She was particularly impressed by bun oc, a Vietnamese noodle soup with snails.
Luo Min Li, 28, from Chongqing, China, arrived in Hanoi on October 21 to attend the concert and plans to stay in the Vietnamese capital for five to six days to explore the city.
“This is my first time in Hanoi, and I’m very happy to be here. Besides attending the concert, I also want to experience the local culture, meet people and try the food. Being able to travel and attend a concert at the same time makes me really excited,” she said.
Luo added that she was travelling with friends from several different cities across China.
When it comes to food, she said she particularly enjoys Vietnamese noodle dishes, with bun oc (a Vietnamese noodle soup with snails) leaving the strongest impression.
“Hanoi’s bun oc is delicious. I find its flavour distinctive, and I really like it,” she said.
Another Chinese visitor, Yin Miao, also travelled to Vietnam with friends to attend the concert marking BIGBANG’s 20th anniversary.
She said her concert ticket cost 3,000 yuan. Including travel-related expenses over two days, she estimated that each person could spend around 10,000 yuan in total.
Two other Chinese visitors, Hu Yan Wen, 22, and Smallu, 21, both from Xi’an, bought tickets in the highest price category for the BIGBANG show, costing VND 10.5 million (approximately USD 406) each.
To organise their concert trip and holiday, the two women bought tickets through a Vietnamese friend, who then offered to guide them from the concert to other tourist attractions.
In Hanoi, Hu Yan Wen and Smallu are staying at a hotel near Hoan Kiem Lake. They plan to spend several days exploring the city before returning home.
BIGBANG’s two concerts are scheduled for October 24 and 25 at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi. For some international fans, the trip offers an opportunity not only to see the group perform but also to explore Vietnam, sample its cuisine and experience local life.
Before the gates officially opened for the Hanoi leg of the BIGBANG 2026 World Tour, the area around My Dinh National Stadium had already become a focal point for fans, with an atmosphere of intense excitement.
Large crowds arrived early, filling the surrounding streets with the distinctive yellow glow of crown-shaped light sticks.
Despite the hot weather and long lines of security barriers, fans remained enthusiastic as they queued to check in and collect their wristbands. Music blared from mobile sound stations outside the stadium, adding to the anticipation.
Groups of fans posed for commemorative photos and exchanged small gifts, turning the area outside the stands into a celebration for V.I.Ps, BIGBANG’s fan community. Thousands of eager fans were ready to erupt into cheers and sing along during what they hoped would be an unforgettable night at My Dinh Stadium.
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