Vietnamese couple stages helicopter proposal on Bali's Uluwatu beach

A Vietnamese man, Tran Van Quyen (23), from Ho Chi Minh City proposed to his girlfriend Tran Ngoc Thanh Phuong (26) on Uluwatu beach in Bali, Indonesia. He arranged rose petals on the sand spelling out a marriage proposal and had a helicopter fly over the display as a surprise, a moment that has since drawn attention on social media.

The proposal took place during a seven-day, six-night trip from September 7 to 13. According to Quyen, planning took about three months and involved ordering the ring, booking flights and hotels, and coordinating with a helicopter operator and a film crew. The proposal setup alone cost roughly 26 million Vietnamese dong, while the entire trip cost about 120 million dong, not including the ring or other incidental expenses. Quyen said he discussed contingency plans with the helicopter operator in case of bad weather, which could have forced a one-day delay.

According to the report, combining a helicopter flyover with a beach sign has become a popular proposal style among foreign couples visiting Bali. The couple has been together since September 2024 and are now preparing for their wedding, with pre-wedding photos planned for February 2027 and the ceremony set for September 2027.

While this is a personal life event rather than a news development affecting travelers broadly, it illustrates how Bali continues to serve as a destination for foreign tourists seeking romantic experiences and milestone celebrations.