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Ong Bac Temple: Chinese heritage by the river in An Giang

Ong Bac Temple is not only a spiritual sanctuary for the Chinese-Vietnamese community in An Giang but also a well-known cultural destination situated beside the Long Xuyen River.

Sweet soup heaven: 5 must-visit Hanoi spots to beat the summer heat

Enjoy Hanoi's most beloved chè dishes at these five crowd-favorite sweet soup shops in the heart of the capital.

Sa Pa specialty earns global praise from TasteAtlas

TasteAtlas celebrates Sa Pa’s stir-fried cai meo with smoked pork in Southeast Asia’s top stir-fried dishes.

Northern Vietnam’s rare crab delicacy: rich, sweet, tastier than field crab

In every third and 10th month of the lunar calendar, northerners collect ram, a type of crab (Varunidae), to prepare a variety of dishes. Its flavor is rich, sweet, and tastier than field crab.

Paris event underscores growing potential for France–Vietnam travel

France is a priority tourism market for Vietnam with nearly 279,000 French travellers coming to Vietnam in 2024, representing a 97% recovery from pre-COVID-19 levels.

Ha Giang, Hoi An among world’s most beautiful places: Time Out

Ha Giang and Hoi An have been named among the 44 most beautiful places in the world by renowned UK-based travel magazine Time Out.

3 must-try Hanoi spots for pork offal lovers

With fresh ingredients, fair prices, and cult followings, these Hanoi eateries serve up some of the best offal dishes in the city.

Fairy Lake: Cool forest retreat hidden deep in Binh Thuan's wilds

Trekking through jungle and streams, visitors find serenity in the clear waters of Fairy Lake.

American tourists say Vietnamese broken rice beats pho

Returning tourists praise cơm tấm for its generous portions and rich flavor, placing it above pho.

Ancient Hoa Lu cave guards bell with four mystical tones

Thien Ton Cave Temple houses a centuries-old bell that emits four unique sounds, rooted in Vietnam’s spiritual history.

Vietnam opens first international yacht marina in Nha Trang

After two years of trial operation, a marina in Nha Trang City (Khanh Hoa Province) has officially received an international port code, becoming the first international-standard marina in Vietnam.

A century-old stone mill keeps Hanoi’s banh cuon heritage alive

Discover how a Hanoi eatery draws locals and tourists with handmade banh cuon and a century-old stone mill.

Ninh Binh’s chewy mountain snail shines after the rain

A rustic delicacy with a fragrant twist, mountain snail hunting in the rain is a summer tradition in northern Vietnam.

Unusually tasty Vinh Phuc delicacy: beef bitten by swarms of ants

Before cooking, Tam Dao (Vinh Phuc) locals provoke ant nests to swarm over and bite into chunks of beef, a method that enhances flavor, making it a popular local specialty.

World's tallest Buddha statue to rise in Vietnam’s Thanh Hoa Province

Vietnam’s spiritual tourism sector is set to make history with a 167.5m Buddha statue atop Nua Mountain.

Bac Ninh’s white gourd specialty becomes a star in local cuisine

Locals in Que Vo turn a simple white fruit into a versatile dish that wins hearts and palates across Vietnam.

Hoi An’s 200-year-old Duc An house is a living legacy of revolution

Built in 1830, this architectural gem in Hoi An preserves both Vietnam’s cultural spirit and the memory of revolutionary hero Cao Hong Lanh.

'Nha Trang say Hi': Khanh Hoa launches summer festival to woo tourists

With fireworks, street carnivals, and culinary events, Nha Trang’s new festival aims to bring vibrant energy to Vietnam’s central coast.

Vietnam’s farm tourism blooms, blending rustic charm with flowery dreams

Farm tourism, a unique blend of rural retreats and hands-on countryside experiences, is gaining traction across Vietnam and beyond.

Ha Tinh’s untouched beach paradise just five hours from Hanoi

A serene beach in Ha Tinh with turquoise waters and white sands is drawing tourists just 5.5 hours from Hanoi.