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Enjoy a spring getaway in Ho Chi Minh City and forget your way home!
Ho Chi Minh City is a must-visit destination if you're wondering where to travel in Southern Vietnam during Tet (Lunar New Year). In the early days of spring, the city named after President Ho Chi Minh is vibrant with streets decorated in spring colors and a uniquely peaceful atmosphere.
Each year, Nguyen Hue Flower Street is dazzling and impressive with different zodiac-themed displays.
Every Tet holiday, this place becomes dazzling and colorful with its decorations and flower displays. Saigon Flower Market, Nguyen Hue Flower Street, the spring flower festivals at Tao Dan and Phu My Hung are must-visit destinations to enjoy the unique Tet atmosphere.
Ong Do Street - a familiar 'check-in' spot for people in Ho Chi Minh City every time Tet (Lunar New Year) comes around.
The Calligraphy Street at the District 1 Youth Cultural Center is an ideal place to experience the traditional Vietnamese Tet festival. Here, visitors can participate in activities such as receiving calligraphy blessings for the new year, making clay figurines, having portraits painted, and renting traditional ao dai dresses for photos. The vibrant yellow apricot blossoms, calligraphy scrolls, and decorative scenes imbued with the spirit of Tet attract many locals and tourists.
Dong Thap is resplendent with spring flowers.
Dong Thap is an ideal destination for a spring trip during the 2024 Lunar New Year holiday. With its rich and flavorful local specialties, a trip at the beginning of the year will be enjoyable and memorable. In particular, visitors shouldn't miss two famous tourist attractions: Thap Muoi lotus fields and Sa Dec flower village.
Visiting Dong Thap Muoi and admiring the countless lotus flowers in bloom during this time is also a delightful experience.
The Thap Muoi lotus fields are famous for their lush, dreamy green lotus blossoms. During Tet (Lunar New Year), when the lotuses are in full bloom, visitors can admire the stunning beauty of the lotus flowers amidst the vast expanse of water. Sa Dec flower village is also a destination that is always vibrant when spring arrives. The hundreds of flowers blooming during the Lunar New Year have long been a hallmark of this place.
Sa Dec Flower Village - the largest flower capital in the Mekong Delta.
During Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year), visit Dong Thap to admire the women of Dong Thap Muoi tending their flower gardens and enjoy the distinctive cuisine of the Mekong Delta. Spring is the season of blooming flowers, the most vibrant time for the flower fields here. Those who love flowers, nature, and fresh air will be immersed in the beauty of springtime in Dong Thap.
Festive celebrations in Tay Ninh
Located about 100 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh is a popular tourist destination known for its rustic and charming beauty. Visitors can enjoy interesting places such as Ba Den Mountain, the Tay Ninh Holy See, and the Ma Thien Lan tourist area. Participating in the Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival in the early days of the year is a wonderful opportunity to experience the festive atmosphere of the Southern Tet holiday and the unique spiritual culture of the people in this border region.
Every year, the Ba Den Mountain Festival always attracts a large number of locals and tourists.
Tay Ninh is known as a "sacred mountain and scenic spot," making it a favorite destination for many tourists on pilgrimages at the beginning of the year. Here, you can camp, chase clouds, and relax in a peaceful atmosphere. At the same time, don't miss the opportunity to visit sacred temples such as Ba Den Pagoda, Hang Pagoda, Go Ken Pagoda, Linh Son Hoa Dong Pagoda, and more.
Take the cable car to the summit of the sacred mountain to fully enjoy the fresh, cool air of the early year.
During Tet (Lunar New Year), many tourists flock to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Holy See or make pilgrimages to Ba Den Mountain to seek peace, blessings, and good health. The modern cable car system will take you to the mountaintop, a sacred and serene place for early year trips.
An Giang shines brightly with the colors of spring.
An Giang is a popular Tet holiday destination in Southern Vietnam, favored for its beautiful landscapes and the sacredness of its temples. This region, with its distinctive Mekong Delta charm, offers a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for memorable spring outings with family.
Paddling a canoe through the Tra Su mangrove forest is always a favorite experience for tourists visiting An Giang.
During your exploration of An Giang in the early days of the year, you can't miss the Ba Chua Xu Temple – a spiritual destination that attracts many tourists. Additionally, you can rent a boat to explore the beauty of the Tra Su Melaleuca Forest with its diverse and abundant flora. Don't forget to visit famous tourist spots like Mount Sam and Mount Co To to experience many other interesting things this region has to offer.
The Lady of Sam Mountain Temple in Chau Doc is not only a spiritual site but also associated with historical stories about the pioneers who settled the land and fought against foreign invaders.
Can Tho - the ideal destination for Tet holiday.
If you're still wondering which is the most beautiful tourist destination to choose for your Tet holiday in Southern Vietnam, then Can Tho is an ideal destination you shouldn't miss. Exploring Can Tho in the early days of spring, visitors will be immersed in the fresh air and participate in many unique experiences on the river.
Cai Rang floating market is crowded during Tet (Lunar New Year).
To make your New Year's trip even more memorable, wake up early to explore the vibrant Cai Rang floating market, admire the trading life of the locals on their boats, and enjoy delicious local specialties as dawn breaks. Can Tho is also famous for its vast fruit orchards, ancient houses in Binh Thuy, and unique eco-tourism areas.
In the evening, visitors can experience the vibrant Tay Do night market, stroll along Ninh Kieu wharf, and listen to the unique melodies of traditional Southern Vietnamese folk music, creating memorable and joyful Tet holiday experiences.
