LIFESTYLE

Bai Tu Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh is described as a secret heaven as it is less known than its sister Ha Long Bay, which is compared a glamorous beauty queen surrounded by flowers.

The rooster is associated with Vietnam’s historical myths. From a domestic animal, rooster became a sacrifice that Vietnamese offer to the genies during the Lunar New Year festival.

Twelve animal designations in effigy have been set up at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi to welcome the Lunar New Year or Tet.

The authorities in Thanh Hoa Province and Nha Trang City have waived ticket fees for visitors to many historical sites during Tet Holiday.

Three students have won first prize at the Youth Innovation Competition on Lantsang-Mekong Region’s Governance and Development.

Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities are preparing the last steps before opening Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

Le Duc Giap, a local from Thanh Oai District, Hanoi said that he earned VND500m (USD22,100) in profits from selling trees that grow multiple types of fruit.

President Tran Dai Quang praised the contributions of Overseas Vietnamese towards the country’s achievements at a meeting on January 20 with 50 overseas Vietnamese delegates.

Yen Son Fish Market has become much busier in the run-up to Kitchen Gods’ Day on January 20.

A ten-day annual antique market has just opened in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, along Hang Ma, Hang Can, Hang Luoc, Hang Dong, and Hang Ruoi streets.

The 14-year-old violinist is the youngest person selected to the capital’s top 10 outstanding citizens in 2016.

Hundreds of farmers in HCM City's District 12 are busy at their flower farms preparing for the lunar new year.

The Kho Mu practice many rituals and ceremonies each year: worship of the hamlet’s genie and ancestors and festivals to welcome new crops and the Rice Mother.

A make-shift market along Highway 4D, from O Quy Ho Mountain Pass to Mong Sen Bridge, can be seen bustling with activities in Sapa, Lao Cai Province.

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi has recently looked brighter with new white walls, which was done in an attempt to clean and preserve the centuries-old relic.

Hanoi's Old Quarter management board has just opened Dong Lac Communal House to tourists after restoration.

Hanoi’s streets are becoming increasingly colourful as traders start transporting and displaying peach flower trees for sale in the run-up to the lunar new year.

Ho Chi Minh City’s communist youth union held a ceremony to honour the city’s 10 outstanding young citizens of 2016 in recognition of their significant contributions to local development over the past year.