Tet is the most significant holiday of the year in Vietnam, much like Christmas is in the US. However, the timing of the holidays is where the biggest disparity is found. Christmas is always celebrated on December 25. Tet 2024 in Vietnam starts on February 10, 2024.
Nowadays, many Vietnamese people like traveling in the occasion of Tết (Lunar New Year). It’s an opportunity for everyone to relieve stress after a long year, start a new year full of joy and excitement, and also an opportunity for families to have a strong attachment.
Vhouse tourism introduce to you the best places to travel in Vietnam this new year holiday.
* Ho Chi Minh City – City of lights
As Vietnam’s largest economic center and cultural capital, Ho Chi Minh City boasts soaring skyscrapers that tower over charming French colonial structures and traditional pagodas from Saigon’s yesteryear.
- What are the best places to find out in Ho Chi Minh City?
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1. War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum has been the most visited museum for many years. To learn about the Vietnam War – a war of great political significance in modern world history – many visitors, especially those from the West, have traveled to the museum to find out about how Vietnam could win a resounding victory over the US and the aftermath.
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2.Binh Tay Market
Binh Tay Market, constructed by the French in the 1880s, is located in the centre of Vietnam’s largest Chinatown district. Binh Tay Market still retains its position as one of the greatest Sai Gon Markets.This market mainly serves the local population with its extensive range of fresh fruits, vegetables, poultry, meat and seafood from regions across Vietnam.
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3. Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels of Sai Gon are honored in the TOP 7 most adventurous destinations in Southeast Asia and TOP 12 most attractive underground wonders in the globe. The Chu Chi Tunnels is a marvellous tourist attraction that lets you experience what it must have been like during the Vietnam War. Vietnamese soldiers used an extensive network of tunnels to move around undetected by their enemies.
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4. Cao Dai Temple
Cao Dai Temple is the centre of the Cao Dai faith, a religion that has taken bits of Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism and Confucianism. Tourists are welcome to visit the temple and learn more about this faith, which is practised by a few dedicated followers.
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5. Jade Emperor Pagoda
Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most revered temples in Ho Chi Minh City. Originally built in 1909 by Chinese immigrants, this Taoist temple also welcomes Buddhist worshippers looking to pay their respects.
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6. Reunification Palace
The Reunification Palace has played its part in some incredible scenes in Ho Chi Minh City. The Reunification Palace, also known as Independence Palace, is a landmark building located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.Saigon
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7. Central Post Office
The Saigon Central Post Office in central Ho Chi Minh City is a glorious example of French colonial architecture. It’s perfectly preserved with as much style as when it first opened in 1891. The building still functions as the city’s main post office, so sending a letter or postcard home is highly recommended for a taste of living history.
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8. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the oldest churches and the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.
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9. Goddess Mariamman Temple
The Goddess Mariamman Temple is a beautiful example of the bright and vibrant architecture of Hindu places of worship. As the only active Hindu temple in Ho Chi Minh City.
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10. Bitexco Financial Tower
The Bitexco Financial Tower is an ultra-modern office tower in Ho Chi Minh City. Standing at 262 metres tall, this 68-storey building is the highest in all of Vietnam with a sky deck offering 360-degree views of the city and surrounding area. One of the tower highlights is the first observation in the city at 49th floors. Saigon Skydeck has opened for all visitors from January 1, 2011. With a full range of services and facilities for visitors, the Skydeck has officially opened to welcome visitors both domestic and international visitors since July, 2011. Visitors have the opportunity to visit Saigon Skydeck, not only enjoy the full sight of the Ho Chi Minh City and Saigon River.
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* Vung Tau Beach
Vung Tau, a popular beach city near HCMC, ranked sixth, up two places from last year.
Around 110 kilometers from downtown HCMC, Vung Tau has always been one of the hottest destinations in the south during national holidays as crowds flood the three-kilometer-long Bai Sau, also known as Thuy Van beach.
Pictured is Bai Sau beach during this year’s Reunification Day and May Day (April 30-May 1) holidays.
Vung Tau was the most loved destination by Vietnamese tourists, according to an October report by travel firm Outbox Consulting based on an analysis of Vietnamese tourists.
* Mui Ne
The beach resort city Mui Ne finished the top 10 list.
With ideal wind conditions between October and March and tropical weather all year round, Mui Ne is the place for outdoor adventurous activities on the beach such as kayaking, jet skiing and surfing.
Situated 12 km from Phan Thiet, the capital of Binh Thuan Province on the south-central coast, the city offers a hot air balloon ride over sand dunes.
* Da Lat
Da Lat, famous for its year-round cool climate and French colonial heritage, came second on the list, up two places from last year.
Da Lat New Year’s Eve Countdown Gala will take place at Lam Vien Central Square at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 with a series of entertainment programs and music performances.
The number of tourists to Lam Dong, home to Da Lat, reached 7.69 million in the first 11 months of this year, an increase of 17.4% year-on-year, including 363,000 international visitors, an increase of 215.7%.
* Phu Quoc
The southern island Phu Quoc, famous for its long, sandy beaches and high-end resorts, ranked seventh, down two places from last year.
Once a top holiday destination in Vietnam, the island has seen a sharp decrease in visitors in recent months as many tourists complained of exorbitant prices and travel scams, leaving a bad reputation.
Phu Quoc authorities have pledged to improve the quality of tourism services on the island and prevent price gouging.
U.S. pop-rock band Maroon 5 is scheduled to perform on the island on Dec. 15-16.
* Nha Trang
The central beach city Nha Trang, known for its pleasant weather, long sunny beach with blue sea, came in eighth, falling by two places from last year.
Nha Trang will hold a series of music and entertainment programs on Dec. 31 to ring in the New Year.
In the first 11 months of this year, Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, received 6.5 million arrivals, up 171% year-on-year. Of which, international visitors were estimated at 1.87 million, up eight times year-on-year.
* Da Nang
Da Nang, famous for its international fireworks festival, fell by four places to fifth position in this year’s ranking.
Da Nang successfully hosted its international fireworks festival last summer, attracting nearly 1 million visitors, up 30% against the 2019 version.
A countdown party will be held at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 at a central square along Tran Hung Dao Street, with the participation of popular V-pop singers such as My Tam and Noo Phuoc Thinh.
In this picture was a fireworks performance along the Han River at the opening ceremony of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival in June 2023.
* Hoi An
Hoi An topped the list in this year’s ranking, up six places from last year, according to Booking.com which conducted an analysis of check-in dates between Dec. 1 and Jan. 1.
The city will organize a series of tourism and cultural activities to ring in the New Year.
A culinary festival will take place from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1 at Hoai River Square with demonstrations of how to prepare specialty dishes of Hoi An and Quang Nam.
Flashmob and electronic music performances will be available at 7 p.m. on Dec. 31 at Hoi An Park along with a series of other entertainment activities.
* Sapa
Located at an altitude of over 1,500 meters above sea level in Vietnam’s northwest mountains, Sa Pa came in ninth on the list.
The winter season in Sa Pa lasts from December to February, when temperatures can plunge below zero, the landscape takes on a completely different look and there is the chance of seeing snow and ice on mountain peaks.
During winter, the town is covered in white snow, attracting those who want a chill hike up Mount Fansipan or Ham Rong Mountain.
* Ha Noi
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi was down two places from last year to rank fourth.
Hanoi authorities have announced downtown streets will be decorated for the New Year holiday.
In previous years, Hanoi always organizes a countdown party at Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square near the downtown Sword Lake on New Year’s Eve.
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