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The trend of traveling before the Lunar New Year is attracting a lot of attention from tourists. According to travel companies, this is a traditional tour product that meets the needs of tourists who want to travel early to have time to celebrate the Lunar New Year at home, and take the opportunity to buy regional specialties and gifts for the holiday.
According to a representative from Saigontourist Travel, tours during the Lunar New Year period usually depart after the 15th day of the 12th lunar month and last until around the 25th day. Tourist attractions are relatively uncrowded, allowing visitors to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with the locals and observe the bustling preparations for Tet in traditional craft villages.
This year, tour packages to Cao Lanh - Sa Dec to Binh Duong - Medicinal Herb Museum - Tan Trieu pomelo village or to Sa Dec spring flower market - Lai Vung pink tangerine garden... continue to be popular choices and bookings for many tourists.
This is a day trip or a 1-2 day road tour to famous scenic destinations such as pink tangerine orchards and Tet flowers in the Mekong Delta.
Tourists taking photos at Sa Dec flower garden.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to experience creating their own Tet ceramic products, shop for the famous Tan Trieu pomelo specialty in Dong Nai, and enjoy delicious and unique dishes made from pomelo... And Vietnamese Tet is truly joyful, from the bustling atmosphere of preparing for Tet in the latter half of the twelfth lunar month to the days leading up to Tet.
"Therefore, pre-Tet spring tour packages often focus on experiencing the most distinctive aspects of the destination's lifestyle, concentrating on road travel, offering flexible short durations, and providing budget-friendly prices," said a representative from this business.
Meanwhile, according to Ms. Tran Phuong Linh, Marketing and Technology Director of Benthanh Tourist, the company is offering short-day tour packages such as the Tay Ninh - Ba Den Mountain tour (1 day) priced at 1.19 million VND, and the Dong Thap - Sa Dec flower village - Lai Vung pink tangerine garden - Phuoc Kieng lotus leaf pagoda tour (1 day) priced at 990,000 VND... to serve tourists who want to travel at the beginning of the new year and celebrate Tet early.
"The tour products are aimed at serving family groups and middle-aged tourists who want to relax on weekends. In particular, the Dong Thap - Sa Dec flower village tour is becoming increasingly popular with tourists because the destinations have been more carefully invested in terms of natural landscapes and the addition of many attractive scenic spots," Ms. Linh said.
According to businesses, in recent years, the "spring trip before Tet" tour trend has also attracted Vietnamese expatriates who have been away from their homeland for a long time, hoping to rediscover the traditional images and flavors of the past.
Besides enjoying the beautiful scenery and experiencing the festive atmosphere of Tet preparations, tourists also take the opportunity to shop for local specialties and Tet gifts. With affordable prices, short durations, and less crowded conditions, this type of tour has become popular and a best-selling product for many businesses.
