The video features familiar images of Vietnam - grazing buffaloes, open grasslands, and peaceful rural villages - alongside striking landmarks such as Nui Mat Than, Truc Lam Phat Tich Ban Gioc pagoda, and Ban Gioc waterfall, known for both its grandeur and poetic charm.

Despite having no narration or captions, the video stands out through its carefully composed shots, seamless transitions, and expressive presence of its subjects. A nostalgic color palette adds a cinematic quality, making viewers feel as if they are watching scenes from a film.

Within just a few days of being posted, the clip attracted 6.5 million views and nearly 4,000 comments.

Many viewers noted that while the locations are not new to the media, the video still delivers a fresh emotional experience.

The creators behind the viral clip are Michał Kołkowski from Poland and Andrew Royce from the US, both born in 1999. The duo work as models and content creators across Asia.

“We were truly surprised by the positive response from people in Vietnam. We have had viral videos before, but this time feels especially meaningful as we received so many messages of thanks. People even suggested more places for us to explore,” they shared with VietNamNet.

The two first met during a work trip to South Korea before the Covid-19 pandemic. Beyond modeling, they wanted to tell stories through images and short videos, which led them to begin traveling across different countries from late 2022, documenting local life through their own lens.

The video attracted 6.5 million views after just a few days of posting, along with nearly 4,000 comments. Source: Never Clicked

Their content blends fashion and cinematic elements while remaining approachable, with a touch of humor and youthful energy. Their TikTok channel has attracted more than 500,000 followers, while their YouTube channel has reached 180,000 subscribers.

They first visited Vietnam at the end of 2025 and were immediately drawn to the food, landscapes, and hospitality of people in Da Nang.

“Da Nang made us feel that we had to return to Vietnam, stay longer, and explore more,” they said.

Later, they came across videos of Cao Bang on social media. The combination of majestic and poetic scenery inspired them to visit.

“When we arrived, we were completely overwhelmed by the mountains and waterfalls. The beauty felt untouched, and we could hardly believe it was real. We only spent two days in Cao Bang, but it became the most memorable part of our one-week trip in Vietnam,” they shared.

Among the places they visited was Nui Mat Than, also known as Nui Thung, located within the Thang Hen lake complex of the Non Nuoc Cao Bang UNESCO Global Geopark. It was their first time seeing a mountain with a massive natural hole piercing through its center, resembling a giant eye, with a diameter of about 50 meters. At its base lies a vast valley surrounded by lakes and small streams.

They visited Ban Gioc waterfall at the beginning of the year, outside its most dramatic season when large volumes of water cascade down in white torrents. Yet in February and March, the waterfall reveals a softer, more poetic beauty.

Each season offers a different charm, which is one of the reasons Ban Gioc waterfall was named among the world’s 21 most beautiful waterfalls by US travel magazine Travel+Leisure in 2024.

Truc Lam Phat Tich Ban Gioc pagoda also impressed the two visitors with its traditional architecture and its vantage point overlooking the waterfall and surrounding mountains.

Michał Kołkowski and Andrew Royce plan to return to Vietnam soon to continue exploring new destinations, filming more videos, and enjoying their three favorite dishes: pho, banh mi, and bun cha.

 
Linh Trang