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Ninh Binh on right track to emerge as international destination

In its future development strategy, Ninh Binh identifies tourism and cultural industries as spearhead economic sectors, aiming to develop them in a green, creative, and sustainable manner.

Lo Lo Chai - fairy-tale land on rocky plateau

Dong Van transforms advantages into smart tourism

Hanoi serves 560,000 holiday-makers during New Year holiday

Cultural festival spotlights Mu Cang Chai tourism potential

Preserving core values key to sustainable craft village tourism: Insiders

Developing tours and itineraries highlighted with the unique culture of craft villages requires coordinated efforts from local authorities, communities, craft artisans, and travel agencies, thus transforming Vietnam’s traditional craftsmanship into sustainable tourism products within the modern travel landscape.

Ho Chi Minh City expands nighttime cultural spaces for residents

Beyond remaining a familiar destination for readers, Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s Sai Gon ward now contributes to the city’s nighttime cultural life, meeting the public’s demand for weekend recreation, cultural enjoyment and relaxation.

Huu Nghi International Border Gate bustles with cross-border travel at year’s start

The bustling New Year atmosphere at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province not only reflects a joyful start of the year but also underscores the proactive and responsible efforts of local authorities.

Khanh Hoa sees surge in New Year holiday visitors

Khanh Hoa targets 18.1 million overnight visitors and over 77 trillion VND in tourism revenue for 2026.

Bollywood filmmakers flock to Vietnam in tourism windfall

Indian experts noted that Bollywood's output of about 1,500 films annually reaches vast audiences in South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Europe, making each Vietnam-shot movie equivalent to a high-impact marketing campaign far cheaper than conventional ads.

Early spring at Hanoi’s flower market

Even with more than a month to go before Lunar New Year 2026, spring has already arrived in Hanoi. At Quang An flower market, peach, pear and plum blossoms are blooming early, filling the air with colour of Tet.

Hue marks start of Festival 2026 with royal calendar ceremony

The central city of Hue held a ceremony at Ngo Mon Square in the Hue Imperial Citadel on January 1 to announce its signature Hue Festival 2026.

Dong Nai River hosts first multi-layered light flyboard spectacle

A multi-layered light flyboard performance was staged for the first time on the Dong Nai River in Tran Bien ward, Dong Nai province, on December 30, 2025, combining sound, lighting and modern technology and drawing thousands of spectators.

Hanoi rings in 2026 with crowds flocking to Hoan Kiem Lake festivities

For Anniae Hunn and her family of five from Australia, welcoming 2026 in Vietnam was a particularly special experience as it was the first time they had watched fireworks away from home, with high hopes that the journey would create lasting memories.

Quy Nhon among best cities to visit in 2026: Lonely Planet

Quy Nhon, with its beautiful beach and unique cuisine, has been noted as one of the best destinations in 2026.

Hanoi sparkles with artistic lighting to welcome New Year

Even hours before the New Year 2026 fireworks, the area around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi was already crowded as people gathered to enjoy the festive atmosphere. This year’s celebration was made more special by an artistic lighting space, part of a series of cultural and artistic events welcoming the 2026 New Year organised by Hanoi for residents and domestic and international visitors.

RoK extends group visa fee waiver for Vietnamese tourists

The Republic of Korea’s Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun Cheol on December 31 announced that the country will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six countries, including Vietnam, for another six months.

Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online launched

The launch of the Korean-language version of Nhan Dan Online is a concrete step in implementing the Party’s and State’s policy on strengthening external information work, meeting the requirement on building an official information channel in a widely used language.

Tourism market gears up for Lunar New Year holiday

Data from travel platforms show that Da Lat continues to be the most popular domestic destination for Tet 2026, with searches increasing by 44%. Its cool climate, festive atmosphere, and wide range of accommodation options make it a top choice during the peak season.

Annual New Year festival shines in Da Nang

Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Thi Anh Thi said Da Nang has consistently identified culture as its spiritual foundation, tourism as a spearhead economic sector, and events and festivals as an important driving force to enhance destination appeal, stimulate consumption and contribute to socio-economic development.

Tourism destinations refresh offerings to welcome New Year/Lunar New Year visitors

Across the Mekong Delta, many tourist sites have been busy upgrading their offerings. At the Con Son tourism site in Can Tho city, members of the local tourism cooperative have been pruning fruit orchards, refurbishing stages for traditional don ca tai tu performances, cleaning fish ponds used for visitor experiences, and expanding areas for making traditional cakes.

Da Lat cherry blossoms captivate visitors

As the year draws to a close, the mountain city of Da Lat in Lam Dong province awakens from its long slumber, with cherry blossoms beginning to reveal their enchanting pink hues, inviting visitors from near and far to the land of a thousand flowers at its most beautiful time of year.

Wild peach blossoms in mountain enchant visitors

Arriving in the mountainous commune of Mu Cang Chai in Lao Cai province in the final days of the year, visitors are captivated by majestic mountains, terraced rice fields rising towards the sky, and the purity of wild peach blossoms, known locally as ‘To Day’.

Striking white sand dunes make Bau Trang “mini Sahara” of Vietnam

The “new-style rural area building” emulation movement for the 2021–2025 period delivered key achievements nationwide, contributing to a fundamental transformation of rural landscapes, improved living standards, and progress in agricultural restructuring, rural economic development aligned with urbanisation, environmental protection, and the preservation of traditional cultural values.