The organizing committee of the Gia Lai City Trail 2026 has unveiled the official race routes ahead of bib registration opening on March 12, outlining five distances designed to take runners through the landscapes and cultural setting of Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Two of Đak Rong’s most remote waterfalls, Kon Bông and Kon Lốc, are drawing attention for their unspoiled landscapes and striking geological formations, offering a rare look at the raw beauty of Vietnam’s Eastern Trường Sơn range.
With comprehensive preparations, a series of vibrant cultural, sports, and tourism activities, and impressive figures in both visitor numbers and revenue, Gia Lai is demonstrating a promising transformation from the very first days of the new year.
Gia Lai welcomed an estimated 848,000 visitors during the 2026 Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year, generating tourism revenue of 900 billion VND (approx. USD 36 million), according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has reported a joyful, safe and economical Bính Ngọ Lunar New Year, marked by vibrant festivities, strong tourism gains and extensive social welfare support, according to an early-year briefing held on 23 February.
Quy Nhon is expanding community-based initiatives and developing new tourism products as the coastal city works to preserve its “ASEAN Clean Tourist City” title and prepare for major opportunities linked to National Tourism Year 2026.
Vietnam’s Prime Minister has approved the development of a master plan to preserve, restore and promote the value of the Tây Sơn Thượng Đạo Special National Relic Complex, according to Decision No. 235/QD-TTg issued on 3 February.
Located about 20 kilometers from the center of Quy Nhon, the Phuong Mai sand dunes are one of the region’s most spectacular and unspoiled destinations, captivating visitors with their endless stretches of rolling sand hills.
Quy Nhon received the “ASEAN clean tourist city 2026” title at the ASEAN Tourism Awards on January 30, held during the 45th ASEAN Tourism Forum at the Nustar Convention Center in Cebu City.
Gia Lai Province will promote its cultural identity and tourism potential in Hanoi on February 1 - 2 during “Gia Lai Day,” held as part of the “Hanoi Tourism welcomes 2026 - Get on Hanoi 2026” program.
The Cho Nho night street has come into operation, creating a vibrant space for culture, cuisine, and community tourism, and has quickly become a new destination in the mountain town of Pleiku.
The National Tourism Year - Gia Lai 2026 will feature 244 events across Vietnam, marking one of the country’s most extensive tourism programs to date.
Gia Lai province introduced its tourism potential and the theme of National Tourism Year 2026 at the “Gia Lai Day in Hanoi” event held Friday on Trinh Cong Son Street in Tay Ho District, aiming to boost national and international visibility for the Central Highlands locality.
Wild apricot and đỗ mai blossoms are transforming the mountains of Vietnam’s Gia Lai province, while vibrant green moss carpets the coastal villages to the east, creating contrasting scenes that signal the arrival of spring across the Central Highlands.
The Ngoc Thuong year-round fruit garden, located in Group 4, Hoi Phu Ward (Gia Lai Province), is an exciting new destination for nature lovers, those who appreciate simplicity, and anyone seeking a truly peaceful retreat.
Laos has been selected as one of the world’s leading travel destinations for 2026 by global travel publication TravelPulse, following an evaluation conducted by a council of international travel experts and consultants.
Join students from Tran Cao Van High School No. 1 (Quy Nhon Ward) as they visit the fishing village of Nhon Hai, home to the vibrant Cau Ngu Festival. Here, students experience vivid lessons on cultural preservation, environmental protection, and the responsibilities toward seas and islands.
As the 14th National Party Congress convenes amid a solemn and spirited atmosphere, carrying the aspiration for a prosperous and happy nation, the Party Committee and people of Gia Lai are placing high expectations on the Congress’s strategic decisions for the country’s next phase of development.
The gradual rollout of a night-time economy in central wards is opening fresh development opportunities for western Gia Lai, as local authorities seek to build more dynamic, round-the-clock urban areas.
Gia Lai province welcomed its first air travelers of 2026 on January 1, marking the start of a year-long tourism drive tied to the National Tourism Year – Gia Lai 2026.
The Mang Den Culture and Tourism Week and Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 will take place from January 1 to 4, 2026, featuring a series of vibrant cultural, sports, culinary, and eco-tourism activities. This event is set to be a highlight, attracting visitors at the start of the New Year.
Phu Quoc has emerged as the most-searched domestic destination for Vietnamese travelers planning trips for the 2026 New Year holiday, according to new data from Booking.com.
Pleiku Ward authorities have approved plans to develop the “Cho Nho Night Street” project, positioning it as a new tourism hub aimed at driving commercial and service-sector growth and shaping the ward’s post-merger urban identity.
( With its pristine beauty, romantic scenery, and fresh air, Tan Son Dam (Bien Ho commune) is not only an important irrigation project but also regarded as the “green gem” of Gia Lai. The site offers visitors moments of relaxation and unforgettable experiences.
