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A trip to remember: three days through wonderful Cao Bằng Province

‘Little Tokyo’ adds allure to HCM City

Established during the 2000s, an area in HCM City known as Little Toyko or Little Japan represents a distinct cultural enclave in the city centre.

Crossing Indochina Road Trip - Part 2: Discovering Laos along NH13 and heading to Cambodia

As capital cities go, I must confess Vientiane has to be one of the smallest and indeed quietest I have ever been too.

Crossing Indochina Road Trip - Part 1: Crossing border gate and Sabaidee Vientiane

If you are already fed up with waiting hours at airports or sick to the back teeth of overcrowded night buses, then maybe you next choice of travel transport should be a good, old fashioned, road-trip.

Pờ Ma Lung Mountain attracts climbers

Pờ Ma Lung in Lai Châu Province, one of Việt Nam’s top 10 highest mountains, attracts scores of climbers with its challenging route.

Communal house in Central Highlands' treasure trove of childhood memories

As one of the oldest and largest communal houses in the Central Highlands, Kon Jo Dri is part of the memories of many local village children.

Enjoy nature at Ba Vì National Park

The Ba Vì National Park, about 60km west of Hà Nội, is a weekend getaway that allows people to reconnect with nature.

Whale Island in central Việt Nam among best destinations for diving: Forbes

The US magazine Forbes has listed Whale Island in the central province of Khánh Hòa among the 10 must-visit diving destinations this year.

VN is world’s seventh fastest growing travel destination

Việt Nam has jumped three places from last year to seventh in the list of world's fastest growing travel destinations, according to a UN report.

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.