Thung Nham Bird Garden in Ninh Binh is renowned as the largest natural bird sanctuary in northern Vietnam, home to around 5,000 nests and over 46 different bird species.

A rustic countryside dish from Hung Yen left an Indian guest pleasantly surprised and full of praise, especially when enjoyed on a cold winter day.

Vietnam has officially surpassed a record set over six decades ago, welcoming its 20 millionth foreign tourist during a special ceremony in Phu Quoc.

The Hanoi Culinary, Craft Village and Craft Street Tourism Festival 2025 wrapped up on December 14 night after four days of lively and diverse activities.

The influx of international visitors in 2025 offers a rare window of opportunity for Vietnam’s tourism sector. The pressing task now is to enhance service quality and diversify products so that visitors stay longer and generate higher economic value.

Despite its off-putting appearance that might deter many diners, this unique mountain specialty from Dien Bien is praised for its rich, nutty flavor and is believed to offer several health benefits.

After taking a bite, one local villager in Angola described the raw Paederia leaf as slightly bitter - but said that when cooked into a Vietnamese-style omelet, it was absolutely delicious.

A unique market in Vietnam’s An Giang province has sold nothing but grass for decades - yet it sustains the lives of many families.

A small corner of Phung Hung Market hides one of HCM City's oldest coffee stories, where beans are still “stewed” the old-fashioned way.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.