Co To Island takes on a quieter charm in autumn

Co To Island takes on a quieter charm in autumn

VOV.VN - As summer crowds fade, Co To Island in northern Quang Ninh city reveals a more tranquil side, with calm seas, sunlit beaches and opportunities to explore its natural beauty, local culture and unhurried island life.

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Charming beauty of Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City
Charming beauty of Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City

VOV.VN - During the changing-leaf season, Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City turns golden, with the foliage reflected in the clear waters of Tam Giang Lagoon, creating a scene reminiscent of an ink-wash painting.

Charming beauty of Ru Cha mangrove forest in Hue City
What makes Tan Dinh one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods?
What makes Tan Dinh one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods?

VOV.VN - Ranked 12th on Time Out’s list of the world’s 40 coolest neighbourhoods in 2026, Tan Dinh ward offers a colourful mix of historic architecture, local food, culture and everyday life in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

What makes Tan Dinh one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods?
Quang Ninh sees cruise tourism boost international visitor markets
Quang Ninh sees cruise tourism boost international visitor markets

VOV.VN - Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 75 international cruise ship calls carrying more than 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the northern border city expands its international tourism markets.

Quang Ninh sees cruise tourism boost international visitor markets
Da Nang ranks sixth among Asia's most revisited destinations
Da Nang ranks sixth among Asia's most revisited destinations

VOV.VN -Da Nang city in central Vietnam has climbed two spots to rank sixth in Agoda’s latest Repeat Visitor Ranking, thanks to its beaches, strategic location, and reasonable travel costs.

Da Nang ranks sixth among Asia's most revisited destinations
What Hoan Kiem Lake area could look like after the proposed revamp
What Hoan Kiem Lake area could look like after the proposed revamp

VOV.VN - Hanoi authorities are seeking public feedback on a proposed redevelopment of the 65.89-hectare Hoan Kiem Lake area and its surroundings, with renderings showing plans for new plazas, parks, pedestrian spaces and landmark structures.

What Hoan Kiem Lake area could look like after the proposed revamp
Hanoi Museum ranked among world's architectural gems
Hanoi Museum ranked among world's architectural gems

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Museum has secured a spot on Business Insider’s list of the 36 museums with the world's most beautiful architecture, recognized for its striking inverted pyramid design and interior spiral ramp.

Hanoi Museum ranked among world's architectural gems
Vietnam tourism bookings surge 72% as travelers seek more experiences
Vietnam tourism bookings surge 72% as travelers seek more experiences

VOV.VN - Tourism bookings in Vietnam on Klook surged 72% in the first half of 2026, putting the country among the platform’s fastest-growing markets in Asia-Pacific as travelers increasingly look beyond destinations for more tailored experiences.

Vietnam tourism bookings surge 72% as travelers seek more experiences
Da Nang tops Thai searches for month-long overseas stays
Da Nang tops Thai searches for month-long overseas stays

VOV.VN - Da Nang has emerged as the most-searched overseas destination among Thai travellers seeking stays of at least 30 nights, surpassing Bali, Tokyo, and Kuala Lumpur, Thai newspaper The Nation reported on August 23, citing data from Agoda Thailand.

Da Nang tops Thai searches for month-long overseas stays
A 500-year-old village amid Hanoi’s rush into modernity
A 500-year-old village amid Hanoi’s rush into modernity

VOV.VN - More than 40km south of the city centre of Hanoi, Cuu Village preserves moss-covered gates, narrow lanes, old tiled roofs and houses blending Vietnamese and French architectural influences, offering a rare pause amid the rapid urbanisation of the capital’s outskirts.

A 500-year-old village amid Hanoi’s rush into modernity
Top destinations across Vietnam for the National Day holiday
Top destinations across Vietnam for the National Day holiday

VOV.VN - Da Lat, Hanoi, Da Nang and Nha Trang are among the top destinations for travelers looking to make the most of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) holiday.

Top destinations across Vietnam for the National Day holiday
Inside Hanoi’s 131 railway arches set for a new look
Inside Hanoi’s 131 railway arches set for a new look

VOV.VN - Hanoi is planning to renovate 131 railway arches along Phung Hung Street, preserving their heritage value while upgrading public spaces and creating new cultural and commercial opportunities.

Inside Hanoi’s 131 railway arches set for a new look
Hanoi moves to revive 131 historic railway arches
Hanoi moves to revive 131 historic railway arches

VOV.VN - More than a century old, the stone arches beneath Hanoi’s Hanoi–Dong Dang railway line are being studied and renovated as potential cultural, commercial, service and tourism spaces, offering a new way to tell the story of the capital’s history and urban life.

Hanoi moves to revive 131 historic railway arches
Da Tong Stone Church - A highland sanctuary built from mountain stones and faith
Da Tong Stone Church - A highland sanctuary built from mountain stones and faith

VOV.VN - Built from thousands of stones carried by local parishioners from nearby streams and mountains, Da Tong Stone Church in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong stands as a unique symbol of faith, indigenous culture and community spirit.

Da Tong Stone Church - A highland sanctuary built from mountain stones and faith
USS George Washington crew explores Da Nang during Vietnam visit
USS George Washington crew explores Da Nang during Vietnam visit

VOV.VN - Nearly 1,000 sailors, officers and crew members from the USS George Washington carrier strike group have taken part in cultural, culinary and sightseeing activities in Da Nang as part of the US Navy's official visit to Vietnam.

USS George Washington crew explores Da Nang during Vietnam visit
Man Thai fishing village awakens at dawn by the sea in Da Nang
Man Thai fishing village awakens at dawn by the sea in Da Nang

VOV.VN - Before seaside streets in Da Nang city, central Vietnam, stir to life, the fishing village of Man Thai is already awake with bustling activities, creating a rhythm of life that is humble, enduring and deeply rooted in the city's coastal heritage.

Man Thai fishing village awakens at dawn by the sea in Da Nang
Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026 launched with immersive coastal experiences
Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026 launched with immersive coastal experiences

VOV.VN - The central coastal city of Da Nang opened the Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026 on July 23, kicking off four days of cultural, sporting and tourism activities designed to enrich visitor experiences and showcase the city's distinctive coastal identity.

Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026 launched with immersive coastal experiences
Pigeons breathe new life into Ha Long public park
Pigeons breathe new life into Ha Long public park

VOV.VN - A flock of hundreds of pigeons has become an unexpected attraction at Hoa Ha Park in Hong Gai ward, Quang Ninh province, this summer, drawing residents and visitors alike while adding fresh vitality to one of the locality’s most popular public spaces.

Pigeons breathe new life into Ha Long public park
Phu Quoc makes Condé Nast Traveler’s world best islands to visit
Phu Quoc makes Condé Nast Traveler’s world best islands to visit

VOV.VN - Vietnam's Phu Quoc is further strengthening its reputation as one of Asia's leading island destinations after being named among the world's most beautiful islands by the US-based travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, highlighting the Vietnamese island's growing appeal to international visitors.

Phu Quoc makes Condé Nast Traveler’s world best islands to visit
Daybreak at Mui Ne fishing village in Lam Dong
Daybreak at Mui Ne fishing village in Lam Dong

VOV.VN - Fishing boats return to Mui Ne fishing village in Mui Ne Ward, Lam Dong province, southern Vietnam, after a night at sea. From around 4:30 a.m., basket boats ferry fresh catches ashore as traders buy seafood and fishermen sort their catch and prepare for the next fishing trip.

Daybreak at Mui Ne fishing village in Lam Dong
Con Son listed among world's 15 best off-grid destinations for 2026
Con Son listed among world's 15 best off-grid destinations for 2026

VOV.VN - Con Son, the largest island in Vietnam's Con Dao archipelago, has been named among the world's 15 best off-grid destinations for 2026 by travel guide Lonely Planet.

Con Son listed among world's 15 best off-grid destinations for 2026
Mountain Dracaena blooms: Ha Long Bay’s hidden season of flowers
Mountain Dracaena blooms: Ha Long Bay’s hidden season of flowers

VOV.VN - These days mountain dracaena flowers are blooming across the rocky islets and along the shores of Ha Long Bay, adding vibrant shades of orange, and green to the rugged cliffs and coastal landscapes.

Mountain Dracaena blooms: Ha Long Bay’s hidden season of flowers
Phong Nha-Ke Bang among UNESCO's 14 new biosphere reserves
Phong Nha-Ke Bang among UNESCO's 14 new biosphere reserves

VOV.VN - UNESCO has added 14 new biosphere reserves to its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, including Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The newly designated sites not only safeguard rich biodiversity but also promote sustainable development by balancing environmental conservation with human activities.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang among UNESCO's 14 new biosphere reserves
Ten Vietnamese hotels make Condé Nast Traveller’s best list
Ten Vietnamese hotels make Condé Nast Traveller’s best list

VOV.VN - Ten hotels in Vietnam have been featured on the top US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller’s latest list of the country’s best hotels, with Zannier Bai San Ho taking the top spot.

Ten Vietnamese hotels make Condé Nast Traveller’s best list
Hanoi Lotus Festival celebrates Vietnam’s iconic flower and cultural heritage
Hanoi Lotus Festival celebrates Vietnam’s iconic flower and cultural heritage

VOV.VN - The Hanoi Lotus Festival opened on June 26 at West Lake, celebrating Vietnam’s iconic lotus flower through a vibrant programme of cultural performances, traditional crafts, exhibitions and culinary experiences while promoting Hanoi's rich cultural heritage and tourism.

Hanoi Lotus Festival celebrates Vietnam’s iconic flower and cultural heritage
Khanh Hoa resorts win top honours at Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
Khanh Hoa resorts win top honours at Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards 2026

VOV.VN - Several luxury resorts in Vietnam’s central Khanh Hoa province have been honoured at the Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026, further reinforcing the province's reputation as one of Vietnam's premier destinations for high-end leisure travel.

Khanh Hoa resorts win top honours at Travel+Leisure Luxury Awards 2026
A special Cloud Market amid misty peaks of Southern Vietnam
A special Cloud Market amid misty peaks of Southern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Amid swirling morning mist on Nui Cam (Cam Mountain) in An Giang province, the ‘Cloud Market’ comes alive as a fleeting trading space and a striking cultural tableau of Vietnam’s southwestern highlands

A special Cloud Market amid misty peaks of Southern Vietnam
Da Nang emerges as hub for multi-destination travel
Da Nang emerges as hub for multi-destination travel

Alongside Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang, the central city of Da Nang has become one of the most searched accommodation destinations in Vietnam, according to data from online travel platform Traveloka.

Da Nang emerges as hub for multi-destination travel
Bai Xep Fishing Village - A timeless rhythm by the sea
Bai Xep Fishing Village - A timeless rhythm by the sea

VOV.VN - Nestled between cliffs and the surf in Quy Nhon Nam Ward, Gia Lai Province, Bai Xep fishing village offers a rare sense of peace, far removed from the bustle of nearby urban life.

Bai Xep Fishing Village - A timeless rhythm by the sea
Con Dao tops Travel+Leisure’s list of world’s 30 hidden islands
Con Dao tops Travel+Leisure’s list of world’s 30 hidden islands

VOV.VN - US travel magazine Travel+Leisure has ranked Con Dao, an archipelago off the coast of southern Vietnam, first on its list of the world’s 30 hidden islands, citing its pristine landscapes, unique ecosystem and rich historical heritage.

Con Dao tops Travel+Leisure’s list of world’s 30 hidden islands
What made National Geographic Korea call Phu Quoc a “fantasy world”?
What made National Geographic Korea call Phu Quoc a “fantasy world”?

Rather than simply praising its turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, or luxury resorts, the Republic of Korea's edition of National Geographic gave Phu Quoc a special description: a “mythical world” in the middle of the ocean.

What made National Geographic Korea call Phu Quoc a “fantasy world”?