Vietnam shines with 17 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO
Vietnam currently has 17 intangible cultural heritage elements inscribed by UNESCO, contributing to enhancing the country’s image on the global tourism map.
Khanh Hoa farmers prepare for Lunar New Year grape harvest
Khanh Hoa’s grape growers are actively caring for high-quality table grape varieties to ensure harvests are ready for the Lunar New Year 2026.
Traditional Jrai engagement ceremony re-enacted in Gia Lai
The traditional engagement ceremony (le an hoi) of the Jrai ethnic group was re-enacted in Op village, Gia Lai province, showcasing the distinctive marriage rituals of the Jrai people under their matrilineal system.
Traditional craft of banh hoi lives on in Phu Long
The banh hoi craft of Phu Long, in Ham Thang ward, Lam Dong province, is a long-standing rice-based handicraft known for its meticulous, fully manual process. Made from finely ground rice, banh hoi consists of delicate, thread-like strands woven into soft, airy mats. The dish itself is prized for its light texture and subtle sweetness, often served with herbs, pork or pork offal, and regional dipping sauces.
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
Nestled beneath the Lung Cu Flag Tower at the nation’s northernmost point, Lo Lo Chai village in Tuyen Quang province (former Ha Giang) resembles a fairy-tale scene amid the stone plateau. The village has been recognised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation as one of the World’s Best Tourism Villages 2025.
Dong Van transforms advantages into smart tourism
Dong Van is opening a new journey, where each scan by visitors is not only a marker on their travel map but also a stream of live data helping the highland region step into the era of smart tourism.
Hanoi serves 560,000 holiday-makers during New Year holiday
During the days, the capital city served 110,000 foreign arrivals and 450,000 domestic tourists, up nearly 287% and over 240%, respectively. These figures reflect a strong recovery and robust growth right at the start of the year.
Cultural festival spotlights Mu Cang Chai tourism potential
The festival provides an opportunity for Mu Cang Chai to showcase and further promote its potential, strengths, natural beauty and distinctive cultural identity to visitors from within and beyond the province. Through this, the locality is gradually realising its aspiration to become a flagship tourism destination of the northwestern region.
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.
