An Australian tourist felt as though he had stepped into paradise while exploring Lam Thuong Valley, a secluded gem nestled among the untouched mountain ranges of Lao Cai, northern Vietnam.

Though tucked away in a narrow alley deep in Hanoi, a local sticky rice dish has captured the hearts of Western tourists, who praised it as a must-try on chilly or rainy days.

A vibrant, century-old Hindu temple in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City has become a spiritual haven where locals and tourists alike press their faces to sacred stone walls to pray.

Ho Chi Minh City was honored in four categories at the 2025 World Travel Awards, spotlighting its tourism excellence and global appeal.

Bui Hoai Son, Standing Member of the National Assembly’s Committee for Culture and Education, said that pho is a cultural “gold mine” if the Vietnamese people can harness it through their creative industry.

With just three tables and a 2-hour time limit, this unique café offers a step back into the old Saigon, far from the city’s frenzy.

Vietnam has achieved top rankings in several categories of the prestigious global Readers’ Choice Awards, voted by readers of the international travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism has reported.

According to statistics, as many as 1.52 million international visitors were recorded in September, pushing the nine-month tally to 15.4 million, up 21.5% annually.

Tourism is identified as one of Ho Chi Minh City’s key economic pillars. To shape its brand as a “tourism city”, the local tourism sector has continuously restructured its offerings, creating new tours and routes while refreshing existing ones.

Tucked in a narrow alley, a small Hanoi café offers tourists a nostalgic space and slow-brewed coffee with a story in every cup.

Hai Phong launches a grand cultural and spiritual celebration, commemorating national hero Tran Quoc Tuan and unveiling UNESCO-recognized heritage sites.

More than 100 years old, Ton Dao Church in Ninh Binh is an architectural gem inspired by European Gothic design. Built by a French priest, this sacred site stands as one of Vietnam’s most majestic religious landmarks.

World-renowned magazine Travel + Leisure unveils six extraordinary caves in Quang Tri that redefine nature exploration in Vietnam.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.