Quang Ninh Province is striving to position itself as a hub for regional and international tourism.
A national park in Ho Chi Minh City's Con Dao has been added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s Green List.
Just 20 kilometers from the center of Kon Tum ward in Quang Ngai province, Kon Jong village of the Xo Dang ethnic people nestles peacefully amid lush rubber and coffee plantations and verdant forests. Flowing nearby is the picturesque Dak Loi stream - a destination for eco-tourists seeking a return to nature.
Following its administrative merger, Ho Chi Minh City has taken on a new look, with vast potential for breakthrough development.
On September 18, the Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with Tung Lam Development JSC, held a seminar themed “One journey - two heritages” to discuss strategies for promoting tourism at Ha Long Bay and the Yen Tu heritage site.
From September 16, three tourist routes reopen to visitors. They are Tien Sa - Om stream - Ban Co Peak, Ban Co Peak - Bai Bac Beach, and Bai Bac Intersection - Heritage Banyan Tree routes.
In Da Nang, the traditional Vietnamese cyclo experience is getting a modern upgrade, with GPS-enabled rides offering multilingual smart commentary and AI interaction for international travelers exploring the city.
The first-ever World Culture Day in Hanoi will be jointly organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Hanoi People’s Committee at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel on October 4 - 5.
The Ministry of Health’s Tobacco Control Fund held a campaign at Tue Tinh Beach Park (Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province) on September 13 to promote a smoke-free environment at home, restaurants and in public places. This is the 2nd media initiative developed in the main cities and provinces of tourism such as Hue, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Khanh Hoa.
Tam Chuc Complex and Co Le Pagoda in the northern Province of Ninh Binh have been recognised as special national sites under the Prime Minister’s decision dated September 11, 2025.
Slow travel is emerging as a popular trend among many tourists. With its rich natural landscape, deep cultural and heritage roots, traditional way of life, and the unique warmth of its people, Hue holds many advantages for developing this form of tourism. However, to truly develop slow travel, Hue still has much work to do.
Following the merger, Phu Tho now possesses three national parks - Xuan Son, Tam Dao, and Cuc Phuong (part of which was formerly in Hoa Binh province) - along with numerous nature reserves. This provides a foundation for new prospects in tourism development in general and ecotourism in particular, contributing to nature conservation, biodiversity protection, and improved livelihoods for local communities.