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Bà Đen Mountain Spring Festival opens in Tây Ninh Province

The Bà Đen (Black Lady) Mountain Spring Festival kicked off at the Bà Đen Mountain Historical, Cultural and Tourism Relic Site in Tây Ninh Province on January 28.

Hạ Long's flying high

Int’l travel mart to highlight Vietnamese heritage

Việt Nam International Tourism Mart (VITM) 2020 will be held on April 1-4 focusing on preserving heritage and promoting heritage tourism.

Cần Giờ’s mangrove forests a haven for stressed-out travellers

Noted for its vast mangrove forests, pure air and wildlife sanctuaries, the coastal district of Cần Giờ and its Mangrove Biosphere Reserve is a perfect weekend break from the frenzied activity of the country's big cities.

300-year-old temple on Phú Quốc protects fishermen

The 300-year-old Dinh Cậu Temple on Kiên Giang Province’s Phú Quốc Island is a place for fishermen to pray for a smooth voyage.

Pờ Ma Lung Mountain a favourite spot for climbers

Pờ Ma Lung in Lai Châu Province is among Việt Nam’s top 10 tallest mountains, attracting scores of climbers with its challenging route.

Ako Dhong: village in the city

Only two kilometres north of Buôn Ma Thuột City, Ðắk Lắk Province, AKo Dhong brings an endless and hidden beauty of a traditional village of Ê Đê ethnic people.

Lost in Lô Lô Chải Village

At the foot of Lũng Cú National Flag Tower, the country’s north pole in Lũng Cú Commune, Đồng Văn District, there is a miraculous village, which is often depicted in legends. Its name is Lô Lô Chải.

Hà Nội Train Street among Top 8 over-touristed sites

The Hà Nội Train Street, closed last month over safety concerns, is listed among the Top 8 destinations that were over-touristed in the last decade.

Na Hang Lake a smaller version of Hạ Long Bay

Marvelous rock structures jut out of Na Hang Lake in the northern province of Tuyên Quang, looking like the more famous Ha Long Bay.

Explore Vân Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Bình

Vân Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh Province, famous for appearing in the blockbuster film Kong: Skull Island, has retained its pristine tranquility with clouds hovering above soaring limestone pinnacles.

Hà Nội to set off fireworks at 30 places during Tết

Hà Nội will hold 15-minute firework shows across the capital to welcome Tết, the Lunar New Year festival, in January.

Int'l food festival to feature chefs from five-star hotels

More than 50 food pavilions will present dishes from around the world at HCM City’s “Taste of the World” festival from November 14-17 at the Youth Cultural House in District 1.

Beach in Bến Tre covered with horn snails for six months

Millions of horn snails drift ashore to Chày Mười Islet in the Mekong Delta province of Bến Tre bbetween October and April each year.

Daily water music show on 'walking street' downtown

A music and art programme will light up HCM City's Nguyễn Huệ walking street every weekday from 5.30pm to 11pm.

Four more Vietnamese sites recognised as ASEAN heritage parks

Three national parks and a nature reserve in Việt Nam have been added to the list of ASEAN heritage parks, taking the country's number to 10.

Heritage villas and temples in the south

Visiting heritage sites in HCM City and in Bình Dương Province, about 20km from the city, can be an interesting detour for locals and foreigners alike.

149-year-old house in Cần Thơ site of famous film The Lover

The Bình Thủy House, a well-preserved 149-year-old house in Cần Thơ, is one of the city's most popular attractions.

Lakes in northern provinces new tourist attraction

Bắc Kạn and Tuyên Quang provinces are creating a tour that will take visitors to Ba Bể Lake in Bắc Kạn, the country’s largest natural lake, and the Na Hang – Lâm Bình Nature Reserve in Tuyên Quang.