Lao Cai, Chinese locality bolster tourism cooperation

Tourism cooperation between Lao Cai and Honghe prefecture of China’s Yunnan province was discussed at a seminar held in the northern border province of Vietnam on June 21.
Lao Cai, Chinese locality bolster tourism cooperation ảnh 1At the seminar, the two sides inked a cooperation deal on the trial run of the “Two nations – Six destinations” tour in 2019 (Photo: VNA)
Lao Cai (VNA) – Tourism cooperation between Lao Cai and Honghe prefecture of China’s Yunnan province was discussed at a seminar held in the northern border province of Vietnam on June 21.

The event, co-organised by the Lao Cai department of culture, sports and tourism and the culture and tourism office of Honghe prefecture, aimed to build and turn the “Two nations – Six destinations” travel tour into an official and trademark tourism product of the localities.

Six destinations of the tour include Kunming city and Honghe prefecture of Yunnan and Vietnamese localities of Lao Cai, Hanoi, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh. 

Previously, delegations of Lao Cai province and the Honghe culture and tourism office made a survey tour of Hanoi, Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, along with the Sa Pa national tourism site in Lao Cai from June 17 to 21.

At the seminar, the two sides inked a cooperation deal on the trial run of the tour in 2019.

Accordingly, the sides will work to simplify administrative procedures for tourists and create optimal conditions for Vietnamese and Chinese firms to operate a bus network for visitors, in line with the agreement on road transport of the two nations. 

Besides, they will launch trial operation of self-drive tours in the route and boost communication activities on tourism and resources protection.

Lao Cai and Honghe will also promote cultural and art exchange activities and consider the idea of organising a Vietnam-China border art festival. 

The Chinese locality was also asked to facilitate Lao Cai to carry out a survey on places in Honghe that late President Ho Chi Minh stayed at in 1940-1941 to build a tour related to the Vietnamese leader.

The friendship between Lao Cai and Yunnan in general and Honghe prefecture in particular over the years reaped positive outcomes in the fields of transport connection, finance, trade, tourism, culture, education-training and border management, said Deputy Director of the Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Dinh Dung.

The two sides have built a solid cooperation mechanism of all levels to enhance mutual trust and comprehensive development of the friendship, he noted. -VNA
VNA

See more

Visitors seek information on Vietnam’s tourist destinations at the 2026 FITUR International Tourism Fair. (Photo published by VNA)

Vietnam shines at FITUR int’l tourism fair in Spain

The main goal of Vietnam’s participation in FITUR is to highlight its growing presence among top global tourism destinations while introducing new offerings and the potential of the country as a travel destination for the Spanish-speaking community.

A report on Sa Pa broadcast on France 2 - a channel of France’s national television. (Photo: VNA)

Sa Pa captivates French audiences as a standout Northwest destination

The report portrays Sa Pa as a landscape shaped by generations, highlighting the terraced fields that have been carefully carved and maintained by residents over centuries. A local guide told the programme that some of the oldest terraces in the area are around 250 years old.

French newspapers Le Figaro and Ouest-France publish features introducing SJourney, a luxury rail tourism service offering a trans-Vietnam travel experience. (Photo: Sjourney

Luxury trans-Vietnam rail journey captures French media attention

The SJourney itinerary is Vietnam’s first luxury rail cruise, jointly operated by PYS Travel and Vietnam Railways. The product is expected to open up a new direction for high-end tourism, built around slow-paced, immersive and emotionally rich travel experiences.

Tourists visit and experience the Hon Thom cable car in Phu Quoc (Photo: VNA)

Phu Quoc tourism heats up in 2026 with near-full bookings

Savouring Tet on Phu Quoc allows visitors to dive into the island's pristine natural assets, from stunning beaches and untouched primary forests to nearby islets, all wrapped in an effortlessly festive, sun-kissed holiday vibe.

Visitors at the newly launched Pho Museum in Ben Thanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: sggp.org.vn)

Lunar New Year tours boom

Since the beginning of 2026, many travel agencies have reported an increase in Lunar New Year tour bookings compared with the same period last year. Notably, tours focusing on cultural immersion, local lifestyles, and early spring festivals are gaining popularity, rather than purely leisure-oriented trips as seen in previous years.

A visitor climb the 90-metre “Great Wall of Vietnam” during an adventure tour of Son Đoong Cave. (Photo: VNA)

Plans to expand unilateral visa waivers to attract high-quality tourists

The Ministry of Public Security was assigned to further accelerate the application of information technology and digital transformation to improve electronic visa issuance procedures, simplify processes and shorten immigration clearance times at border checkpoints, creating maximum convenience for travellers.

An exhibition space that recounts the story of pho from a socio-historical perspective, blending documentary films, artefacts and installation art. (Photo: thethaovanhoa.vn)

Cultural, culinary tourism heightens Tet allure in Ho Chi Minh City

A notable new attraction is the Pho (rice noodle soup) Museum in Ben Thanh ward, which officially opened in mid-January. As the country’s first museum dedicated to culinary heritage, it is designed to preserve, develop and spread the values of Vietnamese cuisine to both domestic and international visitors.

A performance using Tet symbols run as part of the ongoing traditional Tet programme at the old Nha Trang craft village in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: baokhanhhoa.vn)

Nha Trang captivates visitors with traditional Tet atmosphere

Stepping into the old Nha Trang craft village, visitors feel as if they are shipped back to a rural village with areca palm rows, kitchen fires, trays of traditional cakes, and red calligraphy couplets, among many other scenes, all of which stir memories of family reunions.