Gia Lai merges wild sunflower festival with Cultural Heritage Day to support post-storm recovery

For decades, small family-run food stalls have remained a defining feature of Pleiku, the highland city in Gia Lai Province. Amid rapid urban development, these modest eateries continue to preserve traditional flavors, memories, and a sense of community that spans generations.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has approved Gia Lai Province to host the Việt Nam National Tourism Year 2026, according to the provincial People’s Committee.

Gia Lai Vice Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Thanh Lịch on November 17 inspected Ơp Village in Pleiku Ward and Ia Nueng Village in Biển Hồ Commune to evaluate their potential for developing community-based tourism rooted in Jrai cultural heritage.

(GLO) – The American travel magazine National Geographic has just featured seven of the world’s most stunning sunrise spots, with Da Lat, Vietnam topping the list.

Once focused solely on agriculture, Gia Lai’s lush organic coffee farms and thriving orchards are now becoming sought-after destinations for experiential tourism. Visitors can pick fresh fruit, enjoy local produce, and immerse themselves in the tranquil rhythms of rural life.

Home to numerous civilizations that date back thousands of years, Asia is a continent rich with fascinating historical narratives, from the rise of powerful dynasties to the spread of diverse religions.

(GLO) – The long-abandoned brick kilns, standing in silence like ancient, deserted towers along Nguyen Binh Street (Hoi Phu Ward, Gia Lai Province), spark curiosity among passersby.

Amid modern life, when many traditional values risk being lost, developing tourism in tandem with preserving local ethnic cultures is seen as a sustainable direction that enables communities to grow economically while maintaining their unique identities.

The 2025 Chư Đang Ya wild sunflower and volcano festival is underway across Gia Lai province, featuring a vibrant series of cultural and sporting events from November 2 to 16.

The 2025 wild sunflower - Chu Dang Ya volcano festival will be held from November 14 to 16, featuring a series of cultural, sports, and tourism activities that highlight the rich identity of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.

Local authorities in Gia Lai province have launched a campaign urging residents and visitors to help preserve the famed wild sunflower fields that bloom each October on the slopes of Chu Dang Ya volcano in Bien Ho commune.

(GLO) - At the end of October, the Central Highlands sky turns a clear blue, with wisps of white clouds drifting playfully in the golden sunlight. The foxtail grass along the path down to the coffee fields has grown tall, swaying gently in the breeze. 

Quy Nhon Dong Ward in Gia Lai Province is emerging as a model for sustainable coastal tourism by linking its development with OCOP (One Commune One Product) initiatives.

Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam’s “Pearl Island,” has become the leading destination for Eastern European travelers, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda. The report shows a 113% rise in accommodation searches for Phu Quoc compared with the same period in 2024.

The rich, rustic cuisine of Gia Lai province is taking center stage at the Autumn delicacies food festival 2025 in Hanoi, drawing visitors with the distinctive tastes of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and the warm hospitality of the coastal “Xu Nau” region.

The Australian travel magazine Lonely Planet has listed Quy Nhon among the top 25 destinations worldwide for 2026, recognizing the coastal Vietnamese city for its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and tranquil atmosphere.

A delegation from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) joined local leaders and industry representatives in Gia Lai province on Friday to discuss strengthening tourism product linkages and promoting ethnic minority culture.

At the Best Tourism Villages 2025 awards ceremony in China on Friday, UN Tourism recognized Lo Lo Chai Village in Tuyen Quang Province and Quynh Son Community-based Tourism Village in Lang Son Province for their outstanding contributions to sustainable rural tourism.

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.