After 11 days of exploring northern Vietnam’s terraced hills, an Australian visitor found that happiness is not tied to wealth, but to connection and gratitude.

Many foreign visitors to China say hotels have turned them away despite having confirmed bookings if they lacked a permanent residence card, leaving them scrambling for rooms elsewhere.

Pho and banh mi may be Vietnam’s best-known dishes, but Michelin chefs urge visitors to also try other dishes such as jelly vegetable salad tien vua and Hanoi’s tofu-and-shrimp-paste vermicelli bun dau mam tom.

Vietnam Authority of National Tourism has awarded the Best Green Hotel Award to 10 properties dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development, utilizing recycled products and implementing energy-saving measures.

Bo Gia ice cream has been a beloved spot in Ho Chi Minh City since 1975, and its traditional recipes connect generations of customers across a changing city.

Hanoi’s street food scene is anchored by eateries, many over 30 years old, that serve affordable flavors and keep crowds coming back daily.

From Hanoi’s opera-inspired luxury to coastal calm, two Vietnamese hotels have earned Michelin’s highest honor for design and guest experiences.

As Sa Pa’s terraces glow gold in autumn, local guides recommend six cafes for travelers to enjoy warm drinks and direct views of ripening terraces.

Lo Lo Chai and Quynh Son in northern Vietnam were awarded “Best Tourism Village in the World 2025” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) on Friday.

Japan, voted as “world’s most favorite destination” last year by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, welcomed 31.65 million foreign visitors between January and September, up 17.7% year-on-year.