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A national flag-hoisting ceremony was held at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi capital on September 2 to celebrate the 79th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day. Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi is a national historic landmark where, on September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Photo: Hoang Hieu - VNA

Covering an area of about 700 hectares, Nam Cuong sand dunes are now one of the indispensable destinations in the journey to discover Ninh Thuan land. Photo: VNA

Creating patterns with beeswax on fabric is a popular and unique technique of the H’Mong ethnic minority group in Che Cu Nha commune, Mu Cang Chai district, in the northwestern mountainous province of Yen Bai. The unique art was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage. Photo: VNA

Situated in Gia Vien district of the northern province of Ninh Binh, about 80km from Hanoi, Van Long Lagoon is the largest wetland reserve in northern Vietnam with a huge diversity of flora and fauna. A part of the Trang An Eco-Tourism Complex, Van Long in the dry season serves as a favourable wintering spot for various migratory birds, many of them listed in Red Book. Photo: Minh Duc - VNA

Not only is it a locality with many unique cultural and culinary festivals, Tuyen Quang also has valuable resources coupled with a charming landscape, a destination chosen by a large number of tourists. Each year, many tourists come here to take in the beautiful northern scenery. Tuyen Quang city is located more than 130km to the northeast of Hanoi. Na Hang Lake in the northern province of Tuyen Quang has been dubbed “Inland Ha Long Bay” in the mountainous region and has become popular among domestic travellers. Located 110km north of Tuyen Quang city, the lake is the meeting place of the Gam and Nang rivers. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA

About 17km north of Tuy Hoa city, Phu Yen province, one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of wild coral reefs and volcanic hexagonal rock at Hon Yen island. There are currently 17 coral species in Hon Yen islands, with the most predominant ones being cloud-shaped corals. When the tides retreat, visitors can see corals clearly, which look like underwater clouds, and see all the diverse marine animals that live among the corals. The Phu Yen provincial government are planning different community-based ecotourism projects to protect this unique ecological system and promote local tourism. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA

The black and white Thai women are differentiated by their costumes. Khan Pieu, a traditional scarf, makes black Thai women unique and attractive. Each scarf tells a story about the wearers’ feelings and character through patterns and colors. The life of the black Thai has changed a lot. Their houses on stilts are no longer roofed with thatch. Now they are roofed with clay titles or corrugated iron. Their costumes have been modified to suit daily work activities. But the traditional Khan Pieu has been preserved, still symbolizing the beauty of the black Thai women. Khan Pieu is a top product of Thai embroidery, reflecting the aesthetic sense of Thai girls. It also demonstrates the Thai outlook on the world and on life. Photo: Phan Tuan Anh - VNA

Dragon fruit is one of the major fruit trees in Vietnam. In recent years, the acreage of ​​dragon fruit has grown strongly in many localities across the country, mainly in Binh Thuan, Long An and Tien Giang. Farmers have applied advanced technology in cultivation to improve quality of the produce. Photo: VNA

The Ca Mau Cape World Biosphere Reserve covers a total area of over 41,000 hectares. Its recognition as a World Biosphere Reserve has significantly contributed to the conservation of the biodiversity of its mangrove ecosystem and the preservation of cultural values to serve sustainable development goals. VNA Photo

Oranges in Cao Phong is a famous specialty of the northern Hoa Binh province. These oranges have a wonderful smell and a sweet tender taste combined with its beautiful color. Even the pickiest customer can be satisfied after tasting this orange and will be pleased that the Cao Phong orange has its own flavor, unmistaken with other oranges. The orange growing land is concentrated mainly around Dung Phong, Nam Phong communes, Tan Phong Ward... Photo: Trong Dat - VNA

The Pa Then ethnic group is an indigenous ethnic group in Vietnam. They have a rich cultural heritage that includes various rituals and ceremonies, one of which is the fire jumping ritual. The fire jumping ritual of the Pa Then people is a significant event that holds both religious and cultural importance. It is usually performed during important occasions such as festivals, weddings, or funerals. The ritual is believed to bring good luck, ward off evil spirits, and cleanse the body and soul. Photo: VNA

The Red Dao, a subgroup of the Dao ethnic minority people in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, is renowned for their colourful traditional costumes with unique decoration patterns. The Red Dao people are easily identifiable by their clothing in red, the colour that is believed to bring luck, happiness, prosperity and positive energy to everybody. The Red Dao women have a very unique way of embroidery which is not based on available patterns but their imagination, creating their own decorations of clothes, which cannot be confused with those of any other ethnic group. Photo: Nam Suong – VNA

Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature Complex), is one of the most popular relics and tourist destinations in Hanoi and the country at large. Built in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty (1010 – 1225), it is also among the most important Confucian symbols in the country. The complex consists of Van Mieu, a temple dedicated to Confucius as Confucianism used to be a popular religion in Vietnam in feudal times, and Quoc Tu Giam, the first national university of the country. Photo: VNA

Visitors to the Tra Su cajeput forest in An Giang provincemay easily feel overwhelmed by natural green scenery, with the vitality fromthe cajeput trees creating a cool, pleasant space. The 845-hectare Tra Sucajeput forest was established in 1983 in Vinh Trung and Van Giao communes inTinh Bien district, and lies partly adjacent to O Long Vy commune in Chau Phudistrict. Photo: VNA

Located in Hoa Hiep Bac ward, Lien Chieu district, about 17km northwest of Da Nang city centre, Nam O reef is attractive to visitors thanks to its picturesque beauty. Especially in the spring, the rocks are covered with green moss, creating stunning scenes of a paradise. Photo: Tran Le Lam - VNA

Spanning nearly 21,000 hectares in Dak Som commune, Dak Glong district, the Central Highlands of Dak Nong, Ta Dung Nature Reserve is famous for photogenic forests with some 2,000 kinds of fauna and flora. There are 62 animals listed in Vietnam’s Red Book and 248 others in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List of Threatened Species. It also features the 2,000 metre Ta Dung mountain, the highest peak in Dak Nong province. VNA Photo

Located 490m above sea level, Hai Van Quan (Hai Van Gate) national relic site is sits atop its namesake mountain pass and connects Da Nang’s Lien Chieu district with Thua Thien-Hue’s Lang Co township, Phu Loc district. Located 490m above sea level, Hai Van Gate sits atop its namesake mountain pass and connects Da Nang’s Lien Chieu district with Thua Thien-Hue’s Lang Co township, Phu Loc district. It has grown to become a popular attraction among tourists as it offers stunning views of the surrounding water bodies and landscape. The relic complex was built in 1826 under the rule of the Nguyen Dynasty’s King Minh Mang (1791-1841), who ordered the construction of multiple defensive structures on Hai Van Pass to protect the then imperial capital of Vietnam in Hue. Photo: VNA

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has officially recognised "Pho Hanoi" (Hanoi-style pho), "Pho Nam Dinh" (Nam Dinh province-style pho) and "My Quang" (Quang Nam province-style noodle soup) as part of the national intangible cultural heritage list. VNA Photo

The art of folk singing alongside drums, hat trong quan in Vietnamese, started in Bui Xa village, in today’s Thuan Thanh district, the northern province of Bac Ninh, in the 13th century, but locals still practise the art. Photo: Diep Truong - VNA

Eo Gio, located in Zone 3, Ly Luong Hamlet, Nhon Ly Island Commune, Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province, is a beautiful and pristine sea strait. It features a curved shape surrounded by tall rocky mountains. From a distance, Eo Gio resembles a saddle nestled between two high mountain peaks near the sea. Over time, the seawater and high waves have eroded the rocks, creating horizontal grooves on the hillsides and forming majestic mountain cliffs. These natural elements combine to give Eo Gio a wild and magnificent beauty. Amidst the vastness of the sea and sky, Eo Gio becomes a stunning landscape reminiscent of a mythical place. Visiting the strait, travellers should not miss sunset time, which is known for being the most beautiful sunset in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Minh Đức