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Hue province drew 610,000 people (+73.7%) over the April 29-May 3 holiday, with tourism revenue of 5.1 billion yen. A thorough guide to the Hue Festival's shift to a four-season format, the free nighttime opening of the royal palace, and the imperial-cuisine space from April 24 to May 2.

Ninh Binh Province drew 5.4 million tourists in January–February 2026, up 9.9% year on year. We explain the three major spots—the World Heritage Trang An, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave—the effect of Pullman's opening, and a Hanoi-based two-day, one-night model plan, complete with a price table.

The UNESCO World Heritage "Hue Imperial Citadel," the pride of the ancient central Vietnamese town of Hue, will open free at night for four days on April 25–28, 2026. The "Mystical Imperial Palace" program woven from 3D projection mapping, cannon effects, and torch lighting...

Hoi An, the ancient town in Vietnam, ranked 51st on "The 51 most beautiful destinations in the world for 2026" announced by the prestigious British travel media outlet Time Out. Its warm yellow streetscape, the glow of lanterns, and encounters with local traditional crafts are winning praise from around the world. Japanese tourists...

The U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler announced its "Seven Wonders of Southeast Asia 2026," and Bai Tu Long Bay, located near Hanoi in northern Vietnam, was chosen third. It's a hidden scenic gem spreading east of Ha Long Bay, where limestone crags and stalactite caves float in a quiet bay...

Ninh Binh, south of Hanoi, is the "Ha Long Bay on land," where jagged limestone peaks rise from rice paddies and rivers. Rowboat rides through caves at Tam Coc and the Trang An river cruise take the lead, and it can be visited even as a day trip from Hanoi. The ancient capital Hoa Lu and the giant Bai Dinh temple are also nearby. This page covers everything from the town's overall picture...

Hoi An is a port town in central Vietnam, an ancient town whose old quarter, a World Heritage Site, remains just as it was. At night, countless lanterns light up and a scene unfolds of paper lanterns drifting on the river's surface. You can enjoy tailored clothing, local food, and walks through the artisans' town, making it one of Vietnam's most atmospheric towns. This page gives an overview of the town...