Travel

In brilliant sunshine, the national flag waves on the peak of Lung Cu mountain, symbolising the will and pride of the 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.

The Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival drew thousands of visitors to the city of Haiphong.

Ke Ga Lighthouse is a must-see attraction in Binh Thuan Province where visitors can experience a fabulous panoramic view of the open sea.

Artisans in Bao Dap village in the northern province of Nam Dinh still preserve their trade of making star-shaped lanterns.

Moon cakes have been a familiar symbol of the Full Moon Festival, and there is a particularly high demand this year.

Hang Ma Street in Hanoi’s old quarter has been flooded by visitors. The street is dyed in red by lanterns, flowers, flags and toys.

Mun, Tam and Mot islands in Nha Trang Bay have become popular among fishing enthusiasts looking for a quiet, tranquil place to pursue their hobby.

The “Vietnamese Family” will change along with “Economic Development” and “Women’s Equality”. Which is most important?

The Nguyen Dynasty has left the ancient Hue citadel as a relic which is recognized as the world cultural heritage and also invaluable treasures.

Travel agencies are offering tourists a wide variety of short trips and excursions during the three-day national holiday.

The Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and The Nam Hai in Hoi An have been voted as Asia’s best leisure properties for 2011.

The exhibition of paintings by Dao Hai Phong and photos by Ngoc Thai will be held in Hanoi this September.

Dong Van town in a green valley surrounded by rocky mountain ranges is among the most spectacular rural destinations in all of Southeast Asia.

A one-week photo exhibition opened in Danang, featuring photos of Vietnam's cultural and natural world heritage.

Coming to An Giang Province’s Cho Moi District, tourists should not ignore the traditional glass painting craft village on Ong Chuong Islet.

Khe Nha reservoir is not only part of an important irrigation system, it also creates a scene of beauty.

Vietnamese hospitality always involves enormous amounts of food, which almost always involve an enormous amount of meat, writes Tabitha Carvan.

Vietnam’s 1A National Highway has been nominated as the world’s best cycling route by ‘Lonely Planet’, a travel guidebook.

Vinh Long ceramics are popular not only due to their elegant shapes but also by their distinguished color of pink that makes them different from other ceramics.