Travel

On the final day of the lunar year, Hanoi took on a rare sense of calm as traffic thinned, shops closed early and families gathered to prepare for Tet.

Israel’s national carrier El Al Israel Airlines has announced plans to launch a direct route to Hanoi capital of Vietnam as part of a broader expansion of its global network.

Luxury cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier, operated by French expedition line Compagnie du Ponant, docked at Quy Nhon Port on February 15, bringing 120 foreign passengers.

Danang’s Golden Bridge has been ranked fourth in a list of the world’s 19 most beautiful bridges by Time Out, with the British travel magazine praising the landmark for its striking visual impact.

Phi Anh Villa stands out as a rare architectural treasure, the only villa in Dalat built in Spanish Basque style and constructed entirely from natural granite.

Phu Quoc Island in southern An Giang is running at full tilt ahead of the Lunar New Year, with foreign arrivals surging and resorts across key areas nearly sold out.

Vietnamese travellers are opting for longer, higher-end overseas trips over the extended Lunar New Year holiday, with China among the top destinations, Trip.com data showed.

The area around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi has been decked out in vibrant spring flowers ahead of the Lunar New Year or Tet, drawing crowds of residents and visitors to stroll and take photographs.

The Cyprus-flagged cruise ship Diamond Princess on February 13 called at Cam Ranh International Port, marking the 12th cruise arrival to southcentral Khanh Hoa Province since the start of 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City will provide four days of free public transport during Tet, increasing services to meet rising holiday travel demand and accommodate New Year’s Eve fireworks crowds.

Hanoi’s tourism sector has earned recognition in multiple categories at the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations 2026 Awards announced by Tripadvisor.

Ninh Binh's popular tourist sites, including Trang An, Van Long, and Tuyet Tinh Coc, will close on December 29 and January 1, 2026, for Tet.

The historic Kon Tum Prison in central Vietnam has been granted special national relic status, recognising its significance in the country’s revolutionary history.

Ho Chi Minh City on February 12 inaugurated Ly Thai To Memorial Park 1, a public space dedicated to commemorating victims of the Covid 19 pandemic.

En Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri Province, ranks among the world’s largest caves and serves as a gateway to Son Doong, the biggest known cavern on Earth.

Repeated peeling, cracking and subsidence have been reported on sections of the runway at Lien Khuong Airport in Lam Dong Province, prompting safety concerns and a proposal for temporary closure.