LIFESTYLE

Gia Lai opens scenic coastal mountain pass

A newly upgraded 4.5km stretch of the Lo Dieu Pass in Gia Lai Province has opened to traffic, offering sweeping sea views and a safer, more convenient route for motorists.

Haiphong model to represent Vietnam at Supermodel International 2026

Ho Chi Minh City to auction operating rights for largest beach park

Phu Quoc tourism growth outpaces Singapore and Thailand

Phu Quoc has outperformed growth benchmarks across five Southeast Asian markets tracked by Traveloka, which has hailed the Vietnamese island as a rising star in island tourism ahead of APEC 2027.

Quang Ninh warns visitors against climbing precarious rock formations

Authorities in Quang Ninh have urged visitors not to climb a stack of precarious rocks at Da Chong Mountain after videos of people scrambling up the formations near a deep drop went viral online.

Filipino man proposes in Hanoi using 1,500 bundles of incense sticks

A Filipino man has proposed to his girlfriend in Hanoi, arranging 1,500 bundles of incense sticks into colourful shapes, including a heart, a ring and a map of Vietnam.

Co To Island offers autumn-winter tourism deals to attract visitors

Co To Island in Quang Ninh City has launched discounted travel packages and promotional activities to attract tourists during the autumn-winter season and boost tourism beyond the summer peak.

Danang installs no-fly signs around airports to deter drones

Danang is installing QR code warning signs around airports to deter unauthorised drone flights and protect aviation safety, with penalties of up to VND 40 million for some violations.

Dragon-shaped rocky headland attracts tourists to Gia Lai

Mui Vi Rong, a dragon-shaped rocky headland in Gia Lai Province, is drawing visitors with its unspoilt coastal scenery and the cultural heritage of a centuries-old fishing village.

Hanoi’s Thu Le Park shows signs of age ahead of redevelopment

After decades of use, Hanoi’s Thu Le Park is showing signs of deterioration, with rusting structures, damaged walkways and ageing animal enclosures prompting calls for upgrades.

Ta Kou nature reserve established to protect 7,300ha of forest

Lam Dong Province has established an 8,408-hectare nature reserve to protect natural forest, preserve biodiversity and safeguard rare and endangered species.

Photographer captures lightning striking Vietnam’s tallest building

After six years of pursuing his passion for lightning photography, Le Dinh Chuong has captured the moment a bolt struck the top of Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese airlines expand international routes to Maldives and Europe

Vietnamese airlines are adding international routes to India, Kazakhstan, the Maldives and Europe in late 2026, with promotional fares available.

Lam Dong coastal resorts draw international winter tourists

Coastal resorts in Lam Dong Province are seeing a rise in international bookings as travellers from Europe and other markets begin arriving for extended winter holidays.

HCM City launches tourism campaign focused on visitor experiences

HCM City has launched a tourism promotion campaign highlighting its diverse attractions and visitor experiences as it seeks to strengthen its destination brand and boost tourism revenue.

Danang accommodation and food revenue rises 21.7 per cent

Revenue from accommodation, food and other services in Danang rose by more than 20 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, helping the city record the country’s third-highest growth in GRDP.

Two foreign tourists rescued after getting lost in Danang forest

Authorities in Danang City have safely rescued two foreign tourists who became lost in a forest near Da Hang Stream in Ba Na Commune.

Cave in Trang An reveals traces of life 12,000 years ago

Boi Cave, an archaeological site in Vietnam’s Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, preserves evidence of prehistoric human habitation dating back more than 12,000 years.

Chinese tourist moved by Vietnamese driver’s kindness in Ho Chi Minh City

A ride-hailing driver in Ho Chi Minh City helped a Chinese tourist find a repair shop after his motorbike broke down, then refused the money offered in thanks.

Vietnam and Austria seek closer tourism ties and better connectivity

Vietnam and Austria are seeking to strengthen tourism cooperation, connect businesses and increase visitor exchanges as both countries prepare to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.

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