LIFESTYLE

Foreign visitors ride buffaloes and plant rice in Ninh Binh

Foreign tourists arriving in Ninh Binh Province are eagerly taking part in “becoming Vietnamese farmers”, with activities such as planting rice, riding buffaloes and wading through mud to catch fish.

Cat Ba named among Southeast Asia’s best islands

Cat Ba has become the only Vietnamese island to feature on National Geographic Traveller’s prestigious list of the best islands in Southeast Asia.

Hanoi cafe draws crowds with G-Dragon rose outfits

A Hanoi cafe has gone viral for handmade rose-themed outfits inspired by K-pop star G-Dragon ahead of his November 8 show.

Vietnam secures Top 4 spot at Miss Earth 2025 in the Philippines

Vietnamese representative Trinh My Anh placed in the Top 4 and earned the Miss Earth Water title at the Miss Earth 2025 pageant, which wrapped up in the Philippines on November 5.

My Son Sanctuary launches promotions for tour groups

My Son Sanctuary in Danang City is offering new promotional packages for tour operators and student groups in the coming months.

Flights to central and Central Highlands cancelled as Kalmaegi nears

Vietnam Airlines has cancelled at least six flights to Phu Cat Airport in Gia Lai Province on November 6-7 and adjusted schedules for many others as Typhoon Kalmaegi approaches.

Saigon Zoo reports profit of nearly VND 5 billion

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden sold more than 1.5 million admission tickets in the first nine months of the year, generating nearly VND 78 billion (approximately USD 3.1 million) in gate revenue.

HCM City's pedestrian street deeply submerged following heavy rain

A torrential downpour from late November 4 to early November 5 flooded Bui Vien Walking Street in central Ho Chi Minh City, forcing tourists to wade through deep water.

HCM City to build Can Gio mangrove forest park by 2030

HCM City has approved a sustainable management plan for Can Gio forests, aiming to preserve nearly 35,000 ha and develop an eco-tourism mangrove park by 2030.

New double-decker bus route highlights Saigon’s cultural heritage

The Viet Bigbus Tourism Transport and Communication Joint Stock Company in Ho Chi Minh City on November 4 launched the open-top double-decker bus route Saigon-Tan Dinh.

HCM City’s tourism revenue hits over VND 208 trillion in ten months

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism revenue reached VND 208.066 trillion during the past ten months of 2025, up 22 per cent compared with the same period in 2024.

Mekong Delta residents enjoy field bathing in flood season

Residents across the Mekong Delta are flocking to flooded rice fields to enjoy field bathing, a popular pastime during the flood season.

HCM City targets role as regional cruise tourism hub

HCM City plans three international passenger ports by 2030 to tap cruise tourism and strengthen its position as Vietnam’s gateway for high-spending visitors.

Dalat spotlighted among world’s best sunrise destinations

National Geographic has featured Dalat City as the top destination in its article highlighting seven extraordinary ways to see the world come alive at sunrise.

Thai long-haired cat beats 120 rivals at WCF International Jubilee show

The long-haired British-type cat Saturday Hayden from Thailand triumphed over more than 120 competitors to win top honours at the WCF International Jubilee Cat Show 2025.

Hanoi Ao Dai Festival 2025 to spotlight cultural heritage

Hundreds of residents and tourists wearing Ao Dai will parade around Hoan Kiem Lake during the Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival from November 7 to 9.

Fine Arts Museum offers nighttime experiences to visitors

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum (VNFAM) launched a new programme “Night at the Museum” on October 31, bringing art to life after dark.

Sun PhuQuoc Airways inaugural flight carries 220 passengers to Phu Quoc

Sun PhuQuoc Airways’ first commercial flight departed Noi Bai International Airport on November 1, carrying 220 passengers to Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province.

Ho Chi Minh City pedestrian streets draw thousands on Halloween night

Thousands of residents and tourists flocked to central Ho Chi Minh City on October 31, gathering at Nguyen Hue and Bui Vien pedestrian streets to enjoy a lively Halloween atmosphere.

Doc Let ranks among Southeast Asia’s top beaches for winter sun

Doc Let Beach in Khanh Hoa Province, southcentral Vietnam, has been named one of the top 10 best beaches in Southeast Asia for a dose of winter sun by British daily newspaper Daily Mail.

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