Local residents follow Obama

A pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City that United States President Barack Obama visited recently has become a very popular place.

Obama draws crowds to pagoda, bun cha joint

The recent visit of US President Barrack Obama to Việt Nam has led to a dramatic increase in the number of visitors to the Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda in HCM City. The number of bún chả (vermicelli and grilled pork) eaters in Hà Nội has also sharply risen.

Rustic villa home to distinguished cuisine French colonial decor is a feast for the eyes at HOME Restaurant, which serves up classic Ha Noi and fusion dishes. Thuy Hang reports.

Bac Ha plum tree gardens lure visitors for harvest in late May People from the south – especially big cities like HCM City and Can Tho – think of plums as a Ha Noi specialty. But in reality they're grown on Bac Ha Plateau, 340km from the capital.

Pie empire rolls out fusion sandwiches Like the banh mi, The Cart's best offerings smash together contrasting flavours and textures drawn from both Western and Vietnamese pantries.

Journey back in time to beloved Ha Giang Ha Giang may be the poorest province in the country, but it has a wealth of sights to offer the visitor. Intrepid photojournalist Truong Phi Hung was lucky enough to return to the region and renew old acquaintances while on a dirt bike tour courtesy of Yamaha Motor Viet Nam.