LIFESTYLE

Ninh Binh's popular tourist sites, including Trang An, Van Long, and Tuyet Tinh Coc, will close on December 29 and January 1, 2026, for Tet.

The historic Kon Tum Prison in central Vietnam has been granted special national relic status, recognising its significance in the country’s revolutionary history.

Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 inaugurated Ly Thai To Memorial Park 1, a public space dedicated to commemorating victims of the Covid 19 pandemic.

En Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri Province, ranks among the world’s largest caves and serves as a gateway to Son Doong, the biggest known cavern on Earth.

Repeated peeling, cracking and subsidence have been reported on sections of the runway at Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province, prompting safety concerns and a proposal for temporary closure.

Hanoi will waive fares on metro and subsidised bus services from February 14 to February 22, covering the peak Lunar New Year, or Tet, travel period.

Quang Ninh authorities have urged restaurants and cafes to remain open during the Lunar New Year or Tet holiday after repeated complaints from visitors about widespread holiday closures.

Cantho Eco Resort has become a major Tet-season attraction in the Mekong Delta after unveiling a large-scale Lunar New Year (Tet)-themed film set complex alongside its safari-style zoo.

An Indian billionaire couple has held a lavish five-day wedding celebration in the northern province of Quang Ninh, drawing around 400 guests.

The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager arrived in Khanh Hoa, a south-central coastal province of Vietnam, on February 11, bringing 500 visitors as part of its Vietnam itinerary.

Three red-sailed boats have recently appeared on Ha Long Bay, drawing attention from residents and visitors.

Phu My Hung Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City will open at 6 pm on February 11, showcasing zodiac mascots and cultural displays for the Lunar New Year or Tet.

The Thang Long high-speed ferry will resume services between Vung Tau and Con Dao from February 26, ending a suspension that has been in place since early September 2025.

Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has been crowded in recent days as thousands of people waited overnight to welcome relatives returning from overseas for Lunar New Year or Tet reunions.

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026 subscription concert series, featuring a Haydn cycle and a Tchaikovsky cycle in a season running from March to January 2027.

Con Dao on February 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, signaling a promising start for the island’s tourism sector this year.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction has proposed requiring airlines to refund passengers if a flight is delayed by three hours, cutting the current threshold from five hours.

Halong Bay in northern Quang Ninh Province is set to receive a series of luxury cruise ships carrying thousands of international tourists during the coming Lunar New Year or Tet holiday.

Young people in the southern city of Can Tho are flocking to cafés offering a new take on drinks: beverages served in edible waffle cups that can be eaten after use.