In Hai Phong, a Catholic church completed in 1916 preserves intricate Asian carvings within its towering ironwood structure. Surviving storms and historical upheavals, it remains a cherished symbol of faith, family memory and community devotion.

Perched on a hillside in central Vietnam's former imperial capital, Thien Lam Pagoda stands out for its golden stupa, striking Buddha statues and Theravada architecture rarely seen among Hue's historic temples.

In northern Vietnam's Khuoi My, ripening rice turns mountainsides into sweeping ribbons of gold. 

The Saigon River pedestrian bridge in HCM City is scheduled to have its main arch joined on October 21, following successful factory load tests on its 3,400-tone arch structure and supporting frame ahead of transportation to the installation site.

Vietnamese tourists to Russia will be given a one-year visa exemption, reported the Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Moscow.

The Government has approved a pilot visa exemption scheme for Chinese citizens travelling in groups to Khanh Hoa during the Vietnam–China Tourism Cooperation Year 2026–2027, according to a resolution signed on October 12.

In early October, the area beneath the Lung Cu National Flag Tower in Tuyen Quang enters its most beautiful flower season, drawing visitors eager to admire the scenery, explore local culture and experience the lives of ethnic minority communities.

Here are five well-known noodle shops in Ba Dinh Ward, Hanoi. Diners can choose from fish noodle soup, crab noodle soup, snail noodle soup or grilled pork with noodles, depending on their preferences.

November brings vibrant flowers, scenic landscapes and seasonal delicacies across Vietnam, making it an ideal time to explore the country.

From sun-dried glass noodles to handcrafted wooden boats, Vietnam's northern Quang Ninh province is developing tourism experiences that allow visitors to discover traditional crafts, meet artisans and explore the stories behind local products.

Built in 1804 under Emperor Gia Long, the fortress once housed provincial authorities and served as an important defensive stronghold. Wars and the passage of time have erased most of its original structure.

A tiny Hanoi eatery serving hu tieu, a southern Vietnamese noodle specialty, has become a local favorite. Its owner has fresh noodles transported nearly 1,800km from southern Vietnam to preserve the flavors she grew up with.

At Hanoi's Hoe Nhai Pagoda, a Buddha sits on the back of a kneeling king. Linked by tradition to a Vietnamese monarch's repentance, the centuries-old statue offers a timeless reflection on power, humility and the courage to admit mistakes.

Each autumn, buckwheat flowers add soft hues to the grey stone landscape of the Dong Van Karst Plateau, attracting visitors to winding roads, mountain villages and cultural sites in the northern province of Tuyen Quang. 

Cao Bang has launched 160 tourism stimulus packages across 6 areas, including accommodation; restaurants; eco-tourism & camping experiences; local agricultural products & specialties; travel agencies, tourist sites & attractions; transport services.

Oxalis Adventure, which runs expeditions to Vietnam's Son Doong Cave, is warning customers about several fake websites with look-alike domain names selling cave tours and potentially costing travellers money, its General Director Nguyen Chau A said.

About 220km from Hanoi, Ta Phinh Lake in northern Vietnam draws visitors with seasonal turquoise waters, boat rides and a tranquil mountain landscape.

Nighttime businesses in Ho Chi Minh City could be suspended or shut down if they seriously disrupt residents' lives, under proposed rules that seek to balance the city's night economy ambitions with community interests.

Thousands of visitors have been heading to Ba Vi National Park on Hanoi's western outskirts before dawn, drawn by spectacular seas of clouds that have blanketed its mountains for days.

At Lu Market in northern Vietnam, eight sugar-coated fried cakes cost about 38 cents. The nearly century-old market draws visitors with affordable snacks and the familiar rhythms of rural life.