5 hot destinations for family travel in the summer of 2026

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Ha Long, Sa Pa, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cat Ba are "hot" destinations in the summer tourist season for families.

Summer is considered the peak season for families when young children are off school, which is also the time for parents to consider and choose destinations that meet all criteria: Resort, experience, exploration as well as reasonable costs.

According to Ms. Pham Thu Trang (Hanoi), every summer, she and her husband choose a new destination to take their 3 young children on a trip.

Her family pays attention to places that are both resorts and places for their children to play and relax after the semester exam period.

However, Ms. Trang also said that this year travel and accommodation prices have increased significantly compared to previous years, so Ms. Trang's family will consider traveling by self-driving car or choosing nearby destinations to save costs, especially during peak seasons like this summer.

Accordingly, some quite suitable destinations for family tourism continue to be chosen during the summer and upcoming September 2nd holiday.

Ha Long

Not only attractive with its famous bay landscape, Ha Long is increasingly becoming a suitable destination for families thanks to a series of experiences lasting from morning to night.

Food streets, night markets, water music shows, light shows or street festivals bring a vibrant atmosphere for both adults and children.

In particular, the Sun Elite City area in Bai Chay promises to attract tourists with coastal entertainment space, VUI-Fest Ha Long "trade fair" style market and high-altitude fireworks displays that take place regularly in the evening.

Khu chợ phong cách “thương cảng” độc đáo VUI-Fest Hạ Long. Ảnh: Thanh Sơn
Unique "trade port" style market VUI-Fest Ha Long. Photo: Thanh Son

With many activities suitable for all ages, Ha Long has become an ideal resort for families who want to combine sightseeing, playing and experiencing in the summer.

Sa Pa

If prioritizing a cool climate and experiencing nature, Sa Pa is still a prominent destination every summer.

Fansipan attracts families thanks to its highland cultural space, art shows and unique flower festivals.

Experiences such as taking the cable car to conquer the "roof of Indochina" or exploring Ban May will make the trip more interesting for both adults and children.

Sắc cờ đỏ rực trên đỉnh Fanspan. Ảnh: Thanh Sơn
The brilliant red flag on Fanspan peak. Photo: Thanh Son

The mountainous space and activities imbued with Northwest identity also make Sa Pa a suitable choice for families who want to find a resort itinerary combined with cultural exploration.

Da Nang

Da Nang continues to be in the group of destinations chosen by many families thanks to its beautiful sea, synchronous tourism infrastructure and diverse entertainment activities.

At Ba Na Hills, many interactive art activities, summer festivals and new check-in spaces create attraction for tourists. In addition, central city beaches, parks and coastal amusement parks are also suitable for short family vacations.

Không gian nghệ thuật tương tác ánh sáng vừa ra mắt đã thu hút đông đảo du khách. Ảnh: Thanh Sơn
The newly launched interactive light art space has attracted a large number of tourists. Photo: Thanh Son

The advantage of convenient transportation, many accommodation options and rich cuisine helps Da Nang always be on the list of top summer destinations in the Central region.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc still maintains strong attraction thanks to the large-scale resort tourism model combined with entertainment. Famous beaches such as Bai Kem, Bai Sao or symbolic works including Kiss Bridge, Hon Thom cable car always attract a large number of families to visit.

In the evening, fireworks performances and art performances in Hoang Hon Town bring a vibrant entertainment space for visitors of all ages.

Show diễn “Nụ hôn của biển cả” rực đỏ sắc cờ tại Thị trấn Hoàng Hôn. Ảnh: Thanh Sơn
The "Kiss of the Sea" show is filled with red flag colors in Hoang Hon Town. Photo: Thanh Son

With a diverse resort system, many sea activities and overnight entertainment experiences, Pearl Island continues to be a prominent choice for families in the upcoming summer tourist season.

Destinations near Hanoi

The trend of short-day travel by private car makes many destinations near Hanoi become bustling during recent holidays. Among them, Ha Nam, Cat Ba or Sam Son continue to promise to attract tourists thanks to convenient travel distances and increasingly developed entertainment and resort systems.

Cát Bà rực rỡ trong đêm pháo hoa. Ảnh: Thanh Sơn
Cat Ba is brilliant in the fireworks night. Photo: Thanh Son

These destinations are suitable for families who want to enjoy a short vacation but do not want to spend too much time, still can experience entertainment, enjoy resort services as well as fun activities for young children this summer.

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