More than 30 travel agencies and tourism service providers have surveyed western Gia Lai to explore opportunities for developing tourism products connecting the province’s coastal and highland areas.
(GLO) – Amidst the lush greenery of Gia Lai’s vast forests, the resonant sounds of gongs, the golden hue of wild sunflowers, and the striking volcanic landscapes promise unforgettable experiences for visitors to Gia Lai.
Nearly 40 content creators and key opinion leaders (KOLs) from across Gia Lai province have joined a cultural and culinary exploration programme aimed at promoting local tourism and the 2026 Gong Festival and Wild Sunflower - Chư Đang Ya Volcano Week through digital platforms.
Villagers in Ia Gri are rehearsing gong performances, preparing a ceremonial pole and getting ready to welcome visitors as Gia Lai’s 2026 Gong Festival and Wild Sunflower Week approach.
Gia Lai City Trail 2026 is set to bring together 3,500 Vietnamese and international runners from October 30 to November 1, with revamped distances and a tougher course that includes a 70km race across eight mountains.
Gia Lai will hold the “Charming Tour Guide of Gia Lai Province 2026” competition on November 19–20 at the 2-9 Hall in Pleiku Ward, with registration open until November 5.
Gia Lai is stepping up efforts to attract international visitors by moving beyond conventional destination promotion and focusing on partnerships, market research and tourism products tailored to the needs of specific visitor groups.
Hundreds of domestic and international tourism businesses surveyed attractions, cultural experiences and facilities in Gia Lai on August 14, exploring opportunities to develop new travel programs and partnerships in the province.
As the only Xê Đăng village on the Gia Lai plateau, Ea Lũh village (Bien Ho commune) boasts a unique beauty amid the Bien Ho tea region, with ancient rock formations of various shapes scattered from the lakeshore deep into the village at the foot of the mountain.
Pleiku Fest 2026, a major cultural and entertainment event celebrating the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, was officially unveiled at a press conference held on June 9 at the Gia Lai Provincial Convention Center.
Fishermen in Trung Luong fishing village in Gia Lai will hold the 2026 Whale Worship Festival from May 27 to 31, featuring traditional spiritual rituals, folk performances and cultural activities celebrating Vietnam’s coastal heritage.
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.
Filming for the historical film project Tây Sơn Thất Hổ Tướng (The Seven Valiant Generals of the Tay Son Dynasty) is scheduled to officially begin on May 20 at a newly built studio inside the Rosa Alba Hầm Hô tourist area in Bình Phú Commune, Gia Lai Province.
The first Gia Lai Provincial Ethnic Cultural Festival 2026 attracted large crowds of domestic and international visitors, underscoring the growing appeal of cultural tourism in Vietnam’s Central Highlands while also highlighting the need for deeper cultural interpretation and visitor engagement.
Events scheduled for May and June 2026 as part of the National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 will be held under the theme: “Gia Lai - A fascinating destination.”
Gia Lai authorities and football officials have agreed on an extensive multi-platform media campaign to promote the 2026 Gia Lai U14 International Football Festival and the province’s National Tourism Year.
The recognition of An Cuu Communal House and the Mui Vi Rong - Tan Phung Mountain scenic site as provincial-level heritage sites is opening new pathways for socio-economic development in Gia Lai, with authorities seeking to leverage cultural and natural assets to boost tourism.
A community running event commemorating the Hung Kings will take place in An Phú Ward on April 25, as local authorities seek to promote cultural heritage and community engagement.
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.
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.
A star-studded Mega Concert launched the opening night of National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026, drawing tens of thousands of spectators to Nguyen Tat Thanh Square for an evening of high-energy performances and emotional resonance.
Authorities and tourism stakeholders in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province of Gia Lai are promoting a “forest-to-sea” tourism model as a strategic driver for growth during National Tourism Year 2026, aiming to combine highland and coastal experiences into a single journey.
