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Not fish sauce, Ha Giang rice rolls are served with hot broth

Mrs. Ha's rice rolls eatery is one of the well-known restaurants in Ha Giang in the northern highlands, which has been in business for three generations. On weekends, Mrs. Ha sells nearly 1,000 servings of banh cuon , or steamed rice rolls, each day. Sometimes, there are up to 100 customers dining a

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2 Vietnamese condiments make global top sauce rankings

Vietnamese dipping sauces nuoc cham and mam nem have been ranked among the world's finest in TasteAtlas' latest "Top 100 sauces in the world." The rankings were based on nearly 16,000 user ratings, with the final list determined by more than 9,700 verified votes, according to the international food

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Da Nang expands direct air links to Manila, Bali

Vietnam's central city of Da Nang has welcomed the launch of two new international air routes from Manila of the Philippines and Bali of Indonesia, marking a significant step in expanding its connectivity across Southeast Asia.

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Meo Vac Market: authentic window into Vietnam's highland life

In the northern highlands, Meo Vac Market bursts into life each Sunday as ethnic communities gather to trade, eat and preserve old traditions that remain untouched by tourism.

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4 Vietnamese pork dishes rank among world's best

International food magazine TasteAtlas has listed four Vietnamese favorites, including bun cha and com tam, among the world's best pork dishes. Coming in at number 27 is banh mi thit , or cold cuts banh mi . This baguette is layered with Vietnamese cold cuts such as cha (ham) or pork sausage along w

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Starbucks opens Asia's highest store in Vietnam's Mount Fansipan

Starbucks on Saturday launched its highest store in Asia atop Mount Fansipan in Vietnam's northern mountains, allowing visitors to sip coffee while taking in views of clouds from the "roof of Indochina."

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The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 will officially kick off on May 30

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 will officially kick off on May 30, lighting up the sky of Da Nang with some of the world's most spectacular fireworks performances. This world-class event brings together international teams to create breathtaking fireworks displays over the beautif

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Vietnam has been named among the 52 best places to travel in 2026 by The New York Times.

With its breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and world-renowned cuisine, Vietnam continues to capture the hearts of travelers from around the globe

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The only Vietnamese representative to make the 2026 Gold List, which honors outstanding accommodations worldwide.

The American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has announced the Gold List 2026, honoring outstanding accommodations around the world and recommending the best places to stay for travelers planning their 2026 journeys.

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The Light & Heritage Festival officially kicks off in Hội An!

This March, Hội An will shine in a very different way. Not just with its familiar lanterns, but with a one-of-a-kind Dragon-Phoenix drone light show, opening the spectacular Light & Heritage Festival.

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US media highlights Phu Quoc's nightly fireworks as distinctive tourism feature

Leading travel magazine Travel + Leisure has published an analysis of Phu Quoc's tourism appeal, describing its nightly fireworks displays over the past two years as an unusual feature in the global travel landscape.

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Phu Quoc launches rapid response team to safeguard tourists

Authorities on Phu Quoc Island have established a tourism rapid response team to better protect visitors and address service-related concerns amid the local tourism boom.

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US magazine ranks Capella Hanoi among Asia's most architecturally stunning hotels

Capella Hanoi has been honored by American magazine Travel + Leisure in its list of Asia's most architecturally stunning hotels, becoming the only representative from Vietnam to appear in this ranking.

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AirAsia has officially kicked off the first quarter of 2026

AirAsia has officially kicked off the first quarter of 2026 by launching three new direct routes connecting Vietnam to key destinations in the region.

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Young crowds flock to Ben Thanh Market after its makeover

Locals and tourists have flocked to Ben Thanh Market, an iconic tourism symbol in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, after its walls, roof and façade underwent major refurbishment.

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Vietnam returns to world's 25 best food destination list after last year's absence

Vietnam's Hanoi ranked 11th among the world's 25 best food destinations this year as voted by Tripadvisor readers, marking its return to the list after last year's absence.

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Lo Lo Chai: where time stands still

Lo Lo Chai is a village in the northern province of Ha Giang that has no modern construction. Lo Lo Chai Village in Dong Van District seen from the hill that hosts the Lung Cu flagpole, the northernmost point in Vietnam that marks the border with China. The village nestles in the rocky plateau of th

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Homestays in world's best tourism village fully booked for Tet holidays

Homestays in Lo Lo Chai in northern Vietnam's Tuyen Quang Province are fully booked until the eighth day of the new year, leaving last-minute travelers to consider stay in tents or cheap places but at inflated prices.

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Roasted pork bánh mì has been voted the best dish in Vietnam.

According to the "Top 100 Vietnamese Dishes" ranking published by the international culinary platform TasteAtlas as of January 19, roasted pork bánh mì outperformed many other familiar dishes to claim first place.

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Hanoi Train Street: a decade of transformation

Since 2017 an Australian tourism expert has watched Hanoi Train Street evolve from a neighborhood where laundry hung over the tracks into a hotspot, caught between commerce and safety.

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Sa Pa's vanishing pink: the last cherry blossoms above O Quy Ho

O Quy Ho tea hills in northern Vietnam dazzle one last time with cherry blossoms as cloud seas and green slopes give way to a new urban vision.