Hanoi kicks off tourism season with “Get on Hanoi 2026” programme

“Get on Hanoi 2026” is not only the opening event of the capital’s tourism season but also a milestone affirming Hanoi’s commitment to green, sustainable and responsible tourism development, while strengthening tourism linkages and promoting the city as a safe, friendly and attractive destination.

The Da Phuc green tourism product will be introduced at the “Hanoi Tourism Welcomes 2026 – Get on Hanoi 2026” programme. (Photo: dulich.thethaovanhoa.vn)
The Da Phuc green tourism product will be introduced at the “Hanoi Tourism Welcomes 2026 – Get on Hanoi 2026” programme. (Photo: dulich.thethaovanhoa.vn)

Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi will officially launch its 2026 tourism season with the programme “Get on Hanoi 2026,” scheduled to take place from January 30 to February 1, 2026, at the Tay Ho Creative Cultural Space.

According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, the event will be held under the direction of the municipal People’s Committee and jointly organised by the department and Tay Ho ward authorities, with the participation of Gia Lai province and relevant agencies. It will serve as a major opening event implementing Hanoi’s policy of developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector, while responding to the Visit Vietnam Year 2026 hosted by Gia Lai.

Under the theme “Get on Hanoi 2026 – A Green Journey,” the programme is set to highlight the capital’s orientation towards tourism development associated with nature conservation, heritage preservation and sustainability.

Key highlights will include the opening ceremony and the official activation of Get on Hanoi 2026, the introduction of more than 80 representative tourism products for 2026, and the announcement of three newly recognised tourist sites, including the Hanoi Botanical Garden, Thiet Ung Fine Woodcraft Village, and Thuy Lam tourism site in Dong Anh.

A wide range of cultural and tourism activities will be held throughout the three-day event, showcasing emerging tourism trends in Hanoi, including eco-tourism, craft village tourism, cultural tourism, community-based tourism, and green tourism.

On January 31, the programme “Mong New Year in the City 2026” will recreate the Mong ethnic people's traditional New Year celebrations in the heart of the capital, featuring the Gau Tao Festival, cultural contests, talk shows, folk games, cuisine and cultural spaces.

Meanwhile, on February 1, the “Gia Lai Tourism Day in Hanoi” will introduce Gia Lai’s tourism potential and the Vietnam Visit Year 2026's activities through exhibitions, cuisine, traditional crafts, and performances.

“Get on Hanoi 2026” is not only the opening event of the capital’s tourism season but also a milestone affirming Hanoi’s commitment to green, sustainable and responsible tourism development, while strengthening tourism linkages and promoting the city as a safe, friendly and attractive destination./.

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