International Puppetry Festival to provide a platform for cultural exchange and artistic engagement
Quang Ninh will host the 2025 International Puppetry Festival from November 15 to 26, featuring 12–15 troupes from around the world.
Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City showcase Vietnam’s vibrant cultural contrast
In a recent article titled “Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City - Find Out Which One’s Right for You,” published by National Geographic Traveler, writer Daniel Stables explored the unique…
Son Tra food: Coastal taste of Da Nang culinary heritage
Son Tra food captures the essence of Da Nang’s coastal soul, fresh seafood, humble village recipes and vibrant market life, blending tradition and creativity to craft a unique culinary journey…
Gioc Rung Village: A tranquil escape in Cao Bang
Gioc Rung, a small village in Dinh Phong Commune, Cao Bang Province, provides visitors with a peaceful stop to explore some of the province’s most famous natural landmarks, including Ban Gioc Waterfall and Nguom Ngao Cave.
Colours of autumn at Muong Khuong market
Visiting Muong Khuong on an autumn weekend, travellers can experience the Sunday market and savour its vibrant sights and atmosphere in the crisp air of the season.  
Xuan Thuy National Park has a diverse ecosystem and is also a famous tourist destination in Ninh Binh province. It is the first wetland in Southeast Asia to join the Ramsar Convention and has been recognized by UNESCO as the core zone of the Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve. The Park is being nominated as an ASEAN Heritage Park.
From heritage to handmade: Hanoi fosters creativity for culture-tourism development
Whether you're strolling through Hanoi’s Old Quarter or visiting historical and cultural landmarks in the city, you can easily come across handmade products inspired by folk traditions, yet highly functional, either for display or everyday use.
Explore the pristine beauty of Xuan Thuy National Park (Ninh Binh)
The Xuan Thuy National park in Ninh Binh, the first one in Viet Nam to be recognised as a Ramsar site - a wetland site designated to be of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, is often dubbed as the “international bird station.”
Bac Ninh’s efforts to bring traditional arts closer to audiences
Not only exist in memory or at village festivals, but many traditional arts of Bac Ninh also have “come out” to the cities, central squares and big stages, attracting a mass of people and visitors. The art programmes are well-organized and captivating, which revive a rich and unique yet familiar folk cultural space, affirming the enduring vitality of heritages in contemporary life.
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…
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…