LIFESTYLE

Vietnam welcomed nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors in the first two months of the year, up 17.7 per cent year-on-year, with South Korea remaining the largest source market.

Con Dao Island in Ho Chi Minh City, is captivating visitors as rows of heritage tropical almond trees along the coast enter their seasonal leaf-changing period.

Hidden deep beneath a rugged valley covered with dense wild vegetation, Doi (Bat) Cave remains a mysterious natural site containing rock formations believed to be hundreds of millions of years old.

Airfares between Vietnam and Europe have surged after escalating tensions in the Middle East forced airlines to reroute flights and suspend operations at key transit hubs.

The northern province of Thai Nguyen is focusing resources on developing Nui Coc and Ba Be lakes as key tourism destinations under its tourism development plan for the 2026-2030 period.

Helicopter sightseeing tours over Ho Chi Minh City will begin regular flights from March 11, aiming to become one of the city’s signature tourism products.

Many international visitors are travelling to Vietnam not only for sightseeing but also for shopping, custom tailoring and beauty services.

International tourism to Vietnam continued to expand in the early months of 2026, with nearly 4.7 million foreign visitors recorded in the first two months of the year.

Storm damage has left a coastal road and sea wall in the Hai Tien tourist area of Thanh Hoa Province badly eroded, raising concerns the site could miss the upcoming summer tourism season.

Authorities in Lao Cai Province have stepped up control of adventure tourism as the fast growing segment expands across northern Vietnam.

Authorities in Huong Son Commune in Hanoi on March 5 conducted a trial UAV flight to support management of the Huong Pagoda Festival, one of northern Vietnam’s largest pilgrimage events.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved a pilot floating playground service off Quy Nhon Beach to diversify tourism offerings ahead of National Tourism Year 2026.

Hai Au Aviation (HAA) has announced it will permanently cease its seaplane sightseeing service over Ha Long Bay from April 1, citing a shift in business strategy.

Danang International Airport will maintain its 4E classification and capacity of 20 million passengers annually by 2050 under a new development master plan.

Hanoi authorities are considering a pilot programme allowing electric boats to serve tourists at the Huong Pagoda Festival in 2026, part of efforts to promote greener transport.

Sun Group has been selected as the investor for the civil aviation component of the Phan Thiet Airport project, according to the People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province.

A new light and heritage festival in Hoi An is attracting tourists with nightly performances and cultural shows, adding a major evening entertainment option during the summer travel season.

The “Taste of the UK” food week being held in HCM City is an opportunity to promote British food products and strengthen their presence in Vietnam.

An 83-year-old war veteran in Ha Tinh has created a handmade waterwheel puppet model that vividly recreates wartime scenes at the historic Dong Loc Junction Historic Site during the American War.