With more than 21 islands, Nam Du archipelago in Kien Giang province is fascinating, with beautiful beaches and a magical water world.

A Saigon bar and "banana" helicopters at Tan Son Nhat airport are among the images of Saigon in 1963 taken by American photographer Pete Komada.

(VOV) - The life of ethnic minority children in mountainous areas have been vividly reflected through photos taken by photographer Tran Binh An.

David Cohen is apparently the only western street vendor in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. And he's doing well. 

(VOV) - The President Ho Chi Minh relic site at the Presidential Palace was recognized as a special national relic site under the Prime Minister’s Decision in 2009 and has now become an attractive destination for numerous tourists.

A Tuoi Tre correspondent has recently had a chance to fly over Truong Sa Lon island, part of Vietnam's Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, on a seaplane to capture panoramic views from the air.

(VOV) -With the first rays of the summer having just landed on the streets of Hanoi, the city streets are adorned with the red blooms of the phoenix flowers.

(VOV) - Cuu village in Van Tu commune, in Hanoi’s outlying district of Phu Xuyen boasts of many old French-style villas which were built between 1920-1945. 

(VOV) -The ancient village of Le Mat, located about 7km northeast of downtown Hanoi, is famous for its tradition of catching snakes and making delicious culinary dishes from them.

(VOV) - The Cassia fistula, more commonly known as the Golden Shower Tree, has abundant racemes of bright yellow flowers which cascade down from the branches to around 30-40 cm in length.

(VOV) -The purple crape myrtle flowers are blooming along the streets of Hanoi. Together with the sound of cicadas, it signals that summer vacation is coming.

(VOV) -New York based Business Insider recently featured intriguing images by photographer Khanh Hmoong that blend Vietnam’s past and present by superimposing historic photos over one taken from the exact location in the present.

(VOV) -Located behind a range of limestone mountains in Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, northern Ninh Binh Province, Bai Dinh pagoda is about 15 kilometers from Ninh Binh province and 95 kilometers from Hanoi.

(VOV) -A series of Saigon images at dusk were captured from different angles by smartphones.

(VOV) -The festive atmosphere surrounding the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Reunification Day (April 30) is trickling into every nook and cranny of HCM City.

(VOV) - Another year has flown by and the skyline of Saigon is once again filled with a cornucopia of vibrantly colourful and fashionable billboards and LED displays in the lead up to National Reunification Day (April 30).

Dang Tuan Trung, a 47-year-old architect, is, perhaps, the first known storm chaser in Vietnam, where an average of six to seven typhoons strike every year.

(VOV) -Situated only 10 kilometers from Nha Trang City is Bai Tien beach, a natural wonderland with long, white sandy beaches, charming landscapes and lush green forests.

The Phu My Hung urban area, Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone, and Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe canal are three of six major new symbols of Ho Chi Minh City that have been built in the past 40 years, the Vietnam Record Organization announced recently.

(VOV) - Terraced rice fields in Yen Bai, tea hills in Thai Nguyen, rocky islands offshore Quang Ninh and ancient villages are typical images of northern Vietnam.

(VOV) -San Francisco based photographer Catherine Karnow grew up in Hong Kong in the 1960′s and is best known for her powerful and poignant photos of the everyday lives of people in Saigon in the early 1990s.

(VOV) - Ly Son island in the central province of Quang Ngai is seen as an attractive destination for many tourists due to its stunning, natural beauty.

(VOV) -The fall of yellow leaves is creating a beautiful carpet on many of Hanoi streets like Phan Dinh Phung, Tran Phu and Le Thanh Tong.

(VOV) - In early April, the white and purple phoenix trees in Dalat are in full bloom creating a brilliant blaze of colour as they bask in the beautiful rays of spring sunshine.

(VOV) -A large, ancient and most beautiful spider tree (Crateva religiosa) is in full bloom in the My Dinh 1 Ward of Hanoi.

(VOV) -As many as 200 dogs from across the country has partaken in the 1st All Breeds Championship Show held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.

The lake lives up to its name, with its perfect serenity and unworldly beauty. 

A Vietnamese graphic designer has submitted to Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper a collection of 360° aerial photos which capture Ho Chi Minh City in striking sphere-like shapes.

(VOV) -Nga Nam floating market, about 60 km from Soc Trang city, is one of the most bustling markets in the Mekong Delta.

Can Cau Market opens every Saturday and on holidays, revealing the simple but colorful life of ethnic people in the northern highlands.