International visitors say Hanoi’s everyday life - from street food to local encounters - shapes their most vivid memories.

Da Nang has continued to gain international recognition, ranking second in a list of the nine best places in Asia to visit during June, July and August, released by travel guide Lonely Planet on May 1.

As green tourism and authentic local experiences gain traction, the Mekong Delta is facing a “golden opportunity” to make a breakthrough.

Beatricia and Mihai, a couple from Moldova, recently traveled through southern Vietnam, visiting several destinations and sampling local cuisine along the way.

A coastal sidewalk market in Cua Lo (Nghe An Province) has quickly become a magnet for visitors, offering a single specialty ranked among Vietnam’s top 10 seafood delicacies.

Cuisine is becoming a major draw for tourism as more travellers look for destinations with unique food experiences.

Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.

Dien Bien, once a ferocious battlefield, is undergoing a visible overhaul, with gains in economic growth, poverty reduction, infrastructure, and social welfare that lay the groundwork for a new expansion phase.

The tourism sector served about 12 million visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holidays, up 14.2% year-on-year.

Vietnam welcomed 8.8 million international visitors in the first four months of 2026, the highest figure ever recorded for this period, reflecting a surge in global travel demand.

After merging with Ha Nam and Nam Dinh, the northern province of Ninh Binh is going all in on sporting events to boost tourism, refresh its image as a must-visit destination, and give its economy a strong boost.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s top 100 most attractive cities for walking exploration in 2026, according to a rankings recently released by travel platform GuruWalk.

The selection by one of the world's top travel media brands has identified the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) as a unique signature event, marking a place for Da Nang on the global tourism map.

Located at one end of Tran Xuan Do Street in Vung Tau Ward in HCMC, Ma Tam Nhung’s (Mother Tam Nhung) house was once a revolutionary base operating deep within enemy-controlled territory, featuring a unique secret bunker.

Not only impressed by its vibrant presentation, a foreign visitor was also surprised to discover how an ingredient that can cause irritation is skillfully transformed into a refreshing summer delicacy in Hanoi.

On April 24, images of South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung enjoying pho at a modest eatery on Dinh Liet Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, quickly went viral across Vietnamese and Korean social media.

Leaving HCMC, where she had a well-paid tutoring job and once hoped to build a long life, Tran Thi Kim Thi returned to her hometown on Binh Hung Island, Khanh Hoa, to “find herself again” three years ago.

Beyond its striking flavor and satisfying crunch, the dish also surprised the Western guest with its price - just VND18,000 per plate (US$0.70).

Phu Tho welcomed nearly 6.5 million visitors during the 2026 Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the Hung Kings Temple Festival, representing a year-on-year 12%.