Destination

Following its merger with Hau Giang and Soc Trang, Can Tho City has entered a new phase of development, enriched by a diverse ecosystem and unique cultural identity. To promote tourism, the city has proactively linked businesses, travel agencies, and tourist destinations to develop new and distinctive tourism products aimed at attracting more visitors.

According to the Hue Department of Tourism, on the morning of October 17, the luxury cruise ship Ovation of the Seas, carrying more than 4,000 international passengers, docked at Chan May Port (Hue City) as part of its voyage to Viet Nam, after international cruise reception was temporarily suspended at Cai Mep–Thi Vai Port.

The Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, and Bai Dinh Pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh are basking in glory after snagging top honours in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, the provincial Tourism Department reported on October 15.

Con Dao National Park has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Green List, marking an important milestone in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

The World Travel Awards 2025 has officially announced this year’s winners, with Vung Tau named as Asia's Leading Coastal City Break Destination for the first time. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City received three major Asia-leading tourism awards.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organised the Viet Nam–Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Programme in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, the US, from October 4 to 12.

According to the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism, Viet Nam has recently been named among the World’s Friendliest Countries and World’s Best Destinations at the Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.

Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province, Viet Nam, won double victory in two of the most prestigious natural tourism categories, according to the Management Board of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Gala Ceremony 2025 held in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.

Nearly 1,000 Chinese tourists entered Viet Nam through the Mong Cai International Border Gate in Quang Ninh Province on October 14.

Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark in Tuyen Quang Province was honoured as “Asia’s Leading Regional Cultural Destination 2025” at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony 2025 in Hong Kong (China) on October 13.

The 22nd International Business Awards (IBA) ceremony, recently held in Lisbon, Portugal, honoured the Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 with two Gold Awards, adding to the festival brand’s impressive list of achievements.

Nestled in the heart of the majestic Truong Son mountain range, Stor Village in To Tung Commune, Gia Lai Province, echoes like a heroic song about the indomitable spirit of the Ba Na people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. More than a symbol of patriotism, Stor stands as a vivid testament to the harmony between tradition and modernity in the sun-drenched, wind-swept Central Highlands.

Phu Quoc is the only representative of Viet Nam to appear in the list of “The World’s Most Wonderful Islands”, scoring an impressive 95.51 points—higher than last year and rising to the top among all Asian destinations. The score reflects travelers’ satisfaction across multiple criteria: from service quality, scenery, beach beauty, and unique cuisine to the warmth of local hospitality.

Six caves in Quang Tri Province have been selected as must-visit destinations on Viet Nam’s itinerary by world-renowned travel magazine Travel and Leisure, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

In the first nine months of 2025, Da Nang welcomed more than 14.4 million visitors, up over 22% year on year. International arrivals reached 5.8 million, marking a rise of more than 31%.

Viet Nam recorded a 21.5% year-on-year increase in international visitor arrivals to 15.4 million in the first nine months of the year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.

On the evening of October 2, Da Nang welcomed flight CZ8155 of China Southern Airlines, carrying more than 170 passengers from Shenzhen (China) to Da Nang International Airport.

The central Quang Tri Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on September 30 that the world-leading travel magazine Lonely Planet has just introduced to its readers the Top 15 most attractive destinations and experiences in Viet Nam, among which Quang Tri has two sites: Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park and the Vinh Moc Tunnels.

The International Terminal T2 of Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa province hosted a welcoming ceremony, on September 29, for passengers arriving on flight RA73850 operated by Nordwind Airlines from Moscow,

Trang An, a symbol of harmony between conservation and development, is emerging as a global heritage brand, asserting Ninh Bình’s position on the international tourism map.