(Meta description: Hanoi residents are leading the virtual travel trend with AI Image – creating photos and videos at any destination to promote Vietnam’s tourism and culture.)

1. When AI opens the door to “limitless travel”

No passport, no plane ticket — now, with just a single photo and a few simple steps, users can “set foot” in Paris, Tokyo, or Ha Long Bay right from home.

AI image and AI video generation are creating a new wave of “virtual travel,” allowing Vietnamese people — especially young Hanoians — to explore global destinations and produce digital travel content in their own style.

According to the Vietnam Digital Technology Report 2025, 67% of users in Hanoi have tried AI image apps to edit, simulate, or merge travel backgrounds.

This shows that “virtual travel” is no longer a distant concept, but is becoming a new lifestyle for the city’s dynamic generation.

2. Yofatik AI Studio – the platform supporting Hanoians in creating virtual travel

Amid this trend, AI Studio Yofatik — a Vietnamese-developed AI image and video platform — is attracting strong attention among Hanoi users.

Unlike foreign tools that require English prompts, Yofatik.ai supports 100% Vietnamese, making it easy for users to create in just minutes.

Specifically, the system can:

• Transform personal photos into virtual travel images at any destination (Hanoi, Paris, Kyoto, Maldives, etc.).
• Generate immersive virtual travel videos with natural scenery, sound, and lighting effects.
• Produce short films or TikTok travel clips using AI video creation and [Vietnamese AI voice].
• Automatically adjust lighting tones, camera angles, and backgrounds — creating a “real-like” feel without studios or photographers.

Lan Anh Tran (Long Bien, Hanoi) shared:

“I took a picture in a grass field near my house and selected Santorini in AI Studio. The result looked like I was truly traveling. My friends were amazed at how realistic it was.”

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3. Hanoians creating travel content in new ways

With AI support, Hanoians are not just “virtual tourists” but also digital storytellers.

Many young people, photographers, and content creators in Hanoi are using AI video to recreate the city’s heritage landscapes or blend cultural heritage with modern technology.

Some emerging trends in Hanoi include:

• “Virtual check-ins at real heritage sites”: Using AI image to create virtual travel photos at the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, or the Hanoi Opera House — but with futuristic or artistic settings.
• “Virtual travel short films”: Using AI Studio to create 30-second videos introducing Hanoi, with Vietnamese AI voice narration and inspiring background music.
• “New-style memory photos”: Young people merging images with friends at dream destinations using AI, making it feel as if they traveled together.

Nguyen Tuan (student, Hanoi University of Architecture) said:

“AI helps us tell the story of Hanoi in a more modern and relatable way. We can blend old images with futuristic backgrounds — it’s fun and creative.”

4. From “virtual travel” to real tourism promotion

Tourism experts believe AI image and AI video generation not only serve entertainment but also open smarter ways to promote Vietnam’s tourism.

A single beautiful AI-generated photo of Hanoi can spread widely on social media, inspiring viewers to learn more and visit in real life.

According to Hanoi’s Department of Tourism, digital tourism communication activities are being encouraged:

• Supporting local creators in applying AI Studio for cultural storytelling.
• Organizing the contest “Hanoi through the Eyes of AI” to discover creative works from image technology.
• Encouraging travel businesses to use AI video trailers to help international visitors better visualize Vietnamese destinations.

Nguyen Van Quang, Hanoi tourism media expert, remarked:

“Hanoians are proving that technology does not separate culture — it’s a bridge that makes heritage more vibrant in the digital age.”

5. Hanoi – a pioneer city in creativity and technology

From content creation and digital art to tourism communication, AI is helping Hanoians assert their pioneering role in applying technology to cultural life.

The combination of artificial intelligence and Hanoi’s creative spirit not only brings a fresh image of tourism but also contributes to building a “Smart – Creative – Humane Capital.”

Dr. Le Minh Hang, Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies, stated:

“The important thing is not that AI replaces humans, but that Hanoians know how to use technology to tell their own stories better.”