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Dak Lak warns against close range whale chasing for photos

Authorities in Dak Lak Province have warned tourists, photographers and boat operators against approaching whales too closely after growing crowds gathered offshore to film and photograph the animals.

Lang Son develops community tourism villages

Vietnamese firms reward staff with trips to World Cup

Residents and tourists captivated by Hanoi sunsets

In sunny May days, crowds gather at West Lake and Long Bien Bridge to watch crimson sunsets spread across Hanoi.

Cloud bridge at 2,200m draws thrill seekers to Lai Chau

A suspension bridge floating above clouds in Lai Chau Province is attracting international tourists seeking adrenaline-filled experiences in Vietnam’s northwest mountains.

Cinematic Ninh Binh video by tourists goes viral

A cinematic video filmed in Ninh Binh by two foreign tourists has attracted more than 1.1 million views, drawing widespread praise across social media platforms.

Two tourists rescued after being trapped by rising tide in Thanh Hoa

Two female tourists were rescued in Thanh Hoa Province after becoming stranded on coastal rocks when rising tides cut off their route back to shore.

Heatwave crowds flock to Thanh Hoa waterfall

Residents and tourists have flocked to Ma Hao waterfall in Thanh Hoa Province to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cool mountain water.

Kim Lien heritage site gains national tourism status

Kim Lien Special National Relic Site has officially been recognised as a national tourism area, creating new opportunities for cultural and historical tourism in the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh.

Hanoi pavements cleared in urban order crackdown

Stricter enforcement against pavement encroachment has transformed many central Hanoi streets, reopening space for pedestrians and giving the capital a cleaner appearance.

Bathing under shaded shelters at Quang Ngai’s Khe Hai Beach

Visitors to Khe Hai Beach in Quang Ngai Province can swim in shallow crystal,clear waters while relaxing beneath shaded shelters built directly over the sea.

Foreign tourists embrace farming tours in Vietnam

Foreign visitors are increasingly choosing farming tours in Vietnam, trading luxury stays for hands-on experiences such as planting vegetables, catching fish and cooking with local families.

Ca Mau authorities search for crocodile in village pond

Residents in Ca Mau Province alerted authorities after spotting a crocodile surfacing in a pond behind a family home.

Khanh Hoa Sea Festival 2026 expects to attract 800,000 visitors

Khanh Hoa Province expects to welcome up to 800,000 visitors during its sea festival, a national-scale tourism and cultural event featuring nearly 30 activities and performances.

Foreign tourist protests after traffic stop in Nha Trang

Traffic police in Khanh Hoa Province found multiple foreign tourists riding motorbikes without valid licences in Nha Trang, with one Canadian visitor reacting angrily during an inspection.

Russian couple move to Vietnam after honeymoon trip

A Russian woman who first visited Vietnam on her honeymoon has now spent four years living in Nha Trang with her husband and young daughter, calling the country their “second home.”

Tourist reunited with lost iPhone after returning home

A tourist from Kyrgyzstan was reunited with her lost iPhone after returning home, following efforts by police in Danang to trace and recover the device.

Hanoi family explores central Vietnam in mobile home adventure

A Hanoi family spent eight days living in a mobile home along Vietnam’s central coast, trading hotel bookings for spontaneous seaside nights and open road freedom.

Dak Lak bans unauthorised trekking at Chu Yang Sin National Park

Chu Yang Sin National Park in Dak Lak Province has warned tourists against unauthorised trekking, saying eco-tourism activities in the area have not yet officially opened and pose safety risks.

Dien Bien breaks ground on USD 80 million cable car project

A 5km cable car linking Muong Phang relic site with Pu To Co peak has broken ground in Dien Bien as part of a VND 2.076 trillion (approximately USD 80 million) tourism project.

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