In 2025, Da Nang’s tourism sector served more than 17.3 million visitors, with international arrivals surging and total revenue reaching around VND60 trillion, far exceeding the pre-Covid-19 peak.

A snake-shaped cultural complex is taking form in Viet Hung Ward, Hanoi, as workers race to complete the final stages of construction.

A new tourism product was launched in Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province, on January 2, offering visitors a horseback trekking experience in Vietnam’s northernmost area.

A new night-time cultural programme titled "Am sac Viet" (Vietnamese Resonance) was held at the Temple of Literature–Quoc Tu Giam on January 1, offering the public a novel way to experience the special national relic site.

Ho Chi Minh City raked in 2.63 trillion VND (nearly 100 million USD) from tourism activities during the New Year holiday from January 1 to 4, the municipal Department of Tourism has reported.

Noi Bai International Airport handled around 115,000 passengers on January 4, the final day of the New Year holiday, hitting the peak of the four-day travel period.

In a newly launched tourism village in Vinh Long, visitors can garden, gather eggs, and slow down

A cloud-hunting hotspot in Son La, Vietnam has been named one of the top 26 “off-the-radar” destinations to visit in 2026 by New Delhi Television (NDTV), a prominent Indian media outlet.

At the foot of Dinh Mountain in Ninh Binh lies Ngoc (Jade) Well - a vast, mystical water source said to never dry up.

UNWTO-acclaimed Thai Hai and Quynh Son are easy drives from Hanoi and promise authentic, communal, and unforgettable holiday experiences.

Every night in Saigon, people line up for a taste of his buttery, spicy dried squid - a street food sensation with a story behind it.

In southern provinces like Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai, a wild-growing vegetable once considered a “poverty food” is making a flavorful comeback as a prized local delicacy.

Airports in Da Nang and Chu Lai came alive on January 1 with joyful celebrations welcoming the first visitors of 2026, marking the start of a bustling tourism year for central Vietnam.

On January 1, the luxury cruise ship Celebrity Solstice brought over 3,000 foreign tourists to Ha Long Bay, officially kicking off Vietnam’s 2026 tourism season.

For just 25,000 VND (around $1), a simple bowl of bánh trôi tàu (Vietnamese glutinous rice balls in ginger syrup) on a Hanoi sidewalk gave two Japanese tourists a heartwarming taste of Vietnamese winter - and left them singing its praises.

If you’re spending the New Year’s holiday in Hanoi, consider diving into its culinary labyrinth - an alleyway food tour that promises a delightful mix of nostalgia, surprise, and flavor.

Possessing unique natural landscapes along with a rich culture of Northwest ethnic groups, Son La province is rising strongly on the tourism map, with impressive growth in both visitor numbers and revenue.

The Republic of Korea will extend the waiver of visa processing fees for group tourists from six countries, including Vietnam, for another six months, to the end of June 2026.

Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector has set the targets of welcoming 61 million visitors in 2026, including 11 million international arrivals, and earning 330 trillion VND (12.5 billion USD) in revenue.

The upcoming nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, combined with the growing trend of using annual leave to extend the vacation, is poised to fuel significant travel activity across the country.