Son La boasts diverse natural advantages, with mountainous terrain covering most of its area, majestic primary forests, rich vegetation, winding mountain passes and peaks shrouded in clouds year-round. These are significant strengths for the province to develop hiking and trekking tourism.

The People’s Committee of Chieng Coi ward on March 27 held a conference to announce the Hun Hamlet Agricultural Tourism Project for the 2025–2030 period, with a vision to 2035.

Tat Nang Hot Spring, located in Phu Mau hamlet, Van Ho commune, is gradually becoming an appealing destination for tourists. To promote sustainable community-based tourism, the GREAT Project is supporting the Tat Nang Tourism and Agriculture Cooperative in renewing its mindset and applying digital transformation to its operations.

A photo exhibition and a showcase of OCOP products and other outstanding local agricultural specialties are being held within the framework of the Ngoc Chien Son Tra (Hawthorn) Flower Festival 2026 from March 21–22, attracting a large number of both residents and visitors.

In March, To Mua transforms into a sea of pristine white as the ban (Bauhinia) blossoms bloom. This is also when the Ban Flower Festival takes place, a cultural tradition preserved by the local ethnic communities for generations, drawing crowds of visitors from both within and beyond the province to explore its unique charm.

Located at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level, Ngoc Chien commune consists of 15 hamlets home to Thai, Mong, and La Ha ethnic communities. Each group maintains it

Since the beginning of the year, Muong La commune has attracted more than 2,000 visitors for sightseeing and experiences, mainly to the area around the Son La Hydropower Plant, the hydropower reservoir area, and the “Tat Pha” eco-tourism area in Nong Luong hamlet.

In 2025, Ta Xua commune welcomed 130,000 tourist arrivals, including more than 3,000 international visitors, generating revenue of 75 billion VND (8.87 million USD).

As part of the Quynh Nhai Cultural, Sports and Tourism Week 2026, from February 25–27, a series of displays and exhibitions have taken place at the yard of the Quynh Nhai commune General Services Centre. These included a photo exhibition featuring beautiful images of Quynh Nhai tourism, a showcase of local agricultural and OCOP products, and the Da River fish market.

The Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026 holiday, from February 14 to February 22, created favourable conditions for tourist sites and attractions in Son La to welcome a large number of visitors for sightseeing, relaxation, and experiential activities.

The Quynh Nhai commune Culture, Sports and Tourism Week 2026 will take place from February 23-27, or the 7th-11th day of the first lunar month.

In 2025, Luot hamlet welcomed more than 10,000 visitors, generating nearly 4 billion VND (152,745 USD) in revenue from tourism services.

As part of the 2026 Moc Chau Tourism Programme, themed “Moc Chau – A Promise of the Flower Season,” a fashion show titled named “Moc Chau – A Brilliant Season of Flowers” was held on the morning of January 18 at Mu Nau Farm tourist site in Moc Chau commune.

As part of the series of activities of the 2026 Tourism Programme “Moc Chau – A Promise of the Flower Season,” on January 17, a flower float parade took place in Moc Chau ward, traveling along major streets and main routes in the locality.

The People’s Committee of Son La province on January 17 organised a workshop titled “Green and Sustainable Tourism – A Driving Force for the Development of the Moc Chau National Tourist Area.”

The Organising Committee of the Son La Tourism Contests 2025 held a ceremony on December 26 to announce and present awards. The event was attended by representatives of provincial departments and agencies, as well as authors and groups whose works won prizes.

As part of the Pa Hop hamlet moss-harvesting festival 2025 in Chieng Lao commune, the communal People’s Committee organised a running race on December 20. More than 500 athletes took part, representing agencies, units, businesses, and local residents from hamlets across the commune.

Son La province is expected to host approximately 5.3 million visitors for sightseeing, experiences, and leisure this year, with total revenue reaching 6.3 trillion VND (239.22 million USD).

A delegation from Son La, Lao Cai, and Lai Chau provinces on December 15 surveyed the tourism potential around the Son La hydropower reservoir.

The grand finale of Miss Tourism Ethnic Vietnam 2025, held at the Moc Chau Island Tourist Area in Son La province on November 15 evening, was a great success, with Tran Minh Phuong from Hanoi crowned the winner. The contest fulfilled its mission of honouring the intellect, beauty, and connection, while promoting tourism and heritage of Vietnam’s ethnic groups.