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A December journey is a preferred choice for many travel enthusiasts to conclude a memorable year. Photo: Vũ Thị Cẩm Tú
From winding serpentine roads, lush green landscapes, to wildflowers growing along the roadside and the local people with their unique cultural festivals in different regions... all possess a distinctive beauty, enticing travelers to explore.
Phu Quoc (Kien Giang)
If you're contemplating a vacation, head to Phu Quoc. Photo: J1mmyphan.
The best weather here is from October to April. If summer travel isn't feasible, Phu Quoc in the year-end is simply a paradise for you. This is when the pearl island enters the dry season, with warm weather and calm seas.
Not only is the weather ideal, but the service costs are also reasonable. Not everyone can arrange a year-end trip, so if you visit Phu Quoc during this time, you have the opportunity to enjoy a true travel experience. Activities are less hectic, with fewer crowds and less waiting.
It's not just about leisure, exploring nature, taking pictures with kayaks, or swimming in the sea. Visitors have the chance to experience many healthy sports activities such as jet-skiing, SUP paddling, scuba diving, parasailing, and more.
Da Lat (Lam Dong)
The city of a thousand flowers helps you pocket moments of tranquility and joy. Photo: Đồng Ngô.
The extended flower festival until the end of the month is one of the highlights drawing visitors to Da Lat at the end of the year. During this time, you have the opportunity to check-in with pink grassy hills or witness the blossoming cherry blossoms.
December is when Da Lat transitions from winter to spring. The weather is cool, with a lot of fog, occasional gentle evening drizzles, and approaching Christmas, the mountain town is at its coldest.
With its beautiful scenery, fresh and pleasant air, Da Lat is a rendezvous that lures many who have experienced it to return, seeking a new sensation or simply to relax after busy days.
In addition to famous spots like Da Lat market, Da Lat Biological Museum, Xuan Huong Lake, Bao Dai Palace, Tuyen Lam Lake, you can check-in at various slopes, hills, or churches.
Sipping coffee while admiring the clouds, forests, enjoying sunsets or valley lights, lounging in a homestay reading a book, watching raindrops fall outside the porch—these are moments that help you live slowly, reflect on yourself before closing out 365 days in a year.
Ha Giang
In December, Ha Giang welcomes visitors with the serene buckwheat flower season. Capturing beautiful photos and participating in flower festivals are experiences not to be missed during this time.
During your journey in the land of 'flowers on rocks,' you can explore Milestone 0, Dong Van Old Quarter, Quan Ba Heaven's Gate, Quan Ba Twin Mountains, or admire the buckwheat fields in the Suoi Thau plateau. Amidst the majestic scenery of the Northwest mountains, the Vuong Family Palace (King Meo's Palace) and Pao's house stand out with their ancient charm and unique architecture, attracting the attention of many tourists.
Tu San Alley, the highest mountain pass in Southeast Asia, with rock walls rising up to 800 meters, leaves many tourists in awe. Boating along the Nho Que River offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magnificent landscape.
The Lung Cu Flagpole, situated at an altitude of nearly 1,500 meters above sea level, is a sacred symbol of Vietnam. A spot for visitors to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view and fully appreciate the beauty of Ha Giang's nature.
Sa Pa (Lao Cai)
The mountainous cityscape resembles an ethereal watercolor painting. Photo: Darren Lawrence.
Traveling to Sa Pa in December, you'll find yourself wandering in the enchanting misty townscape.
As the year-end approaches, cherry blossoms begin to bloom. At the break of dawn, with clouds and white mist swirling, the sun rises, casting its light across the hills, making the scenery more vibrant and dazzling.
The cherry blossom season lasts only a few weeks. Travelers can explore the O Long tea hills, O Quy Ho Pass, Ham Rong tourism area, and the road to the summit of Fansipan to capture breathtaking moments.
Visit and immerse yourself in the customs and traditions of Cat Cat village; check-in at the Sa Pa Stone Church with Gothic-style architecture; admire the Muong Hoa Valley or conquer the rooftop of Indochina at an altitude of 3,141 meters—these are experiences that cannot be missed.
