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The legacy of elephants and emperors lives on at Hoi An's 300-year-old shrine

Hoi An’s Ong Voi communal house preserves royal history, elephant symbolism, and spiritual heritage.

‘Unforgettable’: Tourist swept up in flood aftermath in northern Vietnam

Caroline, a tourist from Denmark, says she will never forget the devastation she witnessed in Tuyen Quang after a massive flood: streets blanketed in thick, dark mud, homes and shops severely damaged.

Foreign tourist tries two chicken pho eateries, prefers cheaper one

Experiencing Hanoi’s chicken pho in two versions, from a common to a high-end one, a foreign visitor favored the dish with tender, fragrant and juicy chicken.

Hidden emperor: Hanoi’s Boc Pagoda holds a secret royal statue

What sets Boc Pagoda apart is a unique statue revered as a guardian deity, yet bearing the appearance and aura of an ancient emperor.

Vietnam’s mountain retreat among Asia’s best resorts by Condé Nast Traveler

Located atop a hill overlooking the Muong Hoa Valley deep in the Hoang Lien National Park, Topas Ecolodge Resort is 45 minutes by car from downtown Sapa.

80-cent Hanoi street food stuns US YouTuber with its flavor

With over 4 million subscribers, Karissa Dumbacher gives bánh đúc 9/10 after tasting the savory, sticky snack in a tucked-away alley.

Authorities probe viral train street incident in Hanoi

A viral video showing a train knocking over tables at Hanoi's railway café street has raised renewed safety concerns as frightened tourists were seen screaming and fleeing the scene.

Three weeks in paradise: A Brazilian’s journey into Vietnam’s cultural heartland

On her 16th day at Thai Hai eco-village, Juliana Alves Noronha had already grown accustomed to waking up early, breathing in the fresh air, helping locals plant vegetables, tend gardens, make traditional rice cakes, and pick medicinal herbs.

Ban Gioc Waterfall surges in rare October flood spectacle

Rising storm waters transform Vietnam’s famous falls into a fierce torrent, forcing closures and cancellations.

Iconic Dong Van welcome gate collapses after heavy rains

The symbolic gateway of the Dong Van Karst Plateau was destroyed following days of torrential downpours.

Vi Ro Ngheo: A floral healing paradise hidden in Mang Den

Tucked in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, this pristine Xo Dang village charms visitors with its orchids, pine forests, and cultural soul.

Vung Tau celebrates Nghinh Ong Festival, honoring the guardian of the sea

Thousands join the century-old whale worship festival, praying for safe voyages and abundant harvests.

HCM City intensifies tourism security with real-time AI alerts

Tourism order officers will patrol key areas to detect, prevent, and have the authority to apprehend individuals caught committing crimes such as assault, robbery, or pickpocketing against tourists.

HCM City explores new tourism products to boost post-merger potential

Ho Chi Minh City is emerging as a regional tourism hub after merging with Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau, with authorities accelerating efforts to develop innovative products and boost sector growth.

Vietnam’s foreign tourist arrivals rise 21.5% in nine months

Vietnam recorded a 21.5% year-on-year increase in international visitor arrivals to 15.4 million in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

Tourism sector drives national economic growth

The country welcomed about 1.5 million foreign visitors in September — down 9.6% from August but 19.5% higher year-on-year. Total international arrivals surpassed 15.4 million in the first nine months, up 21.5% from 2024, with 84.5% arriving by air.

Da Nang emerges as premier international wedding destination

Authorities in the central coastal city of Da Nang have partnered with industry stakeholders to host a familiarisation trip (famtrip) for 30 leading Indian wedding planning companies from October 3 to 6.

45-year-old pho tiu stall blends North and South in Hanoi alley

From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. daily, a small pho stall tucked inside Hanoi’s Dong Xuan alley - known as a haven of affordable street food - stays constantly packed.

Vietnam’s new visa policy drives record surge in European tourists

Vietnam welcomed over 15.4 million international visitors in the first nine months of 2025, a 21.5% increase year-on-year. Notably, European arrivals surged by nearly 35%, driven by the country’s expanded visa exemption policy.

Co Tu woman turns Bho Hoong into a ‘fairy-tale village’ in the highlands

Dinh Thi Thin, a Co Tu woman from Da Nang, has turned her remote mountain village into a thriving cultural tourism destination.