Cipher Bunker in Hanoi, key to Vietnam’s wartime communications, now welcomes visitors.

For centuries, Tan Shrine has preserved two massive whale skeletons, central to the spiritual life of Ly Son Island’s fishing community.

One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi is not only renowned as the most architecturally unique ancient pagoda in Asia, but also a sacred site where many couples struggling with infertility come to pray for blessings.

Carrying the wounds of war, severely injured veterans being cared for at the Kim Bang Center for War Invalids in Ninh Binh live with chronic mental illness. Each day is a quiet, relentless battle.

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

Not only renowned for its traditional Vietnamese village architecture, the ancient Di Linh communal house in Lam Dong also houses a red wooden box containing royal “treasures” that can be opened only once a year.

Once home to a Nguyen dynasty mandarin, the 220-year-old residence holds artifacts of a scholarly family that shaped Vietnamese literature.

An exhibition in Hanoi showcases Vietnam’s first national currency and pivotal historical artifacts, honoring the 80th anniversary of independence.

Built in Emperor Minh Mang’s era, this Vung Tau landmark holds the stories of pioneers and fishermen who shaped the city’s history.

Every year, when the vast mangrove forests in Xuan Thuy National Park, Ninh Binh, burst into bloom, locals transport thousands of beehives here to collect mangrove honey - often called the “honey of the sea.”

On Hang Giay Street, a three-generation pho shop run by Giang’s family continues to captivate early morning crowds with its rich flavors and authentic recipes.

A moss-covered bell tower tucked away in Ninh Binh stirs curiosity for its timeless, Gothic beauty and mysterious past.

Standing 36 meters tall, Christ the King in Vung Tau draws visitors seeking peace and panoramic views

Deep beneath Hai Phong, a military unit hones the combat and rescue skills of elite divers with world-class technology and training.

Ba Dinh Square prepares for the September 2 celebrations with a massive viewing area and stage.

While overseeing the restoration of a certified heritage home, Nguyen Huu Tam stumbled upon a cache of antique coins hidden in ceramic jars beneath the stone floor.

Chau Son Monastery’s incomplete tower tells a story of sacrifice and solidarity during Vietnam’s 1945 famine.

A Hanoi café adorned in red flags and banners is drawing crowds who travel miles for the perfect National Day snapshot.

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

A generational recipe, unique offal cuts, and TikTok fame keep this no-frills vendor packed.