An exhibition featuring medicinal plants, pharmaceutical products, and traditional medicine preparation areas and aiming to honor the practice of Vietnamese traditional medicine takes place at the Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem district in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
An exhibition featuring medicinal plants, pharmaceutical products, and traditional medicine preparation areas and aiming to honor the practice of Vietnamese traditional medicine takes place at the Old Quarter Cultural Exchange Centre, 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem district in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA)
Free health consultations and checkups using traditional medicine methods are highlights of the promotional activities for Lan Ong Street, a fascinating destination for both Hanoi residents and domestic and international tourists. (Photo: VNA)
Free health consultations and checkups using traditional medicine methods are highlights of the promotional activities for Lan Ong Street, a fascinating destination for both Hanoi residents and domestic and international tourists. (Photo: VNA)
Medicinal plants are carefully cultivated in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. (Photo: VNA)
Medicinal plants are carefully cultivated in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang. (Photo: VNA)
In Khanh Hoa, hot springs are a top choice for Russian tourists experiencing wellness tourism. (Photo: VNA)
In Khanh Hoa, hot springs are a top choice for Russian tourists experiencing wellness tourism. (Photo: VNA)
Electroacupuncture method is used to treat patients at Lang Son Provincial Hospital of Traditional Medicine. (Photo: VNA)
Electroacupuncture method is used to treat patients at Lang Son Provincial Hospital of Traditional Medicine. (Photo: VNA)
The Yen Tri Agricultural Cooperative in Yen Thuy, Hoa Binh, has invested in modern production lines, creating high-quality herbal extracts. (Photo: VNA)
The Yen Tri Agricultural Cooperative in Yen Thuy, Hoa Binh, has invested in modern production lines, creating high-quality herbal extracts. (Photo: VNA)
Thai Nguyen Traditional Medicine Hospital combines the essence of traditional Vietnamese medicine with modern medical techniques to effectively treat various illnesses. (Photo: VNA)
Thai Nguyen Traditional Medicine Hospital combines the essence of traditional Vietnamese medicine with modern medical techniques to effectively treat various illnesses. (Photo: VNA)
International delegates explore traditional Vietnamese medical treatments during a “Discover Vietnam" programme organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Photo: VNA)
International delegates explore traditional Vietnamese medical treatments during a “Discover Vietnam" programme organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Photo: VNA)
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Traditional medicine tourism: Untapped potential

Vietnam is home to around 400 hot springs, over 5,000 plant and fungi species, 400 animal species, and 75 medicinal minerals, offering rich resources for herbal and traditional medicine to benefit health care and tourism.