For nearly 20 years, a man has looked after the only ancient gate of Hanoi, like his second house.

Binh Thuan works to promote itself as a safe, friendly and attractive destination. (Photo: VNA) NDO – The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan has built a plan to stimulate local tourism in 2021 under the theme ‘Binh Thuan: A safe, friendly and attractive destination’. The move aims to realise...

Grilled fish rice paper, eaten with Vietnamese coriander and chili sauce, is a delicacy distinctive to coastal town Quy Nhon. The main ingredients of this dish (banh trang cha) are fish, a little bit of tapioca starch to create plasticity, cornstarch and some spices to purify the fishy smells and...

Grilled fish rice paper, eaten with Vietnamese coriander and chili sauce, is a delicacy distinctive to coastal town Quy Nhon. The main ingredients of this dish (banh trang cha) are fish, a little bit of tapioca starch to create plasticity, cornstarch and some spices to purify the fishy smells and...

Representatives from nearly 130 domestic travel firms across the country has made a Famtrip to the south central coastal province of and Khanh Hoa from April 8-11 to explore the province’s tourism products.

The Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam has stepped up tourism promotion activities to prepare for its reopening to international visitors in the context that COVID-19 vaccination campaigns have been deployed in many countries, including the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Vietnam.

Textbooks are no longer the only way to learn about history, as much can now be picked up via visuals like movies and photos or on social media groups. Đặng Thanh Huyên actively uses all of these sources. She is the author of the colourful Vietnamese history artbook Việt sử...

By Thúy Hằng Despite being born and bred in Nga Sơn, a rural district in the central province of Thanh Hóa famed for its traditional bed mats and other products made of sedge, Trần Doãn Hùng never wanted to follow the craft and becoming involved in a business endeavour relating...

At the market, ex-lovers are reunited, talk about their current marriages and warm up their lost love.

Mỹ Anh, dancer and teacher. Photo courtesy of Mỹ Anh Inner sanctum: When did you first start dancing? In middle school, I started doing K-pop dance covers by myself for fun. When I got to high school and was blown away by its dance club’s performance, I auditioned and won...

PERFECTION ON A PLATE: Grilled Australian beef tenderloin served with mashed potatoes, pumpkin puree, asparagus, carrots, and black pepper sauce. VNS Photo Ngô Minh Sitting on the ninth floor of the La Siesta Hotel in the heart of Hà Nội, Cloud Nine Restaurant boasts sensational views over the centre of...

by Xuân Đăng A redemptorist monastery with a typical French colonial architecture that is one of the ancient religious buildings in Đà Lạt. VNS Photo Xuân Đăng The Central Highlands city of Đà Lạt is famous for its cool climate, pine-scented air and mountain views. Often referred to as a...

COLOURED IMAGERY: Duy’s lightboxes showcase ancient Vietnamese royal costumes, landscapes, and traditional culture. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Đạt By Minh Anh Ancient Vietnamese royal costumes, landscapes and traditional culture have all provided inspiration for Nguyễn Duy Duy to create enchanting 3D lightboxes. A native of Thạch Thất District on the outskirts...

Among rivers in Vietnam, Han River in the central coastal city of Da Nang has the largest numbers of bridges over it. Each bridge has its own charm.

Binh Thuan province on the south-central coast of Vietnam, has long been a popular destination for its seaside resorts and its cultural and historical relic sites. The province is now seeking to unlock its agricultural tourism potential to add the value of local products. Tourists watch dragon fruit trees. Photo:...

Da Nang check-in model design contest launched NDO/VNA – The Tourism Promotion Centre of the central city of Da Nang has launched a contest to design Da Nang check-in models, aiming to seek ideas for the tourism development of the city and create highlights for local tourism. The contest is...

The fragrance of steaming khuc pie will live forever as one of most potent childhood memories of Hanoian.

Dak Nong Geopark in the Central Highlands province of the same name covers an area of more than 4,700 km2, stretching over six of the eight districts of the province with 65 sites of natural heritage, geomorphology, including craters, volcanic caves and waterfalls.

The Tourism Promotion Centre of the central city of Da Nang has launched a contest to design Da Nang check-in models, aiming to seek ideas for the tourism development of the city and create highlights for local tourism.

‘Our Ao Dai,’ a fashion show held at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi will present cosmopolitan versions of the ao dai, Vietnam’s traditional attire.

Responding to the domestic tourism stimulus programme of the Hanoi People's Committee, Vietjet will participate in the “Hanoi tourism stimulating and introducing the culinary culture festival 2021” for three days from April 16 to April 18 at Hoan Kiem Lake area.

Localities across the country are hosting an array of stimulus programmes to boost domestic travel demand following the COVID-19 epidemic. Many interesting sea tourism events will be held in Da Nang city this summer (Photo: VTV) A campaign entitled ‘Beauty and Fragrant of Lao Cai’ is being held in the...

As a unique cultural destination in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, Ghositaram pagoda is considered to be a museum of fine arts showcasing the talent of Khmer artists.

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has launched a campaign to promote its tourism on BBC Global News for two months. The provincial Department of Tourism has signed an agreement with Global Book Corporation – Media Representative of BBC Global News in Vietnam for tourism promotion. A beach in...

Early morning at Yen So Park. NDO – Behind the bustle of the streets, there is also a peaceful and quiet capital city of Hanoi , with its beautiful parks. Over the years, the parks have always brought peace, quiet and romance to the soul of Hanoians. Both the newly-built...

Pot au Pho – a dish celebrates the connection between Vietnamese national dish, pho, and French cuisine, hence the name which is adapt from French iconic dish Pot-au-feu. NDO/VNA – A Vietnamese restaurant has been named among the 50 best in Asia. The Anan Saigon, a restaurant that turns street...

Pot au Pho – a dish celebrates the connection between Vietnamese national dish, pho, and French cuisine, hence the name which is adapt from French iconic dish Pot-au-feu. NDO/VNA – A Vietnamese restaurant has been named among the 50 best in Asia. The Anan Saigon, a restaurant that turns street...

Many interesting sea tourism events will be held in Da Nang city this summer (Photo: VTV) NDO – Localities across the country are hosting an array of stimulus programmes to boost domestic travel demand following the COVID-19 epidemic. A campaign entitled ‘Beauty and Fragrant of Lao Cai’ is being held...

Pham "Zeros" Minh Loc has been suspended indefinitely from all League of Legends (LoL) competitions in Vietnam after inappropriate statements made during a livestream.

Vinh Phuc pagoda on Phan Vinh A island within Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago is a spiritual destination for soldiers and residents in Truong Sa island district.

Many hotels in Danang City have been fully booked for National Reunification Day on April 30. Many hotels in Danang City have been fully booked. Illustrative photo Discounted and promotion programmes have attracted a large number of visitors to Danang and many four and five-star hotels have been fully booked...

With the theme “Hoa Lu – Thousand-year-old Capital”,the National Tourism Year 2021 will take place in many localities across the country in 2021, with many attractive activities contributing to activating the tourism industry and its recovery schedule following the Covid-19 pandemic. At the press conference This information was announced at...

Thanks to its alluvial soil, mulberry is a plant generating a high economic value for locals in the gardens of Hiep Thuan. NDO – Every year at the end of March and early April, the mulberry fields turn dark red, and farmers enter the harvest season of ripe mulberries. In...

At the press conference NDO – With the theme “Hoa Lu – Thousand-year-old Capital”,the National Tourism Year 2021 will take place in many localities across the country in 2021, with many attractive activities contributing to activating the tourism industry and its recovery schedule following the Covid-19 pandemic. This information was...

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism aims to promote the application of digital technology at 100 tourism sites in the city to enhance the experience of tourists as well as locals. VR technology will be used to show visitors the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon along with 100...

At the press conference NDO – With the theme “Hoa Lu – Thousand-year-old Capital”,the National Tourism Year 2021 will take place in many localities across the country in 2021, with many attractive activities contributing to activating the tourism industry and its recovery schedule following the Covid-19 pandemic. This information was...

A highlight of the 2021 National Tourism Year will be the opening ceremony slated for April 20, which is expected to see the participation of about 2,000 guests and 7,600 local people and visitors, heard a press conference on the event held in the northern province of Ninh Binh on...

Nguyen Thi Anh Vien has broken four national records at the 25-m National Pool Tournament on the way to winning 17 gold medals.

The event will be held at Hanoi International Exhibition Centre, aiming to encourage tourists nationwide to resume their travelling habits.

The International Living Magazine has recently unveiled ‘The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2021’, which ranked Vietnam in tenth place. Here are the reasons why.