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Pho for VND30,000 fades away as street food prices climb in Hanoi

Since mid-June, many bun and pho restaurants in Hanoi have simultaneously raised their prices by VND5,000-VND10,000 per bowl.

Gourmet getaway: Hanoi travelers feast in Ha Long for just 80 USD

With just 80 USD, two young women from Hanoi managed to enjoy a food-filled, two-day getaway to Ha Long, complete with travel, local specialties, and a weekend escape from city life.

Young woman quits job to ‘heal’ while living as digital nomad in Central Vietnam

The relentless pace of city life made Van feel like a "bird trapped in a cage," with her physical and mental health declining. After over a year of preparation, she chose to live nomadically along the central region.

Where ancient waters never dry: The wells of Gio An

Gio An’s thousand-year-old wells remain vital to daily life and sustainable development.

Holiday travel: 3 serene Central Vietnam retreats worth visiting

Ditch the hustle this holiday by visiting tranquil villages and islands with pristine beaches, fresh seafood, and traditional experiences.

Phuc Khanh Pagoda preserves priceless relics in Hanoi

A centuries-old spiritual hub, Phuc Khanh Pagoda holds rare antiques and remains a living center of Vietnamese Buddhism in the capital.

Western tourist tries Hanoi pho, praises it as ‘best ever eaten’

Hanoi’s pho is served in one rustic street-side eatery with plastic stools doubling as both seats and tables. Though Western tourists have to hunch over to eat, they still rave about the pho.

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.