LIFESTYLE

Over 200 hotels and restaurants in Hue have adopted smoke-free rules under a new campaign to promote a healthier and more tourist-friendly environment.

Authorities in Quang Ninh have suspended permits for boats, sightseeing and overnight stays on Halong Bay from 1pm on August 18 to ensure safety as a tropical depression nears.

Hue will waive entry fees to major heritage sites on August 19 and September 2, allowing Vietnamese visitors free access to the Imperial City, royal tombs and museums.

Rescue forces in Ninh Binh Province have mobilised specialised equipment and dogs to search for a tourist missing in Cuc Phuong forest for four days.

Hanoi Transport Station JSC plans to add 1,000 buses to best meet public travel demand during the National Day holiday from August 30 to September 2, according to its Director Pham Manh Hung.

A highlight of Visit Vietnam is its integration of cutting-edge technologies, featuring an AI Travel Assistant capable of automated trip planning and service bookings for users.

Grab Vietnam – the local arm of Singapore-based ride-hailing Grab – has launched “Grab Cyclo” in the central city of Hue, the first digital cyclo service in the country.

Viet Hai village in Cat Hai speical zone, Hai Phong city will not only help preserve natural and cultural assets but also unlock opportunities for socio-economic growth.

To date, Vietnam has unilaterally waived visa requirements for travellers from 24 countries for tourism purposes, according to the spokesperson.

The wild white pheasant population in Bach Ma National Park in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has been on the rise thanks to effective conservation and breeding efforts,

PR Article - From a 6,600m² python farm, Suoi Tien has grown into a 105-hectare cultural theme park attracting over five million visitors annually.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is co-hosting the 2025 ‘Impressive Vietnam Tourism’ video/clip creation contest to strengthen the national tourism brand.

Noi Bai International Airport has prepared contingency plans to handle a forecast surge in passenger traffic during the September 2 National Day holiday.

The parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 will begin at 6.30 am in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.

A direct air route linking Tel Aviv, Israel, with Hanoi was announced at a ceremony held in the Israeli capital on August 12.

From August 12, international tourists landing at Danang International Airport will receive free eSIMs with 8GB of data for the first 24 hours of use.

Hotel prices in the city centre of Hanoi have risen sharply, with many fully booked ahead of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

After 10 years of working in the city, Dao Duy Tai decided to return to his hometown and transformed an old storage shed into a rustic kitchen and launched a channel telling stories of rural life.

Despite the nearly 40 degrees Celsius heat, crowds of young people have flocked to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to capture moments ahead of Vietnam’s 80th National Day on September 2.