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Discovering pristine beauty of Nam O coral reef in Da Nang

Every spring Nam O reef in Lien Chieu district in the central coastal city of Da Nang adorns itself with the vibrant green beauty of moss, making it a favourite destination among both locals and tourists.

Thousands line Hanoi streets for palanquin procession

Thousands of people packed the streets of Long Bien district in Hanoi on March 19 to participate in a palanquin procession of Ngo festival in Thach Ban ward.

Vietnamese cavalry mobile police force puts in impressive performance

The nation’s first mounted police battalion paraded through Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh city in the central province of Nghe An on March 10, drawing plenty of attention from both the media and local people.

Another impressive drone light show entertains visitors in Hanoi

As many as 300 drones lit up the Hanoi sky on March 9 evening in a municipal tourism stimulus programme, capturing the attention of thousands of local people and visitors.

Son Doong among 10 best caves in the world

Global magazine Timeout recently featured Son Doong cave in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province on the list of the 10 best caves in the world.

Hanoi’s largest flower village busy as International Women’s Day approaches

Me Linh flower village, a site renowned as the largest wholesale market for flowers in the capital, has been bustling over recent days as it prepares for International Women’s Day, which falls on March 8 annually.

Gift markets bustling on International Women’s Day

Commercial centres, supermarkets, and many stores across Hanoi are offering a wide range of gifts and services aimed at satisfying all kinds of demands and launching promotions to attract customers on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

Life on mountain ranges

Ha Giang, the northernmost province of Vietnam, boasts breathtaking landscapes that have captivated many tourists.

Unique Cau Ngu festival in Da Nang excites fishermen

Cau Ngu, also known as the whale worshipping festival, is the most significant annual event held among local fishermen and got underway from February 27 to February 29 in the central coastal city of Da Nang.

Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival 2024 opens

The annual Tran Dynasty's Thai Mieu temple festival kicked off at An Sinh commune of Dong Trieu town in Quang Ninh on February 27, or the 18th day of the first lunar month, with the event attracting thousands of visitors.

Trekking through upland meadows in Lang Son

The northern border province of Lang Son boasts a wealth of stunning landscapes, including the historic Chi Lang Pass, the enigmatic Devil’s Eye Arch, and captivating mountain ranges.

Over 200 makers join unique clay firecracker festival in Hai Duong

The traditional clay firecracker festival of the northern province of Hai Duong opened on February 25 in the national special relics complex Con Son – Kiep Bac, with the event drawing the participation of more than 200 firecracker makers.

Hanoi’s market bustling for first full moon festival

Despite rainy conditions, many markets throughout Hanoi were packed with people shopping for offerings for the the first full moon of the year, known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, from the early morning of February 24.

Crowds gather for pig procession festival in Hanoi

A pig procession festival was held in La Phu village of Hanoi's Hoai Duc district on February 22 evening, drawing plenty of attention from local people and visitors.

Tam Chuc pagoda festival opens with unique water procession ceremony

A total of 207 boats and 500 people took part in a water procession event in the opening ceremony of the Tam Chuc pagoda festival held in Kim Bang district, Ha Nam province on February 21, which falls on the 12th day of the first lunar month.

Praying for luck at Bac Ninh relic site

Exploring Cung Temple-Ngoc (Jade) Well in Bac Ninh should be one of the top activities on any travelers’ bucket list this spring as many visitors enjoy heading to the relic site to seek luck in the new lunar year.

Gold shops prepare for God of Wealth Day rush

Jewelry shops and companies have prepared large numbers of lucky gold products to meet consumers’ surging demand on the God of Wealth Day on the 10th day of the new lunar year, which falls on February 19 this year.

Vietnam’s largest pagoda crowded on first Lunar New Year days

Tam Chuc pagoda in northern Ha Nam province, the largest Buddhist temple in Vietnam and one of the largest in the world, has welcomed hordes of pilgrims during the opening days of the Lunar New Year.

City villagers preserve unique rice cooking contest in early spring

On the eighth day of the first lunar month every year, local residents from Thi Cam village in Hanoi take part in their traditional rice cooking contest that they believe may bring about a prosperous, happy, and peaceful new year ahead.

Top 10 tourist destinations in central Vietnam

Traveling to central Vietnam has become a popular option for many people thanks to the spectacular scenic nature on offer coupled with delicious local cuisine.