Quang Ninh’s long-standing favorite dish, bun tom (shrimp noodle soup), is known not only for its distinctive flavor but also for its surprisingly affordable price.

A tourist from China was surprised to find that three popular noodle shops in Hanoi - serving bún riêu, bún ốc, and bún chả - were tucked away in narrow, signless alleys, yet were bustling with diners.

Secret Hanoi bun cha stall sells 200 meals daily without advertising

October offers cool breezes and warm hues across Vietnam and beyond, perfect for memorable journeys.

On the Saturday evening a week before the Mid-Autumn Festival, the streets of Hang Ma and Hang Luoc in Hanoi’s Old Quarter were packed with people out shopping and enjoying the festive atmosphere.

In Ba Be, Thai Nguyen, there’s a specialty fruit that emits an aroma reminiscent of green sticky rice, round glutinous rice, or pandan leaves. The fruit can be transformed into a variety of delicious, aromatic dishes.

According to VITA Chairman Vu The Binh, MICE is among the fastest-growing segments in the tourism economy, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic when demand surged globally.

Experts believe that Hanoi should issue a set of criteria tailored to its urban conditions, enhance regional linkages, encourage community engagement, and prioritise investment in green infrastructure and clean energy.

As many as 113 standout enterprises and organisations were honoured as top tourism players at the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2025 held in Hanoi on September 27.

Images of rice granaries resembling miniature stilt houses, lined up across fields, along village roads, or precariously perched on hillsides in a village in Mang Den, Quang Ngai, are drawing the attention of travelers.

Visitors to Quang Ninh will be treated to free local specialties as part of a new 2025 tourism stimulus campaign.

The 150-year-old French Consul General’s residence in Ho Chi Minh City opened its doors to the public for a rare look at its historic treasures.

Discover 4 strangely named but delicious noodle specialties of Vietnam’s southern region.

Hoi An Ancient Town in Vietnam has been named Asia’s most beautiful historical center by Tourlane, a leading French online travel platform.

A wedding banquet in eastern Quang Ninh has gone viral for its lavish spread and surprising dishes, including a stir-fried sea worm dish that left guests curious and amazed.

Alongside iconic spots such as Nami Island in South Korea, Kyoto in Japan, and Jiuzhaigou in China, Hanoi has been named one of Asia’s most beautiful destinations for autumn foliage, according to a new ranking by Time Out.

Vietnam has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination in H1 2025, according to UN Tourism.

For over half a century, this humble late-night stall has been a culinary landmark, attracting crowds from locals to celebrities in the heart of the city.

Rising from the Mekong plains, this mountain sanctuary shelters rare flora and fauna under its green canopy.

Matthew recently traveled to Hanoi where he explored a variety of popular street foods.