Departing from Vũng Tàu Airport in HCM City, the helicopter flights are operated by the Southern Việt Nam Helicopter Company, ranging from 15 to 60 minutes depending on passengers’ preferences.
HCM City’s tourism sector has sustained strong momentum after the Tết 2026 (Lunar New Year) festival, rolling out flexible products, short-break packages and digital solutions to keep visitors coming.
The programme, organised by the city’s Department of Culture and Sports, runs from February 20 to 22, corresponding to the fourth to sixth days of the first lunar month in the Year of the Horse.
Cultural tourism holds undeniable potential to rise as one of Hồ Chí Minh City’s most coveted signatures, but it still largely exists as a supplementary component.
Cần Thơ will celebrate its first River Culture Festival from December 26 to January 1 at Ninh Kiều Wharf and Hậu River Park, according to the city People’s Committee.
The eighth Techcombank HCM City International Marathon concluded with resounding success, dominated by African runners in the 42km category on December 7.
Meanwhile, the number of domestic tourist arrivals hit 33.08 million, fulfilling 66.2 per cent of the year''s goal. Total tourism revenue during the period reachedVNĐ208.06 trillion, equivalent to 71.7 per cent of this year''s target of VNĐ290 trillion (US$11.02 billion).
HCM City tourism saw growth in arrivals in the first ten months of the year, welcoming nearly 6.6 million foreign visitors, representing a year-on-year increase of 18 per cent, according to its Department of Tourism.
The HCM City Department of Tourism has launched a culinary tourism campaign, featuring 20 new food tours to promote the “foodie” experience and the city’s culinary tourism.