LIFESTYLE

A cave estimated to be 250 million years old is attracting growing numbers of domestic and international tourists to the remote Pu Luong valley in Thanh Hoa Province.

Tourists on Ly Son Island have continued climbing over safety barriers to take photos near the edge of a volcanic cliff despite warnings about the risk of serious accidents.

Authorities in Hue City have approved an entrance fee of VND 70,000 (USD 2.7) per visitor for Hai Van Quan, the historic gateway atop Hai Van Pass.

Ninh Binh Province will stage a large fireworks display on the evening of May 23 following the opening ceremony of Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026.

Danang City has announced a series of large-scale tourism, eco-tourism and resort projects aimed at attracting investment.

Vietnam’s national culinary team secured its first silver medal at the global final of the Global Chefs Challenge 2026 in Wales, marking a milestone for the country’s professional culinary scene.

Police in Phu Tho have urged residents and tourists to temporarily avoid traveling to and from Tam Dao mountain after landslides blocked National Highway 2B.

More than 70 traditional street food vendors paraded along My Khe Beach and Danang’s coastal streets on May 20 during the Danang Food Tour 2026 Festival.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have begun demolishing a beachfront hotel in Quy Nhon to restore coastal scenery and create more public space for residents and visitors.

Tourism experts in Dong Nai have called for stronger investment and digital transformation to help the province capitalise on opportunities created by Long Thanh International Airport.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province plan to build a mountain road leading to the remote Hon Chuong Cham tower, a centuries-old site surrounded by mystery at nearly 800 metres above sea level.

Authorities in Dak Lak Province have warned tourists, photographers and boat operators against approaching whales too closely after growing crowds gathered offshore to film and photograph the animals.

An 81-year-old banh mi vendor in Ho Chi Minh City has gone viral after surprising customers by speaking fluent English and French with foreign tourists.

Lang Son Province has allocated VND 50 billion (USD 1.9 million) to develop community-based tourism in Bac Son and Huu Lien communes between 2026 and 2027.

Some Vietnamese companies are spending billions of dong to reward outstanding employees with luxury trips to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US.

In sunny May days, crowds gather at West Lake and Long Bien Bridge to watch crimson sunsets spread across Hanoi.