Vietnam’s Quang Ngai unveils Tet fireworks plan, highlighting Mang Den, Ly Son as travel hotspots
TravelQuang Ngai Province in central Vietnam will stage a series of artistic programs and fireworks displays to welcome Lunar New Year 2026, or Tet, with celebrations extending to two of its most popular tourist destinations, Mang Den and Ly Son Island.
Vietnam’s Can Tho plans fireworks at 3 sites on Lunar New Year’s Eve
TravelCan Tho City in southern Vietnam will stage fireworks displays at three locations on Lunar New Year’s Eve, alongside flower streets and a large spring flower market, offering residents and visitors a series of festive cultural activities to welcome the Year of the Horse, authorities announced on Monday.
A refined Lunar New Year retreat by the sea at InterContinental Nha Trang
TravelLunar New Year is a time of reunion and renewal, and also the perfect moment to embrace a refined escape with loved ones. Set in the heart of the coastal city, InterContinental Nha Trang and InterContinental Residences Nha Trang present two distinctive yet complementary ways to celebrate Tet in effortless style.
‘Tourist police’ model floated for Phu Quoc to safeguard visitors, improve tourism experience
TravelThe An Giang Province Tourism Association has proposed establishing a dedicated tourist police force in Phu Quoc Special Zone, a popular island destination in southern Vietnam, to strengthen security, curb harassment and overcharging, and enhance the overall experience of both domestic and international visitors.
Nha Trang Bay reintroduces visitor fee of up to $1.52 per entry after 16-year hiatus
TravelAuthorities in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have issued new rules to collect sightseeing fees ranging from VND6,000 (US$0.23) to VND40,000 ($1.52) at Nha Trang Bay, after halting the charges in 2009, allowing fees to be levied directly at piers and ports or collected on the government’s behalf by tourism businesses, officials said.
200 athletes to compete at international championship in Vietnam’s ‘kiteboarding paradise’ next week
TravelAround 200 athletes from Vietnam and abroad will gather to compete at the My Hoa – Khanh Hoa International Kiteboarding Championship 2026, the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said on Wednesday.
Agoda names Sa Pa Asia’s fastest-growing destination in 2025
TravelSa Pa, a tourist hub in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam, emerged as Asia’s fastest-growing travel destination in 2025, soaring 15 places in Agoda’s ranking of the region’s top 100 destinations amid a surge of interest from international travelers, according to the digital travel platform.
Fansipan plunges to -3°C as frost blankets Vietnam's highest peak
TravelTemperatures on the summit of Fansipan in Lao Cai Province, northern Vietnam have dropped to their lowest so far this winter, with thick frost forming across the peak and creating a crystal-like landscape.
Phu Quoc Airport ramps up operations as international arrivals soar
TravelPhu Quoc International Airport in Phu Quoc Special Zone, an island in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam, is operating at full capacity to handle a record surge of international visitors, with around 80 flights arriving daily as the island cements its status as a top tourist destination in early 2026.
In southern Vietnam, flower festival draws nearly 1.2 million visitors in nine days
TravelThe second Sa Dec Flower and Ornamental Plants Festival in Dong Thap Province, southern Vietnam attracted more than 1.17 million visitors over nine days, including around 1,700 international visitors, according to local authorities.
