In late May 2026, Ninh Binh will host its signature annual event - Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026, under the theme “Ninh Binh: A Heritage Journey Through the Ages.” According to the plan issued by the Provincial People’s Committee, the event is expected to take place over approximately 10 days across key tourist sites, promising a vibrant cultural - tourism space that will spread widely throughout the province.
The Tourism Week aims to further develop a distinctive annual tourism product of the locality, contributing to the promotion of the former capital region rich in historical and cultural traditions. It also introduces the province’s tourism potential in a new phase of development. Through a diverse range of activities, the event seeks to honor the outstanding values of heritage, natural landscapes, and regional cultural identity, while strengthening market connections and enhancing the position of Ninh Binh’s tourism brand on both national and international maps.
A highlight of the Tourism Week is the Opening Ceremony, expected to be held at Dinh Tien Hoang Emperor Square, featuring a meticulously staged art program that blends traditional and modern elements. Following this, the “Golden Hue of Tam Coc Festival” at Tam Coc will immerse visitors in the scenery of ripe rice fields along the Ngo Dong River, where nature and people harmonize in a vivid and emotional landscape.
One of the standout activities in 2026 is the creative music festival “Trang An - Forestival,” taking place at Binh Minh Square. The event promises a fresh artistic space where music, cinema, and multimedia performances come together to tell the story of nature, history, and people of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, creating a unique impression in the heart of a World Heritage site.
In addition to the main programs, Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 will feature a wide range of supporting activities, including the Vietnam Yosakoi Festival 2026, the phototour “Golden Season in Tam Coc,” famtrip and presstrip delegations exploring tourism products, the art photo exhibition “Beautiful Photos of Ninh Binh Tourism,” as well as traditional performances such as water puppetry, chèo (traditional opera), xẩm singing, and folk music from across Vietnam. These activities vividly recreate a rich folk cultural space, enhancing visitors’ experiences.
Notably, coastal tourism activities, culinary spaces, rural markets, OCOP product showcases, and traditional craft village promotions will be organized across various localities, creating strong connectivity among distinctive tourism areas. As a result, the Tourism Week becomes not just a single event but a continuous chain of experiences linking nature, culture, and people.
With thorough preparation, rich content, and a sustainable development orientation, Ninh Binh Tourism Week 2026 continues to affirm its role as a hallmark cultural - tourism event of the province. It is not only an occasion to honor heritage values but also an opportunity to promote socio-economic development and elevate the Ninh Binh tourism brand in a new era.