Mo Temple in Hai Phong preserves centuries of northern Vietnamese history and belief, from the story of a Tran Dynasty princess to ancient trees and a 400-year-old gilded palanquin.

After nearly three years in Hanoi, Japanese expat Hitoshi Mission has eaten his way through the Vietnamese capital’s street-food scene, from a 60-cent serving of sticky rice to bowls of crab noodle soup and cold snail noodles.

Stone elephants, horses and dogs stand guard beside a 350-year-old terracotta tower at An Xa Temple, preserving traces of a rare Taoist spiritual world in northern Vietnam.

From crisp fried dumplings to sweet soups served in antique bowls, these five enduring snack shops offer a taste of Hanoi’s everyday food traditions in the heart of the capital.

Amid mountains and terraced fields in northern Vietnam, a Thai ethnic community is turning century-old stilt houses, traditional food and crafts into tourism experiences and new livelihoods.

Deep inside Vietnam’s Trang An landscape, Phu Khong is steeped in legends of seven loyal mandarins, the secret tomb of Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and an ancient persimmon tree said to bear two distinct types of fruit.

Living in a fishing village still quite unfamiliar to tourists, An Cuong in Quang Ngai is now attracting visitors thanks to the area’s beautiful beach and interesting interactions with fishermen.

Across a small bridge in northern Vietnam, Nom Pagoda emerges beneath old trees, a place where ancient clay statues, Buddhist legends and the rhythms of an old village market blur the line between the sacred and everyday life.

After four years studying in Taiwan (China), Do Thanh Quang from Gia Lai, returned to his hometown in Nhon Hai fishing village to launch a startup, telling stories of his homeland through simple, everyday details.

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.

Sweet soups, crispy fried dough, sizzling banh mi and spicy fruit are among the affordable treats drawing crowds to these five snack spots in central Hanoi.

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.