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Vietnam Railways debuts VIP carriages on Hanoi - Hai Phong line

A new luxury travel experience rolls out with Indochine-inspired interiors, swivel seats, and an onboard bar.

Historic temple in Ninh Binh celebrates founder of bronze casting

In Ninh Binh, a centuries-old temple stands as a spiritual and cultural monument dedicated to Nguyen Minh Khong.

Top Hanoi eateries to explore the capital’s best dishes

From pho and bun thang to cha ca and shrimp cakes, here’s where to taste Hanoi’s culinary icons.

Rare river fish in northwest Vietnam draws praise for flavor and rarity

Soft when raw, chewy when cooked, ca ngan is a versatile and nutritious ingredient locals adore.

Number of tourists soars during national reunification holidays

Nationwide, average occupancy rates at tourist accommodation facilities reached around 70%, with figures surpassing 80% during the first days of the break.

Wildlife conservation tours part of responsible ecotourism

Promoting nature-based tourism linked to wildlife conservation is believed to be essential for sustainable development in the near future.

Ancient tea forest of 28,000 trees found atop Vietnam’s Ta Dung Mountain

A hidden forest of century-old tea trees stretches across 300 hectares in Dak Nong’s highlands.

Centuries-old heritage trees stand guard over sacred Con Dao

Con Dao’s ancient almond trees, over 100 years old, are revered witnesses of history.

Ho Chi Minh City breaks tourism record during April 30 - May 1 holiday

With nearly 2 million visitors and USD 281 million in revenue, HCMC led nationwide holiday tourism.

British man walks 15,000km to return “home” to Vietnam

Luke Deakin is trekking across 23 countries on foot, inspired by his love for Hanoi.

Wanderlust names Vietnam’s most breathtaking destinations

From Ha Long Bay to Ha Giang and Hoi An, the UK-based magazine praises Vietnam’s natural and cultural splendor.

The cave pagoda of Tra Vinh and its sacred woodcarving treasures

Tra Vinh’s Chua Hang is home to rare birds and intricate wood sculptures born from ancient trees.

Vietnam’s bun bo Hue named among world’s best breakfasts

Renowned culinary guide Taste Atlas has recently released its list of the 100 best breakfast dishes in the world, with Vietnam’s bun bo Hue earning a spot among them.

Vung Tau's sacred mountainside pagoda houses Buddha relics

A sacred pagoda offering panoramic views, cultural heritage, and the largest outdoor Buddha in the region.

U50 woman retires early, leads nomadic lifestyle travelling the world

At 48, Trinh Nguyen chose early retirement to fulfill her dream of traveling. She now enjoys her life by staying in each place for just several months and traveling throughout the country and abroad.

Forgotten Hanoi bomb shelter uncovered beneath five-star hotel

Beside the swimming pool of one of Hanoi’s oldest five-star hotels, a small staircase leads guests down into a hidden bomb shelter, buried deep beneath the ground.

HCM City family traverses Vietnam in 'mobile home,' recalls memorable mishap

Tam and Giang, a couple from HCM City, spent VND1.5 billion to purchase a pickup truck and a 'mobile home' setup imported from Germany to complete a two-month journey across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s largest reclining Buddha rests in a 300-year-old Khmer pagoda

Som Rong Pagoda in Soc Trang blends spiritual serenity with Khmer architecture and a record-breaking Buddha statue.

Flying fish becomes a prized catch in Vietnam’s central cuisine

Beloved for its sweet meat and dramatic glides, flying fish stars in central Vietnamese dishes.

Wild fruit once ignored now delights southern Vietnam’s food lovers

Chum ruot, once given away for free, is now in hot demand thanks to its tangy flavor and culinary versatility.