LIFESTYLE

The Carnival Luminosa has docked at Phuoc An Port in Dong Nai City, bringing more than 2,000 international visitors to explore historical sites and scenic attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Central Square Thai Nguyen is set to open on October 31, offering a new cultural, commercial and leisure destination in the heart of the province.

A tourist train crossing Vietnam’s scenic Hai Van Pass has ranked 10th among the world’s 20 most popular rail journeys for 2026, in a readers’ poll by Condé Nast Traveler.

Phu Quy Island in Lam Dong Province plans to develop sustainable tourism, targeting one million visitors by 2030 while reducing plastic waste and protecting its marine environment.

Around 100 motorcycles and scooters will cross Tuyen Quang Province's Ma Pi Leng Pass on October 21 in a tourism roadshow promoting safe riding and responsible travel.

Ba Vi National Park in Hanoi will refuse entry to reckless motorcyclists and riders violating traffic safety rules as thousands of visitors are expected during the wild sunflower season.

A newly upgraded 4.5km stretch of the Lo Dieu Pass in Gia Lai Province has opened to traffic, offering sweeping sea views and a safer, more convenient route for motorists.

Mai Anh, a top 10 finalist at Miss Cosmo Vietnam 2025, will represent Vietnam at Supermodel International 2026 in Thailand from October 18 to 24.

HCM City will auction a 10-year lease to operate Thuy Van Park in Vung Tau, covering more than 30,000 square metres of beachfront and coastal waters, along with a range of commercial facilities.

Phu Quoc has outperformed growth benchmarks across five Southeast Asian markets tracked by Traveloka, which has hailed the Vietnamese island as a rising star in island tourism ahead of APEC 2027.

Authorities in Quang Ninh have urged visitors not to climb a stack of precarious rocks at Da Chong Mountain after videos of people scrambling up the formations near a deep drop went viral online.

A Filipino man has proposed to his girlfriend in Hanoi, arranging 1,500 bundles of incense sticks into colourful shapes, including a heart, a ring and a map of Vietnam.

Co To Island in Quang Ninh City has launched discounted travel packages and promotional activities to attract tourists during the autumn-winter season and boost tourism beyond the summer peak.

Danang is installing QR code warning signs around airports to deter unauthorised drone flights and protect aviation safety, with penalties of up to VND 40 million for some violations.

Mui Vi Rong, a dragon-shaped rocky headland in Gia Lai Province, is drawing visitors with its unspoilt coastal scenery and the cultural heritage of a centuries-old fishing village.

After decades of use, Hanoi’s Thu Le Park is showing signs of deterioration, with rusting structures, damaged walkways and ageing animal enclosures prompting calls for upgrades.

Lam Dong Province has established an 8,408-hectare nature reserve to protect natural forest, preserve biodiversity and safeguard rare and endangered species.

After six years of pursuing his passion for lightning photography, Le Dinh Chuong has captured the moment a bolt struck the top of Landmark 81 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese airlines are adding international routes to India, Kazakhstan, the Maldives and Europe in late 2026, with promotional fares available.