Many foreign visitors, dressed as Santa Claus, swayed and sang with thousands near St. Joseph's Cathedral, marking their first Christmas experience in the capital.
A writer for a US travel magazine likens the journey from bustling Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta's waterways to stepping into two contrasting worlds of life.
Many international visitors, spending thousands of US dollars on their island retreat, found themselves without water, climbing stairs in darkness, and unable to work remotely due to a power outage.
After enjoying a 12-dish lunch, a foreign visitor unexpectedly clasped her hands and bowed to Nguyen Anh Gia Thang, expressing profound appreciation for the delicious food.