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Ho Chi Minh City breaks tourism record during April 30 - May 1 holiday

With nearly 2 million visitors and USD 281 million in revenue, HCMC led nationwide holiday tourism.

British man walks 15,000km to return “home” to Vietnam

Luke Deakin is trekking across 23 countries on foot, inspired by his love for Hanoi.

Wanderlust names Vietnam’s most breathtaking destinations

From Ha Long Bay to Ha Giang and Hoi An, the UK-based magazine praises Vietnam’s natural and cultural splendor.

The cave pagoda of Tra Vinh and its sacred woodcarving treasures

Tra Vinh’s Chua Hang is home to rare birds and intricate wood sculptures born from ancient trees.

Vietnam’s bun bo Hue named among world’s best breakfasts

Renowned culinary guide Taste Atlas has recently released its list of the 100 best breakfast dishes in the world, with Vietnam’s bun bo Hue earning a spot among them.

Vung Tau's sacred mountainside pagoda houses Buddha relics

A sacred pagoda offering panoramic views, cultural heritage, and the largest outdoor Buddha in the region.

U50 woman retires early, leads nomadic lifestyle travelling the world

At 48, Trinh Nguyen chose early retirement to fulfill her dream of traveling. She now enjoys her life by staying in each place for just several months and traveling throughout the country and abroad.

Forgotten Hanoi bomb shelter uncovered beneath five-star hotel

Beside the swimming pool of one of Hanoi’s oldest five-star hotels, a small staircase leads guests down into a hidden bomb shelter, buried deep beneath the ground.

HCM City family traverses Vietnam in 'mobile home,' recalls memorable mishap

Tam and Giang, a couple from HCM City, spent VND1.5 billion to purchase a pickup truck and a 'mobile home' setup imported from Germany to complete a two-month journey across Vietnam.

Vietnam’s largest reclining Buddha rests in a 300-year-old Khmer pagoda

Som Rong Pagoda in Soc Trang blends spiritual serenity with Khmer architecture and a record-breaking Buddha statue.

Flying fish becomes a prized catch in Vietnam’s central cuisine

Beloved for its sweet meat and dramatic glides, flying fish stars in central Vietnamese dishes.

Wild fruit once ignored now delights southern Vietnam’s food lovers

Chum ruot, once given away for free, is now in hot demand thanks to its tangy flavor and culinary versatility.

Hanoi man turns truck into apartment, takes family on trips

Nguyen Ngoc Thang, a Hanoi father, bought a truck and designed its cargo chamber into an "apartment" with a bedroom, living room, and kitchen, allowing his family to travel comfortably across Vietnam.

Century-old scale keeps Hanoi pork roll legacy alive

A famed pork roll shop in Hanoi not only delights with traditional flavors but also honors its heritage with a 100-year-old weighing scale.

Holiday surprise: Ha Long unusually quiet this year

Ha Long saw fewer crowds and shorter wait times this holiday, leaving restaurants with empty tables during peak hours.

Central region advised to promote tourism growth through cultural heritage

The year 2025 is expected to mark a significant turning point for tourism in Central Vietnam, as localities in the region simultaneously roll out large-scale, strategic initiatives aimed at redefining cultural experiences for holidaymakers.

New $100M military museum in Hanoi draws record-breaking crowds

Hanoi’s new Military History Museum, built at a cost of $100 million, has sparked an unprecedented wave of public interest, redefining how museums attract visitors in Vietnam.

Customers squeeze through narrow alley to enjoy ‘fire-dancing’ bun bo cook

Tucked in a small alley, Hoa’s bun bo (vermicelli and beef) stall in Dong Da, Hanoi, draws crowds not just for its flavors but for the owner’s mesmerizing “fire-dancing” spectacle.

Khmer-style pagoda by Thanh Hoa’s coast honors sacred sea spirits

But Pagoda in Hoang Hoa, Thanh Hoa, captivates visitors with its unique blend of Buddhist and coastal worship traditions.

Hanoi’s 3-generation jellyfish eatery boasts century-old ‘treasure’

In a modest Hanoi dining space, a large earthenware basin big enough for one person to hug, stands out, brimming with plump, glossy red jellyfish slices soaked in water.