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Saigon’s ‘ghost rice’ shop stays open all night, serves sizzling grilled ribs

A street-side broken rice eatery in a dark alley of Ho Chi Minh City earns a spooky nickname and fame for its grilled pork ribs, cooking through the night and using up to three bags of rice a day.

Ho Chi Minh City launches diverse culinary tourism programmes

To diversify its tourism offerings for culinary enthusiasts, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on October 22 introduced a series of new food-themed travel programmes.

Hidden porridge shop in Saigon serves crowds overnight for nearly 50 years

For nearly half a century, a small porridge shop tucked away in an alley in Ho Chi Minh City has served customers from 2 p.m. until 10 a.m. the next day. The secret to its enduring popularity lies in a rare, family-passed cooking method.

Miss Universe’s favorite dish also wins over UK tourists in HCM City

The same street food spot loved by Catriona Gray impresses two British travelers with a bowl of smoky, flavor-packed vermicelli.

Midnight food craze: Saigon’s sidewalk hu tieu stall packs a crowd

Despite the late hour, diners fill every table set up along the sidewalk at a hu tieu stall run by Ms. Trang in Ho Chi Minh City.

Half a century of late-night porridge on Saigon’s sidewalks

Though set up modestly on a sidewalk corner, a porridge and noodle stall passed down through generations has endured for over 50 years in Ho Chi Minh City, drawing customers from midnight to dawn.

Century-old temple in Ho Chi Minh City attracts daily prayers and tourists

A vibrant, century-old Hindu temple in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has become a spiritual haven where locals and tourists alike press their faces to sacred stone walls to pray.

A rooftop secret: Saigon’s most elusive café welcomes only 10 guests daily

With just three tables and a 2-hour time limit, this unique café offers a step back into the old Saigon, far from the city’s frenzy.

HCM City intensifies tourism security with real-time AI alerts

Tourism order officers will patrol key areas to detect, prevent, and have the authority to apprehend individuals caught committing crimes such as assault, robbery, or pickpocketing against tourists.

HCM City explores new tourism products to boost post-merger potential

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a regional tourism hub after merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, with authorities accelerating efforts to develop innovative products and boost sector growth.

Step inside the French Consul General’s 150-year-old Saigon residence

The 150-year-old French Consul General’s residence in Ho Chi Minh City opened its doors to the public for a rare look at its historic treasures.

The midnight porridge stall serving Ho Chi Minh City for 50 years

For over half a century, this humble late-night stall has been a culinary landmark, attracting crowds from locals to celebrities in the heart of the city.

Lighthouse of calm by the sea at Pho Da Son Quan Am Tu

Pho Da Son Quan Am Tu blends classic Buddhist design with tranquil seaside vistas and spacious grounds.

HCM City affirms standing on international tourism map

The 12th Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) General Assembly, which is taking place in HCM City, encourages environmentally friendly solutions, climate-conscious practices, and the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

Century-old Nha Lon Long Son stands as a cultural village in HCM City

Built by Ong Tran in the early 1900s, Nha Lon Long Son is a cultural and architectural treasure recognized as a national heritage site.

Exploring a sacred mountain pagoda linked to Vietnam’s first emperor

A 200-year-old mountaintop pagoda in HCMC reveals a hidden chapter of Vietnamese history.

Temple in Cu Chi once hid a secret wartime tunnel network

Cay Sop Temple preserves a royal relic and memories of its hidden tunnels.

Oyster lovers’ paradise: Peaceful fishing village near HCM City

Just two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, Phuoc Hai fishing village offers calm seas, golden beaches, and fresh oysters at an unbeatable price.

Saigon’s 125-year-old wooden house tells tale of wealth and wartime courage

This rare southern-style residence in Saigon's outskirts reflects both architectural legacy and revolutionary history.

Spicy, simple, unforgettable: The 50-year sticky rice story of District 5

For 50 years, a tiny sticky rice stall has charmed customers with its house-made sate.