Việt Nam News

Tây Yên Tử is not just a festival space, but a place where the fundamental values ​​that have shaped the character and enduring vitality of the Vietnamese people, especially patriotism and the aspiration for peace, converge and spread, a local official said.

Dubbed a “moving cultural space”, the 40-minute journey departs from Hà Nội Railway Station, runs along Train Street and through busy intersections crowded with cars and motorbikes, crosses the Red River via historic Long Biên Bridge, and arrives at Từ Sơn Station in neighbouring Bắc Ninh Province.

International arrivals to Hà Nôi in February reached approximately 680,800 in February, marking a 16.2 per cent increase compared to the same month in 2025, while domestic visitors totaled around 2.5 million, up 32.3 per cent. Total tourism revenue was estimated at VNĐ12.39 trillion (US$476 million), a rise of 24.8 per cent.

Heading the selection list of Travel + Leisure is the Hòn Thơm cable car in the South of the pearl island, Phú Quốc. This is not merely a means of transportation, but a "unique" experience carrying a Guinness World Record – the longest 3-wire cable car route on the planet.

The People’s Committee of Đakrông Commune in the central province of Quảng Trị, in coordination with the Đakrông Forest Protection Station, on February 26 handed over a small-clawed otter to the Cúc Phương National Park and the Wildlife Rescue Centre in Việt Nam for further care and rehabilitation.

Throughout March, the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hà Nội's Đoài Phương Commune will host a vibrant series of events celebrating spring and youth, with active participation from various ethnic communities currently residing in the area.

Highlighting the new stature of the heritage site, a provincial leader said the festival is not merely the opening ritual of a new festive season, but also an affirmation of Yên Tử’s position on the world cultural heritage map.

Phú Quốc Special Zone in An Giang Province has launched the Phú Quốc Tourism Rapid Response Team in an attempt to create a professional and transparent tourism environment and protect the rights of tourists.

The Military Symphony Orchestra (MSO) will officially debut at Hồ Gươm Opera House on February 28.

National Poetry Day 2026, a festival of poetry and music, will be held in the coastal city of Hạ Long in Quảng Ninh Province on March 3.

Motion picture Quán Kỳ Nam (Kỳ Nam Inn) is among five films nominated for the Grand Jury Feature Film Award at the Asian Pop-Up Cinema festival in Chicago. 

The Vàm Cỏ Cải Lương (reformed opera) Troupe of Tây Ninh Province, one of the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta’s leading traditional art troupes, will host an art performance tour to serve audiences in Hà Nội and Ninh Bình Province from February 27 to March 8.

Blending family drama with the cultural symbolism of phở, Minh Beta’s debut film is set to reach audiences worldwide, showcasing Vietnamese heritage through humour, heart and tradition.

More than 800 people participated in a procession ritual on Thursday to kick off the Ông Pagoda Festival 2026, one of the most significant cultural events in Đồng Nai Province.

A highlight is the continued preparation of dossiers seeking national tourism site recognition for three areas, namely Ba Vì National Park tourism area, Hương Son landscape complex, and the Hoàn Kiếm Lake and Old Quarter vicinity.

Notable findings feature the Asian palm civet, greater coucal and red-throated flycatcher, as well as Red Data Book species such as the slow loris and pangolin.

According to Travel + Leisure, these uninterrupted performances have been instrumental in establishing the "Pearl Island" as one of Southeast Asia’s most notable emerging destinations.

As Việt Nam enters a new phase of development, tourism is poised for a breakthrough that can reaffirm its role as a key engine of economic growth. In this context, refining the policy framework and fostering an open, modern development environment have become essential prerequisites for accelerating momentum and unlocking the sector’s full potential.