Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem area offers much more than its famous pho. From crispy eel and Muscovy duck to dried squid, these seven spots showcase the city’s diverse takes on glass noodles.

Rising above a hill in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, Phu Cam Cathedral is a modernist landmark whose present form took nearly four decades to complete.

Vietnam is targeting 45–50 million international tourist arrivals by 2030, but experts say reaching the ambitious goal will depend on stronger infrastructure, policies, tourism products and growth quality.

What began as a modest attempt to earn extra income has turned into a popular attraction in An Giang, where visitors can explore a 3,000-square-meter wild grape garden for free.

Ho Chi Minh City has considerable potential to become a destination for foreign patients, thanks to its experienced medical professionals, advanced treatment techniques, competitive costs and increasingly developed hospital system.

Perched on Pu Den Mountain in central Vietnam, Choong Temple preserves a 600-year-old legend of Nang Phom Hom, the “fragrant-haired maiden” revered by the local Thai community.

Held every six days rather than on a fixed weekday, Pho Cao market in northern Vietnam draws ethnic minority communities and visitors with its lively trade, traditional food and vivid highland culture.

As the 2026 autumn-winter tourism season gets under way, Quang Ninh is rolling out a series of distinctive cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at connecting heritage values, extending visitors’ stays and increasing their spending.

Two weeks before Vietnam’s Mid-Autumn Festival, Hanoi’s Hang Ma Street was already packed with visitors drawn by glowing lanterns, traditional toys and one of the capital’s most colorful seasonal scenes.

A mountain village in central Vietnam stopped fishing along a depleted stretch of river. Years later, fish have returned - along with tourists and new sources of income.

Tourist visits to a cave in Vietnam’s Pu Luong Nature Reserve have been suspended after reports of falling rocks raised concerns over visitor safety.

Rough brown on one side and smooth white on the other, the unusual rocks of a Yen Tu mountain stream are associated with a centuries-old story about one of Vietnam’s most revered Buddhist figures.

The UK’s The Times has named Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri among Vietnam’s 11 most beautiful destinations for 2026, reinforcing the World Heritage Site’s growing international appeal.

The number of Russian visitors to Vietnam is forecast to reach a historic record of 1.5 million this year, a senior official has said.

A ride-hailing driver in Da Nang encouraged a family of foreign tourists to cancel their trip and stay to watch the Dragon Bridge breathe fire, winning widespread praise and a flood of “hearts” on social media.

Vietnam welcomed nearly 2 million international visitors in August, up 19.7% from July and 18.4% year-on-year, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Millions have seen them on Vietnam’s VND50,000 banknote, but the two century-old Hue landmarks pictured on its reverse carry stories rooted deep in the Nguyen Dynasty.

Hai Phong had the honour of welcoming the late President Ho Chi Minh on nine occasions.

Hoan Kiem Ward has long been a central hub for Hanoi's most famous and crowded beef and chicken pho eateries. Many of these establishments have been lauded by international media, drawing large numbers of foreign tourists.

After falling for Lo Lo Chai’s tranquility, a young Hanoi mother left city life behind to transform a decades-old earthen house into a mountain homestay.