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Vietnam travel news: Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne 2026 bus, train and private car guide
This Vietnam travel news guide explains how to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne in 2026 by bus, seasonal train, limousine van, and private car. It lists fares, schedules, booking channels, durations, last-mile transfers, holiday and weather risks, and practical checks so you can choose and book the right option.
by Đặng Nhật Linh
4 min readSouthern Vietnam
Phong Nha-Ke Bang's Two 2026 Tourism Awards: Vietnam Travel News Wrap and What to Book for 2027
Vietnam travel news: Phong Nha-Ke Bang took two international tourism awards in late September 2026, according to VnExpress. This wrap-up covers what the report confirms, what it leaves open, the Dong Hoi gateway, and the 2027 booking windows for Son Doong, Hang Va, and Tu Lan.
Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An Storm Tracker: Vietnam Travel News for 26-29 Sep 2026
This Vietnam travel news live tracker covers the late-September 2026 heavy rain, flash-flood and landslide disruptions in Da Nang, Hue, Hoi An and Quang Binh. It gives current status, dated airline, rail and ferry changes, impact by route, and step-by-step actions for visitors already in central Vietnam or considering a reroute.
Vietnam travel news: Q3 2026 cost index up 4.8% and what Q4 budgets look like
Vietnam travel news: the Q3 2026 Vietpeep Travel Cost Index rose 4.8% from Q2, and mid-range solo daily spend reached about 1.94m VND (US$74). This article explains the 10-cost basket, field-check dates, movement drivers, city trade-offs, Q4 booking strategies, and the policy dates travelers should watch.
Vietnam travel news: are basket boat rides safe? Five viral claims from Phu Quoc fact-checked
Vietnam travel news: a September 2026 clip from Phu Quoc compared basket boat rides to a roller coaster, and travelers started asking whether thung chai rides are safe. This fact-check tests five viral claims about safety, locations, prices, spinning and weather, then gives the verified price ranges and practical checks to use before booking.
Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 on Hang Ma Street: Vietnam travel news on dates, lantern prices and crowd timing
Hanoi's Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on Friday, September 25, with lantern stalls on Hang Ma Street running from about September 18 to October 6. This vietnam travel news preview covers the Old Quarter venue layout, lantern and mooncake prices, what happens on peak nights, crowd timing, and transport from Noi Bai Airport.
Central Vietnam Flood Season 2026: Vietnam Travel News FAQ for Hoi An, Hue and Da Nang
This Vietnam travel news FAQ hub answers real traveler questions about central Vietnam's 2026 flood season in Hoi An, Hue, Da Nang and Quang Ngai. It covers the 1 Oct to 30 Nov peak window, train and flight disruption, tour cancellations, refunds, insurance, safety and rebooking, with links to deeper guides.
Vietnam travel news: train limits for 2026-27 peak season and how to book
Vietnam travel news for 2026: Lonely Planet and VnExpress report that Vietnam's trains remain slow, English booking is limited, and peak-season sleeper berths are scarce. This brief for international visitors explains who is affected, which routes matter, when to book, and how to compare flights and buses.
Da Nang’s New Direct Flights from Europe: What International Visitors Need to Know for Summer 2026
With Lufthansa and Air France launching direct flights from Frankfurt and Paris to Da Nang in June 2026, international travelers can now reach Central Vietnam faster and more easily. This article covers flight details, airport changes, festival timing, onward transport, and practical tips for planning a summer trip.
Vietnam Travel News: Long Thanh Airport Opening 2026 and What It Means for Ho Chi Minh City Arrivals
Long Thanh International Airport opens for domestic flights around September 2026 and adds international routes by early 2027. This article covers the tentative timeline, transfers to Ho Chi Minh City, booking changes, visa rules, and what remains unconfirmed for early travelers.
Mui Nghe Trekking Warning, Son Tra Peninsula: Vietnam Travel News for 2026
This update covers Da Nang's September 2026 warning against unlicensed Mui Nghe trekking tours on the Son Tra Peninsula. It explains how to check a guide's license and insurance, when tides and weather make the rocky point unsafe, transfer times from central Da Nang, costs, and what authorities have not confirmed.
Da Nang's Mui Nghe Trekking Warning: Vietnam Travel News for Hikers in September 2026
This article covers the September 2026 Da Nang warning against self-guided trekking at Mui Nghe on the Son Tra Peninsula. It explains what changed, which hikers and operators the warning targets, how to book a licensed guide, how to confirm access rules locally, and which Vietnamese emergency numbers to save before you go.
Hanoi Mid-Autumn Festival 2026: Vietnam travel news on dates, street closures, and crowd tips
Vietnam travel news: Hanoi's Tết Trung Thu 2026 falls on Friday, September 25. This guide covers confirmed dates, Old Quarter zones, street-closure checks, mooncake and lantern prices, hotel booking timing, and crowd safety for September 24-27, 2026. Use it to plan around the peak 18:00-23:00 hours and avoid surprise costs.