Activities to attract tourists during upcoming holiday
Cities and provinces nationwide are offering various tours and activities to attract visitors during the upcoming five-day holiday on the occasion of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30) and International May Day (May 1).
Hanoi (VNA) – Cities and provinces nationwide are offering various tours and activities to attract visitors during the upcoming five-day holiday onthe occasion of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April30) and International May Day (May 1).
🎃 Apart from night tours of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoa Lo prison relicsite, LiteratureMuseum and night pedestrian streets in the capital city of Hanoi, many new tourshave been introduced such as cultural and spiritual tourism combined withhealth care in outlying Soc Son district, Bac Co - rice flower season at theNational History Museum, returning to the ancient Vietnamese capital at the CoLoa citadel relic, and heritage journey at Thang Long Imperial Citadel and BatTrang pottery village.
In the northern portcity of Hai Phong, food tour has become a booming trend on the social media, attractingmany domestic and foreign tourists, especially young people.
At Co Loa festival (Photo: VNA)
🔜 Visitorsto the city could join the Red Flamboyant Flower Festival 2023 themed “HaiPhong – Shining at estuary of the sea” from May 12-14. For the first time, the VietnamSea and Island Folklore Festival will be held from April 28-29 with a seriesof scientific, sports, and cultural events.
This year, the northern province of Quang Ninh plans to launch38 new tourism products, including the "Night Cruise Street", sailingand music on Ha Long Bay, or walking along the night andpedestrian street around Long Tien Pagoda area in Ha Long City. Bai Tho mountain is also reopened for tourists toexperience mountain climbing, discover cultural and historical values, andcheck in to admire the unique beauty of Ha Long Bay and Ha Long city fromabove. The Ha Long Carnival Festival 2023 will get underway with many new features, promising to be a lively and colourful destination. Localities in Quang Ninh are also launching new unique productssuch as the Van Don Orange Week and two pedestrian roads in Minh Chau and QuanLan districts, camping on Ba Chau beach, Thanh Lan island, and tours of islandsnear the coast in Co To island district, with the first-time snorkeling to seecoral reefs in Thanh Lan island commune. The Da Nang beachtourism season 2023 will take place in the central city of Da Nang from April 28– May 3 with various music performances, kite flying, food tasting and sportfestivals. Similar events arealso scheduled in Binh Thuan, Ninh Thuan, Lam Dong, Quang Tri, Can Tho. TheHung Kings Temple Festival, part of the Ancestral Land Culture and TourismWeek, will be held from April 20-29 in districts and townships of northern PhuTho province, offering tourists an opportunity to experience the rituals ofworshiping the legendary founders of the nation and explore unique tourism products associated withculture of the ancestral land. On the occasion, the UNESCO intangible culturalheritage week, an international conference on tourism, culture, heritage andsustainable development of Vietnam, the Northwest Tourism Fair 2023, and the ancestralland culinary culture festival are also planned./.
90 km southeast of Hanoi, in addition to its rich potential in cultural and spiritual tourism, Ninh Binh province also boasts a charming natural landscape and many unique and amazing caves. It is an ideal destination to visit, as many tourists have found.
A new passenger port on Con Dao Island, off the coast of Ba Ria-Rung Tau province, has welcomed the first high-speed boat bringing more than 200 passengers to the popular tourist destination.
Travel agents in Vietnam are making necessary preparations for the upcoming Hung Kings Commemoration Day, National Reunification and May Day holidays from April 29 to May 3, as the travel demand is forecast to surge.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) to coordinate with other ministries, agencies and localities to effectively implement policies and directives from the Party, Government, and Prime Minister on tourism development.
Da Nang's appeal stems from its numerous outstanding tourist attractions, particularly My Khe Beach, Sun World Ba Na Hills resort, and the ancient town of Hoi An. Additionally, Da Nang tourism is renowned for its affordability, especially attractive to young travellers and couples, according to Chosun Ilbo.
With new direct flights from major Indian cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Vietnam is becoming an increasingly compelling destination for Indian tourists seeking a quick, emotionally rich four-day escape that blends luxury, culture, and natural wonder.
By source market, China continued to lead with 3.1 million visitors, equivalent to 25.5% of all foreign arrivals. The Republic of Korea followed with 2.5 million, or 20.7%. Other major markets included Taiwan (China) with 737,000, the US with 522,000, and Japan with 380,000.
Khanh Hoa has welcomed 16 international cruises so far this year, with more than 19,000 tourists disembarking to explore the province’s scenic landscapes and renowned cultural, religious, and artistic landmarks, as well as to enjoy local cuisine and sightseeing tours.
According to local plans, fireworks shows will be held at multiple locations, with Ha Long Bay as the focal point. More than mere entertainment, these displays are part of a strategic cultural tourism product aimed at strengthening the region’s brand.
Chatbot and virtual assistants support itinerary consultation and tour bookings, and provide around-the-clock response across multiple platforms while AI advertising applications have been used to optimise budgets and target the right customers. AI has been also employed to analyse customer data, enabling the delivery of personalised tour recommendations.
Many Vietnamese regions possess favourable conditions, including natural landscapes, climate, and rich cultural identities, to host sport events that integrate with cultural and tourism experiences.
Dubbed the “land of ancient towers”, Khanh Hoa boasts a rich Cham legacy through architectural masterpieces like the Po Nagar, Hoa Lai, Po Klong Garai, and Po Rome towers.
Vietnam’s e-visa system is now seen as one of the most efficient, convenient, and transparent in the region. Fully online registration, no paperwork or interviews, and fast and flexible processing time have improved foreigners’ entry experience, creating a competitive advantage over countries clinging to complicated and costly visa procedures.
Sunset Town unfolded like a living fairytale. Every street and hidden corner recalls iconic European landmarks – from Venice’s San Marco Bell Tower and Paris’s Arc de Triomphe to Almafi-style squares and cobblestone paths reminiscent of southern Italy.
Its natural advantages have made Mui Ne a magnet for enthusiasts of kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP). These activities not only diversify the local tourism offerings but also contribute to the area’s long-term development strategy focused on sustainability.
In July alone, the city welcomed 695,930 international arrivals, surging 75.3% year-on-year. For the seven-month period, international visitors totalled 4.5 million, up 48% year-on-year.
Welcoming the crew on the morning of July 30, Dang Dong Ha, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, emphasised that the film offers a valuable opportunity to promote Quang Tri’s tourism potential, particularly to Indian visitors, but also to a broader global audience.
With a proactive and creative approach, Hanoi is positioning itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most compelling destinations where tradition meets innovation, and every visit offers a blend of the familiar and the new.
Fostering linkage among regional localities and restructuring the tourism sector towards professionalism are among measures to boost the “smokeless industry” of the Mekong Delta.
On Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA) 
At Co Loa festival (Photo: VNA) 
