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Hai Phong food tour, an experience to tickle your taste buds

Not only does it offer fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices, but it also showcases cuisine with unique cultural characteristics.

Hanoi’s specialty set Asian record

An exquisite Hanoi delicacy is named among 10 newly accredited Asian culinary records.

China and the RoK to loosen visa policy for Vietnamese tourists

Both China and the Republic of Korea (RoK) have announced that they will loosen their visa policy for several countries, including Vietnam, with the aim of further boosting economic and tourism development.

Conquering Ky Quan San Mountain range

Ky Quan San, the fourth highest mountain in Vietnam at 3,046 meters above sea level, beckons nature enthusiasts with its awe-inspiring natural beauty.

Hoi An a top pick for New Year holiday for local tourists

The ancient city of Hoi An is a favourite hotspot among Vietnamese tourists for the upcoming New Year holiday, according to Booking.com.

Ha Long city bustling with cruise tourism during year-end period

A number of luxury cruise ships have continuously brought thousands of foreign tourists to the city of Ha Long in the northern province of Quang Ninh over recent times, with this helping the local tourism industry to flourish during the low season.

Real-life show to debut at Trang An landscape complex for first time

A real-life show will be held during the opening ceremony of the second Ninh Binh - Trang An Festival which is slated to run from December 26 to December 31 in Hoa Lu district in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Ho Guom Opera House listed among world’s 10 best opera houses

Ho Guom Opera House, the only representative of Vietnam featured in the list, has been named among the world’s 10 best opera houses, as compiled by website 10best of the World Travel Awards (WTA).

Preserving ancient village values in modern life

Cựu is a 500-year-old ancient village located about 40km from the city centre.

Tourists enjoy "Free walking tour" in Hai Phong

During this tour, participants are guided by locals and provided with insights into the history, culture, architectural landmarks and the people of Hai Phong.

HCM City launches new night tour

A new night tour made its debut in Ho Chi Minh City on December 6 as part of activities in the ongoing Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week.

Japanese travelers try food specialty when discovering Cu Chi tunnels

Three Japanese travelers had an exciting experience when ‘going underground’ through a tiny passageway, enjoying live-fire shooting and tasting cassava dipped in sesame salt when visiting Cu Chi Tunnels.

Ten Vietnamese cuisine, specialties set new Asian records

Ten more Vietnamese culinary dishes and specialties have been recognised as new Asian records by the Asian Record Organisation, pushing the number of Vietnamese items in such categories to 60 since 2012.

Dong Nai pursues unique deer and stag farming model, combining tourism

Located in the remote and distant region of Vĩnh Cửu district in Đồng Nai province, Hiếu Liêm commune is gaining popularity due to its unique economic models.

Unveiling the hidden world of Hung Thoong

Nestled within the pristine sanctuary of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province is the extraordinary Hung Thoong cave system.

Hanoi named World’s Leading City Break Destination 2023

Hanoi has been honoured as the World’s Leading City Break Destination 2023 at the World Travel Awards presentation ceremony held recently in Dubai, the UAE, the municipal Tourism Department said on December 4.

Savor grouper sour soup in central region

Sour soup, known as “canh chua” in Vietnamese cuisine, holds a special place in the country’s culinary traditions.

Grasslands transformed into canvas of colors

Following the early winter rains, an enchanting natural spectacle awaits nature enthusiasts near An Bang Beach in Hoi An, where grasslands burst into an astonishing display of red and yellow hues, adorned with vibrant flowers and leaves.

Ho Chi Minh City announces list of 100 Interesting Things

The list of “HCM City-100 interesting things” was released on December 3 by the southern city’s Department of Tourism.

Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week kicks off

The third version of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week officially opened on December 4 at the Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office, with the event featuring a wide range of cultural and sporting activities.