Honored by the 2026 Michelin Guide, a 53-year-old heirloom banh cuon eatery in Hanoi’s Old Quarter continues to draw international tourists with its artisanal, handmade steamed rice rolls passed down through four generations.

A 3.8-ton statue of Shakyamuni Buddha carved from a single block of jade is drawing pilgrims and visitors to Quynh Lam Pagoda, one of the most significant Buddhist sites in northern Vietnam.

Michelin Guide Vietnam 2026 highlights the growing global recognition of Vietnamese cuisine, showing that the country’s culinary identity is earning acclaim through its authenticity, local ingredients and cultural storytelling.

A Hanoi street vendor has been fined after a viral social media video appeared to show a foreign tourist paying 420,000 VND ($16.50) for a bag of 10 fried doughnuts in the capital's Old Quarter.

Some of central Vietnam’s most charming markets offer everything from seafood to local specialties at prices so low that visitors rarely need to ask.

Unlike traditional Dong Son bronze drums, this unique artifact features two enclosed drum faces and has earned recognition as a national record holder.

Dong Nai’s fruit harvest season is reaching its peak, attracting large numbers of visitors eager to explore orchards, take photos, pick ripe fruit by hand and enjoy fresh produce right where it is grown.

Although reaching the destination requires navigating a challenging mountain road, travelers from Hanoi, Hai Phong and other northern cities continue to make the journey in search of cooler temperatures, fresh air and spectacular scenery.

When the sun goes down, Ho Chi Minh City comes alive with glowing streets, crowded eateries and the restless energy that once earned it the name “the city that never sleeps”.

Hanoi is well positioned to transform its rich cultural resources into a new engine of economic growth, with the night-time economy emerging as a key catalyst for the development of the capital city’s cultural industries.

Nestled among the sweeping mountains and forests, Thuong Lam commune in Tuyen Quang unfolds like a living ink-wash painting, where towering limestone ranges are reflected in the emerald waters of the Na Hang-Lam Binh ecological lake.​

Vietnam recorded robust growth in international arrivals during the first five months of 2026, reinforcing its position as one of Asia’s most attractive travel destinations.

Despite its unusual appearance, the son shellfish is a prized delicacy along Vietnam's central coast, celebrated for its rich, buttery texture and naturally sweet flavor.

Coastal destinations, particularly Phu Quoc and Da Nang, are leading Vietnam's summer tourism boom, according to online travel platform Traveloka.

The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2026 selection for Vietnam on June 4 in Hanoi, introducing 23 newly recognized restaurants and eateries across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang as the prestigious dining guide marks its fourth year in the country.

Instead of following a tight schedule, Pham Xuan Thanh and his wife, along with their 8-month-old baby, chose to "travel slowly" and live on the road for three weeks in a pickup truck converted into a mobile home.

Some of Vietnam's most memorable coastal specialties can be found in Mui Ne, where generations of fishermen have shaped a unique culinary identity.

Nestled amid a solemn mountain landscape in Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang City, My Son Sanctuary stands as one of the oldest and most important Hindu religious centers of the ancient Champa Kingdom.

This summer, global economic pressures, rising service costs, and geopolitical uncertainties are reshaping travel behavior, with more tourists opting for affordable, flexible, and safety-focused trips over costly, long-haul vacations.

A rare concentration of cave pearls discovered in Hung Cave is offering scientists and adventurers a glimpse into one of nature's slowest and most fascinating geological processes.