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.
Vietnamese folk dishes such as “bánh xèo” (crispy pancake), “bánh khọt” (mini pancake), “bún đậu mắm tôm” (tofu and vermicelli with shrimp paste), mì Quảng (Quang Nam-style noodles) and “nộm rau” (vegetable salad), have been highlighted by international magazines as humble street foods with distinctive flavour.
Increasingly, these dishes are featured in upscale restaurants to offer visitors a taste of authentic Vietnam during festive occasions.
(GLO) – The traditional cuisine of Tơ Tung commune, home to the Bahnar ethnic group, offers more than sustenance. It reflects centuries-old knowledge of the forest, blending food and medicine in dishes that embody a philosophy of harmony with nature.
Gia Lai is well positioned to become a leading sports tourism destination in Vietnam’s central and highland regions, experts said at a national scientific conference held on June 5 in Quy Nhon Ward.
The Tien Son alluvial ground in Bien Ho commune has become a popular weekend destination for families, students and young people seeking outdoor recreation, fresh air and scenic views in Gia Lai Province.
Authorities in Ia Dom commune in Gia Lai province are moving to unlock the tourism potential of the border locality by developing eco-tourism, experiential travel and community-based cultural tourism centered on its pristine natural landscapes and indigenous heritage.
As the first seasonal rains swept across Vietnam’s Central Highlands in mid-May, Ba Waterfall in Gia Lai province revealed its lush and tranquil beauty, attracting growing numbers of visitors seeking immersion in pristine nature.
Kon Ka Kinh National Park in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has officially been recognized as a tourist destination by the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee under Decision No. 2173/QĐ-UBND.
East Quy Nhon Ward in Gia Lai Province will hold its first-ever tourism festival on May 29-30, 2026, aiming to promote the area’s coastal heritage, community culture and seaside tourism under the theme “East Quy Nhon - The colors of the sea calling”.
A delegation of Australian tourism partners, travel agents, wholesalers, buyers and media representatives is surveying tourism destinations in Quy Nhon and Gia Lai as part of a famtrip program aimed at promoting Vietnam's central region to the Australian market.
Cassia javanica trees in full bloom are drawing crowds of visitors and photography enthusiasts to Ơp Village in Pleiku Ward, where pale pink blossoms have transformed the area around the village communal house into a popular seasonal attraction.
The community vegetable village in Thuận Nghĩa hamlet, Tây Sơn commune in Gia Lai is emerging as a growing destination for community-based tourism, combining VietGAP-certified agriculture with the preserved charm of a traditional Vietnamese countryside village.
The East Quy Nhon Ward will hold its first Tourism Festival on May 29 and 30, 2026, featuring a wide range of cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at promoting the area’s coastal heritage and tourism potential.
Tourism and cultural activities surged across Gia Lai province on the first day of Vietnam’s April 30-May 1 holiday, as visitors flocked to destinations and joined festivals marking the start of the peak travel period.
A new eco-historical tourism corridor is taking shape in Bàu Cạn commune, combining pristine landscapes, cultural heritage and upgraded infrastructure to drive local socio-economic growth.
Nestled deep in the highlands of Mang Den commune in Quang Ngai province, Kon Tu Ma village offers a rare blend of unspoiled nature and enduring cultural traditions, drawing visitors in search of quiet authenticity.
Diên Hồng Food Street in Pleiku has rapidly become a popular nighttime destination, attracting both residents and tourists since its trial launch in late March 2026.
The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved a master plan to 2045 to develop Bien Ho Commune into a major eco-cultural tourism hub for both the province and Vietnam’s Central Highlands region.
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.
A growing influx of international tourists to the Central Highlands is exposing a critical gap in community tourism: a shortage of local storytellers able to communicate cultural heritage in foreign languages.
Gia Lai province will promote its tourism potential at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026, which opens in Hanoi on April 10, positioning itself ahead of its role as host of the National Tourism Year 2026.
A growing number of international tourists are heading to Vietnam’s Central Highlands to experience hands-on farming, as agricultural tourism gains traction in the region.
Gia Lai province stepped up efforts to boost its summer tourism market at the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival, showcasing destinations, cultural experiences and promotional offers to attract visitors in 2026.
After hours of trekking through dense forests and steep terrain, visitors reaching the 1,748-metre summit of Kon Ka Kinh are rewarded with sweeping views of untouched greenery and drifting clouds, underscoring the growing appeal of Kon Hà Nừng Biosphere Reserve as a leading ecotourism destination.
A delegation of foreign ambassadors and consuls visited Banh It Tower in Gia Lai province in late March, promoting the locality’s cultural heritage and tourism potential to the international community.
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.
Local content creators in Gia Lai province are emerging as informal “tourism ambassadors”, using social media platforms to showcase indigenous culture, traditional rituals and cuisine, with the aim of attracting visitors and supporting sustainable livelihoods.