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Nha Trang Bay introduces new entrance fees to fund marine conservation

The Nha Trang Bay Management Board is authorised to retain 80% of the collected fees to fund its management activities, ensuring effective conservation and sustainable development of the bay’s natural heritage.

HCM City gears up to welcome visitors during National Day holiday

As the four-day National Day (September 2) holiday is approaching, Ho Chi Minh City is stepping up preparations to welcome an anticipated surge of visitors.

Vietnam, China diversify cross-border tourism products

The Puzhai scenic site in Pingxiang city, China’s Guangxi province, located on the China-Vietnam border, has been recently inaugurated, adding a new highlight to cross-border tourism during the summer.

Phu Quoc hoped to welcome over 7 million visitors this year

Phu Quoc special zone in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang is cementing its position as a prime destination for visitors in Vietnam and the world, expecting to welcome more than 7 million tourist arrivals this year.

Century-old Nha Lon Long Son stands as a cultural village in HCM City

Built by Ong Tran in the early 1900s, Nha Lon Long Son is a cultural and architectural treasure recognized as a national heritage site.

Central VN promoted as multi-experience destination for Indonesian travelers

Within the framework of the tourism promotion programme, 20 Vietnamese enterprises met with over 100 Indonesian partners, opening up opportunities for future cooperation.

Hanoi welcomes 3.2 million visitors in August, tourism surges 27%

The capital continues to see robust tourism growth, fueled by cultural events and international arrivals.

Unexpected flood leaves foreign tourists in awe of Hanoi’s people

Many foreign tourists were stunned by the heavy rainfall and deep flooding in Hanoi on the morning of August 26, caused by the effects of Typhoon No. 5.

A 400-year-old Khmer pagoda shelters giant bats in Soc Trang

Surrounded by ancient dipterocarp and star trees, the over 400-year-old Khmer-style Bat Pagoda is home to rare giant bats and a local legend about five-toed pigs.

Hanoi cuisine adds flavour to National Day holiday tourism

This year’s National Day holiday is expected to bring a record number of domestic and international tourists to Hanoi, where visitors can explore not only historic landmarks and cultural sites but also the captial city’s rich culinary heritage.

Da Nang accelerates digital transformation to support tourism growth

In the first seven months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed 10.7 million visitors, including over 4.2 million international arrivals.

Canadian tourist tries Hanoi street cake, stuns with three-word reaction

Although unfamiliar to most foreigners, this local treat is a beloved traditional snack among Hanoians, especially during the Doan Ngo festival.

Vietnamese woman conquers Son Doong Cave, raises flag with pride

The emotional moment when a female tourist from Hanoi successfully conquered the "Vietnam Wall" at the end of Son Doong Cave and proudly raised the red flag with a yellow star was one of pure exhilaration.

Vietnam’s tourism turns opportunities into advantages

Vietnam is emerging as a safe and attractive destination with great potential to attract travellers shifting from regional markets.

Historic bunkers at Thang Long Imperial Citadel open to public

A once-secret Vietnamese military cipher bunker that safeguarded confidential documents of the General Staff during the resistance war against the US has been opened to the public to mark the August Revolution and National Day.

Ha Long in a day: What to see and eat in Vietnam’s bay paradise

Make the most of 24 hours in Ha Long with must-see spots and seafood favorites from locals.

Khmer temple in coastal Vietnam dazzles with vibrant stairway statues

Nam Son Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City’s only Khmer temple, draws visitors with its golden design, giant Nagas, and sacred atmosphere atop Nui Lon.

Korean tourist falls for Hanoi’s chewy street snail dish

Trying the dish for the first time, a Korean tourist found joy in both the taste and the experience of eating snails on Hanoi’s busy sidewalks.

Men men: A rustic cornmeal delicacy of the H’Mong highlands

This traditional dish, steamed from hand-ground corn, remains a spiritual and culinary treasure of the H’Mong people.

Mossy ‘fairy-tale forest’ in Khanh Hoa goes viral online

A hidden forest in Cam Lam with moss, ferns, and sunlight-dappled trees is captivating young travelers.