Phuoc Tich, a village more than five centuries old set along the O Lau River roughly 40 km north of Hue, holds a quiet, weathered beauty that captures the stamp of traditional north-central Vietnamese rural life.

Known locally as “lich,” the wild-caught creature is considered a seasonal specialty across parts of central and southern Vietnam.

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.

A waterfall inspired by the virtues of Vietnamese mothers has officially opened at the memorial site of President Ho Chi Minh’s mother in Nghe An.

Kim Lien relic site in Nghe An, the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh, has officially been recognized as a national tourism zone.

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth era, supercharged by an unprecedented wave of resolutions and strategic directives from the Party Central Committee, Politburo, Government and Prime minister.

Vietnam’s coastal tourism market is entering the 2026 summer peak season on a strong note, with popular destinations including Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Ha Long and Cat Ba recording robust visitor growth from early May.

The Ministry of Public Security said it would strengthen the management of foreigners living and travelling in the country, while maintaining relatively open visa and immigration policies aimed at supporting tourism, investment and economic growth.

A small island off Vietnam’s central coast has captured the heart of a Romanian traveler who says he fell in love with the destination at first sight.

Chef Tung Phan is redefining Vietnamese fine dining in America through Camille, the first Vietnamese restaurant in the US to earn a Michelin star.

The race to eliminate screen creases in foldable smartphones is heating up, but users may care more about overall performance.

The sharp rise in tourist arrivals during the recent Hung Kings Commemoration Day and April 30-May 1 holidays highlighted the growing appeal of destinations across Vietnam, driven by renewed tourism products and enhanced visitor experiences.

A cultural and tourism promotion programme featuring China’s Guangxi province took place in Hanoi on May 14, aiming to foster tourism cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between Vietnam and China.

Although it grows wild and has a slightly pungent, mildly bitter taste, a rustic herb found throughout rural Vietnam continues to be treasured by locals as a “gift from nature” and used in many delicious dishes.

Rather than rushing to “check in” at as many attractions as possible, slow travel allows visitors to immerse themselves in local life.

American content creator Isaac Nunez spent an entire day exploring Hanoi’s pho culture and was surprised to discover how many different versions of the iconic Vietnamese dish exist.

Vietnamese travellers prefer planning the trip themselves even when it requires a lot of time and work, signalling a clear shift of how travel planning is viewed from being stressful to generating excitement, a travel agency said.

More than a scenic journey along one of VN most stunning coastal rail routes, Hue-Da Nang “Central Heritage Connection” train is becoming a unique cultural tourism experience combining music, cuisine and landscapes to redefine modern rail travel.

A famous Hue specialty has left two Japanese tourists so impressed that they traveled all the way to the central Vietnamese city just to enjoy another bowl.

From untouched valleys to peaceful ethnic villages, these destinations in Lang Son are becoming favorite escapes for travelers looking for cooler weather and authentic local experiences.