The newly reopened Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is drawing crowds of residents and visitors alike, all eager to catch a glimpse - and a photo - of the beloved landmark’s fresh new look just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year).

A sea of shoppers and blossoms floods Hung Yen’s biggest flower village, turning it into a seasonal marketplace spectacle.

A giant horse emerging from golden blossoms becomes a star attraction at the 2026 Tet Viet Festival in Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

With waves of red and water motifs, HCM City’s iconic landmarks embrace a festive new look ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet).

With demand surging ahead of the Year of the Horse, Cuoi Lu's woodworkers blend tradition with artistry to create unique wooden horse sculptures.

Even on a weekday, Hanoi's Hoan Kiem Lake is drawing flocks of young women dressed in traditional ao dai, all eager to capture the festive beauty of Tet through stunning photoshoots.

As part of his official visit to Vietnam, European Council President Antonio Costa, along with ambassadors from several EU countries, toured the construction site of Hanoi's metro line 3 and the historic Temple of Literature on January 29.

Peach blossoms in Nhat Tan, Hanoi, are blooming beautifully ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet), offering a stunning variety of colors and shapes that are already luring early-bird shoppers.

After 30 consecutive days and nights of intensive work, the centerpiece of this year’s Nguyen Hue flower street is nearing completion - a towering, 2-ton horse sculpture inspired by the legendary steed of Saint Giong.

As the Tet holiday draws near, ornamental tangerine trees shaped like horses are capturing the attention of collectors and businesses at Van Giang - Hung Yen’s famed bonsai hub.

Madam Ngo Phuong Ly and Madam Naly Sisoulith visited cultural sites in Ninh Binh, paying tribute to the shared heritage between Vietnam and Laos.

Hidden beneath a shopping complex in the heart of Hanoi, Hang Da Market surprises foreign visitors with its food, crafts, and old-market charm.

Tucked in a narrow alleyway behind Dong Xuan Market, Thanh Ha Market may look modest at first glance. But for locals and travelers alike, this unassuming market has become a place of sensory delight and cultural connection.

At Vietnam’s largest whale cemetery, fishermen perform funeral rites for sea giants they believe protect their lives at sea.

In Da Nang, the unusual job of catching sea snails - by walking backward - peaks just before Tet, offering high earnings and high risks.

Dressed in a traditional Vietnamese áo dài, French Ambassador Olivier Brochet began his new year with a cultural journey to Vietnam’s first university.

Thung Ui in Ninh Binh is captivating visitors with its emerald lake, limestone cliffs, and ancient spiritual sites. A peaceful, cinematic retreat awaits.

The evening of January 23 saw the skies above Hanoi ablaze with color, as a spectacular fireworks display lit up the capital in celebration of the successful conclusion of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam.