Hanoi, May 4 -- Tourism activity nationwide posted robust gains during the 2026 Reunification Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1) holidays, with destinations reporting strong increases in both visitor numbers and revenues, fuelled by diverse offerings and large-scale events.

​In Dien Bien, the northwestern province welcomed around 75,200 visitors from April 25 to May 3, up 25% year-on-year, including 14,500 overnight stays, generating about 122 billion VND (4.6 million USD).​

Cultural programmes recreating the historic Dien Bien Phu campaign, along with art and photo exhibitions, proved major draws. The reopening of the Him Lam relic site and the launch of the upgraded route to A Pa Chai, Vietnam's westernmost point, further ...