Hanoi welcomed around 560,000 visitors during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, earning a total revenue of VND2.1 trillion (nearly US$79.85 million), marking increases of 250% in volume and 254% in value compared to the same period last year.

VOV.VN - Hanoi will ring in New Year 2026 with a wide range of cultural and artistic activities, offering both residents and visitors an engaging and festive atmosphere throughout the year-end holiday season.

VOV.VN - Hundreds in traditional Vietnamese attire paraded around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake on December 7, reenacting an old-style wedding ceremony once common in the capital.

VOV.VN - The Hanoi International Cultural and Artistic Exchange Programme 2025 took place on the evening of November 21 on Hoan Kiem Lake’s walking street, offering a vibrant showcase of the unique cultural identities of Vietnam and countries around the world.

VOV.VN - More than 2,000 runners, including 250 foreigners from 20 embassies, international schools and organisations, will compete in the 50th open Hanoimoi Newspaper Run for Peace, which is scheduled to start at Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, on September 28.

VOV.VN - People from across the country, along with international visitors, are flocking to Hanoi these days to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the 80th National Day celebrations and to explore Vietnam’s culture and traditions on this occasion.

VOV.VN - A large number of residents gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, on August 1 to witness a simulated anti-terrorism drill performed by the Guard Command Force in coordination with special task units.

VOV.VN - The 10th Hanoi Book Fair is set to take place from October 2 to October 5 at the pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi.

Earth Hour 2025, themed "Green Transition – Green Future", kicked off at Hoan Kiem Lake on March 22 morning, drawing thousands of residents, organisations, and businesses in a show of solidarity.

VOV.VN - Hanoi plans to place a Km0 milestone in front of the statue of King Ly Thai To in the flower garden area of the same name near Hoan Kiem Lake in the city centre.