Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Dien Bien battlefield legacy powers tourism revival

Dien Bien, once a ferocious battlefield, is undergoing a visible overhaul, with gains in economic growth, poverty reduction, infrastructure, and social welfare that lay the groundwork for a new expansion phase.

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Culinary, heritage passports reshape cultural tourism

Safeguarding and upholding heritage sites is not merely about keeping them in their original state, but also demands approaches that fit new contexts.

Railways transport 400,000 passengers during April 30-May 1 holidays


The Vietnam Railways Corporation reported that 400,000 passengers were transported during the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30) and International Workers’ Day (May 1) holiday period, with services operating safely, meeting the surge in travel demand.

Vietnam welcomes over 2 million international arrivals in April


PANO - According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, Vietnam received 2.03 million international arrivals in April 2026, bringing the total number of foreign visitors in the first four months of the year to 8.8 million, up 14.6% year-on-year and fulfilling 35% of the 2026 target of 25 million international arrivals.

Air travel surges to 1.68 million passengers during holiday periods


Vietnam’s aviation sector recorded a total of 1.68 million passengers during the Hung Kings Commemoration Day and Reunification Day - Labor Day holiday periods (from April 25 to 27, and from April 30 to May 3), up 2.2% year-on-year.
Building cuisine into a key driver of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism

Cuisine is becoming a major draw for tourism as more travelers look for destinations with unique food experiences. As Vietnam grows into a global culinary hotspot, Ho Chi Minh City is working to make gastronomy a key part of its tourism strategy, with signature dishes earning international acclaim.

Man leaving city behind to “awaken” A Lin Stream


PANO - Despite holding a law degree and having a stable job, Ho Thuong Liu chose to leave urban life and return to his hometown. Starting from the familiar A Lin Stream of his childhood, he embarked on an entrepreneurial journey that has opened a new path for sustainable livelihoods in A Luoi 1 commune, Hue city.

Cu Lao Cham poised to become Da Nang’s green paradise


Located about 15km from Hoi An, Cu Lao Cham in Tan Hiep island commune in the central city of Da Nang clusters eight small islands into a lush green arc in the East Sea (aka South China Sea). More than a simple tourist spot, this pristine gem snagged UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve status back in 2009 thanks to its rich biodiversity and strikingly untouched environment.

Lam Dong diversifies coastal tourism with adventure, island-linked experiences


Coastal tourism in the Central province of Lam Dong is gaining renewed momentum as the province taps into its largely untouched landscapes and distinctive natural appeal. Recently, new tourism products, particularly adventure, forest exploration and island-conquering tours, have drawn growing numbers of visitors, especially young travelers, opening up fresh directions for diversifying the province’s tourism offerings.
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