Quang Ninh, April 8 -- Ha Long Carnival 2026 is scheduled for April 25 to May 3, featuring 14 major cultural, sports and tourism events as Quang Ninh province looks to attract about 1.3 million visitors and further cement its status as a vibrant and modern international tourism hub.

Speaking at a press briefing on April 7 to unveil the 2026 Summer Culture, Sports and Tourism Week, Nguyen Thi Thanh Thuy, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the programme, themed "Ha Long Carnival 2026 - Wonders Shining in a New Era," will expand beyond Ha Long heritage land to several key sites, including Hong Gai, Bai Chay and the spiritual tourism complex of Yen Tu.

The 14 signature activities during the wee...