In 1983, a team of skeptical scientists transported two statues from Dau Pagoda to Bach Mai Hospital for X-ray analysis. Their goal was to verify whether these statues were indeed the relics of two monks from the early 17th century.

Once an apprentice to her mother in law, who was a master of the art of doing invisible mending, Nguyen Thi Hong, 73, has become famous not only among Vietnamese but foreigners as well.

Several engravings are found on the surface of ancient stone slabs in Sin Suoi Ho commune in Phong Tho district in Lai Chau, which partially explains how the Mong ethnic minority divided fields in ancient times.

The world’s largest statue of Maitreya Buddha will be introduced to the public at a ceremony to be held on January 28 at Ba Den Mountain in the southern province of Tay Ninh.

Hanoians like drinking draft beer together after working hours. They sit on large sidewalks instead of luxurious rooms with air conditioners, and use glasses that have existed through decades.

Nong Quang Anh has finished a trip that was expected to help him face challenges and never give up because of difficulties.

The crisp of cicadas joining with the piper leaves gives off a great taste which is hard to describe.

"Pho Thin" (Thin noodle) is famous among tourists in Hanoi. However, for years now, many people have been confused between two long-standing Pho Thin brands, "Pho Thin Bo Ho" and "Pho Thin 13 Lo Duc".

A giant wood bas-relief depicting a pastoral landscape has recently wowed the public with its elaborate designs.

An antique enthusiast from Thanh Hoa has used antique plates to make a map of Vietnam to show his love for the country.

There are many unusual markets in Vietnam, including those that sell only gemstones, and one where buyers and sellers make transactions with leaves.

Red-whiskered bulbs (Pycnonotus jocosus) with original colors are priced at VND500 million and tiny chickens with original colors sell for thousands of USD.

An old farmer in Gia Lai Province turns bamboo into a micro communal house while a teacher in Quang Nam Province creates unique works of art from discarded leaves.

In the yards of ancient communal houses in the Mekong River Delta, there are giant trees of 100 years old or more that have a very special story.

Only one man does this unique job – ripping up jeans to create new models. For tens of years, the job has brought him high income as well as an interesting life.

These rare fish are popular with wealthy people because of their beautiful shape and the belief that they will bring luck and good health to the owner.

Diospyros decandra trees are still standing in My Trach commune, Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, including 20 trees that are over 100 years old.

A man in Mekong Delta owns thousands of fish that can be bottle-fed and eat feed ashore.

“Thoi loi” (giant mudskipper) is one of the strangest fish on the planet because it can both dive deep under water and hang on trees. This is a specialty fish in some mangrove areas in Vietnam.