More than 300 ancient longan trees with twisting, dragon-like trunks have transformed a family orchard in Can Tho into one of the Mekong Delta's most distinctive tourist attractions.

With only one passenger ferry arriving each day, Con Co Island offers travelers a slower pace of life, unspoiled natural scenery and some of central Vietnam's freshest seafood.

A durian orchard in An Giang Province is welcoming hundreds of visitors every day and selling its fruit at two to three times the prevailing market price.

In Vietnam's northern mountains, the Tay people transform fire-dried bananas and glutinous rice into a traditional cake prized for its gentle sweetness, chewy texture and remarkable shelf life.

With its pungent aroma and dark gray broth, bun cua thoi may surprise first-time diners. Yet this distinctive Gia Lai specialty has attracted loyal customers to a small Ho Chi Minh City eatery for nearly a decade.

After completing the first 1,000km run from VN's northernmost point to its southern tip, French student Joal Paillaud says the greatest reward is not the physical achievement, but the warmth, generosity and hospitality of the Vietnamese people.

Overcoming adversity, a young man from Da Nang who once herded cows and washed cars for a living went on to travel the world. Today, he is founding and directing an experiential education and school tourism center.

Vietnam's leading tourism destinations, organizations and businesses were recognized at the VITA Awards 2026, with 106 awards presented across nine categories during a ceremony held in Ninh Binh Province on July 9.

The Enjoy Danang Festival 2026 will take place from July 22-26 at Bien Dong (East Sea) Park, tourist beaches and various attractions across the central city of Da Nang, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.​

Vietnam is winning over international travellers with a rich blend of culture, nature, cuisine and modern experiences that engage all the senses, earning growing global recognition as one of Asia's leading travel destinations.

Ho Chi Minh City has significant potential to build a vibrant world-class night-time economy by making better use of its cultural industries, experts said.

The central province of Gia Lai on July 9 officially announced and presented certificates recognising two new tourist sites, expanding its portfolio of attractions ahead of Visit Vietnam Year – Gia Lai 2026.

Just a short drive from Hanoi, Huu Lien in Lang Son has become a favorite family getaway thanks to its tranquil landscapes, local cuisine and crowd-free experiences.

Visitors to Lung Van Market can browse locally grown produce, forest-foraged specialties and inexpensive homemade treats while experiencing the daily life of the Muong community.

Hanoi's Department of Tourism held a ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport on July 7 to welcome the capital's 5 millionth international visitor in 2026.

Vietnam’s coastline is once again in the international spotlight after travel guide Lonely Planet named 10 beaches that international visitors should not miss during a summer trip to the country.

Da Nang is home to nearly 70 craft villages and traditional craft villages, along with around 3,000 craft establishments; many of these have become popular tourist attractions.

A 32-year-old entrepreneur in Vietnam's Mekong Delta has transformed a 6,800-square-meter date palm farm into a popular eco-tourism destination, where visitors can enter free of charge and harvest ripe fruit straight from the trees.

Overlooking the Perfume River for more than four centuries, Thien Mu Pagoda is one of Vietnam's most celebrated Buddhist landmarks and home to two National Treasures.

Nguyen Ngoc Anh in France has never experienced a summer as harsh as this year. A heatwave lasting more than 10 days, with temperatures exceeding 40oC on some days, has upended his family’s life and work.