The Central Highlands boasts a diverse culture which is enriched by ethnic minority groups from many parts of the country, thus the region has huge potential for cultural tourism development.

Thanks to widespread tourism promotional policies, coupled with Vietnam’s reputation as a safe destination, international tourist arrivals in January 2024 stood at over 1.5 million, an increase of 73.6% compared to January 2023.

A two-day bicycle tour linking two international border gates of Vietnam and China was launched on February 16, helping to enhance tourism ties between the two sides and promising exciting experiences for visitors to Vietnam's northernmost province of Ha Giang.

On the 7th day of the Lunar New Year, residents of Tra Que vegetable village in Cam Ha commune, Hoi An city, in the central province of Quang Nam gathered for the Cau Bong festival, expressing gratitude to their village's founders, praying for favourable weather and bumper crops, while also providing foreign tourists with a chance to experience a day as a farmer in the festive atmosphere.

The northern border province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Site Ha Long Bay, plans to put 62 new tourism products into operation in 2024 to increase experiences, extend the length of stay, and promote the spending of visitors.

Southern localities enjoyed a strong rise in the number of tourists during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which signals a good year for their tourism sector.

Home to more than 100 waterway routes and favourable conditions to develop modern marinas, Ho Chi Minh City boasts huge potential to branch out not only waterway transport but also cruise tourism – a new industry looking for calm waters and smooth sailing ahead.

The Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has sent a document to the Department of Tourism of Kien Giang, asking the Mekong Delta province to clarify information related to a group of tourists from Taiwan (China) in Phu Quoc.

A strong rise was seen in the number of foreign tourists in many localities across the country during the seven-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday from January 8-14, led by the central city of Da Nang with nearly 177,000 and Hanoi with nearly 103,000, reported the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

A 20-kilometre journey from Quy Nhon city, the capital of south-central Binh Dinh province, brings visitors to Nhon Ly island commune, where Eo Gio (Windy strait) lies in all its scenic beauty.

Clay firecracker, mimicking the ritual of praying for a good harvest, have been ingrained in the Vietnamese culture as a symbol of resilience against natural disasters and adversities. In folk beliefs, the louder the clay firecracker makes, the more auspicious the upcoming season for crops.

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has dedicated resources to maximise its potential for developing tourism, particularly cultural and community-based tourism.

Tam Coc in Ninh Binh province is some 90 km south of Hanoi and one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Vietnam. In the ripening rice season, from late May to early June, the scenic spot leaves a deep impression on visitors with the yellow-green of the rice extending from the edge of rocky mountains to the banks of rivers.

The resort city of Da Lat welcomed about 153,000 tourist arrivals from February 8 to 12, the first five days of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, rising 22.4% year on year, reported the municipal People’s Committee.