago, nem ran has been a familiar dish on the menu at all households during the New Year’s festivities, at family parties, and at receptions.

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La Vong fish

"Cha ca" is a favourite dish of Hanoian. Located in Cha Ca street, Cha ca La Vong ("cha ca" means grilled fish) is the famous restaurant to many Hanoian as well as visitors from all over the world.

The food is supposed to have been created by the Doan family. 

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Green rice flake cake- Hanoi’s speciality

Hanoi is famous for its speciality green rice flake cakes which are sold in Hang Than street. Hang Than is just among more than 20 culinary streets in Hanoi which has about 70 streets with their first name of Hang.

This 300 metre long street houses more than 30 green rice flake cake shops. The Nguyen Ninh trademark is the oldest and most popular brand for green rice flake cake. The name was established in 1865 by late Tran Thi Luan and adopted it’s current name of Nguyen Ninh in 1928. 

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Ancient Hanoi recipe wins worldwide fame

A simple fish recipe, created a century ago, is drawing people from all over the world to the Hanoi family home of the creator of the dish.

Now a restaurant, Cha Ca La Vong (La Vong grilled fish) is run by the descendants of the dish’s creator.

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Mrs My’s chicken rice soup

Hanoi is famous for delicious and simple dishes. Therefore, Hanoians have a simple pleasure of gastronomy. Chicken rice soup is o ne of the elegant cuisines of Hanoians.

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Che Lam

Huong Canh commune about 25 kilometers to the west of Hanoi center consists of three small villages including Huong Canh, Ngoc Canh and Tien Canh.

Only in Bau and Noi hamlets (Tien Canh village) can “Che Lam” (a kind of sweetened porridge) be made the best. It is so sticky, fragrant, tasty, sweet that you will not fed up with it. This sweetened solid porridge is often served with tea.

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Dinh Le book street

Dinh Le is the name of a small narrow street of 200 metres in length. Situated at the cross-road of Ngo Quyen, Dinh Le and Dinh Tien Hoang streets in the center of Hanoi, Dinh Le is also called “Book street”.

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Ly Quoc Su Street

Located in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Ly Quoc Su Street starts from the intersection of Hang Bong and Hang Manh Streets and runs south to Nha Tho Street.

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Hanoi - Old Streets and Traditional Trades

Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets, each being closely attached to a traditional trade that is clearly shown by its name, such as Hang Muoi (salt) Street selling salt, Hang Manh (curtain) Street selling bamboo curtains, Hang Bac (silver) Street selling silver jewellery, etc.

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Hang Thiec Street

Hang Thiec Street is a craft street of tinsmiths which has existed for a long time in the Old Quarter. In the past it was in Yen Noi Village, Tien Tuc Commune of Tho Xuong District (present-day Hang Gai Ward of Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi). 

Most of the houses in this street are old and have small garrets which make the house look like “overlapping match boxes”. Hang Thiec Street is 136m long, stretching from Thuoc Bac Street to Hang Non Street. It is the place where tinsmiths make different items, such as oil lamps, candle stands, incense burners, tea pots, tea-set trays and tips of conical hats. 

After a period of development the craft also turned out other products from sheet metal, hence the street was called Rue des Ferblanties by the French.

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The Capital’s Shortest Street

Being only 52 metres long, Hoan Kiem Lake Street is more like an alley connecting Dinh Tien Hoang and Cau Go Streets. 

Few people know of Hanoi’s shortest street, that back in the days when the city was actually a collection of villages, Hoan Kiem Lake Street was part of Ta Vong Village, Huu Tuc Ward, Tho Xuong District. 

Regardless of its size, the street has contributed to the beauty and soul of Hoan Kiem Lake . Much of the charismatic old architecture has been maintained on this boulevard that was home to some of Hanoi ’s lower middle class residents.

Hoan Kiem Lake Street clearly reflects the culture of soon to be “Thousand-year-old Hanoi ”. 

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Hang Buom Street

Hang Buom Street.

300m-long Hang Buom Street was located in Ha Khau Ward (present-day Hoan Kiem District) near the junction of the To Lich and Red Rivers. Prior to 1945, the street was known by the French name “Rue des Voiles” but after 1954 its name was changed to Hang Buom Street.

In the past, different kinds of boat sails which were made from homemade canvas or rush were sold on the Street. It has also been the main residential place of the Chinese people since the 17th century.   

Due to the favourable geographical condition, people in Ha Khau Ward lived on trades dependent on the water. They produced different kinds of bags, sacks, trellis-matting from rattan and rush which were transported by boats to other places.

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