Travel

Vietnamese painting sold for high price at Sotheby’s art auction

The masterpiece “Người hát dân ca” (Les Chanteuses de Campagne) created by renowned Vietnamese painter Nguyen Phan Chanh fetched US$1.09 million in Paris, France, when it recently went on sale as part of Arts d'Asie: Sotheby's Auction.

Foreign tourists interested in Sapa farming experience

Foreigners have shown interest in tours that feature farming activities in Sapa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Inclusive playground in Văn Miếu Literature Temple complex

Thánh Gióng inclusive playground has been formally opened at the Giám Garden located on the west side of the Văn Miếu Literature Temple.

Tours to Khanh Hoa mountain launched

Many travel firms in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa have opened tours to Hon Ba Mountain, which is home to the house of Swiss-French doctor and bacteriologist Alexandre Emile Jean Yersin.

Nha Trang to launch four new diving sites

Authorities in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa Province have allowed swimming and scuba diving at four new spots in Nha Trang Bay.

Vietnam among happiest countries in SEA

Vietnam has named among happiest countries in Southeast Asia for Gen Z and millennials, according to a report of World Happiness Report 2024.

HCM City's bustling nightlife

Many streets in HCM City are bustling with entertainment venues as night falls.

Mu Cang Chai’s terraced rice fields glitter during planting season

The terraced fields of Mu Cang Chai District in the northern province of Yen Bai are glittering in silky white during the flood season between May and July.

People rush to Quy Nhon beach for Mid-year Festival swimming

Thousands of people flocked to swim at beaches in Quy Nhon City in the southern central province of Binh Dinh today, June 10.

Danang fireworks display viewpoints prove lucrative

Many hotels, restaurants and houses in Danang are offering viewpoints to enjoy the International Fireworks Festival, but they come at a price.

President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to be closed for regular maintenance

The Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh and the nearby Monument for Heroic Martyrs in Hanoi will be closed from June 10 to August 12 for the yearly maintenance, according to its management board.

Hundreds more caves await discovery in Phong Nha-Ke Bang

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park may be home to over 1,000 caves and explorations have only discovered nearly half of them so far, according to the British Cave and Research Association.

Hanoi to open new pedestrian street

Hanoi has planned to launch a new pedestrian street in Ba Dinh District in September.

New tourist train service to connect Hue and Danang

The Revolution Express steam train which will start running in late 2024 or early 2025, is expected to offer visitors a chance to enjoy the beautiful sea and hill scenery of the central region while running through famous spots

Tam Coc-Trang An’s beauty during festival season

The Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2024 is taking place, with various activities.

Ho Chi Minh City named as world’s fourth-best foodie city

British magazine TimeOut has placed Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth position among its list of the world’s leading 20 cities for food.

Exploring HCM City's antique market

Nhat Tao Market in HCM City has captured the interest of many visitors as it specialises in selling old and used items.

Magnificent beauty of Quang Tri cave

Van Tien Cave in the central province of Quang Tri features magnificent stalactites along with a meandering underground river, creating unique and breathtaking scenery.