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VN Salt Craft Festival 2025 to open in Bac Lieu

The Vietnamese Salt Craft Festival - Bac Lieu 2025 will open in the Mekong Delta City of Bac Lieu from March 6-8.

Mang Den’s breathtaking mountain landscapes take social media by storm

A stunning 17-second video of Mang Den has gone viral, amassing 2M views! Discover why this hidden gem in Vietnam is captivating travelers.

Aphrodisiac or myth? Why goat testicles are a hot-selling delicacy in Vietnam

Discover why goat testicles - Vietnam’s unique delicacy - are considered a prized specialty and how they’re prepared.

Taste Atlas ranks Vietnamese street food among the best in Southeast Asia

Taste Atlas highlights 26 Vietnamese dishes in its top 100 Southeast Asian street foods list, with cháo lòng and bún đậu mắm tôm making the cut.

Quang Ninh aims to attract 20 million visitors with over 170 events

Quang Ninh expects to welcome 20 million visitors, including 4.5 million international arrivals, and gain 55 trillion VND (2.2 billion USD) in tourism revenue.

Mekong Delta cities utilise local advantages to promote regional tourism

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been striving to develop distinctive tourism products to turn the region into a prominent tourist area in Vietnam as designated in the national tourism master plan for the 2021-2030 period.

Bat Long Pagoda: the golden temple shining in the middle of a lake

Located on a small island in Ninh Binh’s Hoa Lu City, Bat Long Pagoda impresses visitors with its glittering golden details and rich history.

Group of 45 brings 40kg of sausage, 150 loaves of bread on bus trip

For a spring trip from Ben Tre to An Giang province, a large family prepared 40 kilograms of homemade sausage, 150 bread rolls, 4 kilograms of noodles, and dozens of pre-prepared chickens and ducks.

Brothless pho in Lang Son keeps diners cool and refreshed

Unlike traditional pho served with hot broth, Pho chua (sour pho), a common dish in northern mountainous provinces such as Ha Giang, Cao Bang and Lang Son, lacks broth and is prepared differently from traditional pho.

Kien Giang releases mobile app to boost tourism

The coastal province of Kien Giang has released a mobile application to help tourists explore interesting local destinations and tourism services.

Vietnam’s Cha Ca La Vong earns top spot in Asia’s seafood rankings

In its latest list of 100 best seafood dishes in Asia, Taste Atlas ranked Cha Ca La Vong third, celebrating its fragrant grilled fish, aromatic herbs, and signature fermented shrimp sauce.

Rare red-leafed tree in Lam Dong draws visitors from across Vietnam

A striking red-leafed tree in Bao Lam, Lam Dong, has become a social media sensation, with travelers journeying long distances to witness its fleeting beauty.

Hanoi shines on the global travel stage, named among 'Most Beloved Destinations'

Vietnam’s capital has been honored in three prestigious categories in Tripadvisor’s annual travel awards, solidifying its status as a top global destination.

Vietnam to launch its first 5-star luxury cruise on the Mekong River

The Mekong Lover, a $4 million Indochine-style cruise ship, will offer travelers an extended cultural experience in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

Foreign media in awe of Ninh Binh’s stunning beauty

A recent feature by SCMP describes Ninh Binh as “Vietnam’s inland Ha Long Bay,” highlighting its breathtaking landscapes and tranquil atmosphere.

The top 5 street food spots in Hanoi that food lovers can’t miss

Hanoi’s vibrant street food culture offers hidden gems that locals love, from traditional desserts to crispy shrimp cakes.

Vietnam emerges as global hotspot for cruise tourism

With a 3,260 km coastline, over 4,000 islands and bays, and deep-water ports, Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a premier stop for international cruise lines.

Suoi Tien Theme Park: where fun, folklore, and fantasy collide

With over 30 attractions, including Vietnam’s first artificial water park and one of the largest crocodile reserves, Suoi Tien offers an adventure unlike any other.

Vietnam ranks among top trending travel destinations for 2025

Interest in traveling to Vietnam has skyrocketed, with international search volumes for accommodations and destinations increasing by up to 45% in early 2025.

American tourist amazed by unique black-colored dish in Hanoi

Initially shocked by a black-colored street food in Hanoi, an American tourist was pleasantly surprised by its taste and expressed eagerness to try it again.