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Experience Hanoi at 4 a.m., when the city is quiet, gentle and slowly coming to life. From morning exercises to market vendors and sleepy streets turning lively, this is the most peaceful and authentic way to watch Hanoi wake up.

Hanoi’s white daisies, or cúc họa mi – a symbols of purity, resilience, and winter’s arrival.

Discover Vietnam’s unique countryside tradition of hunting and cooking rat meat in Ha Nam and Ninh Binh. Learn how locals catch, cook, and enjoy this surprising dish!

Discover Vietnam’s most unique delicacies including balut, silkworm pupae, water bugs, rat meat, grasshoppers, and red jellyfish. Would you dare to try them?

Hanoi, November 14th, 2025 Welcome Jayne and Stephen, a lovely couple from the UK, visiting Hanoi for the very first time on their honeymoon. After spotting our food tours filled with local favorites, hidden gems and fun photos, they knew this was an experience they couldn’t miss. From the very first stop, every dish was a hit. “Bánh rán” – Vietnamese donuts quickly became their favorite. After just one bite, Stephen immediately snapped photos so he could come back again. Our

From Ao Dai photoshoots to street food tours, explore 10 fun and unique things to do in Hanoi with your besties — food, laughter, and memories await!

Discover 7 stunning pink churches across Vietnam — from Saigon’s iconic Tan Dinh to Da Lat’s dreamy Domaine de Marie. Faith, color, and charm await!

Discover Hanoi’s most unique architectural landmarks — from Turtle Tower to Bat Trang Pottery Museum and more! Explore the city’s creative soul.

Join four friends on their first trip to Hanoi as they discover hidden dishes, meet local vendors and even try making bánh cuốn during our Taste of Hanoi food tour. From bún riêu crab noodle soup to cozy Old Quarter cafés, this experience captures the true flavors and warmth of the city.

Amber, a poet, and Peter, a musician, explored Hanoi’s soulful side through our Taste of Hanoi food tour - where every dish, from green papaya salad to steamed rice rolls, carried stories of people, rhythm, and love for this city. By the end, Hanoi wasn’t just a place they visited - it became a melody they’ll always remember. 💛

Join Sébastien and his lovely French family on a joyful Hanoi food adventure. From bánh rán and bánh gối to making bánh cuốn and playing Ô ăn quan, this heartwarming journey shows how families truly experience local culture in Vietnam. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic Hanoi moments.

From crunchy bánh mì to bamboo dragonfly painting, Bridget’s family explored Hanoi’s Old Quarter, learned local crafts, and made memories they’ll never forget.

When autumn arrives, Hanoi turns poetic with white daisies (cúc họa mi) and flower vendors on every corner. A walk around West Lake or Phan Dinh Phung Street will show you the city’s most beautiful, heartwarming season.

A heartwarming Hanoi food tour with Emily and Reece — filled with laughter, local bites, and little surprises that made every stop unforgettable.

Hanoi’s autumn is pure magic — golden leaves, milk flowers, cozy coffee moments, and gentle breezes that make everyone fall in love with the city.

Four best friends joined our Hanoi Coffee Workshop and learned to make egg coffee, salted coffee and coconut coffee. A morning filled with laughter, fun, and 20 years of friendship. Discover why coffee lovers always choose Beyond Vietnam for an authentic and joyful experience.

Rain couldn’t stop Brendan’s family from enjoying our Hanoi food tour — laughter, puddles, and delicious local eats made it a day to remember!

Join Kimberley’s Australian family on a heartwarming Hanoi family tour filled with street food, crafts, local artisans and a surprise birthday celebration.

Experience a fun and meaningful Vietnam coffee workshop with Maxine, Nicole, Jill and Cathy, from learning coffee origins to brewing their own salted coffee.