Vietnam’s tourism experts push for more products targeting Russian visitors as arrivals surge
TravelVietnam has emerged as a top destination for Russian travelers, with industry experts urging destinations to develop higher-value tourism products to encourage visitors to spend more and extend the economic benefits beyond accommodation.
Vietnamese families swap screen time for summer adventures in the wild
TravelInstead of spending summer indoors with air conditioning, smartphones, and online games, many Vietnamese families are taking their children to the mountains, forests, streams, rivers, and seas, opting for real-world adventures that encourage exploration, resilience, and family bonding over screen time.
Floating market comes alive at dawn at Vietnam estuary
TravelEvery day before sunrise, the Cua Dai estuary in An Phu Commune, Quang Ngai Province, central Vietnam awakens to the sounds of boat engines, fishermen, and traders calling out to one another. From around 4:00 to 7:00 am, fresh seafood is traded directly on the water, creating a distinctive floating market that has become a unique coastal feature.
2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival attracts record 2.72 million visitor stays
TravelThe 2026 Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF), held from May 30 to July 11, attracted more than 2.72 million visitor stays, up nearly 45 percent from the 2025 festival and the highest figure since the event was first held in 2008, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said on Sunday.
Vietnamese cave explorer, 12-year-old daughter conquer 300-meter waterfall in Hue
TravelVietnamese cave explorer Le Luu Dung and his 12-year-old daughter, Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc, recently completed the challenging trek to Do Quyen Waterfall in Hue City, central Vietnam, with their journey set to be featured in the reality television series ‘Cha Con Van Dam’ (Father and Child Across Miles).
International travelers leave green legacy in northern Vietnam
TravelA simple yet meaningful activity is transforming the way international visitors experience Vietnam’s famed Ha Giang Loop in Tuyen Quang Province. Instead of leaving only footprints, they are now leaving behind something far more lasting: trees.
Da Nang to debut night-time beach gala featuring music, cuisine
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam will host its first-ever night-time beach gala from July 24 to 26 on the beach north of East Sea Park, offering visitors a unique blend of dining, music, and seaside atmosphere.
150 international companies to attend Vietnam Travel Day 2026
TravelA total of 150 international travel companies will participate in the second Vietnam Travel Day, scheduled to take place in Gia Lai Province in August.
In Vietnam, commune Party chief in flip-flops becomes unlikely tourism ambassador
Vietnam LifeThough neither a social media influencer nor a professional tour guide, Nguyen Duy Tu, Party secretary of Van Son Commune in northern Vietnam's Phu Tho Province, has attracted millions of views with self-produced tourism videos, winning audiences over with his authentic style and everyday attire of a button-up shirt, trousers, and simple flip-flops.
Da Nang to kick off midsummer festival celebrating coastal tourism
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam will host the Enjoy Da Nang Festival 2026 from July 22 to 26, featuring a wide range of cultural, entertainment, culinary and beach activities at East Sea Park, the city's coastline and other popular tourist attractions, the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on Wednesday.
