From before dawn, visitors from across the region made their way to Hon Ba Temple, a small island sanctuary accessible only when the tide pulls back.

Built in the 10th century, Duyen Ninh Pagoda has become a popular destination for young people praying for romance and marriage at the start of the year.

Overlooking the Tra Khuc River, the towering statue at Minh Duc Pagoda stands as one of the tallest Buddhist monuments in the world.

Guarding the eastern side of ancient Thang Long, Bach Ma (White Horse) Temple carries a solemn, timeworn beauty and layers of cultural and historical stories intertwined with the capital city of Hanoi.

Thousands flock to sacred sites across the capital at midnight and on the first day of Tet (Lunar New Year) to pray for peace, prosperity and good fortune.

In the final days before Tet, visitors flock to On Lang Assembly Hall to seek blessings and carry out a long-standing Chinese-Vietnamese custom.

Tay An Pagoda, located in An Giang Province, has long been recognized as the first pagoda in Vietnam to incorporate Indian architectural style, becoming a distinctive cultural and spiritual landmark of the Mekong Delta.

More than a spiritual center, a century-old Chinese temple in Can Tho becomes a magnet for visitors each Tet (Lunar New Year) season - thanks to its festive and meaningful lantern auction.

Built in 1912 and restored with care, Vinh Hung Temple in Can Tho is a living testament to enduring faith and masterful stone artistry.

With millions of pilgrims each year, the iconic temple at the base of Sam Mountain holds deep spiritual and cultural meaning in the Mekong Delta.

Built in the 17th century, Phuc Son Pagoda stands as a living cultural relic, now enhanced by an 8-tonne jade Buddha that draws pilgrims year-round.

Behind a serene temple at the foot of a mountain, volunteers have spent 20 years serving sizzling bánh xèo to thousands of pilgrims - completely free of charge.

At nearly 400 years old, the Snow Mountain statue at Keo Pagoda remains remarkably intact - a silent masterpiece carved from lost knowledge.

Chuong Pagoda in Hung Yen is famed not just for its ancient beauty, but a legend of a golden bell from the Red River.

A set of nearly 400-year-old royal edicts found hidden in a village temple is being hailed as a priceless cultural treasure of Thanh Hoa.

At the foot of Dinh Mountain in Ninh Binh lies Ngoc (Jade) Well - a vast, mystical water source said to never dry up.

At a century-old temple in Ho Chi Minh City, a faceless god worshipped through dreams continues to captivate visitors.

Nestled in a quiet alley of Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, the Hang Bac Temple may be small in size, but its sacred presence is widely known across Vietnam.

Locals believe a century-old tree at a small shrine in Ho Chi Minh City holds spiritual power and wartime secrets.