Travel

Quy Nhon City, with its beautiful beach and unique cuisine, has been noted as one of the best destinations in 2026.

Gia Lai has proposed terminating a coastal resort project worth VND 1.78 trillion (about USD 71 million) after years of delays, despite plans for it to open in 2024.

Sun Group has proposed a master plan for a 1,000-hectare tourism complex at Ban Gioc Falls in Cao Bang Province, aiming to develop a flagship destination combining conservation and cultural heritage.

Vietnam Airlines officially launched its first nonstop air route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Dien Bien on December 24.

The Vietnamese tourism sector aims to attract 25 million international visitors, serve 150 million domestic tourists, and earn some VND 1.12 quadrillion in revenue in 2026.

The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City air route placed fourth among the world’s busiest domestic routes in 2025, according to OAG, a British aviation data and analytics firm.

Con Dao will launch its first all-electric bus route on December 25, linking Con Dao Market with Co Ong Airport as part of efforts to promote green transport on the island.

Many churches across Hanoi have been brightly decorated with lights, Christmas trees and nativity scenes, drawing large crowds of residents and visitors.

Vietnam Railways will add 11 short-haul passenger services in southern Vietnam for the coming Lunar New Year, offering about 5,500 extra tickets to meet peak holiday demand.

Foreign airlines including Hunnu Air and Air Cambodia are set to launch new direct routes to Cam Ranh from late 2025 and early 2026, boosting international access to Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province.

Vietnam is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families in the region and beyond, according to a new report from Agoda.

Quang Ninh Province plans to roll out a range of high-end tourism products for Ha Long Bay from 2026, focusing on immersive experiences, heritage conservation and sustainable development.

Vietnam plans to spend more than VND 5.5 billion (about USD 209,125), to train staff for APEC 2027 meetings in Phu Quoc, aiming to ensure a skilled workforce for the event.

The central province of Dak Lak has gradually tapped into its tourism potential by building on the distinctive traditional culture of ethnic minority communities.

Ho Chi Minh City will offer free travel on Metro Line 1 (Ben Thanh-Suoi Tien) on January 1, 2026, to mark the New Year, according to Ho Chi Minh City Urban Railway Company 1 (HURC1).

Vietnam’s first urban light rail transit (LRT) line was officially launched in Phu Quoc, An Giang province, on December 19.

Kayaking through Luon Cave, a secluded water cave in Ha Long Bay, is emerging as a favourite experience for visitors seeking a calmer, more intimate experience of the UNESCO-listed landscape.

Bathed in gentle winter sunshine, the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh offers a quieter and more relaxing escape than during the summer peak.

Tucked away in the rugged mountains of Cao Bang Province, Ban Viet Lake takes on a striking winter beauty as red and yellow foliage transforms the landscape.