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Vietnamese travellers seek nature, culture, discovery in summer 2026

Vietnamese travellers are increasingly gravitating toward destinations that combine nature, cultural depth and a sense of exploration for the summer 2026 holiday season.

Flights connecting Da Nang, Moscow resumed

Da Nang welcomed the first direct flight connecting Moscow and the central city on May 23, marking the restoration of a direct air link between the two destinations after several years.

Command Cave tour breathes new life into Truong Son legend

The “Legendary Truong Son Road – Command Cave” eco-tourism site in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang Tri province, is emerging as a popular destination for both domestic and international visitors.

Direct Phu Quoc – Hong Kong air route launched to boost tourism ties

Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) officially launched a direct air route connecting Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island and China's Hong Kong on May 22, aiming to help strengthen bilateral tourism and cultural cooperation.

Four beautiful Vietnamese destinations perfect for a June holiday

Below are several suggested destinations for June travel, featuring beautiful natural scenery and unique local experiences for visitors to explore.

Mysterious Buddha-shaped rock formation discovered in Gia Lai

Deep inside a remote mountain range in Gia Lai, a towering rock formation resembling a meditating Buddha has become the center of local legends and growing curiosity.

Ngoc Vung Island becomes Quang Ninh’s hidden summer escape

A little-known island in Quang Ninh is quietly becoming a favorite among Hanoi travelers searching for untouched beaches, fresh seafood and a slower pace of life this summer.

Russian tourist boom leaves Khanh Hoa desperate for Russian-speaking guides

Russian tourists are returning to Khanh Hoa in large numbers, but the popular tourism hub is facing a severe shortage of Russian-speaking tour guides.

500-year-old Phuoc Tich village draws visitors thanks to heritage tourism

Phuoc Tich, a village more than five centuries old set along the O Lau River roughly 40 km north of Hue, holds a quiet, weathered beauty that captures the stamp of traditional north-central Vietnamese rural life.

Eel-like “lich” fish becomes sought-after seasonal delicacy in Vietnam

Known locally as “lich,” the wild-caught creature is considered a seasonal specialty across parts of central and southern Vietnam.

Inside Da Nang’s museum of 12 priceless Cham national treasures

Over centuries, many Champa artifacts have remained remarkably well preserved in Da Nang, becoming national treasures of exceptional historical, artistic and spiritual value.

Colorful makeover turns Tan Dinh Market into a new check-in hotspot

The refreshed facade of Tan Dinh Market has transformed the century-old landmark into one of Ho Chi Minh City’s newest cultural check-in spots.

Nine-tier waterfall unveiled at President Ho Chi Minh’s mother’s memorial site

A waterfall inspired by the virtues of Vietnamese mothers has officially opened at the memorial site of President Ho Chi Minh’s mother in Nghe An.

Birthplace of President Ho Chi Minh gains national tourism status

Kim Lien relic site in Nghe An, the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh, has officially been recognized as a national tourism zone.

Vietnam targets tourism breakthrough by filling gaps

Vietnam’s tourism industry is entering a new growth era, supercharged by an unprecedented wave of resolutions and strategic directives from the Party Central Committee, Politburo, Government and Prime minister.

Vietnam’s beach tourism gains momentum in summer peak season

Vietnam’s coastal tourism market is entering the 2026 summer peak season on a strong note, with popular destinations including Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Ha Long and Cat Ba recording robust visitor growth from early May.

Vietnam could tighten local oversight of foreigners as arrivals hit record highs

The Ministry of Public Security said it would strengthen the management of foreigners living and travelling in the country, while maintaining relatively open visa and immigration policies aimed at supporting tourism, investment and economic growth.

Hidden island off central Vietnam leaves foreign visitor enchanted

A small island off Vietnam’s central coast has captured the heart of a Romanian traveler who says he fell in love with the destination at first sight.

Camille becomes first Vietnamese restaurant in US to earn Michelin star

Chef Tung Phan is redefining Vietnamese fine dining in America through Camille, the first Vietnamese restaurant in the US to earn a Michelin star.

Foldable smartphones at a crossroads of design and reality

The race to eliminate screen creases in foldable smartphones is heating up, but users may care more about overall performance.