LIFESTYLE

Authorities in Tay Ninh Province are cracking down on unauthorised trekking, forest exploration and camping tours at Ba Den Mountain, warning that the activities pose safety and environmental risks.

Visitors seeking a taste of the Mekong Delta by boat without the crowds at Thoi Son Islet can explore floating markets, fruit gardens and melaleuca forests across the region.

A new direct air route linking Can Tho and Dalat officially opened on August 19, cutting travel time between the two cities to less than an hour by air.

Quang Ninh plans to pilot electric tourist boats on Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays by 2030 as it shifts towards cleaner and more sustainable tourism.

Lien Khuong International Airport is set to resume operations on August 19 after a five-month runway and taxiway upgrade, with 28 flights scheduled on its first day back.

Speedboats carrying tourists to Ke Ga Lighthouse have resumed operations, but are limited to half their designed passenger capacity as a safety measure.

All tickets for BIGBANG's two Hanoi concerts in October have sold out after three rounds of distribution.

Vietnam's railway sector has begun selling tickets for a new train service linking the former imperial capital of Hue with Phong Nha in Quang Tri Province.

Phu Quoc recorded the fastest growth in domestic bookings among Vietnamese travellers, while Bangkok was the most searched overseas destination.

Danang has set visiting hours for Son Tra Peninsula and urged tourists to use only authorised routes after accidents and other incidents were reported in unauthorised areas.

Vietnam is expecting a further rise in Russian tourists in the final months of 2026 as airlines and tour operators expand charter flights to Nha Trang and Phu Quoc for the 2026-2027 winter season.

Vietnam Airlines flight VN34 from Munich to Hanoi turned back shortly after take-off on August 15 after the Boeing 787-9 developed a technical problem.

Hanoi plans to deploy 500 additional coaches at its bus stations during the five-day National Day holiday to meet a projected surge in passenger demand.

Vietnamese citizens will receive free admission to sites within the Complex of Hue Monuments on August 19 and National Day on September 2.

Nha Trang Ward authorities said no policy currently allows businesses to place tables and chairs on the beach at night, and ordered them to stop.

Thoi Son Islet in Dong Thap Province has become a social media sensation, with traditional sampan rides along Ba Ngoan Canal drawing thousands of young visitors for photos.

More international travellers are visiting Vietnam to take part in running, cycling and triathlon events, often extending their stays to explore local destinations.

Ca Mau plans new eco-tourism experiences in U Minh Ha National Park, including night tours, traditional music, honey harvesting and local cuisine.

Daklak Province plans to promote Buon Ma Thuot coffee, local culture and distinctive landscapes to international audiences through Discovery.