The Hotel Metropole Hanoi holds invaluable historical significance in the development of the capital city.

Resulting from a combination of East meets West in the early 20th century, ornamental motifs on the wrought iron railings, balconies, gates and windows give Hanoi a truly elegant beauty.

The following photos of the Red River in Hanoi have been taken from old historical documents of found in France.

Hanoi municipal authorities approved the local Department of Transport’s proposal to upgrade and restore Long Bien Bridge.

Hanoi authorities are restoring 82 stone tablets recording the royal examinations held under the Le-Mac dynasties (1442-1779) placed at Van Mieu (the Temple of Literature) and Quoc Tu Giam (Vietnam’s first national university).