Top 10 Reasons to Pack Your Bags for April Travel

April is the time for numerous grand events and festivals worldwide, including in Vietnam. It's the perfect time for you and your family to enjoy joyful trips in lively atmospheres, relieving stress and fatigue after hard working days. Let's plan your April getaway with Mytour's exciting suggestions below!

Top 10 Reasons to Pack Your Bags for April Travel

Experience the International Fireworks Festival in Da Nang

The Da Nang International Fireworks Competition takes place on April 28th and 29th, considered a prominent cultural event in Da Nang, attracting the attention of domestic and international tourists. At this festival, you'll not only admire spectacular fireworks displays from countries around the world but also witness a sparkling Da Nang with millions of vibrant colors at night.

Moreover, sideline activities such as traditional boat racing on the Han River, lantern festival, boat parade,... are also attractive points for tourists from near and far.

Queen's Day, held annually on April 30th, is the largest street festival in the Netherlands. Amsterdam's streets are painted orange everywhere, creating a lively and open atmosphere.

On some major streets in the city, all traffic stops, giving way to pedestrians. Here, participants can enjoy shopping activities along both sides of the road or immerse themselves in vibrant street music performances.

April is also the time when the world-famous Keukenhof flower garden opens – a place where you can have the opportunity to admire millions of colorful flowers in a unique floral parade in the land of windmills.

Experience Thailand by participating in the Songkran water festival

The Songkran water festival is a New Year celebration in the land of golden temples. It's an opportunity for travelers to explore the unique cultural aspects of the traditional Thai New Year's Day.

Taking place from April 13th to 15th, the Songkran festival stands out with its water splashing activities, symbolizing wishes for health and peace. Water helps cleanse people of sins and misfortunes from the past year, aiming for a better new year.

Besides, Thai New Year is also an opportunity for tourists to hunt for cheap goods at famous night markets offering a wide variety of items.

Explore Japan by joining the Cherry Blossom Festival

Japan is a must-visit destination for travelers worldwide. It's famous for the cherry blossom festival, known as Hanami – a traditional cultural festival of the people of the Land of the Rising Sun when the cherry blossoms bloom.

Late March to early April is the peak time for cherry blossoms in Japan. Everywhere, you'll encounter cherry blossom trees covered in pink and white, exuding a delicate and pure beauty.

Join in late spring skiing in the Alps

Although it's nearing the end of the snowfall season, April is still the ideal time for skiing enthusiasts to head to the majestic Alps – where white snow blankets the mountains throughout spring.

There are numerous skiing destinations in the Alps such as Val d’Isere, Chamonix, Verbier, Val Thorens, Zermatt, Les Deux Alpes,... Among them, Zermatt is considered a renowned skiing resort in Switzerland and the Alps region in general. It offers some attractive slopes for professional skiers.

Experience Germany by joining the Walpurgisnacht witch festival

The 'Night of the Witches' festival is celebrated throughout Central and Northern Europe – but especially beloved in Germany, where it's called 'Walpurgisnacht'. In German folklore, April 30th is a time for witches to revel in the arrival of spring with dances and bonfires on the Brocken Mountain, located about 5km from the town of Schierke. Similar to Halloween, this festival also focuses on supernatural beings, with its origins in pagan beliefs. Walpurgisnacht is named after Saint Walburga, an 8th-century nun.

Explore the Mekong Delta and Cambodia by joining the Chol Chnam Thmay festival

Chol Chnam Thmay is the Khmer New Year celebration and also the Cambodian New Year, usually held in mid-April. In the Mekong Delta, especially in An Giang, Tra Vinh, Soc Trang – where the Khmer community is most concentrated in the Southern region, there will be various outstanding cultural and folk activities. During these days, people often perform important rituals to show reverence to the Buddha and pray for a peaceful new year.

In the neighboring country of Cambodia, the Chol Chnam Thmay festival is also lively with fun street festivities, water splashing ceremonies, color smearing,... Besides religious rituals such as temple visits, offerings to the Buddha, New Year's Eve is also a time for families to make lanterns and release them on the water.

Experience England's most vibrant blooming season

Regardless of the time of year, England's natural scenery is always breathtaking. However, April is considered the best time to visit England. This is when the English countryside bursts into life with numerous flowers blooming across fields, parks, and around quaint old villas.

It would be even more wonderful if you set foot in the English countryside, where you'll find many thatched-roof cottages surrounded by countless colorful flowers and climbing plants.

Explore England and Greece by joining the St. George's Day festivities

On April 23rd every year, various activities commemorating the patron saint St. George take place across England and Greece. Traveling to England during this season, tourists have the opportunity to admire people in traditional costumes and immerse themselves in parades, food festivals, or children's activities.

In Greece, this festival is equally lively with extravagant costumes, wrestling competitions, food and drink, and singing and dancing performances throughout the night.

Explore Italy's ancient architectural wonders

If you love Italy and want to avoid crowds and noise, April is the perfect time for you to visit the boot-shaped country.

During this period, ancient architectural wonders and museums open their doors to welcome visitors to explore and learn about remnants from the Roman era. Additionally, the weather in Italy during this season is quite pleasant, creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere for sightseers.

Source: Traveltimes.vn

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide