Foreign tourists choose Vinh Long as favourite destination in the early days of 2026. (Photo: VNA)
Foreign tourists choose Vinh Long as favourite destination in the early days of 2026. (Photo: VNA)
Cultural colours and distinctive flavours promise a hopeful new year for Vinh Long tourism. (Photo: VNA)
Cultural colours and distinctive flavours promise a hopeful new year for Vinh Long tourism. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors join local residents in wrapping traditional "banh tet" (Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake). (Photo: VNA)
Visitors join local residents in wrapping traditional "banh tet" (Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake). (Photo: VNA)
Tourists take photos at the “Old Kitchen” space of southern Vietnamese households. (Photo: VNA)
Tourists take photos at the “Old Kitchen” space of southern Vietnamese households. (Photo: VNA)
Foreign tourists take photos at the “Old Kitchen” space of southern Vietnamese households. (Photo: VNA)
Foreign tourists take photos at the “Old Kitchen” space of southern Vietnamese households. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors join local residents in wrapping traditional "banh tet" (Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake). (Photo: VNA)
Visitors join local residents in wrapping traditional "banh tet" (Vietnamese cylindrical sticky rice cake). (Photo: VNA)
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Mekong Delta province spurs tourism for New Year growth

In 2026, the Mekong Delta province of Vinh Long aims to welcome 9.84 million visitors and generate over 9.4 trillion VND (358 million USD) in tourism revenue. To spur demand and create early momentum, the province launched a tourism promotion programme at the start of the year, featuring local product and cuisine showcases, traditional craft demonstrations, and the “Old Kitchen” space recreating the Mekong Delta’s riverine lifestyle.