In pictures: Rio 2016 opening ceremony
In pictures: Rio 2016 opening ceremony

VOV.VN - Scenes from the 2016 Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony on August 6, 2016, at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In pictures: Rio 2016 opening ceremony
Wildlife photography exhibition opens in Hanoi
Wildlife photography exhibition opens in Hanoi

VOV.VN - More than 100 awe-inspiring images, from fascinating animal behaviour to breath-taking wild landscapes, have gone on display at Hanoi Creative City, 1 Luong Yen Street, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.

Wildlife photography exhibition opens in Hanoi
In pictures: Coast guards of Truong Sa archipelago
In pictures: Coast guards of Truong Sa archipelago

VOV.VN - Photos of coast guards of Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago taken by Voice of Vietnam (VOV) reporter: 

In pictures: Coast guards of Truong Sa archipelago
Miniature Da Lat in northern Vietnam
Miniature Da Lat in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - At 1,800 metres above sea level, the Muong La District in northern Vietnam is famous for its cool climate and hot mineral springs. It is commonly referred to as a miniature Da Lat and a great tourist destination.

Miniature Da Lat in northern Vietnam
In photos: Binh Dien Seafood Market in HCM City
In photos: Binh Dien Seafood Market in HCM City

VOV.VN - Every great seafood-eating city has a great seafood market— Tokyo has the Tsukiji Market, New York has the Fulton Market, and Ho Chi Minh City has the Binh Dien Market. 

In photos: Binh Dien Seafood Market in HCM City
Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in rainy season
Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in rainy season

The fairy scene of the terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi is a worthy gift for tourists who overcome a long road full of obstacles.

Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in rainy season
Mysterious beauty of spiral galaxies - night sky wonder in Hue
Mysterious beauty of spiral galaxies - night sky wonder in Hue

VOV.VN - Here is a collection of milky way pictures in the central city of Hue. Let’s see mysterious galaxies taken by VOV’s reporters.

Mysterious beauty of spiral galaxies - night sky wonder in Hue
Youth form human flag in celebration of blood drive
Youth form human flag in celebration of blood drive

VOV.VN - It was a miraculous sight when 2,000 youth gathered at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi to form the shape of the national flag at the closing ceremony for the Red Journey 2016 blood drive.

Youth form human flag in celebration of blood drive
Sheep field in Ba Ria Vung Tau
Sheep field in Ba Ria Vung Tau

VOV.VN - Following are photos of a sheep field in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau - a tourist attraction for both locals and visitors.

Sheep field in Ba Ria Vung Tau
Daily life in Meo Vac, Ha Giang
Daily life in Meo Vac, Ha Giang

VOV.VN - Visitors to the northeastern mountainous province of Ha Giang will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the pristine life and simplicity of Meo Vac district residents as well as enjoying the dreamlike landscapes with gorgeous mountains.

Daily life in Meo Vac, Ha Giang
Ly Son island district – great place to catch sunrise and sunset
Ly Son island district – great place to catch sunrise and sunset

VOV.VN - Rays of sunlight and red sunset are seen as pictures of natural beauty alluring visitors to Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai province. Let’s see photos of sunrise and sunset moments in Ly Son:

Ly Son island district – great place to catch sunrise and sunset
Hanoi’s colourful intersections at night
Hanoi’s colourful intersections at night

As the sun disappears, Vietnam’s capital dons new, shimmering, brilliant coat with new intersections lit up in modern beauty.

Hanoi’s colourful intersections at night
Sky gazing at Truong Sa archipelago
Sky gazing at Truong Sa archipelago

VOV.VN - If your one of those who never get tired of looking at what’s happening up in the skies, you’ll certainly enjoy these photos taken by a VOV photographer of the magnificent scenery at the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.

Sky gazing at Truong Sa archipelago
Mekong daily life through the lens of foreign tourist
Mekong daily life through the lens of foreign tourist

VOV.VN - Ben McKechnie is a photographer and writer from the UK, based near Seoul, the Republic of Korea. Ben wrote on Matador network, “I went to capture change in the Mekong Delta, but found its timeless soul.” Here is a snapshot of life he took in the Mekong Delta:

Mekong daily life through the lens of foreign tourist
Timeless beauty: Vietnamese women in 1910
Timeless beauty: Vietnamese women in 1910

VOV.VN - This series of colour photographs from 1910 accentuates the timeless beauty of Vietnamese women— and provides a more historic authentic glimpse of life as it existed at the time. 

Timeless beauty: Vietnamese women in 1910
Upscale apartments at the National Convention Centre
Upscale apartments at the National Convention Centre

VOV.VN - Here’s a look at the apartment complex senior government officials stay at when travelling from other parts of the country to Hanoi to participate in political, workshop or a variety of other events.

Upscale apartments at the National Convention Centre
Beauty and spirit of ‘Vietnam Women’
Beauty and spirit of ‘Vietnam Women’

VOV.VN - Here’s a preview of French photographer Rehahn’s upcoming exhibition running July 20-August 20 entitled ‘Vietnam Women’ to stage on Nguyen Phuc Chu Street in the city of Hoi An.

Beauty and spirit of ‘Vietnam Women’
French colonial architecture of Da Lat
French colonial architecture of Da Lat

VOV.VN - The roughly 1,500 French colonial style homes in the city of Da Lat located in the central highlands of Vietnam are some of the most fascinating in the world. 

French colonial architecture of Da Lat
Hard-working day of salt farmers in Nam Dinh
Hard-working day of salt farmers in Nam Dinh

VOV.VN -Starting before sunrise in early morning chill, salt farmers work through the heat of the day as the blazing afternoon sun evaporates the salt fields. 

Hard-working day of salt farmers in Nam Dinh
Photos featuring daily life of General Vo Nguyen Giap
Photos featuring daily life of General Vo Nguyen Giap

VOV.VN - French photographer Jean-Claude Labbe captured many images of the daily life in 1983 of Vietnam legendary General Vo Nguyen Giap.

Photos featuring daily life of General Vo Nguyen Giap
National flag flies proudly on island of Ly Son
National flag flies proudly on island of Ly Son

VOV.VN -The flying of the national flag on the island of Ly son not only speaks for the nation’s history and soul, but when unfurled it tells of the birth, growth, trials, glories and hopes of the people who fly it.

National flag flies proudly on island of Ly Son
In pictures: Home of scholar Vuong Hong Sen
In pictures: Home of scholar Vuong Hong Sen

VOV.VN -Twenty years after his death the home of scholar, author and avid antique collector Vuong Hong Sen still stands intact with its unique structure and beautifully embossed exterior.

In pictures: Home of scholar Vuong Hong Sen
Vietnam beauty through the lens of travel photographers
Vietnam beauty through the lens of travel photographers

VOV.VN - The beauty of Vietnam is lively portrayed through the lens of winners at the 7th Tourism Art Photo Contest themed ‘Vietnam Today’ launched by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists.

Vietnam beauty through the lens of travel photographers
The four must-visit islands in Khanh Hoa
The four must-visit islands in Khanh Hoa

VOV.VN -With its wild beauty, white blue sea, and soft sand dunes, the cluster of Tu Binh islands including Binh Ba, Binh Lap, Binh Tien, and Binh Hung are the most popular places for foreign and domestic travellers when visiting Khanh Hoa province.

The four must-visit islands in Khanh Hoa
Remembering Saigon in 1967
Remembering Saigon in 1967

VOV.VN - Here’s a look back at Saigon in 1967 through photos taken by Nguyen Thanh Tai, a Vietnamese reporter working for United Press International (UPI) during the Vietnam war.  

Remembering Saigon in 1967
Strange fruits in Vietnam
Strange fruits in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Many kinds of oddly colored fruit such as purple mango, guava, longan and tomato  are causing concern among buyers and sold at high prices on the market. 

Strange fruits in Vietnam
CASA 212 Soldiers Funeral: Photos from the Ceremony
CASA 212 Soldiers Funeral: Photos from the Ceremony

VOV.VN - The funeral service today for the CASA 212 soldiers at the National Funeral House in Hanoi was beautiful and there wasn't a dry eye to be found.

CASA 212 Soldiers Funeral: Photos from the Ceremony
Northern paddy fields in mid-harvest season
Northern paddy fields in mid-harvest season

VOV.VN - Coming to the countryside in northern Vietnam this time, visitors will contemplate beautiful scenery of paddy fields in mid-harvest season.

Northern paddy fields in mid-harvest season
Golden paddy fields at foot of Tram mountain
Golden paddy fields at foot of Tram mountain

VOV.VN - Travelling to the outskirts of Hanoi these days, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of Tram Mountain and golden paddy fields at its foot. 

Golden paddy fields at foot of Tram mountain
 Underneath the city: A day of Saigon sewer workers
Underneath the city: A day of Saigon sewer workers

The workers wade in black water every day, running into all kinds of trash.

 Underneath the city: A day of Saigon sewer workers