If you are a person who has a passion for traveling and a desire to learn about interesting and different things around the world, then plan your trip early. Travel to see how beautiful and interesting the world is. Below are the top 10 foreign destinations that attract visitors during the 2019 New Year, bringing many interesting experiences to visitors.
Thailand
Thailand is a relatively affordable Lunar New Year tourist destination compared to other countries, with many activities taking place during the New Year. During the Lunar New Year here, shopping activities with many items for sale are more abundant and diverse than usual. If you like to visit here and there, stroll around the streets of Thailand, you can visit the markets in the morning to enjoy the bustling atmosphere of the shops and try traditional Thai dishes right in the market, such as Thai curry, mango sticky rice, Pad Thai... You can also visit famous shopping centers here. For example, in the capital Bangkok, visitors can go to some bustling commercial areas such as Siam, Ratchaprasong or China Town with a variety of different items. You can freely choose to buy souvenirs or gifts for relatives and friends.
Depending on the needs of tourists, there will be different destination options, such as going to Bangkok for shopping, or bustling Pattaya for fun, or relaxing in Phuket... Especially when coming to Thailand during Tet, you should not miss the activity of visiting palaces, unique architectural works in temples, shrines... to pray for luck and peace for the following year. Some places you can visit during this time: Thai Royal Palace, Nong Nooch Ethnic Cultural Village, Coral Island, Khao Chi Chan Buddha...
Singapore
Singapore during Tet holidays has similar weather to Vietnam, so visitors coming here also feel very familiar. Known as the Lion Island, Singapore is famous for its beautiful islands, civilized and modern lifestyle and fresh air. This country is also considered one of the cleanest and safest places in the world.
This place is famous for having many attractive destinations such as Garden By the Bay, Merlion Tower, Merlion Park, Insect Kingdom, SEA Aquarium - the largest aquarium in the world, Jurong Bird Park - with beautiful bird circus performances... Among them, there is a destination that you cannot miss, which is Merlion Park - where 2 lion statues are considered the symbol of Singapore, symbolizing the humble beginnings of this island nation, which was formerly a fishing village.
Besides sightseeing, this island nation is also a shopping paradise with bustling shopping centers, magnificent stores on Orchard Road, Isetan area, Tanglin Mall night market... Especially in Singapore there is a tax refund mechanism for tourists. If you want a tax refund, you can choose shopping places with tax refund signs to receive a valid invoice, according to the requirements of tax officers when doing procedures to return home at the airport.
Japan
Japan is known as the "land of cherry blossoms" attracting many tourists from all over the world to visit. During the 2019 Lunar New Year in Vietnam, in Japan it is winter, the average temperature is quite low - around 2 - 11 degrees, and in Sapporo it is usually below 0oC, so if you choose Sapporo as your destination, there is a high chance of seeing snow. Tourists coming to Japan these days should bring warm clothes to avoid catching a cold.
You can visit modern, bustling cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama or lands imbued with traditional, ancient features such as the ancient capitals of Kyoto, Nagoya, or immerse yourself in the beautiful, majestic natural scenery in the last days of winter at Mount Fuji - the cultural symbol of Japan. You can try skiing at Fujiten right at the foot of Mount Fuji, while skiing and admiring the mountain's outstanding view with its white snow-capped peak, rising high into the sky, both majestic and mysteriously sacred from afar.
Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery, when traveling to Japan, you can also enjoy delicious and unique dishes of this country such as takoyaki, udon noodles, Kobe beef, hot pot dishes... and participate in cultural festivals imbued with national identity here.
Korea
Just like Japan, Korea during the Lunar New Year in our country is in winter, with cold climate, especially in Seoul, there are days below zero degrees. But in Jeju Island, it is relatively cooler, not too cold. If you come here on these days, you can enjoy the snowfall and immerse yourself in the unique scene of the whole sky covered in white snow, which cannot be enjoyed in your home country.
You can come to explore the capital Seoul, known as one of the most livable cities in the world and participate in many recreational activities, visit many places of entertainment. Some typical places such as Gyeongbok Royal Palace - considered the most unique and beautiful work of art and architecture in Seoul, Korean folk museum, take photos outside the Blue House... In particular, when traveling to Korea on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2019, you can also experience skiing at the famous One Mount Ski Resort or go to Jeju, a place famous for its majestic nature, with colorful flowers and trees, this is also the setting for many famous Korean TV dramas.
Moreover, you can also enjoy Korean specialties, with mixed flavors, not too salty, too bland or too spicy. In addition to familiar dishes such as kimchi, mixed rice, rice rolls... there are also dishes that are only delicious when enjoyed in the cold air, such as: ginseng chicken, spicy tofu stew...
China
The Chinese also celebrate Lunar New Year like us Vietnamese, so we can easily feel the familiar feeling of Tet like back home. During these days, big cities like Shanghai and Beijing are flooded with tourists and locals. However, you should note that Shanghai has banned everyone from using explosive materials, so you can only go to the villages and small towns to watch the fireworks - which are said to ward off evil spirits in the new year.
Coming to China during Tet, you can visit Zhangjiajie - Phoenix Ancient Town to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere here. If Phoenix Ancient Town is known for its ancient beauty, Zhangjiajie is "heaven on earth". Phoenix Ancient Town is one of the most beautiful ancient towns in China, where history and time seem to blend together on each mossy tile roof, each stone slab, each bridge, proving the thousand-year cultural value of the country. Meanwhile, Zhangjiajie is a place where nature bestows a breathtakingly majestic and magnificent beauty.
In addition, you can also experience unique culinary culture during Tet, with typical dishes such as: dumplings, wontons, roast duck, banh to...
Malaysia
Most Malaysians are of Chinese descent, so they also celebrate Lunar New Year like Vietnam. The traditional Malaysian New Year is considered a big and long festival among the important festivals of the year, there will be many activities held here, to welcome the new year with many peace and good things. The Malaysian Lunar New Year usually takes place around the second half of December to January of the lunar calendar, in which the first 3 days of the year are the most important.
You can visit many famous tourist attractions in Malaysia, the most prominent of which is the lion dance in the center of the big city or go to China Town to see the streets decorated with sparkling red, impressive. In addition, Lunar New Year in Malaysia also has fireworks, you can go up to the Petronas Twin Towers to see this spectacular scene.
You also have the chance to enjoy the special dishes of this year, such as Otak - Otak, Satay grilled meat, Yu Sheng - the luckiest dish during Tet.
Taiwan
The customs of celebrating Lunar New Year in Taiwan also have many similarities with Vietnam, so you will feel both familiar and new when setting foot on this land. During Tet, you should book hotel rooms and motels in the locations before starting your journey. Some tourist destinations have many beautiful scenes and are convenient for you to book hotel rooms such as Taipei, Tainan, Taichung, Shilin, Taipei, Hualien or Kenting.
Coming to Taiwan on this occasion, you can participate in many fun activities, celebrate the traditional New Year such as going to the "Khong Minh" sky lantern festival in Binh Khe to pray for all good things and happiness, in the magical shimmering night sky. You can also go to the firecracker festival in Diem Thuy - considered one of the exciting, bustling but somewhat adventurous activities.
Some Taiwanese specialties that you should try during your trip this Tet holiday are: Meatballs (ba-wan), sea bream, Kinmen peanut candy, oyster omelet, Shaoxing wine...
USA
The United States is a large country, famous for its delicious food, pleasant weather, poetic natural scenery, and wonderful shopping places. Around the time of Vietnamese Lunar New Year, it is winter in the United States. At this time, in the East Coast (New York, Washington DC, Boston...) there are occasional snowstorms causing traffic jams and many flights being canceled. Meanwhile, on the West Coast (Los Angeles, Orange County, Little Saigon, San Francisco, Las Vegas...) the temperature is between 5 - 15oC is still at an acceptable level for Vietnamese tourists, and there is no need to worry about snowstorms. Tourists should prepare warm clothes, especially those who are traveling with small children.
The favorite destination of many tourists during Tet travel to the US is California. Because California during Tet is the time when the spiritual life of overseas Vietnamese most clearly expresses the national culture. It has the sound of the homeland with typical similarities, such as the full scent of Tet flowers, walking around the Tet market, especially you can hear the sound of firecrackers exploding right in front of Phuoc Loc Tho area in Little Saigon.
Moreover, American cuisine is very rich because of its multi-ethnic characteristics, there are dishes that suit our Vietnamese taste. For example, New York pizza has a thin, crispy, large crust covered with ooey-gooey mozzarella and a very attractive layer of tomato sauce on top, or San Francisco sandwich is both delicious and cheap...
Australia - the land of kangaroos
Australia is a "kangaroo land" with a diverse ecosystem, unique landscapes with long beaches, deserts, jungles and even artificial sites. Weather conditions in Australia are also very good, the fresh air makes it easy for tourists to experience the landscape. Around our Lunar New Year, Australia is in summer, very suitable for experiencing outdoor activities. During this period, the weather is hot and humid, there are days of heavy rain, so visitors should pay attention to bring sunscreen and umbrellas.
Traveling to Australia this Tet, you can go swimming at the beaches of Sydney or Gold Coast, visit unique architectural works such as St. Patrick's Cathedral, St. Mary's Cathedral, or walk on the Overland Track in Tasmania... During Tet in Australia, the Chinatown area near the center is also very bustling with all kinds of close-knit activities, allowing visitors to experience freely.
In addition, you can also enjoy delicious typical dishes here, such as Lamington cake, Bush Tucker - a dish of aboriginal origin, grilled Tasmania, Kangaroo meat...
France
Coming to France during the Lunar New Year, you will be immersed in the atmosphere of the splendid capital of light in winter. Although Paris is no longer the bustling and joyful beauty, but has taken on a quiet and peaceful appearance, France still exudes a very unique romanticism that can only be found in the splendid capital.
Visitors here can admire the majestic Eiffel Tower - the symbol of France, the Champs-Élysées Avenue sparkling with lights, the Arc de Triomphe - marking a heroic historical milestone of more than 150 years, Notre Dame Cathedral - the setting for Victor Hugo's famous work, or immerse themselves in the romantic scenery on the poetic Seine River...
Especially when coming to France, you cannot forget the cuisine here, because the "city of light" is also the homeland of many famous chefs, where high-class dishes were born and also the place that shaped the sophisticated dining style that has become the standard of the whole world. Some typical dishes that you should try when coming to France: cheese of all flavors, foie gras, French wine, grilled lamb chops...
