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.
Located in Ia Ly commune, Kép village is a space rich in the cultural identity of the Jrai people that visitors should not miss when coming to Gia Lai. Tourists can also directly experience weaving and bamboo crafting, as well as enjoy traditional cuisine.
Gia Lai is using the National Tourism Year 2026 as a catalyst to reshape its tourism sector, moving beyond event-based promotion toward an integrated ecosystem linking tourism with investment, trade, culture, sports, agriculture, aviation and infrastructure.
Gia Lai is accelerating infrastructure upgrades and developing new tourism attractions ahead of the International Gong Festival, while seeking to preserve the cultural heritage of local communities and support the province’s long-term tourism development.
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.
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.
Hotels and accommodation providers in Quy Nhon are stepping up preparations for the September 2 National Day holiday, upgrading facilities, refining services and offering promotions as advance bookings continue to rise.
Gia Lai is seeking to shift its approach to culture from preservation alone towards sustainable promotion of heritage values, with provincial leaders calling for cultural resources to be transformed into distinctive products that support socio-economic development.
FLC Quy Nhon captivates visitors not only with its blue seas and white sands, but also offers a variety of exciting experiences, from swimming and kayaking to a range of water sports. This destination invites tourists to relax and fully enjoy the natural beauty of Quy Nhon’s coastal landscape.
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.
Gia Lai province's economy expanded 8.21% in the first six months of 2026 from a year earlier, with industry, construction and services driving growth despite ongoing economic challenges, provincial officials said on Tuesday.
Nhơn Châu island commune is reshaping its tourism strategy by focusing on authentic cultural experiences, environmental protection and community participation, as it seeks to create a distinctive destination while preserving its natural and cultural heritage.
Families of Jrai artisans performed traditional gong music and xoang dances on Saturday as a special "Weekend Gong Show - Enjoy & Experience" celebrated the 25th anniversary of Vietnamese Family Day while highlighting the role of households in preserving indigenous cultural heritage.
Artists from the Pleiku Calligraphy Club in Gia Lai have developed an innovative way to combine traditional calligraphy with the Central Highlands' signature coffee culture by creating paintings and calligraphic works using ink made from recycled coffee grounds.
Gia Lai will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Vietnamese Family Day with a special "Weekend Gong Performance - Enjoy and Experience" program at Dai Doan Ket Square in Pleiku Ward on June 27, highlighting the role of families in preserving the cultural heritage of the Jrai ethnic community.
Tourism is steadily reshaping life on Cu Lao Xanh, a small island commune about 20 kilometers off Vietnam’s coast, as fishermen and their families diversify their livelihoods while local authorities seek to build a sustainable tourism industry around the island’s natural attractions.
