Discover the Top 13 Hottest Travel Destinations in Vietnam for the Lunar New Year 2024

Sapa is a highland district of Lao Cai province, a humble and quiet land that hides many wonders of nature. The natural scenery of Sapa is combined with human creativity and the terrain of mountains and hills, green forests, like a painting arranged in harmonious composition creating a region with many charming landscapes. From the city center, you can freely gaze at the towering mountain peaks... Visiting Sapa, tourists will have the opportunity to conquer the famous Fansipan peak or take a dusty tour to the hidden villages in the mist. The mountainous scenery with blooming flowers, 'clouds embracing the mountains, mountains embracing the clouds' will surely touch the hearts of tourists when they set foot here.

Sapa is a famous tourist destination, favored by nature with fresh, cool air. This place is also an attractive destination for backpackers. However, during Tet, it may be quieter, but this is the ideal time for you to have a quiet space to rest and relax, admire the beautiful scenery in Sapa with terraced fields, low houses in the mist. The ancient castles beside modern Western-style villas, winding along the roads or clinging to the slopes, hillsides, captivate photographers' hearts. Additionally, you can explore nature, conquer Fansipan peak, immerse yourself in nature, where flowers and leaves are blooming on the first days of spring.

Tet Jumping Festival is an important and elaborately prepared festival of the Dao Ta Van people, usually held on the 1st or 2nd day of the lunar New Year. The main content of the festival is to pray for 'Peace and Prosperity', 'Remembering the Source'. The ritual activities in the Tet Jumping Festival are extremely unique with 14 dance moves performed by selected young men, or unique rituals performed by priests.

Hà Giang is not only known for the grandeur of its mountains and winding roads but also revered as a wonderful destination due to the beauty of its people and flowers. Similar to Sapa, the most famous attraction of Hà Giang is its majestic mountain ranges. Although the mountains here are not as high as those of Sapa and may not seem steep enough to challenge adventurous mountain climbers, it stands out with its limestone area with extremely unique rock formations, with shades of gray and white likened to the 'Stone Flower' species in Dong Van Plateau. Additionally, when visiting Hà Giang, tourists will be immersed in the colors of mustard flowers, the purple of triangular flowers, and the white of plum blossoms. These unique elements have captivated many tourists.

The best time for tourists to visit Hà Giang is from October of this year to the end of February next year. During this time, visitors to Hà Giang will have the opportunity to admire the buckwheat flower season and many local festivals. Hà Giang not only attracts domestic tourists but also international visitors, each of whom hopes to return. With its majestic scenery of mountains and flowers throughout the seasons and the hospitality of its people, Hà Giang welcomes millions of domestic and international tourists every year.

Anyone who comes to Hà Giang should try a bowl of 'thắng cố' before leaving because it is the famous specialty of the highland region. In Hà Giang, at highland markets, there is usually a pot of 'thắng cố' available for those who have traveled long distances to the market to eat and regain strength before returning. Truly, 'thắng cố' is a very nutritious dish made from beef and horse offal with the unique spices of the local people.

Hà Giang has countless beautiful landscapes to admire, countless places to go, each with its own beauty. It's the beautiful buckwheat flower season in October, the majestic and magnificent Meo king's palace, the sacred Lũng Cú flagpole, the Dong Van rocky plateau with thousands of cat ear stone peaks, the majestic and dangerous Mã Pí Lèng pass, the Happiness Road built from the sweat and effort of thousands of youth volunteers and laborers for 8 consecutive years... and many other places. Hà Giang is indeed the promised land for those who love to travel and seek the pristine beauty of the land and sky.

The scenic complex of Tràng An – Bái Đính in Ninh Bình combines the majestic and picturesque scenery of nature with spiritual culture, recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. Every Lunar New Year, Tràng An – Bái Đính attracts tourists from near and far to visit and admire the landscape and return to the meditation centers to pray for peace for the coming year. The surreal caves, winding mountains, and lush green rice fields in Tràng An, along with the mystical atmosphere in Bái Đính, will surely provide many memorable experiences for tourists.

Tràng An is a tourist complex consisting of mountain ranges, caves, and streams, so when you arrive, you will buy tickets and rent boats. Ticket prices will vary depending on the season. Additionally, for the vast area of Bái Đính, to save time traveling, you should rent an electric car for sightseeing. Ticket prices are also posted, so tourists can rest assured when visiting Bái Đính. If you do not want to rent an electric car, you can also walk to visit the temples, Buddha statues in the Bái Đính area.

Exploring the caves in Tràng An: Tourists can rent boats to explore 12 caves along the stream, including caves such as Hang Sáng, Hang Tối, Hang Địa Linh, Hang Nấu Rượu, Hang Sính, Hang Si, Hang Ba Giot, Hang Khống... Visiting the temples in Tràng An such as Đền Trình, Đền Trần, Phủ Khống... Visiting the Bái Đính temple complex: This place is built and preserved as a spiritual tourism area with many bronze Buddha statues and a corridor of 500 arhat statues. Here, tourists will immerse themselves in the spiritual realm of Buddhist beliefs.

Tourists visiting Tràng An – Bái Đính can also enjoy most of the delicious dishes of Ninh Bình such as mountain goat, crispy rice with shredded pork... You can taste and buy them as gifts, which are very suitable.

Yên Tử is a high mountain in the Dong Trieu mountain range in northeastern Vietnam. The mountain belongs to Thượng Yên Công commune, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh province. Originally a natural wonder, Yên Tử also preserves many historical relics with the nickname 'the land of Vietnamese Buddhism ancestors'. The summit of the mountain is often covered in clouds, hence its former name, Bach Van Son.

Yên Tử - Ba Vàng Pagoda has become the center of Buddhism since King Tran Nhan Tong abandoned the throne to become a Buddhist monk and established a distinctive Vietnamese Buddhist lineage, namely the Truc Lam Yên Tử lineage, becoming the first patriarch with the Dharma name Dieu Ngu Giac Hoang Tran Nhan Tong. He constructed hundreds of large and small structures on Yên Tử Mountain for meditation, scripture transmission, and preaching. After his passing, his successor in the mission was Pháp Loa Đồng Kiên Cương, the second patriarch of the Truc Lam lineage. During his 19 years of meditation, he compiled the Thach That Mi Ngu book series and built 800 temples, hermitages, and large and small towers nationwide with thousands of valuable statues, including famous temples such as Quynh Lam Monastery, Ho Thien Pagoda in Dong Trieu... At the center of Pháp Loa's missionary activities, there is also Quang Ly Dao Tai, the third patriarch of the Truc Lam sect.

When it comes to Tet tourism or New Year's pilgrimages, Yên Tử is definitely a must-visit destination. Here, you can contemplate the New Year's scenery and pray for a year full of blessings, especially at Dong Pagoda located on the summit, very sacred. To reach here, you have to hike up the mountain or take the cable car. During the New Year, Buddhist followers from everywhere come here in large numbers, the road to the summit is very difficult, so travelers must be careful to avoid unfortunate accidents on the first day of the year.

Đà Nẵng has long been a famous tourist destination in Vietnam, attracting millions of domestic and foreign visitors every year. This Lunar New Year 2023, Đà Nẵng still promises to be the hottest tourist paradise. With professional service quality, countless beautiful landscapes, and enticing culinary delights, Đà Nẵng has become a magnet attracting people to come here for relaxation every Tet season.

Đà Nẵng has the Hai Van Pass, steep and treacherous, dubbed the 'First Grand View of the Universe'. There is the Son Tra Peninsula, an ideal destination for tourists. At the foot of Son Tra, there are Suoi Da, Bai But, Bai Rang, Bai Bac, Bai Nom... offering visitors an exciting experience immersed in the majestic dawn and the quiet sunset of a poetic land of mountains and water. There is the eco-tourism area of Ba Na - Suoi Mo, compared to Da Lat, Sapa of the Central region with 2 world records. There are the legendary Marble Mountains, known as the 'Southern Heaven of Famous Scenery'.

Traveling to Đà Nẵng cannot be mentioned without the poetic Han River and the Han River Bridge - the first rotating bridge in Vietnam - the pride of the city's people. The Han River Bridge is a symbol of new vitality, the aspiration for progress of the city built by the contribution of all citizens. It seems that all the poetic beauty of the Han River is best expressed in the windy and cool space of the Han River Bridge. The Han River Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge, and then the Dragon Bridge not only create more convenience for transportation, tourism, awaken the economic potential of a vast land in the eastern part of the city but also a cultural symbol of today's Đà Nẵng people.

Standing out on the Central Vietnam tourism route, Hoi An Ancient Town is like a rustic, simple, and poetic painting. Whether day or night, Hoi An tourism still carries different captivating beauties. In addition to the cultural values through diverse architecture, Hoi An also preserves a fairly extensive intangible cultural foundation. The daily life of residents with customs, beliefs, folk art, cultural festivals along with the poetic natural scenery, specialty dishes... make Hoi An increasingly attractive to international visitors.

When it comes to Huế, people immediately think of palaces, citadels imbued with the ancient aura of past kings and queens. Everyone wants to visit Huế once to see vivid evidence of the last feudal dynasty. Moreover, the gentle and leisurely life here is also beloved by many. The weather in Huế is quite harsh and is divided into seasons: summer with intense sunshine, rainy season, and autumn with cool, pleasant weather. Each season in Huế has its own beauty and interesting experiences. However, autumn is still the preferred season for tourists to visit and book hotels in Huế because this season brings the characteristic romance of the dreamy city.

The ancient capital of Huế, where evidence of Vietnam's last feudal dynasty is preserved, visitors will definitely think of palaces, citadels imbued with the ancient aura of past kings and queens. Indeed, when visiting the Ancient Capital of Huế, you can admire historical relics, famous landscapes such as the Imperial City of Huế, the Tomb of Emperor Tự Đức, Thien Mu Pagoda... and enjoy famous Hue dishes such as Mussel Rice, Hue Sweet Soup, Banh Xeo,... which make tourists unforgettable with their characteristic spicy taste. In addition, you can experience the lively festival atmosphere on the Perfume River.

Sitting on a boat, admiring the romantic Perfume River, and listening to the folk tunes of Huế is an experience you should try when traveling to Huế. Especially taking a boat ride in the cool evening weather, you will admire the sparkling, mysterious Hue citadel and immerse yourself in the romance of Hue at night. According to experience, you can book a hotel by the Perfume River to conveniently participate in these activities.

Hanoi is a city with a rich history and culture. The Old Quarter and the ancient citadel attract visitors with the timeless charm of its traditional craft streets and prominent landmarks like the Temple of Literature. Meanwhile, newer structures like the Sofitel Metropole Hotel bear the marks of the French colonial era. The French Quarter, with the Opera House and the One Pillar Pagoda, are two famous landmarks not to be missed when visiting Hanoi. Other historical sites and attractions in Hanoi include Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, West Lake, Perfume Pagoda, and renowned museums like the Museum of Ethnology; all are must-visit tourist spots especially during the beginning of the year.

The Old Quarter is not only a famous tourist destination in Hanoi with its ancient shops and craft products, but also a place where young people want to capture the ancient, rustic, and gentle beauty of Hanoi. Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter are indispensable when it comes to beautiful photography spots in Hanoi. The area around Hoan Kiem Lake is not only a famous tourist destination in Vietnam, but also a place where many young people, both domestic and foreign, choose to capture the moments of the thousand-year-old capital of Hanoi, and many couples choose to take wedding photos here.

Located on Au Co Street in Tay Ho District, not only during Tet (Lunar New Year) but also throughout the year, Nhat Tan Flower Garden attracts young people to take photos and admire the vast and colorful flower gardens. Flowers in Nhat Tan Flower Garden bloom all year round. Young people come here to pose, creating charming photos with a variety of flowers including daisies, sunflowers, and butterflies.