2 more villages in northern Vietnam named among world’s best tourism destinations

With pristine landscapes surrounding the deep-blue Núi Một Lake, the small Canh Tiến Village in Canh Vinh Commune is embracing a bold vision: transforming itself into a community-based tourism destination that both safeguards cultural identity and creates sustainable livelihoods.

Vietnam’s culinary specialities are abundant across regions. If promoted and developed effectively, they could stimulate the food processing industry while attracting tourists to taste, experience, and purchase specialities as gifts.

Quy Nhon is a land blessed by nature, renowned for having the "cleanest bay in Asia." Today, those living in Quy Nhon as well as the province and the entire region, can take pride in their homeland's new international-class symbol of luxury living: Best Western Premier Sailing Quy Nhon.

From a legendary resistance village during the war against French colonialists, Stor has today evolved into a shining example of cultural and historical tourism, contributing to the building of new-style rural areas while preserving and promoting ethnic identity.

Vietnam continues to enchant international visitors who choose not only to travel, but to stay, drawn by its warmth, vibrant culture, and captivating landscapes. From Ho Chi Minh City to Phú Quốc and Hội An, many foreigners describe the country as a place that has changed their lives.

In mid-October, the hillsides of Tram Lap hamlet in Son Lang commune, Gia Lai province, turn into a sea of soft pink as wild pampas grass bursts into full bloom, creating one of the Central Highlands’ most enchanting natural scenes.

Young people across Gia Lai province are driving a wave of tourism promotion through a short-video competition launched by the Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union.

Vietnam has added three more sites, Pù Mát National Park, Đồng Nai Nature and Culture Reserve, and Xuân Thủy National Park, to the list of ASEAN heritage parks, further cementing its status as one of the countries with the highest number of recognized conservation areas in Southeast Asia.

The western region of Lam Dong province is emerging as a beacon of Vietnam’s green culinary movement, where indigenous dishes rooted in nature and tradition are being reimagined to meet modern sustainability standards.

The country welcomed about 1.5 million foreign visitors in September - down 9.6% from August but 19.5% higher year-on-year. Total international arrivals surpassed 15.4 million in the first nine months, up 21.5% from 2024, with 84.5% arriving by air.

Gia Lai Province will invest VNĐ270 billion (US$10.6 million) in building three tourist sites in the island commune of Nhơn Châu (in the former province of Bình Định), including a resort complex and a coastal park.

Vietnam has launched its first-ever “Outstanding smoke-free hotels” ranking for 2025, honoring pioneering accommodation establishments that create smoke-free service environments and promote healthier tourism.

Following its merger with Binh Dinh, Gia Lai has swiftly realised its strategic development vision, identifying tourism as one of five key economic pillars for 2025-2030.

Rising 2,979 meters above sea level in the Hoàng Liên Sơn range, Tà Chì Nhù mountain in Lào Cai Province offers one of Vietnam’s most enchanting trekking experiences, where purple blossoms meet drifting clouds.

(GLO) – From fiery red canna lilies to golden cassia blossoms, Gia Lai province is emerging as a standout destination in Vietnam’s growing seasonal flower tourism industry, drawing travelers with its unique landscapes and cultural connections.

(GLO) - Just 30 minutes by speedboat from Quy Nhơn, the island of Cù Lao Xanh (Nhơn Châu commune) is emerging as a tranquil getaway that blends pristine landscapes, cultural heritage, and heartfelt hospitality.

Vietnamese folk dishes such as “bánh xèo” (crispy pancake), “bánh khọt” (mini pancake), “bún đậu mắm tôm”, mì Quảng (Quang Nam-style noodles) and “nộm rau” (vegetable salad), have been highlighted by international magazines as humble street foods with distinctive flavour. 

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young expressed hope Monday to resume an inter-Korean tour program to North Korea's Mount Kumgang and expand it to the newly developed Kalma beach resort.

Local authorities in Tuy Phuoc Dong Commune, Gia Lai Province, Vietnam have joined forces with a private sponsor to plant 11,500 mangrove trees as part of an effort to restore the wetlands of Thi Nai Lagoon.

From small villages nestled along narrow bays to alleyways draped in bougainvillea, the world's most beautiful villages for 2025 have just been announced, with one location in Vietnam making the list.

Travelers in Vietnam are increasingly choosing lesser-known destinations over traditional tourist hubs, according to digital travel platform Agoda.

Up to 99% of Vietnamese consumers express excitement about AI, 86% are familiar with the technology, and 99% want to use AI in their future travel plans, according to the Global AI Sentiment Report by Booking.com.

Only air passengers with checked baggage or those in special categories will be allowed to complete procedures at airport counters in Vietnam starting from December 1, under a new government directive aimed at expanding biometric and digital ID use nationwide.

Nestled ij the old primeval forests of Kon Chu Rang Nature Reserve, K50 Waterfall, also known as Hang En waterfall is bestowed a paradisiacal beauty which undoubtedly to be a must-check-in destination for backpackers.