Distinctive artistic performances aboard the “Journey to the Tea Land” heritage train on October 9

Under the plan, the train services are expected to run on October 30 (Friday), October 31 (Saturday), November 01 (Sunday), November 05 (Thursday), November 06 (Friday), and November 07, 2026 (Saturday), corresponding to the 6 days featuring the Festival's key activities.

Visitors can explore and experience many appealing activities. Highlights in the province's central area include the opening ceremony of International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026 at Vo Nguyen Giap Square (on the evening of October 30); the “195 years of achievements in integration and development” exhibition at the Provincial Cultural Center; the Tea Street space, featuring displays, culinary activities, and investment promotion at the Central Pedestrian Street; artistic performances and various activities promoting tea culture....

Visitors touring Tien Yen Tea and Community-Based Tourism Cooperative in Tan Cuong Commune

Visitors can also experience tea culture in the province's renowned tea-growing areas. On October 31, a tea appreciation program with celebrities will feature the theme “Tan Cuong - The quintessence of Vietnamese tea”. On November 01, the “Vietnam's renowned teas - La Bang in the spotlight” event will be held in La Bang Commune, while round 2 of the World Master Tea Vietnam competition will offer an experience of Thai Nguyen tea culture in the tea-growing area of Quan Chu Commune. On November 06, the “Dong Phuc in the golden harvest season - Tea fragrance amid the clouds” program will showcase distinctive features of tea culture in Dong Phuc Commune.

La Bang Farmstay - a community tourism destination in La Bang Commune

The Hanoi - Thai Nguyen train services are expected to diversify travel options and facilitate Festival attendance and strengthen tourism links with Hanoi, the capital, promoting Thai Nguyen's land, people, and the Thai Nguyen Tea brand to numerous domestic and international visitors.

Many travel and tourism companies have already developed one-day and 2-day itineraries and begun selling tickets, combining destination exploration, tea culture experiences, and immersion in the vibrant atmosphere of International Tea Festival - Thai Nguyen 2026.