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In order to achieve socio-economic development targets in the tourism sector and successfully organize the National Tourism Year, the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee has issued a plan to implement the province’s tourism development project for 2026.

Authorities in Gia Lai have intensified inspections and tightened controls on passenger transport services as tourism demand surges, aiming to ensure traffic safety, stabilize fares, and improve service quality.

In Bình Thái hamlet in Tuy Phước commune, Gia Lai province, the centuries-old bả trạo folk performance continues to thrive, sustained by strong community efforts and growing support from local authorities.

Hang Pagoda, with a history spanning over 300 years, captivates visitors with its natural stone cave, sacred atmosphere, and tranquil surroundings. Here, tourists can explore spiritual and cultural values while enjoying the serene beauty nestled in the heart of East Quy Nhon.

The first Gia Lai Ethnic Culture Festival is scheduled to take place from April 25 - 26, 2026) at Dai Doan Ket Square and the Pleiku Museum. The event will feature a wide range of activities aimed at preserving and promoting the unique cultural identity of the local communities.

Quoc Hoc Quy Nhon High School in Gia Lai province held a STEM Day on April 18, drawing strong student participation and showcasing hands-on science and technology projects aimed at fostering innovation and career orientation.

Northern Vietnam in April offers a period of calm transition, where fading spring drizzle gives way to clear skies and mild warmth, creating an ideal backdrop for quiet travel and cultural reflection.

Students at Hung Vuong High School for the Gifted have secured places among the top 1% of SAT test-takers worldwide in the 2026 examination, with several achieving near-perfect scores, underscoring both academic rigor and disciplined preparation strategies.

Nestled along a branch of the legendary Pô Cô River in Ia Krái commune, the Mơ Waterfall cascades day and night amid the pristine, majestic wilderness of the Central Highlands. Its breathtaking beauty has become a powerful draw, attracting large numbers of visitors.

Amid prolonged heatwaves during the dry season in the western region of Gia Lai province, water-saving irrigation is no longer just an option but has become an essential requirement in agricultural production.

Hundreds of children and their families gathered in Quy Nhon Bac Ward, Gia Lai Province, over the weekend for “Ngọ Ngoạy – Paperfest,” a hands-on creative event designed to promote learning, sustainability and family connection.

Phu Cuong Waterfall in Gia Lai province is gaining prominence as a key eco-tourism destination, drawing visitors with its dramatic basalt cliffs, seasonal beauty and pristine natural setting during National Tourism Year 2026.

Hosting National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 is being viewed as a pivotal opportunity for the province to strengthen its position on Vietnam’s tourism map and enhance links between the Central Highlands and the South Central Coast.

Gia Lai authorities are advancing plans to attract a $500 million data centre investment, positioning the province as a hub for digital infrastructure and high-tech development.

International visitors are increasingly flocking to Vietnam’s Gia Lai highlands, attracted not by curated attractions but by the authenticity of local culture and daily life.

Amidst the vast Central Highlands, a newly opened road winds gracefully through tea hills and coffee plantations. Along this route, a uniquely designed bridge stands out against the natural landscape, becoming a popular check-in spot and contributing to a new highlight for tourism in Gia Lai.

Gia Lai Province has launched a new emulation movement to accelerate administrative reform for 2026–2030, aiming to build a modern, transparent and citizen-focused public administration.

Women across Gia Lai province are spearheading a wide-ranging grassroots campaign to support the National Tourism Year 2026, with a focus on environmental protection, cultural preservation, and community engagement.

In the remote highland communes of eastern Gia Lai, a daily supply chain runs on motorbikes. For years, women from the lowlands have travelled along rugged mountain paths carrying goods to isolated villages, forming what local Bahnar and H’re communities call the highlands’ “mobile market”.

Authorities in Gia Lai province have completed key preparations for the opening week of National Tourism Year 2026, with officials emphasising safety, logistics and visitor management ahead of the main event on March 28.

In an effort to create more vibrant cultural and sports spaces at the Cho Nho Night Street, Pleiku Ward (Gia Lai Province) will organize an artistic roller skating showcase themed “Glide to New Heights, Spread the Movement.” 

The steady rhythm of handlooms continues to echo through villages in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, where Jrai and Bana women are preserving centuries-old brocade weaving traditions while adapting them to modern tourism and markets.

Apricot growers in Gia Lai province have begun a new care cycle after a sharply underperforming Tet flower season, racing to prune, repot and rehabilitate thousands of storm-damaged trees in hopes of salvaging next year’s output.

From Diên Hồng Park to large-scale community music nights, Pleimer Town is crafting a unique narrative for young people through music. In "Gia Lai's people tell their stories", they share heartfelt reflections on their journey of nurturing passion and sowing seeds of emotion.

Vietnamese football coach Vu Tien Thanh has left Hoang Anh Gia Lai (HAGL) to take over as head coach of Ninh Binh FC, the club announced on March 4.

Phú Thiện commune in Gia Lai is home to four Meritorious Artisans from ethnic minority groups, all of whom have devoted their lives to safeguarding forms of intangible cultural heritage, rituals, music, weaving and traditional crafts, that still shape daily life in the Central Highlands.

(GLO) – The series of events marking the opening of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 is expected to take place in March.