Vietnam War Hidden History of Hanoi’s Charm and Hoa Lo Prison

As local guides living in Hanoi, we share a deep passion for Vietnam’s history and culture. Vietnam’s history has left a profound mark on the world stage, as this land once stood at the crossroads of global superpowers and served as the clash point between East and West.

What did the Vietnamese people truly endure? Why were so many global powers—from Asia to Europe and all the way to the Americas—so invested in Vietnam? Join us on a journey looking back across thousands of years of history, focusing on pivotal chapters tied to the US, France, Japan, and China, to understand Vietnamese wartime life and how Vietnam’s story fits into world history.