US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of the city’s tourism promotion campaign in the 2019-2023 period, the municipal Department of Tourism announced on January 18.

Tourists visit Temple of Literature in Hanoi (Source: VNA)
Accordingly, this year, CNN will focus on exploring Hanoi’s
culture, heritage and people, reflecting Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes and
diversified cultural aspects.
In 2020, Hanoi will be promoted as a new tourist destination, especially with
the Formula One racing, while in 2021, the capital city will be introduced as
the host of the 31st Southeast Asian (SEA) Games - a biennial multi-sport event
involving participants from 11 regional countries.
In 2022, Hanoi will be seen in an aspect of technology, a destination of
Vietnam and the world and in 2023 the world’s future gateway.
Last year, CNN broadcast three 30-second promotion clips focusing on Hanoi,
namely "Hanoi – Heart of Vietnam”, "Hanoi – Cradle of Heritage” and "Hanoi –
History, Culture and People”, along with a special programme titled
"Destination Hanoi”.
The video clips have received positive feedback from audiences, tourists,
international and local media, receiving the best marketing campaign award of
the Tourism Promotion Organization for Asian – Pacific Cities (TPO)
Forum.
In the year, Hanoi made it to US-based Time magazine’s list of "best
destinations for every type of traveller” and in top 10 Asia – Pacific ranking
of overnight business trip destinations by MasterCard.
The city was nominated by the World Travel Awards as one of the 17 candidates
for a prize of the world’s leading city destination 2018. It was also ranked
12th among the 25 best global destinations in 2018 selected by TripAdvisor
readers.
Hanoi welcomed 5.74 million foreign visitors in 2018, up 16 percent against
2017, among 26 million tourists spending time in the city. It is striving to
serve nearly 29 million tourists, including over 7 foreigners, this year, or
year-on-year rises of 10 percent and 17 percent.-
Source: VNA
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.