LIFESTYLE

Vietnam and China light up Han River at fireworks festival

Teams from Vietnam and China dazzled tens of thousands of spectators as they opened the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2026 with a spectacular display over the Han River.

Most tickets for the Danang fireworks festival sold out

Spring blooms draw more Vietnamese visitors to Japan

Mega concert expected to boost Nha Trang summer tourism

Nha Trang is set to host a large-scale music festival in June as local authorities and organisers seek to boost summer tourism through a combination of live entertainment and destination promotion.

Bird-chick performance draws attention at Ninh Binh tourist site

A live performance featuring a giant bird chick emerging from an egg at a tourist attraction in Ninh Binh Province has attracted strong public interest.

Hanoi couple turn lorry into mobile home for five-year journey

For nearly five years, most of the life of a Hanoi couple has unfolded on a converted lorry transformed into a mobile home as they travel across Vietnam.

Do Son vows crackdown on tourist scams and overcharging

Authorities in Do Son Ward in Haiphong City have pledged to strictly tackle tourist scams, overcharging and other misconduct.

Hanoi cafes build ‘fake pavements’ to adapt to sidewalk crackdown

Some cafe owners in Hanoi are redesigning their premises by setting walls back around two metres to create “fake pavements” for customers who prefer outdoor seating.

Hanoi restaurant in century-old house serves cheo with meals

A restaurant inside a 100-year-old house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter is drawing diners with an unusual experience: enjoying traditional cheo performances while eating.

Rare century old tea forest discovered on Dak Lak mountain

Thousands of ancient tea trees more than a century old have been surveyed for conservation on Hon Chao Mountain, where authorities hope to develop eco tourism experiences.

Tourists flock to Phu Quy Island for surreal diving experience

Growing numbers of tourists are travelling to Phu Quy Island to experience coral diving and free diving in what visitors describe as some of Vietnam’s most pristine coastal waters.

Pink cassia blossoms attract visitors to Gia Lai

A blooming pink cassia tree in Plei Op Village in Gia Lai Province has drawn large numbers of visitors eager to take photos amid the scenic landscape of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

New road to cut journey to ancient Gia Lai tower to 10 minutes

Authorities in Gia Lai Province plan to build a new road to the ancient Hon Chuong tower, cutting travel time from hours of hiking to just 10-15 minutes by vehicle.

250 million-year-old cave draws visitors to Thanh Hoa valley

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 risk lives for photos near volcanic cliff on Ly Son Island

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.

Hai Van Pass heritage site to charge entrance fee

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.

Fireworks to light up Ninh Binh tourism week opening

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 unveils tourism and resort projects for investors

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

Vietnam wins first silver at Global Chefs Challenge

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 urge public to avoid travel to Tam Dao after landslide

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.

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