Welcome to Hanoi!

In 2026, the Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials & Recycling will take place in Vietnam. Hanoi, the 1,000-year-old capital of Vietnam, is world-renowned for its dense history, distinct French-colonial architecture, and one of the most vibrant street food cultures in Asia. Below, you’ll find essential travel tips, must-visit attractions, and useful information to make the most of your stay.

Experience Hanoi

Old Quater

Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a captivating neighborhood that blends traditional Vietnamese architecture, leafy pockets of green, time‑honored shops, and ultra‑fresh street food—all easily explored on foot.

Temple of Literature

Built in 1070, it is dedicated to Confucius and served as Vietnam’s first national university.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel

A UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the political center of Vietnam for 13 consecutive centuries.

Hoan Kiem Lake

The “Lake of the Returned Sword” at the city’s heart, famous for the red The Huc Bridge leading to Ngoc Son Temple.

Trt Phở

The quintessential Vietnamese noodle soup originated here and is widely considered the best in the city.

Egg Coffee (Cà Phê Trứng)

Created in the 1940s when milk was scarce, using whipped egg yolks, sugar, and condensed milk as a creamy, custard-like topping for strong Vietnamese coffee, offering a unique blend of bold bitterness and sweet, velvety foam, often described as a dessert in a cup.

The Water Puppet Theatre

The Water Puppet Theatre is a traditional Vietnamese performing art known as water puppetry (Múa rối nước). It originated over 1,000 years ago in the flooded rice fields of northern Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

A major historical landmark located in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam, where the embalmed body of the national leader is preserved and displayed. 

Travel tips

We hope you enjoy your time in Hanoi and have a fantastic experience at the Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials & Recycling Conference 2026!