The hustle and bustle of the market forms a unique scene in Tua Chua, a highland district in the northeast of Dien Bien.

The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has revived and developed the night market of the Dinh Yen sedge mat weaving village, also known as the “ghost” market, as a unique tourism product to lure tourists.

Da Nang city has recently focused on developing night-time economic models to broaden the experience for tourists and contribute to growth. Pilot models have been introduced in certain coastal areas and have initially seen positive results.

The annual Bac Ha White Plateau Festival will take place in Bac Ha and neighbouring districts in the northern province of Lao Cai from June 4 to 12.

Besides the highland markets that have existed for a long time, the newly opened ones are also attractive destinations for visitors who want to explore the cultural identities of ethnic groups.

The annual Hung Kings Temple festival hosted by the northern midlands province of Phu Tho will be held from April 21-25 (6th to 10th day of the third lunar month) with an array of cultural festivities.

The island district of Ly Son, 30km off the coast of the central province of Quang Ngai, will open a night market for tourists on the island in May.

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte on September 5 declared a state of national emergency on account of violence.

Binh Thuan Province’s Phan Thiet City has opened a night market in Phu Thuy Ward, the first night market in the south central province.

Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site, has designated Nguyen Phuc Chu street a walking street where only pedestrians and non-engined vehicles are allowed.