Leading global travel magazine National Geographic Traveller has devoted 20 of its 180 pages to Vietnam in its latest July-August 2025 issue, marking a significant recognition of the country’s growing appeal on the international tourism stage.

With folk music, water puppetry, and 3D mapping, the “Dau thieng Hang Kenh” night tour brings centuries of history to life.

A humble family-run stall with no signboard continues to win hearts with its secret-recipe grilled ribs.

Bich Dam Island (Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa) is emerging as a viral summer destination on social media, drawing travelers to experience its raw, tranquil beauty and rustic charm.

Ho Chi Minh City expands river tours and cultural programs to enhance regional travel links and eco-tourism offerings.

With smooth travel via the Hanoi–Lao Cai expressway, fresh mountain air, and cool summer temperatures around 20°C, Y Ty plateau has become a favored retreat for beating the heat.

Hidden in a rocky cave in Bac Kan province, Thach Long Pagoda has recently drawn increased attention thanks to viral TikTok livestreams by monk Thich Khai Quang.

Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc have been named among the best destinations in the Asia-Pacific region by the 2025 Travel + Leisure (T+L) Luxury Awards, organized by the renowned American travel magazine.

Localities like Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.

Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities.

Inside an ancient pagoda in Binh Dinh province stand two national treasures known as “Mr. Black” and “Mr. Red” - the largest, most beautiful, and most intact Cham stone statues of the Thap Mam artistic style still in existence.

These four southern beaches offer stunning waters and tranquility-perfect for a crowd-free vacation.

Around midday, as the sun reaches its peak, the road leading to Eo Gio on Quan Lan Island becomes especially stunning, framed by endless green foliage and, in the distance, the expansive blue sea.

Pho tron, nom (Vietnamese salad), and rare beef with lime (bo tai chanh) have been named among the world’s best mixed dishes, according to a new ranking by renowned culinary site Taste Atlas.

Locals catch this strange mollusk at night-it’s ugly but tasty, and easy to prepare into crispy seafood dishes.

Gulf News, one of two English-language daily publications in the Persian Gulf region, listed the main reasons for its destination picks as being a mix of iconic cities, cultural treasures, tropical escapes, and foodie havens.

Chua Nan in Thanh Hoa blends spiritual peace with patriotic reverence.

A quick search for “Vietnam is calling” on TikTok reveals a myriad of clips capturing the excitement of visitors setting off for Vietnam.

Nam Luc Waterfall, located in Nam Luc 2 village, Phang So Lin commune, Sin Ho district, Lai Chau province, flows powerfully through the summer, creating a spectacular scene among the region’s lush primary forest.

Despite their bizarre appearance, stone worms, forest shrimp and stink bugs turn out to be uniquely delicious specialties in several northern provinces, prepared by frying, roasting, or stewing with sour bamboo shoot broth.