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Off the beaten path: Discover Quynh Beach’s caves and coastal magic

Less famous than Sam Son or Cua Lo, Quynh Beach in Nghe An remains largely untouched, attracting visitors seeking peaceful landscapes, rustic charm, and fresh air.

Lam Kinh’s golden throne room restored after centuries of ruin

The Lam Kinh central palace in Thanh Hoa, fully restored with gold-plated interiors, attracts large crowds each year seeking cultural and spiritual connection to Vietnam’s imperial past.

Summer 2025 travel: Where to go near Hanoi to beat the heat

Looking to cool off this summer without straying far from Hanoi? These scenic, peaceful destinations - just a few hours away - offer fresh air, lush landscapes, and a break from the crowds.

Ancient lychee orchard draws visitors in Hai Duong

The ancient lychee trees in the "capital" of Thanh Ha (Hai Duong) feature tall, wide canopies and moss-covered, multi-branched trunks that have awed visitors, earning them the nickname “a miniature primeval forest” reminiscent of Ta Xua.

Young volunteers guide tourists in Nha Trang

Young people in Nha Trang city are volunteering as free tour guides for foreign tourists as part of the "Tourism Ambassador" programme in order to promote local tourism.

Terrifying close calls highlight danger of Hanoi’s café train street

Despite ongoing bans, crowds of visitors continue to flock to Hanoi's famed railway café street, where narrow tracks run just inches from bustling cafés. In recent years, several alarming incidents have raised serious concerns about railway safety.

Cu Vai village in Yen Bai: A mountaintop escape into the clouds

Located in Xa Ho commune, about 20 kilometers from the center of Tram Tau district in Yen Bai province, Cu Vai village is affectionately dubbed a "heavenly paradise" of Vietnam’s vast northwestern mountains.

Vietnam's Nha Trang city tops search rankings among Koreans

The coastal city of Nha Trang in Vietnam’s south-central province of Khanh Hoa, has emerged as the most sought-after summer destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to digital travel platform Agoda.

Phu Quoc improves tourism to well serve APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in 2027

Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia.

Flashlights, rice fields, and cay: The making of a seasonal favorite

This northern Vietnamese delicacy, often caught by flashlight, is more than a dish - it’s a taste of home and heritage.

Police clear Hanoi’s Train Street cafés after near-tragic train incident

Tourists were escorted away after a man nearly fell under a passing train while filming.

An Giang’s floating temple stuns with scenic views and sacred calm

Ta Pa Temple offers panoramic vistas and a serene spiritual experience in the highlands.

Island pagoda in Quang Ninh reveres two tiger relics from the 17th century

Giua Dong Pagoda (Pagoda in the Middle of the Field) is a cherished spiritual site for residents of Ha Nam Island commune, Quang Yen town, Quang Ninh province. It houses two mounted tiger skins, revered by locals as "Ong Ho" or Mr. Tiger.

Twice honored by Michelin, this Hanoi chicken pho shop is a local gem

Pho Tien on Nguyen Truong To Street delights diners with its rich broth and warm space, earning Michelin recognition in 2023 and 2025.

Close call: Western tourist nearly hit by train at Hanoi’s rail café street

A video has gone viral on social media showing a foreign male tourist narrowly avoiding being run over by a train while distractedly filming on Hanoi’s popular trackside café street.

Secluded mountain village in Vietnam opens doors to tourism

Kho Muong’s homestays and native charm create a sustainable tourism model in Thanh Hoa’s highlands.

Nam Dinh’s banana soup evokes rustic charm during lavish feast

Prepared with meticulous effort and requiring several strong people to take turns pounding it into a smooth consistency, canh chuoi (banana soup) is an indispensable specialty for the feast of Y Yen in Nam Dinh province.

Fisherman’s discovery of statue underwater leads to sacred temple in HCMC

With a history spanning over a century, rooted in the legend of a fisherman discovering a statue, the small yet renowned Sa Tan Temple in G oVap district in HCM City draws many visitors daily seeking peace and prosperity.

Vietnam’s thousand-year-old mountain pagoda still rings with history

Long Cam Pagoda, located in Trang Cac village, Ha Trung town (Thanh Hoa province), was built during the reign of King Ly Thai To. Over a thousand years later, the pagoda still preserves many valuable historical and architectural relics.

Hanoi duck restaurant dropped from Michelin list despite high ratings

Despite consistent crowds and excellent online reviews, Don Duck Old Quarter lost its Bib Gourmand status.