A solemn procession carrying the infant Jade Buddha statue from An Quang Pagoda to Viet Nam Quoc Tu Pagoda in HCMC, followed by the traditional Buddha bathing ritual, marked one of the opening highlights of the Vesak celebration 2026.

A vibrant lotus installation on the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal is drawing crowds during this year’s Vesak season.

A 400-year-old royal love story was vividly brought back to life in Hoi An, drawing crowds of locals and tourists to the ancient town.

Over centuries, many Champa artifacts have remained remarkably well preserved in Da Nang, becoming national treasures of exceptional historical, artistic and spiritual value.

The refreshed facade of Tan Dinh Market has transformed the century-old landmark into one of Ho Chi Minh City’s newest cultural check-in spots.

Party and State leaders paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and fallen heroes during ceremonies held in Hanoi on May 19.

In Hanoi - long celebrated as a land of “a thousand years of civilization” - religious landmarks have always been deeply intertwined with urban life.

Along the banks of Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe canal, Catholic communities have quietly contributed to preserving the environment and urban landscape.

The Dong Duong Buddha statue is regarded as one of the oldest and most beautiful in Southeast Asia. Influenced by the Amaravati style of India, the statue was discovered in Quang Nam (former province) in 1911.

Thousands of people from across the country brought flowers, fruit and other offerings to honor Mother Goddess Thien Y Ana as they attended the Ponagar Tower Festival in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

The remains of Dong Duong Monastery continue to reveal the grandeur of a once-influential Buddhist hub.

After six months of renovation, a 1,400-square-meter bomb shelter beneath the Ho Chi Minh City Museum in Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City, has reopened to visitors, with additional rooms and exhibits introduced.

An early butterfly bloom and towering wild taro plants have turned Cuc Phuong into a trending destination, attracting waves of visitors eager for photos and nature.

In late April, Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang is draped in a soft purple hue as thàn mát flowers burst into bloom, lining the winding road to Ban Co Peak and drawing crowds of visitors eager to admire and capture the scene.

The Can Gio international transshipment port project, with a total investment of nearly US$5 billion, is expected to become a new logistics hub for the region. Construction is scheduled to begin around the April 30 holiday.

High atop Zi’liêng peak in Hung Son, a border commune of Da Nang, lies a rare forest of ancient po mu trees - a place locals call a “kingdom” and protect as a sacred inheritance.

Deep within tropical karst terrain, Kling - Ruc Ca Roong - A Cu reveals a landscape shaped over millions of years.

A vast field of water hyacinths in full bloom on the outskirts of Hanoi has recently become a magnet for visitors, with its striking purple hues spreading across the rural landscape.

A small island in Ly Son surprises visitors with pristine beauty and a slower, simpler way of life.

The story of Lien Phai Pagoda is inseparable from its founder - a nobleman who abandoned privilege to establish a uniquely Vietnamese Zen tradition.