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Binh Dinh Festival to promote sea tuna delicacies

Talented Vietnamese and international chefs will gather to showcase their special dishes made of ocean tuna at a festival held in the southern central province of Binh Dinh next month.

Four Vietnamese pork dishes featured in Taste Atlas' Top 100

The culinary website Taste Atlas recently listed Vietnamese bun cha, com tam suon, nem lui, and thit kho in the "Top 100 Best Pork Dishes in the World."

Easing visa rules a lever to woo more foreign tourists: Insiders

As Vietnam is looking for ways to lure more international visitors, an “open door” visa policy is seen as a lever that helps the country reach its set target, according to insiders.

Tourists, travel agencies avoid night flights

Despite the increase in the frequency of night flights, tourists and travel agencies are not opting for this option due to the limited availability of services at their destinations during nighttime.

Vietnam's longest wooden bridge offers heart-stopping thrills in Phu Yen

With a length of about 800 meters, Ong Cop Bridge, known as the longest wooden bridge in Vietnam, not only serves the travel needs of local residents but has also become an attractive check-in spot for tourists visiting Phu Yen.

Korean tourist assisted by local police after getting lost in Quang Nam

While riding a motorbike to visit the ancient town of Hoi An, a Korean tourist got lost on his way to a mountainous district in Quang Nam. The tourist was supported by the commune police with food, rest, and help finding his relatives.

Temple in An Giang has kept deceased monk’s body for decade

The body of a monk who died 10 years ago in An Giang has not decomposed even though it was not preserved with chemicals or special methods.

Safety concerns rise as tourists flock to Hanoi's railway cafe street

Last weekend, many tourists, especially international visitors, flocked to the "railway cafe street" area, from Tran Phu to Phung Hung (Hang Bong ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi).

Vietnamese resort among world's best lakes and mountains to visit in 2024

Topas Ecolodge of Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been honoured on the list of world's best lakes and mountains to visit in 2024 by National Geographic Traveller.

Vietnam proposes Australia ease visa requirements to develop tourism

Vietnam has proposed that Australia consider relaxing visa application procedures in a bid to encourage more Vietnamese tourists to visit Australia moving forward, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

2km of art: Nam Dinh's longest mural road celebrates local heritage

A nearly 2km mural road in Nam Dinh was painted by 30 artists continuously for a month.

Tang Me cave: A journey to the 1,000-year-old hanging coffins

In the remote commune of Suoi Bang, Van Ho district, Son La province, Tang Me Cave harbors 30 wooden coffins with remains dating back over 1,000 years, shrouded in mystery and intrigue.

Hanoi to launch double-decker bus tour to Bat Trang pottery village

Hanoi will launch a new double-decker city tour from downtown Hoan Kiem Lake to Bat Trang pottery village in its suburbs this year.

Craving crab noodle soup in Hanoi? Here are 5 must-try restaurants

When in Hanoi, the culinary adventure isn't complete without indulging in the delightful flavors of crab noodle soup. Here are five exceptional eateries that promise an unforgettable dining experience:

Japanese couple brave snake cuisines in Hanoi’s famous snake village

In a remarkable culinary adventure, Japanese tourists Masami and his wife Yumika, guided by renowned YouTuber Kazuki Matsumoto (Kiki), experienced the unique flavors of snake cuisine in Hanoi's Le Mat village.

Connecting wonders: Quang Ninh’s new tourism products for Ha Long & Bai Tu Long

Expanding tourism space and connecting Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay is aimed at reducing the load on the core area of Ha Long Bay while tapping into the potential and promoting the value of Bai Tu Long Bay.

Experience the magic of Cam Mountain: A trekking tour

The trekking tour of Cam Mountain (An Giang) has become a popular attraction, drawing many tourists with its 2-day-1-night itinerary.

Michelin guide unveils 2024 Bib Gourmand selection for Hanoi, HCM City

For the second edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Vietnam, 42 eateries have been nominated for the Bib Gourmand selection, 18 in Hanoi and 24 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Sa Pa yoga tours 2024 launched

The 10th International Yoga Day was marked in Sa Pa resort town of the northern province of Lao Cai on June 22, which was associated with the launch of the Sa Pa yoga tours for 2024.

Thanh Hoa residents 'surf' on mudflats, catch tree-climbing fish

When the tide goes down, coastal people in Da Loc commune in Hau Loc district in Thanh Hoa province go to the mangrove forests to catch ca coi, or ca leo cay (tree climbing fish).