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Canyon adventure in the Central Highlands

Visitors who love the romantic yet breathtaking cliffs and waterfalls in Dalat City are usually advised to enjoy a little spirit of adventure through a tour of its Canyons.

1,000 years of food for only 1,000 Dong at Hanoi restaurant

A Hanoi restaurant is offering 40 diners the chance to eat food from 1,000 years of Hanoi and pay only 1,000 Dong in return.

Hanoi welcomes foreign journalists for 1,000 Year Anniversary

In anticipation of the upcoming anniversary, the city welcomed international media to join in the celebrations.

Vietnam’s ethnic groups to be on display in new village

A cultural-tourism village highlighting Vietnam’s ethnic groups will open on September 19 in Hanoi.

Home at centre of steamy novel now a Vietnam tourist site

The home of the main male character in French writer Marguerite Duras' steamy novel "The Lover" is now open to tourists.

The legend of King’s Well on Ly Son Island

King's Well, located just on the edge of the ocean, is surrounded by legends of how it came about.

An ethnic Hmong National Day in Dien Bien Province

The Hmong ethnic group in the northern province of Dien Bien celebrate the country’s National Day with as much zeal as Tet holiday.

An invitation to eat in Hanoi

Hanoi’s food culture is intriguing in unusual respects, even after eight years of residency here, writes Mark Lowerson.

Paradise awakening

DTiNews was among the first to visit and take pictures of the newly-opened and breathtaking Paradise Cave in Vietnam.

Hanoi’s famed Metropole a treasure trove of history

The Hotel Metropole Hanoi holds invaluable historical significance in the development of the capital city.

In photos: The pure beauty of Co Tu people

Enjoy the pure beauty of Co Tu ethnic people in a photo series taken from the highlands in Quang Nam Province.

Hanoi says goodbye to summer's heat

Out with the old and in with the cold, it's time to say goodbye to summer in Hanoi, writes David Cornish.

Vietnam’s most prized cave open to tourists in September

Central Vietnam boasts one of the world’s most spectacular caves, Thien Duong, which opens to the public in September.

Autumn’s flavour

Another autumn is about to descend on Hanoi. The streets are filled with cool air, signaling the start of the "Com" season.

Down to the pirates’ lair

Timeout's Quang Chung goes in search of pirates and adventure in Ha Tien archipelago in southern Vietnam.

Discovering the flavor and beauty of Vietnam’s UNESCO sites

From Hoi An to Halong Bay, Beverly Mann of The Epoch Times explores the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Vietnam.

Hanoi to host Ha Thanh Food Festival during anniversary

Traditional foods, culture and customs will be highlighted at the Ha Thanh Food Festival due to be held from October 6 to 11 in Hanoi.

Vu Lan Festival traditions still alive and strong

People all over Vietnam have been preparing offerings for their ancestors and attending activities during Vu Lan festival.

Sleepless in Saigon: So many sights, so little time

"Saigon didn’t disappoint us, and even surprised us with sights and insights you do not find anywhere else," wrote Gina C. Meneses of the Manila Bulletin.