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A four-day tour in which participants remove wire snares set by poachers while walking through the forest has been shortlisted as one of three finalists for the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW) International Tourism Award 2026. The tour in question is "Patrol with Cat Tien Ranger 4D3N," sold by Vietnam's Oxalis company at Cat Tien National Park...

On Lang Biang Mountain near Da Lat, there is a dog that walks ahead of hikers and shows them the way. Known as "Vàng" (meaning yellow) for its coat color, this 3–4-year-old dog belongs to a resident living near the entrance to the tourist site. It joins groups of climbers of its own accord, stops and waits when it has gone too far ahead, and...

Tan Dinh in Ho Chi Minh City ranked 12th in Time Out's World's Coolest Neighbourhoods 2026. A guide to the alleyway food and café scene behind the pink church, with a suggested half-day itinerary.

A leaf market where no money changes hands and snacks are exchanged for bodhi tree leaves will be held September 24–26 at the summit of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province. A guide to visiting alongside the Mid-Autumn Festival program and an agricultural fair with 244 booths.

The Rhythms, a Vietnamese restaurant in Hanoi's Old Quarter, ranked 3rd in TripAdvisor's World's Best Fine Dining 2026. A look at what makes this restaurant — which has refined everyday flavors — worth visiting and how to make the most of it.

"Sao Chong," a new program exploring Vietnamese food culture, airs its first episode on September 27. A look at the full 10-episode series, in which 28 celebrities visit food heritage sites across three regions, along with broadcast and streaming details and how to use the show for travel and food itinerary planning.

Capella Hanoi ranked 81st in the World's 100 Best Hotels 2026 — the first Vietnamese hotel to make the list. A look at the 47-room property's 1920s opera-inspired world and tips for staying there.

On Ly Son Island off Quang Ngai, a shrine lantern houses Vietnam's largest whale bones at 22 meters. Recognized in 2025 as the largest in the country. The fishermen's faith in the sea guardian deity and what to know before visiting.

Da Nang's Dragon Bridge (Cầu Rồng) fire- and water-show runs at 9 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Free to watch, this article rounds up the current schedule, the best viewing spots, access, and the end of the National Day special run, based on official Da Nang tourism information.

Off the coast of Nha Trang, Bich Dam Island is a fishing village with "Egg Beach," its shore covered in round stones that look like eggs. It's a 1.5-hour wooden boat ride from Phu Quy Wharf, with a one-way fare of 45,000 dong (about 260 yen) and just one sailing a day. We guide Japanese travelers through the lighthouse, a 150-year-old banyan tree, and life on an island with no resorts.