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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.

Hanoi will waive fares on metro and subsidised bus services from February 14 to February 22, covering the peak Lunar New Year, or Tet, travel period.

Cantho Eco Resort has become a major Tet-season attraction in the Mekong Delta after unveiling a large-scale Lunar New Year (Tet)-themed film set complex alongside its safari-style zoo.

Night activities and ticketed entry to Hoi An Ward’s ancient town will be suspended over Tet, though visitors will still be able to explore the heritage site freely.

The Bahamas-flagged cruise ship Star Voyager arrived in Khanh Hoa, a south-central coastal province of Vietnam, on February 11, bringing 500 visitors as part of its Vietnam itinerary.

Three red-sailed boats have recently appeared on Ha Long Bay, drawing attention from residents and visitors.

Phu My Hung Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City will open at 6 pm on February 11, showcasing zodiac mascots and cultural displays for the Lunar New Year or Tet.

The Thang Long high-speed ferry will resume services between Vung Tau and Con Dao from February 26, ending a suspension that has been in place since early September 2025.

Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has been crowded in recent days as thousands of people waited overnight to welcome relatives returning from overseas for Lunar New Year or Tet reunions.

Con Dao on February 10 welcomed its first international cruise ship in 2026, signaling a promising start for the island’s tourism sector this year.