On the morning of January 1, at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate, the Lang Son Centre for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion, in coordination with relevant agencies, held a ceremony to welcome the first foreign visitors to the province this year.
From late October to November 2025, historic floods struck Hue city and Da Nang city in central Vietnam, leaving the Hue Monuments Complex and the Hoi An ancient town underwater for days and causing significant damage.
Amid piles of scrap on the outskirts of Hoi An, one artist quietly searches for fragments that modern life has cast aside.
An ancient wooden ship, almost intact, has been uncovered on the beach of Hoi An Tay ward, Da Nang city, in recent days after Typhoon Kalmaegi struck central provinces, with Da Nang among the hardest-hit localities. Experts estimate the vessel dates back to between the late 14th and 16th centuries, describing it as a rare maritime treasure in Southeast Asia.
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Amid soft mud and the smell of dampness, soldiers arrive in Hoi An at just the right moment when they coordinate with other forces to clear pathways, restoring the peacefulness of the ancient town after nearly five days under floodwater.
After days of heavy rain and flooding, Hoi An ancient town in Da Nang is gradually drying out. Local residents have begun cleaning up and reopening their shops. The familiar, peaceful atmosphere of the ancient town is returning, signalling life getting back to normal after the floods.
Hoi An ancient town, recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1999, in late October has been experiencing one of its most severe floods in decades. Many foreigners visiting Hoi An were shocked to see tourist attractions and hotels submerged under floodwaters, disrupting their travel plans. However, they described the experience as both surprising and memorable.
Heavy rain brought by Typhoon No. 12 has battered central Vietnam, flooding streets in Hue city, Hoi An ancient town in Da Nang, leaving many areas isolated and traffic disrupted.
In recent days, heavy and prolonged rains have hit Da Nang, causing water from upstream to rise rapidly and flood rivers running through residential areas in the former Hoi An ward of the city. Many streets in the area have been deeply inundated.
When people think of Hoi An, the image that often comes to mind is of moss-covered rooftops and ancient streets. But Hoi An has another side. Just a few kilometres from its historic centre lies a lush, tranquil yet vibrant landscape: Cam Thanh Village, home to the Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest, which stretches along the river, and has been intertwined with generations of Quang Nam residents.
The Unicorn-Lion-Dragon Dance Art Museum is expected to become a new cultural landmark in Da Nang, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Vietnam’s folk heritage while enriching the experience of international and domestic tourists.
Tourlane described Hoi An as one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Southeast Asia, distinguished by its vibrant streets illuminated by thousands of colourful lanterns.
The urban traffic route, designed with Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in mind, will be developed through a joint venture of key investors including Kita Group, Futa Group, China Design Group, CRRC Chongqing, Arup, A2Z and Kim Long Motors, with financial support from the two private banks – VPBank and TPBank.
Since the beginning of 2025, searches for Vietnam's tourism have grown by 10–25%, ranking seventh globally.
The “tourism passports” are available at Da Nang International Airport and tourist support centres in both Da Nang and Hoi An, forming part of the New Da Nang, New Experience campaign for 2025.
International visitors are especially fond of hands-on traditional craft experiences and OCOP products in Hoi An ancient town, now part of Da Nang, according to Le Doan Phuoc, a tour guide from a travel company in the central city.
With a score of 91.00, Hoi An has been ranked sixth among the world’s best destinations for 2025, as voted by readers of the prestigious Travel + Leisure magazine.
Gulf News, one of two English-language daily publications in the Persian Gulf region, listed the main reasons for its destination picks as being a mix of iconic cities, cultural treasures, tropical escapes, and foodie havens.
In celebration of World Bicycle Day on June 3, digital travel platform Agoda has introduced five cycling destinations across Asia that offer unique experiences for travelers. Among them, the ancient town of Hoi An is featured as one of the top five cycling spots for World Bicycle Day.