LIFESTYLE

Visitors to My Son Sanctuary in Danang City can now explore new nature- and culture-based experiences as the UNESCO World Heritage site seeks to promote greener, more sustainable tourism.

Tourist activities at Nui Chua and Phuoc Binh National Parks in Khanh Hoa Province have been suspended after heavy rain raised the risk of landslides, flash floods and other hazards.

Phung Village in northern Vietnam is attracting growing numbers of travellers with its sweeping terraced rice fields and authentic highland experiences.

An Giang Province are stepping up controls on unauthorised construction on Cam Mountain to protect watershed forests and the landscape while paving the way for sustainable ecotourism.

Vietnam’s Emoura Pham won praise after recovering smoothly from a near fall during the opening ceremony of Miss Grand International 2026 in Thailand.

A cafe in Hue has drawn attention with an unusual drink combining coffee and mam ruoc, a fermented paste made from tiny shrimp and a staple of local cuisine.

Authorities in Ninh Binh Province are removing unauthorised structures around the Hai Ly church ruins, a popular coastal attraction, as part of efforts to improve the landscape and develop tourism.

Hanoi's growing tourism sector faces rising hotel supply, increasing pressure to attract new demand and extend visitor stays.

The first Airbus A330 wide-body aircraft has landed at Phu Quoc International Airport, supporting plans to expand long-haul international routes and tourism connectivity.

Lao Cai Province welcomed more than 9.8 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, including 1.36 million international arrivals, generating an estimated VND 40.88 trillion in tourism revenue.

Ho Chi Minh City will launch a new electric bus service linking Vinhomes Grand Park with the city centre on October 5 as part of efforts to expand its public transport network.

An Australian family says relocating to Vietnam has eased financial pressures and improved their quality of life after struggling with rising living costs at home.

Quang Ninh is expected to welcome around 70 international cruise ship calls carrying approximately 100,000 passengers in 2026, as the province seeks to expand its international tourism market.

US representative Lo Colby was crowned Miss International Queen 2026 in Thailand, while Vietnam's Nguyen Cao Minh Anh finished among the Top 12 contestants.

A tourist train linking Hanoi and northern Thai Nguyen Province is expected to begin operations in late October, coinciding with the 2026 Thai Nguyen International Tea Festival.

Xuan Thuy National Park in Ninh Binh Province has been recognised as a tourist site, paving the way for further ecotourism development.