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The end of the year is always a golden time for travelers to set aside their worries and seek a "new breath of fresh air" across Vietnam. From vibrant flowers and mystical mists on mountain peaks to the warm sea breezes of the tropics, the 2025 year-end holiday promises countless ideal choices.
Sa Pa (Lao Cai)
In the final months of the year, the Northwest region of Vietnam takes on a mystical beauty, with a cool atmosphere and unique cultural festivals of the ethnic minority communities.
Sa Pa is entering its most beautiful and vibrant season of the year. At this time, the Muong Hoa Valley is shrouded in mystical mist in the early morning, creating a rare and romantic scene. Meanwhile, Fansipan Peak, the "Roof of Indochina," is frequently covered in layers of white clouds, and may even experience frost or snowfall, attracting photography enthusiasts and those seeking extreme weather experiences.
The Sa Pa Winter Festival 2025, scheduled to take place from November to early January of the following year, is the highlight of the Northwest mountainous region. The series of events includes art programs showcasing the unique cultural identities of the H'Mong and Red Dao people, a challenging mountain bike race, a unique Snow Festival recreating a Nordic atmosphere in the heart of the mountain town, and an impressive New Year's Eve countdown. Visitors to Sa Pa during this time shouldn't miss the experience of strolling through the highland night market and enjoying hot local dishes such as thang co (a traditional stew), grilled corn, and grilled eggs in the characteristic chilly air.
Ha Giang (Tuyen Quang)
If you want to admire a vibrant, bustling rocky plateau, Ha Giang is a must-visit destination. In late November, fields of buckwheat flowers burst into bloom, displaying their brilliant pink and purple hues across the Dong Van plateau.
The 2025 Buckwheat Flower Festival, with its poetic theme "Flowering Rocks," is a major cultural event of the province. The festival not only showcases the largest buckwheat flower fields but also includes activities such as an OCOP (One Commune One Product) product exhibition, an art photography contest capturing the beauty of the rocky landscape, and unique highland cultural spaces. Classic landmarks like the Lung Cu Flagpole (the northernmost point) and the emerald green Nho Que River winding beneath the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass remain iconic check-in spots that define Ha Giang tourism.
Ta Xua
For backpackers and those who love tranquility, Ta Xua is a true "cloud paradise." From November to March, ideal weather conditions create a sea of fluffy clouds that roll and cover the mountain slopes and valleys, creating a scene like a fairyland.
The ideal cloud-watching spot is the "Dinosaur's Backbone," where visitors feel like they're walking on a dike amidst an ocean of white clouds. After a tiring cloud-watching adventure, visitors can enjoy a cup of the famous Ta Xua tea – a local specialty with a unique flavor – and stay in peaceful homestays, enjoying a relaxing vacation surrounded by clouds.
Da Lat
In Da Lat at the end of the year, thick fog blankets the early mornings, along with ideal cool weather. This is also the time when wild sunflowers bloom brilliantly yellow, illuminating the mountain passes and hillsides, creating stunning photo opportunities.
The "slow tourism" trend is on the rise in Da Lat. This is the ideal time for tourists to seek peace and quiet, sip coffee amidst pine forests, enjoy the unique architecture of Scandinavian-style homestays, or experience farming in strawberry and vegetable gardens. Da Lat at the end of the year is not just about sightseeing, but also a place for relaxation, healing, and rejuvenation.
Phu Quoc
With its mild climate and year-round sunshine, Phu Quoc is an ideal holiday destination for the year-end travel season. This is the dry season on the island, meaning brilliant sunshine, calm seas, and clear blue skies perfect for water sports and snorkeling.
At the end of the year, Phu Quoc attracts high-end tourists and families with its luxurious resorts and villas, along with large-scale entertainment areas in both the South and North of the island. The combination of the natural beauty of Bai Sao and Bai Dai beaches and the strong development of tourism services has propelled Phu Quoc to the top of the list of most popular beach and island resorts during the year-end holiday season.
