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Bac Ninh orange season attracts visitors for fruit picking and photo ops

Tourists flock to Bac Ninh’s orange orchards during the harvest season, just over 100km from Hanoi.

Quang Ninh Museum welcomes its one-millionth visitor of 2025

A Canadian tourist has become the one-millionth visitor to Quang Ninh Museum this year, marking a historic milestone for the cultural institution.

The sacred 70m² temple hidden deep in Hanoi's Old Quarter

Nestled in a quiet alley of Hanoi’s bustling Old Quarter, the Hang Bac Temple may be small in size, but its sacred presence is widely known across Vietnam.

The sacred cave in Ninh Binh with a Buddha-shaped stalactite

Located in Thung Nham, Hang But (Buddha) features a rare stalactite resembling a meditating Buddha, captivating local legends and modern-day visitors alike.

Korean tourists 'lose composure' over Hue's delicious local dishes

Trying clam rice, bun bo Hue, and bánh bèo for the first time, two Korean guests declared: "I want to live in Hue."

HCM City speeds up digital tourism to draw more travellers

Ho Chi Minh City is advancing into a dynamic mega-urban hub, with its tourism sector accelerating digital transformation to showcase the city’s identity, people and distinctive cultural and culinary attractions.

The timeless legacy of a scholar village in Ninh Binh

Hanh Thien village is home to over 200 doctors of literature and centuries-old houses that preserve the soul of a land rooted in academic excellence.

Explore Hanoi’s artisan villages on a one-day cultural journey

Take a one-day cultural tour to explore Hanoi’s artisan villages, from tailoring to inlay art.

A 100-year-old Hanoi house preserves four generations of memories

In the tranquil village of Cuu, an 80-year-old man devotes his life to preserving a family heirloom: a century-old house rich with Vietnamese-French heritage.

The mystery of the ancient jackfruit tree guarding a sacred shrine in HCM City

Locals believe a century-old tree at a small shrine in Ho Chi Minh City holds spiritual power and wartime secrets.

Expensive airfares dampen Vietnamese tourist boom to Laos

Vietnamese visitor arrivals to Laos have surged, but tours to Laos remain unattractive because of high airfares. However, the launch of low-cost direct flights between Hanoi and Luang Prabang is expected to help reduce costs.

Vietnam’s unique ‘snack chicken patty’ wins hearts with bold, nostalgic flavors

Only made during special occasions, this aromatic chicken patty from a rural village in Vietnam captivates all who taste it.

Golden pancake and fresh herbs delight traveler in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

A tourist from China was blown away by a crispy Mekong pancake at a Michelin-featured eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.

Unveiling the sacred map of Pho Hien's spiritual heritage

Pho Hien, a once-thriving international port, now preserves a profound spiritual landscape connecting East and West.

Chinese tourists can make QR code payments in Vietnam from December 2

From December 2, Chinese visitors to Vietnam can use their familiar mobile payment apps to scan VIETQR Global codes and make direct payments at shopping, dining and tourist locations nationwide.

Bac Ninh’s culinary treasures: From raw fish salad to rice paper exports

From hand-rolled rice paper to pickled cucumber delights, Bac Ninh’s food scene is both humble and world-class.

Centuries-old oil tree stands tall in the middle of the road in An Giang

In the border commune of Ba Chuc, a 300-year-old tree has become a symbol of resilience and remembrance amid a tragic past.

What to see in Can Tho’s busiest ward: A guide to Ninh Kieu

After a recent administrative merge, Ninh Kieu became the most populous ward in Can Tho, offering an array of must-visit landmarks.

Tourists pack Hanoi’s train street days after safety sweep

Despite recent enforcement, sidewalk cafés along the tracks near Kham Thien–Le Duan are back in full swing.

Ancient temple in Vietnam preserves 500-year-old Buddha statue

Four-Faced Pagoda, located in Thuan Hoa Commune, Can Tho City (formerly part of Chau Thanh District, Soc Trang Province), is home to a sacred stone Buddha statue believed to be nearly five centuries old.