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A Vietnamese "national treasure" that grows only deep in the mountains and is so valuable that counterfeits never cease will come down to a coastal city for just three days. Da Nang will hold the inaugural "Ngọc Linh Ginseng and International Medicinal Herb Festival 2026" at APEC Park in the city center from August 1 to 3, 2026. The star attraction is the national treasure...

Dinh Van Kien, a young man from Son Tay Thuong commune in Quang Ngai province, turned the vocal technique he learned at the Hue Conservatory into “a storyteller of cuisine.” At three stilt-house restaurants built from bamboo and natural materials, he's turning gong music and the Co Tu people's mountain table into a tourism resource.

Following the selection of Lô Lô Chải village—located on the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Tuyen Quang Province (the former Ha Giang area) in northern Vietnam—as a UNWTO "Best Tourism Village 2025," the aviation industry moved swiftly. Vietnam Airlines,...

In spring 2026, safety management for tours and rental motorcycles on the Ha Giang Loop, a mountain route in northern Vietnam, was tightened. On April 14, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tuyen Quang Province announced measures regarding motorbike tours in the former Ha Giang Province area, covering operator responsibilities, contracts, guides, insurance, and related requirements...

Yasushi Ogura is a Japanese national who has worked alongside residents to preserve old earthen-walled houses while improving livelihoods in Lo Lo Chai village in northern Vietnam. Local reporting from March 2026 gave his age as 69. Over roughly 30 years since his first visit to Vietnam, he has built ongoing ties with the community and taught himself Vietnamese...

A complete guide to the sightseeing spots of Sapa in northern Vietnam. Along with highlights such as the stunning terraced rice fields, Mount Fansipan, and walkable town areas, we sort out model courses that are easy to follow even for first-timers, how to get around, and tips for your stay, pulling together practical information for making the most of a trip to Sapa.