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Da Lat ranks among Asia’s top 5 budget summer travel spots

Cool weather, pine forests, and French charm place Da Lat on Agoda’s list of affordable destinations.

Japanese tourist flies to HCM City just to eat iconic broken rice

A massive charcoal-grilled chop impressed two food-loving visitors who couldn’t stop raving about the flavors.

Japan targets 2 million tourists from Vietnam by 2030

On July 2 in Hanoi, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) hosted the "2025 Japan Tourism Promotion Seminar and Business Matching Event," signaling strong potential for deepening bilateral travel exchanges between Vietnam and Japan.

Vietnam-Yunnan rail tourism sees strong growth

Vietnamese tourist arrivals in China’s Yunnan province have surged this year, with group travel via cross-border rail routes becoming increasingly popular, especially through Yunnan's Hekou border gate.

HCM City launches 2025 summer tourism stimulus campaign

HCM City’s Department of Tourism officially launched its 2025 summer tourism stimulus programme on July 1, unveiling a series of cultural and culinary experiences aimed at reinforcing the city’s image as a vibrant, welcoming and diverse destination.

Nha Trang tops list of favourite destinations for Korean tourists

Mongolia and Vietnam are the top two foreign destinations for Korean travelers during the 2025 summer holiday season, with flight booking data showing Mongolia accounting for 18.3% and Vietnam 16.8% of total reservations.

Hanoi tourism enters a new growth phase with record visitor numbers

15.5 million visitors in H1 2025 set stage for breakthrough cultural tourism.

Vietnam steps up efforts to attract German tourists

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, in coordination with the Vietnam Tourism Development Fund, the Vietnamese Embassy in Germany, and Vietnam Airlines, hosted a tourism promotion event in Munich on June 30.

Bamboo rafting delights tourists in Thanh Hoa’s ‘mini Sa Pa’

Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa) is a community-based ecotourism destination offering a wide range of captivating experiences. Among the most beloved is the bamboo rafting service on Cham Stream.

Exquisite delicacy: white ‘hearts’ harvested by felling coconut trees

To obtain the pristine white, crisp, and sweet delicacy, southern farmers have to fell coconut trees aged at least two years and several meters tall.

National Geographic spotlights Vietnam as rising star in Asia

Leading global travel magazine National Geographic Traveller has devoted 20 of its 180 pages to Vietnam in its latest July-August 2025 issue, marking a significant recognition of the country’s growing appeal on the international tourism stage.

First-ever night tour in Hai Phong celebrates Vietnamese heritage

With folk music, water puppetry, and 3D mapping, the “Dau thieng Hang Kenh” night tour brings centuries of history to life.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens tourism ties with 13 Mekong Delta provinces

Ho Chi Minh City expands river tours and cultural programs to enhance regional travel links and eco-tourism offerings.

Ancient Vom Pagoda shelters Vietnam’s largest cliff-carved Buddha

Nestled in a rocky cliff in Thanh Hoa, Vom Pagoda features a unique 6-meter stone Buddha statue.

Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc honored by top global travel magazine

Ho Chi Minh City and Phu Quoc have been named among the best destinations in the Asia-Pacific region by the 2025 Travel + Leisure (T+L) Luxury Awards, organized by the renowned American travel magazine.

Administrative overhaul unlocks tourism sector’s growth

Localities like Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.

Two people caught overcharging foreign tourist

Despite realising that he had been scammed, the tourist still paid the fare, took a photo of the license plate as evidence and sent a report to the authorities.

Three-generation street stall in Saigon sells 400 grilled pork meals nightly

A humble family-run stall with no signboard continues to win hearts with its secret-recipe grilled ribs.

Four serene southern beaches with sapphire waters to visit in 2025

These four southern beaches offer stunning waters and tranquility-perfect for a crowd-free vacation.

Vietnam’s pho tron, rare beef with lime named among world’s best salads

Pho tron, nom (Vietnamese salad), and rare beef with lime (bo tai chanh) have been named among the world’s best mixed dishes, according to a new ranking by renowned culinary site Taste Atlas.