The goal is not simply to attract more visitors to individual provinces, but to create longer, richer journeys that boost local economies while preserving heritage, cultural identity and community livelihoods.

To meet UNESCO Global Geopark criteria, Đắk Lắk aims to develop a model based on conservation and centred on local communities. The province plans to establish geological, experiential, community, educational and research tourism routes, linking geological heritage with local culture, cuisine, craft villages and agriculture to create high-value tourism products.

At the recent second meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam stressed one of the four major gaps in the implementation of Resolution No.80-NQ/TW that the appeal and outreach of positive cultural values in the digital environment have not kept pace with the rapid development of digital platforms and content.

The celebrations will continue on August 19 at Ho Chi Minh Square with a grand music show and fireworks display featuring 1,500 high-altitude fireworks and more than 1,000 low-altitude fireworks.

Fansipan has long been a must-visit destination for anyone exploring Việt Nam's Northwest. The journey to conquer the "Roof of Indochina" typically begins with a spectacular cable car ride soaring above the clouds. Nestled at the foot of the cable car station, Bản Mây Village welcomes visitors as a charming stopover, showcasing a different beauty in every season of the year.