As chilly gusts of wind overwhelm the north of the country, people are preparing for the festive season.

(VOV) - During these days, every corner of Hanoi is filled with the cozy atmosphere of Christmas, which is also known as Noel with joyous celebrations by both Catholics and followers of other religions.

(VOV) -The Vietnam Record Centre (Vietking) has announced Top 10 famous bridges that attract domestic and foreign visitors and photographers.

(VOV) -The Khmer sanctum of Ghositaram Pagoda in the southern province of Bac Lieu is the largest of its kind in Vietnam – 36.3 metres tall and spanning 427.5sq.m.

(VOV) -With unique and ancient architecture, top five churches in Vietnam have attracted a wide range of international and domestic visitors.

(VOV) -The Vietnam Book of Records (Vietkings) has announced the top 10 spiritual destinations that attract a large number of domestic and foreign tourists.

Legend has it that a poor young man named Lo went missing from his village. After some time his friends went to look for him and finally found him, dead by a stream with a Khen Be in his hand. 

(VOV) - Cannon Bastion, which lies atop a hill – 177m above sea level, is not only fascinating for its historical relics, but is an impressive tourism site in Cat Ba island in Haiphong province.

Jean Verly has become a fixture in Viet Nam's rock climbing scene. In 2011 he created VietClimb, one of the first rock climbing gyms. Three years later, VietClimb has become the rendezvous for Vietnamese and foreigners who want to get fit enjoying the novel sport.

(VOV) -Lying in central Vietnam, about 103km from Phan Thiet city, Phu Quy district is an ideal tourist destination for holiday-makers as it houses 10 small islands, with Phu Quy Island being the biggest in pristine condition.

(VOV) - With its thousand year history and six million strong population, the jewel of Vietnam is its capital city, Hanoi. 

If you had enough of history, take a trip through Vietnam’s many cities and taste its unique local street food culture.

A plan is being studied to establish a one-stop food street for vendors in the Old Quarter area of Hanoi.

(VOV) -French director Gabriel Menassier has created a three-minute video clip during his recent trip to Vietnam, truly featuring the country’s distinctive culture, beautiful beaches, hospitable people and delicious food.

(VOV) - The historic buildings and monuments of Hanoi bear testimony to the richness of the capital city’s cultural heritage and offer visitors a glimpse into the nation’s long arduous struggle for independence and reunification in the mid-20th century.

Feasting her eyes on the terraced rice fields in Vietnam's popular tourist spot Sapa, Nathalie Cauvi couldn't stop shouting: "Wow, wow! It's such an amazing and beautiful landscape!"

(VOV) -International visitors to Hanoi are in high-spirits, captivated by the activities of street vendors, as they scurry about making preparations for the upcoming traditional Mid-Autumn Festival.

(VOV) - Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Post Office, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda and Archdiocese have been part and parcel of Saigon for centuries.

(VOV) - French national Tiberghien Frédo, 48, has decided to live the rest of his life in Vietnam after marrying a Dao ethnic girl, 24 years younger than him, in the northern province of Yen Bai. 

(VOV) - Amidst the bustling city streets in Ho Chi Minh City, filled with shabbily dressed street peddlers, alongside the ancient architecture and markets with names like Ben Thanh and Binh Tay, there are always great numbers of tourists.

(VOV) - Hoi An’s first Art Collective opens up in the UNESCO-recognised ancient town, with plans to promote and nurture Vietnam’s creative, unsung artists.

(VOV) -Large numbers of Vietnamese are rapidly becoming huge fans of German style grilled hotdogs sold by Westerners, out of mini trucks or off of motorbikes, on the city streets of Saigon.

(VOV) - Vietnam is a popular destination for many adventurous tourists to enjoy street food, pagodas and beautiful landscape. One other distinct tourist experience is Bia Hoi (draught beer) which predominantly can be found along narrow streets of Hanoi.

(VOV) - If you’re looking for adventure, stunning coastal views or simply need to escape the chaos of the city and explore Vietnam’s beautiful countryside, then the Hai Van Pass is a must on any itinerary of Vietnam.

Ancient Hoi An is probably the most popular destination in the central coastal region, but getting a view of it from the Hoai River at sunset shows how little it has changed in a thousand years.

With around 57,000 travellers pouring into Phu Quoc in the first quarter of this year, Vietnam's largest island is fast becoming the gem in the country's tourism crown. 

(VOV) - Australian born Fleming Belinda Anne has worked as a pilot for Vietnam Airlines for 7 years following brief stints in Singapore, Malaysia and even India, and now calls the S-shaped country her second home.

(VOV) -Many Vietnamese brides in Taiwan have become teachers of native language after engaging in a programme entitled “Ngọn đuốc tân di dân” (New Immigrant Torch).

We gathered in a slight drizzle outside Bach Ma Temple at nine in the morning. Our walking tour of the Old Quarter was about to begin.

(VOV) - For generations of Hanoians, the iconic Long Bien Bridge spanning the Red River has become synonymous with their everyday life.