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Many people in the southern central province of Binh Dinh are flocking to the local forest to pick wild mushrooms that can be made into good dishes.

The south central province of Binh Thuan will hold a kite festival from October 22-29, during which a Guinness record for the largest kite in Vietnam will be set.

The Halloween atmosphere can be experienced at Hang Ma Street in Hanoi as shops are sell various seasonal items.

The Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company (Haraco) said the railway sector will officially put two high-quality trains into operation on the Hanoi – Da Nang route from October 20.

Travelers planning a trip to Vietnam in the near future should consider visiting one of the many beautiful beach destinations the vibrant country has to offer, according to a recent article published by India's leading travel magazine Outlook Traveler.

Around 5,000 women will participate in a festival to honour Vietnam’s most well-known traditional outfits, the long dress or Ao Dai and the traditional southern Vietnamese blouse or Ao Ba Ba.

Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng, two renowned fishing villages located in Hạ Long Bay in northern Quảng Ninh Province, are facing severe deterioration, with some structures slowly sinking into the sea.

The central city of Da Nang is stepping up tourism promotion in India and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to attract more visitors from these potential markets and diversify sources of international travellers.

An exhibition is being held in Hanoi, featuring the capital’s changes between the late 19th and early 20th century.

The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has set a goal of developing Con Dao into a world-class eco-tourism destination by 2045, heard a seminar held by the provincial People's Committee on October 6.

Cruise ship Resorts World One, operated by Saigontourist Travel Service Co., Ltd.’s branch in Da Nang, on October 4 brought over 1,700 international tourists to the central coastal city.

Canada-based magazine The Travel has revealed a list of the 17 cheapest islands to visit around the world, with Phu Quoc island of Vietnam ranking third.

Vi Thanh Market in the Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang is nicknamed the Squatting Market or Chom Hom in Vietnamese as traders only squat or sit on small chairs, while goods are displayed on the ground.

Globally-renowned magazine Forbes of the United States has named Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage site in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, on the list of the 24 best destinations for travel in 2024.

Around 8.9 million foreign tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first nine months of this year, a 4.7-fold increase compared to the figure of the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.

Thousands of people rushed to Hoi Town on Thursday evening in the central province of Quang Nam to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Hanoi will spend VND15.08 trillion (USD625 million) on upgrading 30 local parks, according to the municipal people’s committee.

Hang Ma Street in Hanoi is busy as the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches.

The harvest season at Hoang Su Phi’s terraced fields in the northern province of Ha Giang often starts in mid-September. This is also the best time to visit.