In July 1999, Hanoi was the only city in Asia-Pacific to be honoured as a ‘City for Peace' by UNESCO (Photo: VNA)
In July 1999, Hanoi was the only city in Asia-Pacific to be honoured as a ‘City for Peace' by UNESCO (Photo: VNA)
Compared with 20 years ago, Hanoi has expanded its land area, with a bigger population and more modern new appearance (Photo: VNA)
Compared with 20 years ago, Hanoi has expanded its land area, with a bigger population and more modern new appearance (Photo: VNA)
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(Photo: VNA)
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Lang-Hoa Lac road (Photo: VNA)
Lang-Hoa Lac road (Photo: VNA)
Tu Liem district (formerly) are now Nam Tu Liem and Bac Tu Liem districts (Photo: VNA)
Tu Liem district (formerly) are now Nam Tu Liem and Bac Tu Liem districts (Photo: VNA)
Part of Dong Da and Thanh Xuan districts along Tay Son and Nguyen Trai roads (Photo: VNA)
Part of Dong Da and Thanh Xuan districts along Tay Son and Nguyen Trai roads (Photo: VNA)
Cau Giay district by night (Photo: VNA)
Cau Giay district by night (Photo: VNA)
Truc Bach lake and West Lake inside the city (Photo: VNA)
Truc Bach lake and West Lake inside the city (Photo: VNA)
Long Bien district today (Photo: VNA)
Long Bien district today (Photo: VNA)
Dong Tru bridge in Long Bien district (Photo: VNA)
Dong Tru bridge in Long Bien district (Photo: VNA)
Nhat Tan bridge, one of seven bridges over the Red River (Photo: VNA)
Nhat Tan bridge, one of seven bridges over the Red River (Photo: VNA)
Four-storey interchange of Khuat Duy Tien – Nguyen Xien – Nguyen Trai in Thanh Xuan district creates a new face for the city and helps ease traffic jam (Photo: VNA)
Four-storey interchange of Khuat Duy Tien – Nguyen Xien – Nguyen Trai in Thanh Xuan district creates a new face for the city and helps ease traffic jam (Photo: VNA)
Cat Linh – Ha Dong Railway to be put into commercial operation soon (Photo: VNA)
Cat Linh – Ha Dong Railway to be put into commercial operation soon (Photo: VNA)
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Modern Hanoi sky view

After 20 years since being awarded the title 'City for Peace', Hanoi has constantly made efforts to become a modern city imbued with a rich national identity, preserving the title awarded by UNESCO.