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Inside Hue's 425-year-old Thien Mu Pagoda, home to two national treasures

Overlooking the Perfume River for more than four centuries, Thien Mu Pagoda is one of Vietnam's most celebrated Buddhist landmarks and home to two National Treasures.

Vietnamese in France haunted by unprecedented over-40C heat wave

Nguyen Ngoc Anh in France has never experienced a summer as harsh as this year. A heatwave lasting more than 10 days, with temperatures exceeding 40oC on some days, has upended his family’s life and work.

Hanoi chicken-pho eateries retain their inclusion on Michelin lists

Since 2023, HN has had 5 chicken pho eateries recommended by Michelin, including Nguyet chicken pho on Phu Doan, Cham chicken pho on Yen Ninh, Tien chicken pho on Nguyen Truong To, Huyen Huong chicken pho on Bao Khanh, and Ha chicken pho on Hang Hom.

Parents close hair salon every summer to take children on cross-country journeys

For the past four years, when June arrives, instead of focusing on their hair salon business, Dao Phuong Linh, 32, and her husband pack their bags and set off on cross-country trips with their three children..

French magazine highlights must-try dishes in Vietnam

French women's magazine Biba Magazine has named Vietnam one of the most appealing destinations for French travellers, praising the country's diverse, refined and healthy cuisine as one of its greatest attractions.

International tourist arrivals to Vietnam rise nearly 15% in first half of 2026

Vietnam welcomed nearly 12.3 million international visitors in the first six months of 2026, up 14.9% year-on-year, putting the tourism sector on track to achieve its target of attracting 25 million foreign tourists this year.

Discover Dong Ho, Vietnam's 400-year-old folk art village near Hanoi

One of Vietnam's oldest craft villages is drawing a new generation of travelers eager to experience its 400-year-old folk painting tradition.

A 50-day Vietnam road trip leads a family to two unforgettable fishing villages

A Hanoi family is spending up to 50 days traveling across Vietnam, swapping hotels for beachfront camping and discovering quiet fishing villages, fresh seafood and memorable local hospitality along the way.

Hidden-alley crab thick noodle shop draws crowds after Michelin recognition

Driven by a passion for food and cooking, Long left his job at a foreign pharmaceutical company to take over his family’s banh canh (Vietnamese thick crab noodle soup) eatery.

Heritage trains carve new niche in Vietnam’s tourism strategy

Heritage train services are reshaping Vietnam’s tourism landscape, turning every ride into an immersive encounter with the country’s terrain and people.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus route

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new open-top double-decker sightseeing bus route on July 4, expanding its tourism products and providing fresh experiences for both domestic and international visitors.

New cave with rare stalactites, cave pearls discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang

A newly discovered cave stretching approximately 3 kilometres has been found in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri, featuring a spectacular system of stalactites and an unusually large concentration of cave pearls.

Inside Cu Lao Cham’s unique temple with no monks and no electricity

Nestled amid the vast seascape of Cu Lao Cham, Hai Tang Pagoda in Tan Hiep Island Commune, Da Nang, has long served as a centre of spiritual life and cultural heritage for local residents and visitors alike.

UK tourists stunned by ‘million-dollar view’ at inexpensive Cao Bang homestay

An unplanned stop at a homestay near Thang Kham Waterfall in Vinh Quy Commune in Cao Bang Province led a British tourist couple to discover a stunning view at rock-bottom prices.

Hanoi's hidden home-cooking restaurant wins Michelin praise again

A former apartment in an aging Hanoi housing block has been transformed into one of the city's most beloved Michelin-recognized home-style restaurants.

Con Dao named world’s top hidden island destination

Con Dao has topped a list of the world’s 30 hidden islands around the world for off-the-grid adventure and seclusion compiled by travel magazine Travel + Leisure, earning recognition as a destination that remains largely untouched by mass tourism.

Inside Da Lat's historic stone villa linked to Emperor Bao Dai

Blending Spanish-style architecture with a story from Vietnam's last royal dynasty, the Phi Anh Villa continues to captivate tourists in Lam Dong.

From beach to highlands in two hours: A hidden side of Quang Tri

Quang Tri offers travellers a rare combination of beaches, forests, history and hilltop camping experiences.

What is special about Hanoi's 3 Michelin-recommended banh cuon shops?

Hanoi is home to three banh cuon eateries recognized by the Michelin Guide. All are long-running family businesses with loyal followings, yet each shop offers a banh cuon dish with its own distinct characteristics.

The mystery of Ninh Binh’s never-drying ‘dragon eye’ hidden in a mountain

Deep inside a cave atop Dinh Mountain in Ninh Binh lies a small pool of crystal-clear water that has never been known to run dry.