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Sin Suoi Ho: Where no gates, no guards, and no greed welcome the world

A remote Hmong village offers a rare blend of beauty, hospitality, and trust that keeps travelers coming back.

Ha Long Int’l Cruise Port: Where global travelers meet VN’s natural masterpiece

Instead of flying to Vietnam and then traveling to Ha Long Bay by various means, there's now a more unique and romantic way to reach this UNESCO World Natural Heritage site - via the Ha Long International Cruise Port.

Giant gold Buddha draws visitors to serene hilltop monastery in Vung Tau

Nestled on Nui Lon mountain, Chon Khong Zen Monastery enchants travelers with its breathtaking views and colossal gold-plated Buddha.

Japanese tourist stunned by one-day custom dress at Ben Thanh Market

A viral video shows how a VND1.5 million dress made in 24 hours amazed a Japanese fashion entrepreneur visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

Northwest Vietnam’s floral delicacy loved for its unique mountain flavor

Bauhinia blossoms become a delicious seasonal salad in Vietnam’s highlands, attracting visitors from across the country.

Ha Long Bay cruise faces backlash over misleading buffet experience

A group of 14 tourists received a full refund from TALIYA CRUISE after lodging complaints over poor service on Ha Long Bay.

Hanoi to celebrate craftsmanship and culture at 2025 Tourism Gift Festival

From Bat Trang ceramics to Phu Yen seafood, the three-day festival promotes Hanoi as a must-visit destination.

Japanese guest praises Hanoi’s ‘underground’ market, says it's worth a visit

Located in the basement of a building, Hang Da Market in Hoan Kiem District in Hanoi is affectionately dubbed the "underground market" by locals and visitors alike.

China tops list as Vietnam sees record-breaking 6 million foreign visitors in Q1

Vietnam welcomed over 6 million international tourists in the first quarter—the highest number ever recorded. Photo: Hoang Ha

Da Nang couple spends VND30 million to turn truck into mobile home

Several months ago, Luc and his wife decided to convert a small truck into a mobile home to use to explore. The conversion costs totalled VND30 million.

Nam Dinh baker sells 10,000 traditional cakes a day - each for just 20 cents

Xiu pao, a Chinese-inspired pastry with a Vietnamese twist, has become a signature street food of Nam Dinh - and one baker is leading the charge.

Royal flavors return in Phu Tho’s 2025 Hung Kings Festival

With legendary chickens and heritage rice cakes, Phu Tho reclaims its place as a center of Vietnamese culinary folklore.

TikToker fined for insulting heritage site in Bac Lieu

Vietnamese authorities penalize user for content deemed disrespectful to historical site.

Thai billionaire Madam Pang loves Hanoi pho: ‘I want to bring it back with me’

The Thai football president enjoyed a bowl of pho at Noi Bai Airport, charming fans with her reaction and a few Vietnamese words.

Vietnamese cuisine bridges cultures as Africans enjoy bun gia cay

Despite the use of pungent shrimp paste, bun gia cay earned rave reviews from Angolan farm workers in a heartwarming cultural exchange.

Vietnamese couple recreates Hanoi sidewalk culture in bustling Paris district

Viet1331 brings plastic chairs, garlic duck, and mam tom to the streets of Paris, offering a slice of Vietnam with every bite.

Son Doong Cave named one of Earth’s most surreal places by Wanderlust

The world’s largest cave, located in Quang Binh, Vietnam, continues to amaze.

Phu Day Festival: Thousands light up the night in sacred torch procession

Thousands of participants joined the Phu Day Festival's torch procession, a ritual honoring Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh with prayers for peace and prosperity.

Eighty-two-year-old Vietnamese man travels across country with family

On February 3, 2025, or the sixth day of the new lunar year, Pham Ngoc Van, 82, returned to his home in Sa Dec in DongThap province after a 10-day journey from HCM City in the south to Cao Bang in the north with his youngest daughter's family.

Million-dollar hotels lie abandoned for years in Ha Long tourism center

In the heart of Ha Long City, once-bustling hotels valued in the millions now sit vacant, deteriorating amid shifting business and tourism dynamics.