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Visitors can have a bird’s-eye view of Hanoi and the Red River Delta on a helicopter tour operated by the Vietnam Helicopter Corporation.

“Vietnam Been There” Collection highlights Vietnam’s iconic images such as Long Bien Bridge, while the design of the exclusive Vietnam Starbucks Card features the charming beauty of the country’s national flower, the lotus.

Turning trash into useful items is becoming a growing trend. But how about turning a dump into a check-in venue? A project in which artists and environmental advocates are bringing recycling to a whole new level is underway in Hanoi.

A public litter zone of about 500m long, located next to the Red River, from Long Bien Bridge to Chuong Duong Bridge, Phuc Tan Ward, Hoan Kiem District (Hanoi), where no one wants to go to, suddenly becomes a bright space, creating a unique culture that is attracting the attention of many people.

The spring atmosphere is overwhelming Hanoi’s streets, from downtown to the outskirts.

A ceremony was held by the Heritage Magazine under Vietnam Airlines in Hanoi on December 21 to announce and honour the winners of the Vietnam Heritage Photo Awards 2019.

In recent years, Hanoi has established itself as a magnet for visitors from both across the country and around the world, a status the city has achieved largely by bringing into play its long-standing heritages.

Hanoi, a charming city with a history of over one thousand years, is the convergence of cultural and historical essences of Vietnam. Its charm partly derives from oriental and French-style architecture, both ancient and modern, that will exist forever over time.

The relationship between localities and agencies of France and Hanoi is a model for bilateral relations between the two countries, said French Ambassador to Vietnam Nicolas Warnery.

Long Bien Bridge is a historical structure and an important symbol of the capital city. However, the area under the bridge has become a garbage dumping ground for people.

The VPBank Hanoi Marathon has become an official international marathon tournament in the capital city, the organising board told a press conference in Hanoi on October 16.

The European Union Delegation to Vietnam and the environmental group Keep Hanoi Clean (KHC) are jointly holding a clean-up in Red River area and underneath Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge on October 12-13.

The environmental group Keep Hanoi Clean (KHC), in collaboration with a Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, will hold a clean-up underneath Hanoi’s iconic Long Bien Bridge this weekend.

The European Union (EU) Delegation on October 3 hosted a free screening of the movie “Chasing Coral”, aiming to raise public awareness of the severe impact of climate change. ​

The European Climate Diplomacy Week 2019 will be held in Hanoi, Da Nang and Hoi An cities in the central region from September 27 to October 6.

In 2018, the World Cleanup Day in Viet Nam attracted 1,300 participants who collected 10 tonnes of trash. Ha Noi drew the participation of 639 volunteers who collected 3 tonnes of rubbish.

Long Bien Railway Station (Hanoi) has just undergone a comprehensive "makeover" after more than 20 years that surprised many passengers here.

Thang Long, Nhat Tan, Long Bien, Chuong Duong, Vinh Tuy, Thanh Tri and Dong Tru bridges spanning Red and Duong rivers play a key role in facilitating transport of Hanoi gateway.

Inspired by the renowned Long Bien Bridge, artist Dang Viet has recently opened his private exhibition titled “The Bridge” in Hanoi.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter Management Board has opened vault No 93 on Gam Cau street to create a walkway and public art space.