Passengers travelling on the Hue–Da Nang or Hue–Phong Nha tourist train services are eligible for a 50% discount on admission fees to five heritage sites within the Complex of Hue Monuments for seven days, Vietnam Railways Corporation announced.

The central city of Da Nang has been selected by Lonely Planet for its "Best in Travel 2027" list which was compiled from experience.

Vietnam is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for Chinese tourists thanks to its natural landscapes, distinctive cuisine, reasonable costs and convenient geographical location, according to Chinese travel businesses.

Serving freshly made Vietnamese steamed rice rolls from just VND20,000 ($0.76), a family-run eatery in Hanoi has earned recognition from British magazine Time Out while preserving its traditional recipes for over four decades.

A young Hanoi traveler found the seven-hour journey to Hong Thai village well worth it, thanks to its cool mountain climate, golden rice terraces and distinctive local cuisine.

Dai Giac Pagoda in Quang Tri province houses a jade Buddha statue brought from Myanmar and sacred relics of Most Venerable Thich Tri Quang, making it an important Buddhist pilgrimage site.

K-pop star G-Dragon reportedly stayed at two five-star hotels during his 2025 visits to Hanoi, where luxury suites can cost more than VND150 million ($6,000) per night.

In Thanh Hoa Province, century-old stilt houses, terraced rice fields and traditional Thai culture are helping villagers turn their heritage into tourism experiences, creating new livelihoods and boosting local incomes.

Voi Re Shrine in Hue honors war elephants that served the Nguyen Dynasty, including four granted admiral titles, and preserves a legend of an elephant that died grieving for its fallen commander.

A new tourist train linking Hanoi with Vietnam's famous tea-growing province of Thai Nguyen offers passengers traditional music, tea tastings and cultural performances for just $7.60 round trip, ahead of the 2026 International Tea Festival.

Vietnamese street food is winning over diners in the US, with restaurants serving sizzling banh mi skillets, fermented shrimp paste noodles, traditional coffee and sandwiches attracting long lines of customers willing to wait hours for a taste.

For nearly a century, the ruins of Hai Ly Church have stood against crashing waves on Vietnam's northern coast. Battered by storms and coastal erosion, the remains have become a striking reminder of environmental change and a lasting symbol of faith.

Tucked away on Hong Phuc Street in Hanoi, a family-run noodle shop has kept customers coming back for 26 years with its traditional crab and snail noodle soup, carefully selected ingredients and a recipe passed down through generations.

Vietnamese Women's Day falls on Tuesday, October 20, in 2026. From sunset river rides and balcony cafes to cultural museums and mangrove forests, Ho Chi Minh City offers plenty of ways to celebrate with loved ones, even on a busy weekday.

Nestled beneath rows of casuarina trees in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa Province, Hoang Market offers a glimpse of traditional village life, with fresh seafood, homegrown produce and affordable local delicacies attracting shoppers and visitors alike.

Along the coast of Nghe An Province in central Vietnam, a humble fish is transformed into a distinctive Tet delicacy, curled into a ring, steamed and smoked over sugarcane husks for a rich aroma and golden color.

Known as the filming location for several mystery-themed productions, Sao Ha, a remote Hmong settlement in Van Chai Hamlet, Yen Minh Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, has become a popular tourist destination under the nickname "Hell Village."

Lien's herbal chicken noodle shop on Hang Bo Street in Hanoi has been a favorite late-night dining spot for 34 years. 

Buried by centuries of upheaval, the Tran Dynasty's ancestral temple in Quang Ninh is gradually revealing its past through archaeological discoveries, while traditional rituals keep the royal family's heritage alive.