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Ponagar Tower Festival draws crowds in Nha Trang

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.

Ancient Buddhist treasures reveal lost glory in Da Nang

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

Historic HCM City mansion reopens secret bunker to visitors

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.

Butterfly season arrives early, drawing crowds to Cuc Phuong forest

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.

Nature paints Son Tra Peninsula in shades of purple

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.

Inside Vietnam’s nearly US$5 billion Can Gio mega port project

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.

A hidden kingdom of ancient trees deep in Da Nang’s mountains

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.

Inside a million-year cave complex hidden deep in Quang Tri’s forests

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

Purple blooms draw city dwellers to Hanoi’s outskirts

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.

The ‘Maldives of Vietnam’ and the beauty of simplicity

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

Lien Phai Pagoda: where history, faith and legacy converge

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

A 700-year-old ‘poetry mountain’ in Ninh Binh stands the test of time

Nestled at the confluence of the Van and Day rivers, Nui Non Nuoc - also known by its ancient name Duc Thuy Son - rises modestly yet carries a remarkable cultural weight.

Floating jellyfish become valuable catch for coastal fishermen

These days, along the waters off Sam Son in Thanh Hoa province, many fishermen head out to sea before dawn to harvest jellyfish - a seasonal catch that is bringing daily earnings of millions of dong for many households.

Foreign visitors try carpentry and mat weaving in 500-year-old village

These days in Hoi An, foreign visitors are delighting in hands-on experiences of carpentry and mat weaving at Kim Bong, a craft village with a history spanning more than 500 years.

When every corner of Hue turns picture-perfect

From February to early April, Hue enjoys clear skies and gentle sunshine, creating the perfect backdrop for sightseeing and romantic getaways.

Visitors charmed by rare miniature pony pair in Mekong Delta

A unique pair of miniature ponies and other friendly animals are delighting visitors at Dong Tam Snake Farm in the Mekong Delta.

Through the night at HCM City’s grilled snakehead hub ahead of God of Wealth Day

Whole grilled snakehead fish is a popular southern offering, symbolizing resilience and prosperity in business.

A vibrant trade in fortune cakes marks God of Wealth Day in HCM City

As the 10th day of the first lunar month approaches, Ho Chi Minh City’s Chinese community flocks to Phung Hung - Nguyen Trai intersection to buy prosperity cakes and ritual offerings, praying for a year of thriving business and abundant fortune.

The man who carries a kingdom’s spirit into the rice fields

For seven consecutive years, Nguyen Ngoc An has donned royal robes to reenact the sacred “king ploughing” ritual at the Tich dien Doi Son festival.

Hmong spring festival drifts through clouds in Lao Cai

As Lunar New Year unfolds, Hmong communities in Van Chan and Phinh Ho gather on mist-covered peaks, keeping ancient games and vibrant traditions alive from the third to the seventh day of the first lunar month.