Travel

Danang and Dalat are among the most sought-after domestic destinations for Vietnam's National Day holiday, as travellers favour beach and nature getaways, data from online travel platforms showed.

Under a plan by the Hanoi Traffic Management and Operations Centre, public passenger transport arrangements for the National Day holiday will run from August 29 to September 2.

Vietnam Airlines has warned travellers about rising ticket scams ahead of the National Day holiday, urging passengers to book only through official channels.

Several tourist attractions in Ninh Binh have temporarily suspended operations as authorities take precautionary measures against Typhoon Narra, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Hanoi will increase bus and metro services during the five-day National Day holiday to meet rising travel demand and ease congestion across the capital.

Vietnam Railways is adding dozens of passenger services across the country to meet increased travel demand during the September 2 National Day holiday.

Can Tho is seeking to restore suspended air routes and strengthen links between aviation, tourism and investment to drive regional growth.

On its first day back in operation, Lien Khuong International Airport handled 28 flights and nearly 5,000 passengers.

Some visitors to Son Tra Peninsula continue feeding wild monkeys despite multilingual warning signs, raising concerns over animal welfare and public safety.

A scrap collector in Ho Chi Minh City helped a British tourist recover a lost pair of shoes despite their language barrier, leaving him deeply touched by her kindness.

Authorities have warned residents and organisations not to fly drones, flycams or kites near Lien Khuong International Airport to ensure aviation safety.

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.

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.