LIFESTYLE

HCM City will hold fireworks displays at 17 locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve 2026.

According to What’s On, Phu Quoc has long been a familiar resort destination for travellers from the Republic of Korea, China, and Russia.

Cherry blossom trees across central Dalat have burst into bloom as the Lunar New Year, or Tet, approaches, transforming streets and lakesides into vivid shades of pink.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have proposed adding the traditional Phan Thiet fish sauce craft to Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage list in 2026.

A French man living in Danang has gone viral after praising a traditional Vietnamese family meal, saying one pork dish was so good it could be “dangerously addictive”.

Agoda has pledged to step up cooperation with Vietnam in tourism promotion in order to enhance the country’s visibility and attract more international visitors.

The northern province of Quang Ninh will hold fireworks displays at 19 locations to mark the 2026 Lunar New Year, or Tet, local authorities said.

A dog named Vang has gone viral for acting as an unofficial tour guide for visitors to the Bai Mon-Mui Dien area in Dak Lak Province, earning glowing five-star reviews on Google Maps.

A US-made C-119 transport aircraft, the only nearly intact example of its kind remaining in Vietnam, is being installed for public display at Ta Con Airfield in the central province of Quang Tri.

A taxi driver in Hanoi has delighted passengers by greeting them with a recorded, airline-style welcome announcement, complete with safety reminders and background music.

Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a bright new look after 10 days of rapid renovation as the southern metropolis prepares for the 2026 Lunar New Year, or Tet.

The central city of Danang is poised to launch a direct air route linking Manila and the central Vietnamese city with a frequency of four flights per week from March.

The cruise ship Piano Land, flying the Bermuda flag, docked at Cam Ranh International Port on January 27, bringing 1,022 foreign passengers and crew to the tourist locality.

Hanoi has approved plans to widen key roads around West Lake and build six boat piers as part of a long-term scheme to preserve the area and boost tourism and culture.

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province have approved barrier gates to control access to Ba Den Mountain, aiming to improve visitor safety and strengthen forest protection.

A newly opened park on the former Phan Dinh Phung indoor stadium site has become a popular springtime destination in Ho Chi Minh City, with a family of horse mascots drawing large crowds.

Vietnam aims to showcase its rising status as a top global destination while promoting new tourism products to the Spanish-speaking market at FITUR.

French magazine Vogue has ranked Vietnam among Asia’s top destinations for 2026, highlighting its unique mix of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and contemporary energy.

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has approved a new high-speed sleeper ferry to Phu Quy Island, giving residents and tourists a more convenient travel option ahead of the Lunar New Year.