Durian festival in Vietnam’s Central Highlands draws 16,000 int’l visitors, sets 3 records
Travel 13:02 02/09/2026The 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival in Vietnam’s Central Highlands attracted an estimated 750,000 visitors, including 16,000 international tourists, and set three records, highlighting the growing appeal of the province’s signature fruit to domestic and international audiences.
Elephants escort ‘Durian Queen’ at festival in Vietnam’s Central Highlands
Vietnam Life 19:59 22/08/2026Thousands of people joined an elephant procession escorting the ‘Durian Queen’ and took part in a traditional ritual for abundance at an on-going durian-themed festival held in Dak Lak Province, located in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, on Saturday.
Watch elephants in the wild for free at Dak Lak durian festival in Vietnam
Travel 16:56 18/08/2026Visitors to the 2026 Dak Lak Durian Festival will have the chance to venture into the forest for free elephant viewing and learn about local wildlife at the Elephant Conservation, Animal Rescue and Forest Protection Center.