Inspired by men men (steamed cornmeal), chefs on the Dong Van Karst plateau in Tuyen Quang province created pho ngo (corn noodle soup). The hand-rolled corn noodles which give it its distinctive color and flavor have made the dish a new culinary specialty of the highlands.
As of now, Viet Nam has four out of more than 200 global geoparks worldwide recognised by UNESCO.
HCMC’s diverse ethnic and religious festivals, from the Cho Lon Lantern Festival to Christmas, act as cultural bridges, preserving heritage and strengthening community unity.
The Institute of Archaeology held an international conference on November 4 to review 15 years of research into the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with the participation of leading domestic researchers and experts from Japan, China and the Republic of Korea.
Located about 25 kilometers from Moc Chau Town in Son La Province, Suoi Bon sits in a quiet valley surrounded by mountains, terraced rice fields, and purple myrtle-covered hills. At an altitude of 800 to 1,000 meters above sea level, the area enjoys a cool climate year-round, averaging 20-25 degrees Celsius in summer.
Located in the middle of the vast forests in Tra Tap (formerly part of Nam Tra My District), the Tak Po cloud-hunting spot is gradually transforming into a community-based tourism village bearing the cultural imprint of the mountainous region.
Festival Thang Long - Hanoi 2025 officially opened at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on the morning of November 1, with the ‘Converging heritage’ ceremony honouring the capital’s heritage and inspiring creativity across the community.
Near the northernmost mountain peak of Vietnam, lies a small, peaceful village, where the Lo Lo ethnic people have been living for generations. Two weeks ago, this Lo Lo Chai village was recognized by UN Tourism as the “Best Tourism Village in the World 2025.”
From a once remote and pristine mountainous area, Ta Xua has transformed into one of Son La Province’s most popular tourist destinations. The growing interest in trekking has opened a new direction for community-based tourism, attracting visitors to explore nature and local culture.
As the golden sunlight of late autumn gives way to the gentle chill of early winter, the Yen Tu mountain range seems to don a new robe of tranquility. The autumn-winter season is often considered the most beautiful time of the year in Yen Tu, with its crisp air and clear skies, perfect for exploration, pilgrimage, or outdoor activities.
In Hue, the cultural value of Vietnamese tea will be honored and connected through cultural exchanges among artisans, tea masters, and brands from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam at Hue - International Tea Festival 2025, taking place from October 31st to November 2nd, 2025.
The southwestern sea is as blue as the eye can see, each white-capped wave follows the other and hits the side of the ship, creating a continuous, bustling sound. More than 60km from the mainland, in the middle of the vast ocean, the Nam Du island cluster gradually appears, like beautiful and peaceful blue gems.