Việt Nam News

When it comes to seeing a city, a little bit of local knowledge goes a long way. And in Hà Nội, many students are taking visitors around the sights free of charge. They are part of the Hanoi Free Tour Guides initiative and are not just showing people around, but also making friends along the way.

Đông Ngạc Village is home to around 100 well-preserved old houses, some of which date back to 1605, showcasing an architectural style that has withstood the test of time.

During this tour, participants are guided by locals and provided with insights into the history, culture, architectural landmarks and the people of Hải Phòng.

Situated at the foot of an arc-shaped limestone mountain overlooking the plains of Sài Sơn Commune, the pagoda stands among picturesque villages in a mesmerising mountainous landscape akin to a realm of enchantment.

This year Yên Minh District has expanded the Fish Festival to a large scale, with a series of activities including a fish race, a competition catching fish by hand on the rice paddy fields, a fish roasting competition, and making sticky rice buns with fish dumplings.

Việt Nam welcomed 1.11 million international tourists in October, making the fourth consecutive month that the country has served more than 1 million foreign visitor, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST).

Thụy Khuê boasts a collection of nearly a dozen village gates, standing as testaments to the generations that have passed.

The ancient communal house of So Village holds the highest rank and occupies a significant position within the ancient architectural heritage of the north.

The number of visitors to the northern province of Lao Cai in the first nine months of this year reached a record of more than six million, up 71 per cent over the same period last year, thanks to measures to stimulate tourism demand, together with improved service quality.

With its advantageous terrain and fertile soil from large rivers flowing through, Hà Nội not only excels in ecological and green agriculture but also possesses resources to develop agricultural tourism.

The number of tourists to the capital city of Hà Nội  hit 18.9 million in the first nine months of 2023, up 36.5 per cent year-on-year, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.

As many as 100 journalist-athletes will take part in a mountain climbing tournament to discover the peak of the "heaven on earth" Tà Chì Nhù Mountain of Trạm Tấu District, Yên Bái Province.

Situated to some 7km east of Nha Trang and standing at 948m above sea level, the Hoàng Ngưu mountain range in Phước Đồng Commune is deemed the pinnacle of the coastal city.

Cúc Phương National Park, a famous tourist destination in northern Việt Nam, has once again been named “Asia’s Leading National Park”.

Instead of opting for long-distance travel, many families and young individuals, due to their busy lives, have chosen to camp near Hà Nội for short trips to unwind, relax, and enjoy themselves. Here are some recommendations for popular and picturesque camping sites in Hà Nội.

In recent years, homestay services have flourished in many localities, offering tourists new experiences and also bringing more income to locals. Yet the rapid development of the service has also challenged authorities, especially since many buildings have been built in protected forest zones.

The melodious rhythms of stone lithophone at popular destinations in the central province of Phú Yên - such as Gành Đá Dĩa (seashore area of uniformly interlocking basalt rock columns located along the coast in An Ninh Đông Commune), Tuy An District and Tháp Nhạn (Nhạn Tower, a Chăm structure in Tuy Hoà City) - have lured many visitors.

Thắng Nghiêm Pagoda is easy to spot in the village. It's large, beautiful, and colourful. It's a familiar place for followers of the Tantric sect of Buddhism.