The tourism sector served about 12 million visitors during the Hung Kings’ Commemoration Day and the April 30–May 1 holidays, up 14.2% year-on-year.

Vietnam welcomed 8.8 million international visitors in the first four months of 2026, the highest figure ever recorded for this period, reflecting a surge in global travel demand.

With beautiful landscapes and favourable weather, many destinations across Vietnam become especially appealing in May, offering immersive nature experiences at reasonable costs without the peak-season crowds.

After merging with Ha Nam and Nam Dinh, the northern province of Ninh Binh is going all in on sporting events to boost tourism, refresh its image as a must-visit destination, and give its economy a strong boost.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among the world’s top 100 most attractive cities for walking exploration in 2026, according to a rankings recently released by travel platform GuruWalk.

The selection by one of the world's top travel media brands has identified the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) as a unique signature event, marking a place for Da Nang on the global tourism map.

Located at one end of Tran Xuan Do Street in Vung Tau Ward in HCMC, Ma Tam Nhung’s (Mother Tam Nhung) house was once a revolutionary base operating deep within enemy-controlled territory, featuring a unique secret bunker.

Not only impressed by its vibrant presentation, a foreign visitor was also surprised to discover how an ingredient that can cause irritation is skillfully transformed into a refreshing summer delicacy in Hanoi.

On April 24, images of South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hye Kyung enjoying pho at a modest eatery on Dinh Liet Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, quickly went viral across Vietnamese and Korean social media.

Leaving HCMC, where she had a well-paid tutoring job and once hoped to build a long life, Tran Thi Kim Thi returned to her hometown on Binh Hung Island, Khanh Hoa, to “find herself again” three years ago.

Beyond its striking flavor and satisfying crunch, the dish also surprised the Western guest with its price - just VND18,000 per plate (US$0.70).

Phu Tho welcomed nearly 6.5 million visitors during the 2026 Hung Kings Commemoration Day and the Hung Kings Temple Festival, representing a year-on-year 12%.

In the first four months of this year, Hanoi welcomed an estimated 12.14 million visitors, up 20.9% year-on-year, generating total revenue of more than 50.8 trillion VND (1.93 billion USD), an increase of 22.8%.

A tourism promotion programme introducing the cultural and travel potential of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region was held in Hanoi on April 27, aiming to further strengthen tourism cooperation between Vietnam and China.

As part of a four-week journey across Vietnam, a visit to a fairytale-like miniature village in Lam Dong became one of the most unforgettable experiences for a young British traveler.

A scenic escape just 60km from Hanoi, Ba Vi National Park offers breathtaking cloud views, fresh air, and easy access for weekend travelers.

For a deeply personal reason, a young man working as a marketing director in Ho Chi Minh City chose to leave behind a well-paid job and reopen his mother’s long-closed com tam stall.

The remains of Dong Duong Monastery continue to reveal the grandeur of a once-influential Buddhist hub.

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Beyond familiar destinations such as Singapore and Thailand, Vietnamese citizens in 2026 can now access more than 50 countries and territories that either waive visa requirements or allow visas to be issued upon arrival.