Christmas trees light up Hanoi
Christmas trees light up Hanoi

(VOV) -Christmas in Hanoi is timeless and beautiful. All throughout the city – at shopping centres, offices, luxury hotels and along city streets – Christmas trees have been decked out in their holiday finest.

Christmas trees light up Hanoi
Hanoi churches celebrate Christmas
Hanoi churches celebrate Christmas

(VOV) - The Christmas atmosphere has pervaded all corners of Hanoi, especially beautifully decorated Catholic Churches.

Hanoi churches celebrate Christmas
Fans dress up for ‘Star Wars’ opening
Fans dress up for ‘Star Wars’ opening

(VOV) - Legions of devoted fans lined the streets of Ta Hien Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter with many dressed in full costume and character to see the first screening of the new movie 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. 

Fans dress up for ‘Star Wars’ opening
City dwellers gear up for Christmas
City dwellers gear up for Christmas

The Christmas atmosphere has pervaded HCMC and people from all walks of life regardless of their religions are preparing feasts and joyful activities on the occasion of the birth of Jesus as Christians believe. Hereafter are pictures highlighting the Christmas atmosphere in different areas of the city.

City dwellers gear up for Christmas
Travellers touch the clouds in Ta Xua
Travellers touch the clouds in Ta Xua

(VOV) - If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to walk amongst the clouds, you should consider a jaunt to the Ta Xua Commune located in the Bac Yen District of Son La Province.

Travellers touch the clouds in Ta Xua
Top 16 evening gowns at Miss Universe 2015
Top 16 evening gowns at Miss Universe 2015

(VOV) - Miss Universe 2015 was all about extra glam on the runway. From long, glittering gowns to styles that resembled wedding dresses, here are the top 16 most beautiful evening gowns

Top 16 evening gowns at Miss Universe 2015
Christmas time is in the air again
Christmas time is in the air again

(VOV) - With just eight days to go till Christmas, many restaurants and coffee shops around Hanoi are festively adorned with trees, ornaments, garlands and more.

Christmas time is in the air again
Frosted Sapa
Frosted Sapa

(VOV) - O Quy Ho Hill in the northern mountain town of Sapa was heavily frosted after the temperature dropped to 0-1 degree Celsius on the night of December 16.

Frosted Sapa
Blossoming wild sunflowers brighten Lai Chau
Blossoming wild sunflowers brighten Lai Chau

(VOV) - In early December, wild sunflowers are in full bloom in Vietnam’s northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. The yellow flowers cover all roadsides, slopes and lake sides.

Blossoming wild sunflowers brighten Lai Chau
Photos: Da Lat’s giant pumpkin garden attracts visitors
Photos: Da Lat’s giant pumpkin garden attracts visitors

Known for his garden of giant pumpkins, originating from America, farmer Le Huu Phan in the resort city of Da Lat, in central Vietnam, has successfully planted nearly ten special varieties of fruits and vegetables. His garden has become a new tourist attraction in Da Lat.

Photos: Da Lat’s giant pumpkin garden attracts visitors
Celebrating 150 years 1863 - 2013
Celebrating 150 years 1863 - 2013

(VOV) - A recently published photo anthology written by Tam Thai details the history of the development of Saigon and the surrounding region, from the era of the pastoralism in the 1860’s to the modern community of today. 

Celebrating 150 years 1863 - 2013
Peach trees bloom early at Nhat Tan flower village
Peach trees bloom early at Nhat Tan flower village

(VOV) - With nearly two months to go to the Lunar New Year, this year’s unusual weather has caused the peach trees in Nhat Tan Flower Village in Hanoi to bloom early.

Peach trees bloom early at Nhat Tan flower village
Hanoi - four seasons in one day
Hanoi - four seasons in one day

(VOV) - Hanoi is cold at night and in early morning with lower temperature. However, at noon and late afternoon, it is as warm as in summer. It seems to experience all four seasons in one day.

Hanoi - four seasons in one day
The magic of mustard fields in Hanoi
The magic of mustard fields in Hanoi

(VOV) - Every year, towards the beginning of December, many fields in Hanoi and surrounding region come alive with a brilliant carpet of yellow, orange and gold.

The magic of mustard fields in Hanoi
Ha Long Bay through Vietnamese photographer’s lens
Ha Long Bay through Vietnamese photographer’s lens

(VOV) - Boredpanda.com, a leading art, design and photography community has posted a photo gallery Vietnamese photographer Le Quang featuring Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Let’s see beautiful images on Boredpanda.com:

Ha Long Bay through Vietnamese photographer’s lens
Discovering old Catholic churches in Hanoi
Discovering old Catholic churches in Hanoi

(VOV) - Catholics in Hanoi come to their churches to pray but non-Catholics can also pay a visit to these old churches and admire their sacred beauty.

Discovering old Catholic churches in Hanoi
Beautiful, enchanting Paradise Pearl Island
Beautiful, enchanting Paradise Pearl Island

(VOV) - Phu Quoc – the biggest island in Vietnam – is likened to a paradise pearl island and an ideal place to watch sunrise and sunset.

Beautiful, enchanting Paradise Pearl Island
Eighth int’l artistic photo contest winners unveiled
Eighth int’l artistic photo contest winners unveiled

As many as 384 photos winning the eight International Artistic Photo Contest in Vietnam 2015 (VN-15) were honoured at an ceremony in Hanoi on December 3.

Eighth int’l artistic photo contest winners unveiled
Wild sunflowers paints glowing yellow in Da Lat
Wild sunflowers paints glowing yellow in Da Lat

(VOV) -These days, Da Lat are widely covered by brilliant yellow and splendid Da Quy flowers, giving visitors an endless feeling to the beauty of the flower city.

Wild sunflowers paints glowing yellow in Da Lat
Da Lat, romantic with pink meadows
Da Lat, romantic with pink meadows

(VOV) - Visitors to Da Lat will have an excellent chance to admire not only charming wild sunflower fields and colourful maple trees but also romantic pink meadows.

Da Lat, romantic with pink meadows
Quang Hung always shoots for picture perfect
Quang Hung always shoots for picture perfect

(VOV) -Vietnamese photographer Cung Quang Hung, well known for his fascinating evocative imagery, has captured a new angle on the familiar peaceful scenery of Hanoi through the perfect combination of paintings and reality.

Quang Hung always shoots for picture perfect
Highlights of Binh Duong Christmas Tree Lighting
Highlights of Binh Duong Christmas Tree Lighting

(VOV) - Here’s a quick look at some of the highlights of the sparkling Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony that took place on the evening of November 27 at the AEON MALL in Binh Duong Province.

Highlights of Binh Duong Christmas Tree Lighting
Black Friday 2015: Deals in HCM City
Black Friday 2015: Deals in HCM City

(VOV) - Ho Chi Minh City’s shopping streets, malls and websites are awash with discounted goods on Friday as shoppers chase ‘Black Friday’ deals in a spending frenzy expected to top last year's record level.

Black Friday 2015: Deals in HCM City
Early wintry weather strikes Hanoi
Early wintry weather strikes Hanoi

(VOV) - Parts of Vietnam were doused with cool wintry wet weather in late-November.  Whether it is the start of a cold spell or just a break in the hot weather remains to be seen.

Early wintry weather strikes Hanoi
Discover Vietnam: Peach blossoms of Son La Province
Discover Vietnam: Peach blossoms of Son La Province

(VOV) - This year’s warmer weather has caused the peach trees in Son La Province to bloom early.

Discover Vietnam: Peach blossoms of Son La Province
Vietnam highlands: rustic charm
Vietnam highlands: rustic charm

(VOV) - Vietnam’s highland regions such as Sapa, Cao Bang, Dien Bien and Yen Bai, look very picturesque with their rustic charm.

Vietnam highlands: rustic charm
Cuc Hoa Mi signals the beginning of winter
Cuc Hoa Mi signals the beginning of winter

(VOV) - Cuc Hoa Mi, or ox-eye daisies, can be found on every corner of Hanoi streets, showing their charming white petals.

Cuc Hoa Mi signals the beginning of winter
Images of daily life in south-central region
Images of daily life in south-central region

(VOV) - The Binh Dinh-Quang Ngai-Phu Yen Photography Exhibition, November 18-23, in Quy Nhon City features 70 images of 41 photographers themed around daily life in the south-central region. 

Images of daily life in south-central region
Terraced paddy fields in Chieng An
Terraced paddy fields in Chieng An

(VOV) - Terraced paddy fields in Chieng An commune, Son La province is in their time to turn yellow, creating a beautiful landscape picture in late autumn.

Terraced paddy fields in Chieng An
Tourists’ favourite fruit market
Tourists’ favourite fruit market

(VOV) - Phung Hiep, where thousands of small boats gather to barter and sell their wares in a one km long market, is popularly known by tourists as the best fruit market of the Mekong Delta. 

Tourists’ favourite fruit market