LIFESTYLE

Hanoi is rolling out new tourism experiences, cultural events and hotel promotions to attract more visitors in the final two months of 2026, following strong growth in international arrivals.

Authorities in Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, have established a specialist team to tackle roaming dogs and other uncontrolled pets, particularly in busy tourist areas, to improve public safety.

Vung Tau Ward in HCM City is investing more than VND 31.8 billion (USD 1.24 million) in upgrading several parks to improve the urban landscape and public spaces.

A proposed network of six electric rail lines linking central Dalat with Lien Khuong Airport and major tourist attractions has been included in a draft urban master plan.

Visitors to Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Quang Tri Province could soon explore the UNESCO World Heritage site from the air, with paragliding tours planned to begin on November 24.

Vietnam welcomed more than 1.25 million Russian visitors in the first 10 months of 2026, up 150 per cent year-on-year, while several Southeast Asian markets also posted strong growth.

Lam Dong Province's Department of Finance has proposed ending the Thac Ba ecotourism project over unauthorised construction in a protected forest and prolonged delays.

Passengers on the Hue-Danang and Hue-Phong Nha tourist trains can get 50 per cent off admission to one of five heritage sites in Hue within seven days of travel.

Danang City is considering adding Tuesday and Wednesday evening fire and water shows at its iconic Dragon Bridge to attract more visitors and boost night-time tourism.

Danang is exploring a direct flight route to Western Sydney as the central Vietnamese city seeks to strengthen tourism and business ties with Australia.

Danang has ranked seventh among Skyscanner's 10 trending destinations for 2027, making it the only destination in Southeast Asia to feature on the list.

Chu Dang Ya volcano in Gia Lai is ablaze with golden wild sunflowers, drawing crowds of visitors eager to admire the seasonal blooms and experience the cultural traditions of the local Jrai community.

High humidity, stronger sunshine and wider day-night temperature swings may explain why peach trees in Dalat are flowering unusually early, experts say.

HCM City hotels maintained average room rates of VND 2.4 million per night and occupancy of 70 per cent in the third quarter, with both figures higher than a year earlier.

Hanoi has announced the planning boundaries for the proposed Ba Vi Safari Park, a project covering approximately 299.5 hectares in the city's western outskirts.

Rising more than 600 metres above sea level, Vung Chua Mountain offers sweeping views of the coastal city of Quy Nhon, attracting visitors with its scenic landscapes and cool mountain air.