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Vietnam tourism sets new record as international arrivals hit high

In the first four months, Vietnam welcomed 8.8 million visitors, the highest figure ever recorded for the period.

Long holiday break boosts Vietnam tourism

Foreign families hail Vietnam as a ‘family travel paradise’

Surreal beauty in Ha Long as cruise ship fireworks light the sky

A drone video filmed from above has captured the moment passenger cruise boats launched fireworks in unison, creating a dazzling spectacle that has drawn millions of views across social platforms.

Russian man walks 1,300 km across Vietnam for wife’s birthday

A Russian traveller is trekking from Nha Trang to Hanoi, enduring heat and injuries to reach the capital in time for his wife’s birthday.

Vung Tau ramps up investment to upgrade tourism infrastructure

Vung Tau, formerly a city in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province and now a ward of HCM City, plans to invest more than VND 100 billion (USD 3.8 million) in tourism and urban infrastructure projects in 2026.

Hundreds race up terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai

Hundreds of runners climbed steep terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Lao Cai Province, during a unique race held in the flooded planting season.

Hanoi welcomes over 3 million visitors in April

Hanoi received an estimated 3.09 million visitors in April, up 13.3 per cent from a year earlier, as tourism in the capital maintained steady growth ahead of the summer travel season.

Danang monument honours Heroic Vietnamese Mothers

The Heroic Vietnamese Mother Monument complex in Danang City is a national cultural landmark honouring mothers sacrifices in wartime.

Families flock to parks for camping break in Hanoi

Many families stayed in Hanoi, picnicking in parks with children from morning to evening during the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday.

Hoi An ancient town packed with tourists during holiday

Tens of thousands of visitors flooded Hoi An’s ancient town during the April 30-May 1 holiday, crowding streets and boosting tourism services.

An Thoi tunnels reflect wartime resilience in Tay Ninh

The An Thoi tunnels in Tay Ninh Province, a vast underground network built during the war, stand as a symbol of resilience and ingenuity in Vietnam’s struggle for reunification.

Foreign visitors embrace Ho Chi Minh City metro experience

Since launching in late 2024, Metro Line 1 in Ho Chi Minh City has offered international visitors a cleaner, calmer way to travel, reshaping how they experience the fast-paced metropolis.

Cam Thanh Village draws tourists with basket boat rides

Cam Thanh Village in Danang, named among the world’s most beautiful villages in 2025, is drawing visitors with its nipa palm forests, winding canals and distinctive basket boat experiences.

Vung Tau beach packed with 70,000 visitors on April 30 holiday

Vung Tau beach in Ho Chi Minh City welcomed about 70,000 visitors on the first day of the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday.

HCM City lights up with fireworks for Reunification Day celebrations

Ho Chi Minh City lit up with fireworks marking 51 years since reunification, drawing thousands of residents and tourists on the evening of April 30.

Ba Den Mountain tightens climbing rules in rainy season

Climbing regulations at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh Province, have been tightened for the rainy season amid increased risks of slippery trails, landslides and accidents.

Tourists flock to Mui Ne and Dalat on first day of holiday

Tourists are rushing to to Mui Ne beaches and Dalat on the first day of the Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday, driving heavy traffic and pushing accommodation occupancy sharply higher.

Basket-boat dance becomes hit at Bay Mau nipa palm forest

Cam Thanh Village in Danang City, known for its lush nipa palm forests, winding waterways and tranquil rural life, has been named among the world’s most beautiful villages in 2025.

Nearly 1,500 flights to Danang during nine-day holiday period

Danang City is expected to receive nearly 1,500 domestic and international flights during the nine-day Hung Kings’ Commemoration and Reunification Day (April 30)-May Day holiday period.

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