More than 30 meters tall and around 700 years old, a giant banyan has become a living monument beside Nghe An’s historic Van Temple.

From Michelin-selected chicken pho to humble bowls costing around $1, these seven popular spots offer visitors a taste of Ba Dinh’s diverse pho scene.

Vietnam’s five-day September 2 break is opening the door to longer getaways, though travelers remain cautious about booking holiday tours.

Vietnam’s railway operator began selling tickets on August 17 for the “Journey to Wonders – World Heritage Sites” train linking Hue with Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri.

Intricate wood carvings, 3,000 medical artifacts and a 200-year-old house make this tucked-away Ho Chi Minh City museum an unexpected attraction for foreign visitors.

They may not win any beauty contests, but these unusual creatures from Vietnam’s rivers and coastlines are prized for their flavor, especially when braised with banana stem.

Vietnam’s National Day break offers four distinctive rail adventures, led by a new Hue-Phong Nha heritage train offering 50% discounts during its launch week.

How to turn tourism potential into marketable products and connections forged at tourism forums into tours, tourism routes, air services and stable visitor flows were key issues discussed at the 2026 Int'l Travel Forum, held in Gia Lai on August 16.

Traditional boats, musical instruments and theatrical costumes are among more than 800 exhibits offering a window into the rich culture of Vietnam’s Khmer community.

This summer, Tam and her three young children spent 10 days living and experiencing life on Cu Lao Cham. What the family brought back to Hanoi was not just sun-kissed skin, but invaluable lessons and memorable encounters with people.

The heritage passport has been launched in Ho Chi Minh City, offering a new approach to exploring museums, artefacts, and stories of history and culture.

Whenever his 1,000-square-meter garden bursts into bloom, a 45-year-old man in Tay Ninh makes a point of letting people know, inviting visitors from near and far to enjoy the flowers and take photos - entirely free of charge.

When black canarium comes into season, families in parts of northern Vietnam turn the prized fruit known as “black gold” into a distinctive local delicacy.

Once a thriving riverside trading hub home to wealthy merchants, Hanoi’s 400-year-old Cu Da village still carries echoes of its golden age in old houses and French-style villas.

Sitting amid a blooming lotus field, Le Quoc Chanh, 65, and his wife, Mai Thi Thu Truc, 64, who live in Dong Thap Province, recounted their 92-day, 9,000-kilometer cross-country motorbike journey.

Regional connectivity is widely regarded as a “key” to enhancing the competitiveness of tourism destinations.

Hanoi’s vegetarian restaurants are giving vegetables, mushrooms and tofu new appeal, from comforting Vietnamese classics to elegant modern creations.

Built in 1887, Phu Thuong Church in Da Nang has retained much of its original architecture for nearly 140 years. Among its most remarkable treasures is a bronze bell cast from metal salvaged from cannons.

Just 3.5 hours by car from Hanoi, Nghi Son fish market offers an atmospheric glimpse of fishing village life, with fresh squid starting at around $4 per kilogram.

Australia is emerging as one of Vietnam’s key tourism source markets, with visitor arrivals steadily increasing, staying longer, spending relatively more, and showing strong interest in local culture, cuisine, nature and authentic experiences.