Highlights include a culinary culture festival at Thong Nhat Park showcasing regional specialties, and vibrant street performances around Hoàn Kiếm Lake on May 1. An art exhibition titled Hanoi in Me is running at the Việt Nam Fine Arts Museum until May 5.
Visitors on Hà Nội's pedestrian streets around Hoàn Kiếm Lake. — VNA/VNS Photo
Heritage tours of Hanoi's historical and cultural sites are being offered at promotional prices. Outdoor sports and recreational activities — including running, cycling, yoga, and traditional games — are taking place in major parks such as Thong Nhat and Yen So.
The Hanoi Department of Tourism has worked with local businesses and organisations to launch a green tourism promotion campaign, enhance safety and traffic management, and improve public spaces for visitors.
A new public art installation titled Revival has been unveiled at Cổ Tân Garden near the Hanoi Opera House as part of the city’s beautification efforts.
A variety of tourism products, including cultural experiences, eco-tours, and wellness retreats, have also been introduced to meet growing demand. During the holiday, the city will provide free water, milk, and bread to visitors paying tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh at his mausoleum.
With careful preparations and a rich programme of events, Hanoi aims to offer memorable experiences and reinforce its image as a safe, friendly, high-quality, and attractive destination.
Earlier in March and April, the capital hosted the Get on Hanoi 2025 campaign at the Hai Bà Trưng Temple complex, participated in the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2025, and organised the Hanoi Tourism Gift Festival themed Hanoi– World Heritage Destination at Trần Nhân Tông pedestrian street.