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Kon Ka Kinh National Park in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has officially been recognized as a tourist destination by the Gia Lai Provincial People’s Committee under Decision No. 2173/QĐ-UBND.

East Quy Nhon Ward in Gia Lai Province will hold its first-ever tourism festival on May 29-30, 2026, aiming to promote the area’s coastal heritage, community culture and seaside tourism under the theme “East Quy Nhon - The colors of the sea calling”.

A delegation of Australian tourism partners, travel agents, wholesalers, buyers and media representatives is surveying tourism destinations in Quy Nhon and Gia Lai as part of a famtrip program aimed at promoting Vietnam's central region to the Australian market.

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.

The community vegetable village in Thuận Nghĩa hamlet, Tây Sơn commune in Gia Lai is emerging as a growing destination for community-based tourism, combining VietGAP-certified agriculture with the preserved charm of a traditional Vietnamese countryside village.

Lakeside camping and outdoor recreation are rapidly gaining popularity on the Gia Lai plateau as locals and tourists seek nature-focused escapes during the summer months.

Authorities on Nhơn Châu island commune in Gia Lai province are promoting new livelihood models linked to experiential tourism as the locality seeks to diversify incomes and reduce residents’ dependence on fishing.

Thousands of Asian Openbill Storks have returned to the southeastern fields of Vietnam’s Gia Lai plateau following the rice harvest, creating sweeping aerial displays across the Central Highlands during the dry season.

The East Quy Nhon Ward will hold its first Tourism Festival on May 29 and 30, 2026, featuring a wide range of cultural, sports and tourism activities aimed at promoting the area’s coastal heritage and tourism potential.

Diên Hồng Food Street in Pleiku has rapidly become a popular nighttime destination, attracting both residents and tourists since its trial launch in late March 2026.

The People’s Committee of Gia Lai Province has approved a master plan to 2045 to develop Bien Ho Commune into a major eco-cultural tourism hub for both the province and Vietnam’s Central Highlands region.

Northern Vietnam in April offers a period of calm transition, where fading spring drizzle gives way to clear skies and mild warmth, creating an ideal backdrop for quiet travel and cultural reflection.

A growing influx of international tourists to the Central Highlands is exposing a critical gap in community tourism: a shortage of local storytellers able to communicate cultural heritage in foreign languages.

Gia Lai province will promote its tourism potential at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2026, which opens in Hanoi on April 10, positioning itself ahead of its role as host of the National Tourism Year 2026.

Quy Nhon, a coastal city in central Vietnam, is gaining international recognition for its clean environment, relaxed lifestyle and growing appeal among repeat foreign visitors, positioning itself as an emerging destination in Southeast Asia.

Community-based tourism is expanding across Vietnam, emerging as a key driver of rural development by improving local livelihoods while preserving cultural identity.

A local content creator is reshaping how audiences experience Vietnam’s Central Highlands, using visual storytelling to promote the culture and landscapes of Gia Lai Province.

A growing number of international tourists are heading to Vietnam’s Central Highlands to experience hands-on farming, as agricultural tourism gains traction in the region.

Phu Cuong Waterfall in Gia Lai province is gaining prominence as a key eco-tourism destination, drawing visitors with its dramatic basalt cliffs, seasonal beauty and pristine natural setting during National Tourism Year 2026.

Local content creators in Gia Lai province are emerging as informal “tourism ambassadors”, using social media platforms to showcase indigenous culture, traditional rituals and cuisine, with the aim of attracting visitors and supporting sustainable livelihoods.

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.

International visitors are increasingly flocking to Vietnam’s Gia Lai highlands, attracted not by curated attractions but by the authenticity of local culture and daily life.

Gia Lai is advancing a strategy to develop tourism by leveraging a coastal-highland corridor, aiming to create distinctive, culturally rich travel experiences and strengthen interregional connectivity.

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.