Hang Nga Villa, better known as the “Crazy House,” in Xuan Huong - Da Lat Ward, Lam Dong Province, once made headlines around the world for its extraordinary architecture. Decades later, it remains a magnet for visitors and overnight guests.

Southern Vietnam has no shortage of options for the September 2 break, from tropical islands and fruit orchards to cruises along the Mekong.

As the five-day National Day holiday approaches, tourists are favouring short, flexible trips offering cultural, natural and local experiences.

Home to around 1,350 craft villages and communities, including 327 recognised traditional craft villages, Hanoi is tapping its rich heritage to develop cultural industries and experiential tourism, creating new drivers for local economic growth.

Hidden among the green hills of Hue, Tu Hieu Pagoda has stood for more than 180 years, preserving its historic architecture and a remarkable legacy: the only surviving cemetery for royal eunuchs in Vietnam.

Travelers looking to escape the crowds during Vietnam’s September 2 National Day holiday can head north for seasonal experiences ranging from picking pears and chestnuts in the mountains to cloud hunting and exploring largely untouched islands.

Vietnam's tourism industry is stepping up efforts to capture demand during the five-day National Day holiday, with businesses rolling out more diverse and personalised domestic travel products.

More than 30 meters tall and around 700 years old, a giant banyan has become a living monument beside Nghe An’s historic Van Temple.

From Michelin-selected chicken pho to humble bowls costing around $1, these seven popular spots offer visitors a taste of Ba Dinh’s diverse pho scene.

Vietnam’s five-day September 2 break is opening the door to longer getaways, though travelers remain cautious about booking holiday tours.

Vietnam’s railway operator began selling tickets on August 17 for the “Journey to Wonders – World Heritage Sites” train linking Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri.

Intricate wood carvings, 3,000 medical artifacts and a 200-year-old house make this tucked-away Ho Chi Minh City museum an unexpected attraction for foreign visitors.

They may not win any beauty contests, but these unusual creatures from Vietnam’s rivers and coastlines are prized for their flavor, especially when braised with banana stem.

Vietnam’s National Day break offers four distinctive rail adventures, led by a new Hue-Phong Nha heritage train offering 50% discounts during its launch week.

How to turn tourism potential into marketable products and connections forged at tourism forums into tours, tourism routes, air services and stable visitor flows were key issues discussed at the 2026 Int'l Travel Forum, held in Gia Lai on August 16.

Traditional boats, musical instruments and theatrical costumes are among more than 800 exhibits offering a window into the rich culture of Vietnam’s Khmer community.

This summer, Tam and her three young children spent 10 days living and experiencing life on Cu Lao Cham. What the family brought back to Hanoi was not just sun-kissed skin, but invaluable lessons and memorable encounters with people.

The heritage passport has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new approach to exploring museums, artefacts, and stories of history and culture.

Whenever his 1,000-square-meter garden bursts into bloom, a 45-year-old man in Tay Ninh makes a point of letting people know, inviting visitors from near and far to enjoy the flowers and take photos - entirely free of charge.

When black canarium comes into season, families in parts of northern Vietnam turn the prized fruit known as “black gold” into a distinctive local delicacy.