Hue’s kites captivate Western visitors
On a summer day at the end of July 2025, a modest living room in an apartment in a building in Vy Da Ward was filled with laughter and chatter from a group of visitors. That very room is also where Distinguished Artisan Nguyen Dang Hoang - known by the stage name “Hoang Dieu” (Hoang Kite), has, for many years, both crafted his famous kites and welcomed visitors eager to visit, learn, and experience kite-making.
Nineteen Vietnamese noodle dishes featured in TasteAtlas’ global Top 100
Nineteen Vietnamese dishes have been listed in the Top 100 noodle dishes worldwide, according to international food website TasteAtlas.
To Vo Gate on Ly Son Island recognised as national site
The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has recognised the To Vo Gate scenic site on Ly Son Island, in the central province of Quang Ngai, as a national site.
Elephant rock in rice fields in Dong Nai
Located about 130 kilometers from downtown HCMC, Chu Thap Rock in Dong Nai Province, has become a popular weekend getaway for travelers seeking nature and quiet countryside views.
Trekking through terraced rice fields to Y Linh Ho Village (Lao Cai)
Located about seven kilometers from downtown Sapa in Lao Cai Province, Y Linh Ho Village sits on the slopes of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, surrounded by terraced rice fields, forests, and streams.
Ancient Cham towers: Living heritage in Khanh Hoa province
On Vietnam’s south-central coast, ancient Cham towers stand the test of time, witnessing the whispers of the wind. Since July 1, when Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa province merged into one, visitors can now explore a heritage route linking the Po Nagar Tower in Nha Trang with the Po Klong Garai tower complex in Phan Rang, offering a journey into Champa culture, once a flourishing…
First-ever Miss Doll contest to debut at Doll Festival 2025
The Miss Doll beauty contest, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be held within the framework of Doll Fest 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this October, announced the organising committee at a press conference in the city on August 13.
GOm Show - Echoes of Vietnamese culture through ceramics
“GOm Show – Sounds from Ceramics” is a creative music and art project that draws its inspiration from ceramics.
Hue cuisine enchants British travel writer on National Geographic Traveller
During a June 2025 visit to Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam, British travel writer Daniel Stables found himself enchanted by the city’s refined and culturally rich cuisine, especially its unique tradition of vegetarian dishes.  
Indian writer deeply impressed by Vietnam's vibrant Cham culture
AThe New Zealand Herald on August 4 published an article written by Indian writer Ankita Mahabir, highlighting five immersive encounters that offered her a rare and profound glimpse into Vietnam’s living Cham culture.
Why Vi Rong Cape should be your next adventure
If there’s a place that perfectly combines the majesty of the sea and sky, nature’s mystery, and unique cultural heritage, then Vi Rong Cape is a not-to-be-missed destination. This site, formerly in Tan Phung Village, My Tho Commune (once part of Binh Dinh Province, now Phu My Dong in Gia Lai Province), is a hidden gem few people know about.
International conference on World heritage nomination for Oc Eo - Ba The Archaeological Site
An international scientific conference was held on July 30, in Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province to give consultation on outstanding universal value and nomination criteria for the Oc Eo - Ba The Archaeological Site.
Ta Gu Waterfall, Hon Dung Village spotlighted for sustainable tourism in Khanh Hoa
International travel magazine Travel and Tour World has spotlighted Ta Gu Waterfall and Hon Dung Village as rising models of sustainable tourism in southcentral Khanh Hoa province, praising their unique combination of unspoiled natural beauty and rich indigenous culture.
Do paper craft revived in Hanoi’s West Lake area
Yen Thai, formerly called Buoi village, in Tay Ho ward, was once famous throughout the ancient capital of Thang Long (now called Hanoi) for its traditional do paper making craft.
Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp
The ancient town of Hoi An is hosting its first-ever visual art camp at Củi Lũ Art Space, bringing together Vietnamese and Filipino artists to reimagine the city’s cultural heritage through contemporary works created on-site.
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