Fashion show of Ao Dai at the world heritage site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. (Photo: VNA)
The Temple of Literature shines brightly at night. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists participate in the ceremony of offering literature and incense to honor the 52 ancestors at the Kinh Thien Palace - part of the world heritage site of Thang Long Imperial Citadel. (Photo: VNA)
In 2009, Ca Tru was recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding. In the photo: Ca Tru is performed in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Xam singing, a traditional art form from northern Vietnam (including Hanoi), is currently being proposed for inclusion on UNESCO’s world cultural heritage list. (Photo: VNA)
Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival of the Vietnamese is re-enacted in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Folk dance “Con Di Danh Bong” or "Girls playing drum" is now restored and become an important element of Trieu Khuc village festival. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists explore the silver craft on Hang Bac Street in the Old Quarter. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi - The heritage city of Vietnam
Hanoi boasts a rich and diverse cultural heritage shaped over millennia. Today, the city leads the country in the number of both tangible and intangible cultural assets, with thousands of monuments, vibrant festivals, and traditional craft villages, many recognised by UNESCO.
