Streams running through Pleiku and waterfalls set amid the forests of western Gia Lai offer visitors and residents a chance to explore the province’s highland landscapes, with the transition from the rainy season to the dry season bringing favourable conditions for outdoor trips.
Amidst the vast expanse of earth and sky, the Chư Đang Ya volcano (Bien Ho commune) captivates visitors with its unique landscape and ever-changing seasonal beauty. During the wild sunflower season, the area opens up an exciting journey of discovery into both nature and local culture.
Gia Lai will host a series of cultural festivals, sporting competitions and tourism events from October to December 2026, with a major gong festival, an international U23 football tournament and activities marking the conclusion of National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 among the highlights.
Gia Lai province has approved subsidies for charter flights and support for community-based tourism as it seeks to attract more international visitors and increase local incomes.
A culinary gala featuring traditional dishes, live tuna sashimi preparation and cocktail-making demonstrations was held in Gia Lai province on October 16, highlighting the distinctive food cultures of Vietnam’s coastal and Central Highlands regions.
A seminar in Gia Lai province on October 17 explored ways to use cinema, television, short videos and Vietnamese cuisine to attract visitors, promote cultural heritage and support sustainable tourism development.
Delegates visited a traditional food producer and an organic farm in Gia Lai on October 17 as part of a programme connecting the province’s agricultural products with its culinary culture and tourism promotion.
Vietnam’s Gia Lai province and Australia’s Darwin city agreed on October 2 to designate contact points and identify priority activities to advance cooperation, following talks covering trade, investment, education and tourism.
Students at Le Loi High School in Gia Lai province have recreated the cultural spaces of Plei Ơp village using 360-degree virtual reality and artificial intelligence, developing a digital tour intended to make its heritage accessible by smartphone.
More than 350 athletes from inside and outside Gia Lai province will compete in the inaugural Pờ Yầu Summit Conquest Cross-country Race 2026 on September 27, challenging the winding mountain route to Pờ Yầu village in Lơ Pang commune.
A total of 325 athletes took part in the first “Conquering Pyâu Peak” cross-country race of 2026 in Lơ Pang commune on September 27, tackling 4 km and 11 km courses through steep mountain terrain despite heavy rain at the start.
Gia Lai province will promote the Vietnamese language and the cultural heritage associated with its development, including the destination described as the “birthplace of the romanized Vietnamese script”, under a new program targeting overseas Vietnamese communities from 2026 to 2030.
Gia Lai Province is seeking to expand investment, trade and tourism cooperation with Portuguese businesses, as it stepped up economic engagement with the city of Guarda following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two local authorities.
Gia Lai is exploring the use of existing fishing port infrastructure for passenger transport and marine tourism, with Nhơn Lý Fishing Port among the first locations under consideration as the province seeks to expand the value chain of its marine economy.
Gia Lai Province and France’s Normandy region have agreed to explore stronger cooperation in investment, trade, tourism, renewable energy, education, science and technology during a working visit by a Gia Lai delegation.
An exhibition in Quy Nhon has brought together cultural traditions, heritage and tourism products from 16 provinces and cities, offering visitors a glimpse into Vietnam’s diverse cultural identity.
An art program in Gia Lai on September 7 brought together traditional performances representing different regions of Vietnam, highlighting the country’s cultural diversity and promoting the image of its people and tourism.
Nestled amid lush mountains and verdant fields, the Temple of Grand Minister of War Võ Văn Dũng in Bình Phú Commune, Gia Lai Province, stands out with its solemn and tranquil presence. This site serves as a place for future generations to honor one of the brilliant generals of the Tây Sơn movement.
Perched atop the majestic Ấn Sơn Mountain, the Kính Thiên Altar (Heaven and Earth Worship Platform) stands as a historical monument closely linked to the heroic spirit of the Tây Sơn Three Heroes. Visitors to this site can experience the harmonious convergence of earth and sky, history..
The Gia Lai Provincial Youth Union is recruiting 80 volunteers to support the 9th International Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival - Gia Lai 2026, which will take place from Aug. 2 to Aug. 5 in Quy Nhon Ward and several other communes and wards across the province.
While a festival night may come to an end, if it is nurtured by the culture and creativity of the community, it can mark the beginning of a destination brand. The "South Quy Nhon Carnival - Return to the Call of the Sea" is steadily moving towards that very goal.
Summer jobs are giving students in Gia Lai more than an opportunity to earn money for the new school year. For some, working during the school break has become a valuable introduction to adult responsibilities, practical skills and potential career paths.
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has outlined its priorities for the second half of 2026, focusing on institutional reform, cultural development, tourism growth, digital transformation after reporting broad progress across the sector during the first six months of the year.
After a demanding first day of challenges on Cù Lao Xanh island, the artists of the reality show “Say Hi Rực Rỡ” turned their attention to preparing dinner, creating a mix of humorous moments and relaxing experiences against the island’s coastal backdrop.
