Night tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is gaining strong momentum, with a growing range of high-quality art programs and busy pedestrian street spaces attracting visitors, especially young travelers seeking fresh and unique experiences.
Vietnam is set to become one of Asia’s most compelling destinations in 2026, with a combination of striking natural scenery, cultural depth and the modern energy of its major cities, according to the French fashion magazine Vogue.
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Construction officially put into operation Electric Bus Route 173 (Con Dao Centre - Co Ong Airport) in the Con Dao Special Zone on December 25.
The first museum in Vietnam dedicated to Phở is scheduled to open to the public on January 15, 2026, at the corner of Nguyen Thai Hoc and Pham Ngu Lao streets in Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City has introduced a targeted policy to support meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) tourism, focusing on large-scale groups of at least 100 delegates that meet strict requirements, including a minimum stay of three nights and at least two days of sightseeing in the city.
More than 80 cultural and culinary booths, along with a vibrant lineup of performances, workshops and cosplay festivities, will come together at the International Culture Week – Welcoming the New Year 2026, set to take place in Ho Chi Minh City.
After centuries of ups and downs, the ancient communal houses in coastal localities to the east of Ho Chi Minh City - such as Vung Tau, Long Huong, Long Hai, and Phuoc Hai - still stand as living witnesses of the rich cultural and historical traditions.
The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has unveiled plans for New Year 2026 celebrations, including fireworks displays across multiple sites in the city.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced the launch of its first direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, marking the first direct connection between Vietnam and Northern Europe.
World-renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has highlighted the top 10 experiences visitors should try to truly enjoy when they visit Ho Chi Minh City, the largest locality and a famous tourist attraction in Vietnam.
Con Dao prison is now a historical relic site and a popular tourist attraction on Con Dao island. Every brick, every iron bar, every inch of ground in the prison still bears a trace of the blood, sweat, and tears of the Vietnamese martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence.
Ho Tram Commune boasts significant potential and advantages, positioned to become an international-class coastal tourism hub to the east of Ho Chi Minh City.