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HCM City earns 307 million USD from tourism during Lunar New Year 2025

Ho Chi Minh City reaped nearly 7.7 trillion VND (307 million USD) in revenue from tourism during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday that ended on February 2, up 17.4% year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Linh Ung Pagoda: A spiritual haven that captivates international visitors

Overlooking the vast ocean and backed by lush mountains, Linh Ung Pagoda in Da Nang offers visitors a unique and calming experience amidst breathtaking landscapes.

Spring pilgrimage to Ba Den Mountain: A journey of faith and blessings

The Lunar New Year marks a time for spiritual reflection and renewal, as crowds of visitors ascend Ba Den Mountain to take part in traditional prayers and celebrations.

Korean celebrity raves about Vung Tau’s hu tieu: “I had to come back”

Super Junior’s Kyuhyun brings his friends to try the Vietnamese dish he fell in love with.

Hai Van Pass bustling with travelers as visitors explore the historic gate

On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, thousands of people traveled over Hai Van Pass to visit the historic Hai Van Gate, enjoying the warm and sunny weather.

Korean tourists fall for Hue’s clam rice: Affordable, delicious, unforgettable

A bowl of com hen in Hue proved to be more than just a meal for three Korean tourists - it was a cultural and culinary revelation.

Unique shrine in HCM City attracts visitors with its endless spring water

A small shrine in Ho Chi Minh City, famous for its self-springing water source, attracts visitors seeking good luck and peace.

Visitors flock to Nha Trang during Tet to explore attractive island tours

During the Tet holiday, the Nha Trang harbor is packed with both locals and tourists eager to embark on island tours in the picturesque Nha Trang Bay, with thousands making their way to explore the region’s popular islands.

Da Nang sees record-breaking tourism revenue during Tet 2025

The Lunar New Year holiday of 2025 proved to be a major success for Da Nang's tourism industry, with an influx of visitors and significant revenue growth.

Special rice dish from Hue, for only VND10,000, delights Korean tourists

A group of Korean tourists have said that their com hen Hue (Hue clam rice) dish was so good they enjoyed every single grain of rice, with nothing left over.

A taste of Tet: Foreigners try their hand at making Vietnam’s festive rice cakes

Making banh chung and banh tet is an art that demands precision and care. For two foreign visitors, the challenge was part of the fun as they embraced this traditional Tet experience.

Explore the temple with the tallest Avalokiteshvara statue in Southeast Asia

Minh Duc Temple, located on Thien Ma Mountain in Quang Ngai, is home to the tallest Quan Am (Goddess of Mercy - Avalokiteshvara - Guanyin) statue in Southeast Asia, nearing completion after over four years of construction.

Fried giant snakehead fish: A lucky dish for the New Year, selling out fast

In Southern Vietnam, a delicious fried giant snakehead fish is not only a favorite delicacy but is also believed to bring good fortune in the New Year, making it a top choice for customers this holiday season.

Nearly 200 years of history: The story of Vietnam’s remarkable clay temple

Buu Son Tu, a nearly 200-year-old temple in Soc Trang, stands out as Vietnam’s only pagoda where nearly 2,000 statues and monumental candles are crafted entirely from clay.

Da Nang welcomes first international visitors of the Lunar New Year

Da Nang has kicked off the Lunar New Year with a vibrant influx of tourists, welcoming thousands of international visitors arriving by air and sea.

Ha Long Bay welcomes New Year guests with over 500 international tourists

The first day of the Lunar New Year saw the arrival of more than 500 international tourists to Ha Long Bay, offering a promising start for tourism in Quang Ninh.

Vietnam’s most stunning pagodas for a meaningful start to 2025

The Lunar New Year is a time for reflection and renewal, and visiting sacred temples is a cherished tradition for many Vietnamese seeking peace and good fortune.

Sacred peaks: Mountains to visit during the Lunar New Year

For a fresh start to the new year, many visitors head to Vietnam’s sacred mountains, including Fansipan, Ba Na, and Long Doi Son, to seek luck and serenity.

'Mukbang queen' Heebab returns to Vietnam for iconic stone-bowl pho

Famous Korean mukbang YouTuber Heebab revisited Vietnam to enjoy pho thố đá, a dish she fell in love with during her first trip. The star devoured four bowls of the hot stone pho, praising its tender beef and flavorful broth.

Hanoi’s “most traditional” pho shop thrives with no-lime policy & family legacy

A family-run pho shop on Hang Dong Street has been preserving its four-generation legacy for decades, earning a reputation as Hanoi’s most traditional pho restaurant by rejecting modern trends like serving lime.