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.

A small island in Quang Ninh, with smooth white-sand beaches, dense casuarina groves, and emerald green waters, offers a peaceful escape without the crowds.

Bo Da Pagoda in Viet Yen, Bac Giang, not only features a unique architectural style and Vietnam’s largest stupa garden - it also safeguards the world’s oldest woodblock Buddhist scriptures.

Over 400 years old, Ong Hoang Muoi Temple remains a treasured spiritual and cultural destination in Nghe An, preserving sacred architecture, rare artifacts, and long-standing traditions of ancestor worship and local belief.

Hi Sky Chi Linh was fined and ordered to review safety after a powered glider collided with a visitor.

The "Enjoy Danang Festival 2025" officially opened on June 20, launching a colorful summer season filled with cultural and tourism activities that offer rich, memorable experiences for visitors.

Vietnam’s iconic railway has earned the top spot in Lonely Planet’s 2025 list of the world’s most amazing train rides.

The launch of Emirates’ Dubai–Da Nang route on June 2 has sparked a “tourism revolution” for Vietnam’s central coastal city. Da Nang is emerging as a top destination for high-end travelers, particularly from the lucrative Middle Eastern market.

Here are ten beautiful, less-crowded beaches in central Vietnam featuring crystal-clear waters, long sandy shores, and stunning natural landscapes - ideal summer getaways for 2025.

Hung Long Pagoda is home to ancient almond and persimmon trees dating back centuries.

Less famous than Sam Son or Cua Lo, Quynh Beach in Nghe An remains largely untouched, attracting visitors seeking peaceful landscapes, rustic charm, and fresh air.

The Lam Kinh central palace in Thanh Hoa, fully restored with gold-plated interiors, attracts large crowds each year seeking cultural and spiritual connection to Vietnam’s imperial past.

Looking to cool off this summer without straying far from Hanoi? These scenic, peaceful destinations - just a few hours away - offer fresh air, lush landscapes, and a break from the crowds.

The ancient lychee trees in the "capital" of Thanh Ha (Hai Duong) feature tall, wide canopies and moss-covered, multi-branched trunks that have awed visitors, earning them the nickname “a miniature primeval forest” reminiscent of Ta Xua.

Young people in Nha Trang city are volunteering as free tour guides for foreign tourists as part of the "Tourism Ambassador" programme in order to promote local tourism.

Despite ongoing bans, crowds of visitors continue to flock to Hanoi's famed railway café street, where narrow tracks run just inches from bustling cafés. In recent years, several alarming incidents have raised serious concerns about railway safety.

Located in Xa Ho commune, about 20 kilometers from the center of Tram Tau district in Yen Bai province, Cu Vai village is affectionately dubbed a "heavenly paradise" of Vietnam’s vast northwestern mountains.

The coastal city of Nha Trang in Vietnam’s south-central province of Khanh Hoa, has emerged as the most sought-after summer destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to digital travel platform Agoda.

Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia.

This northern Vietnamese delicacy, often caught by flashlight, is more than a dish - it’s a taste of home and heritage.