Top 9 Most Beautiful Tet Destinations in Saigon

Every Tet season, Nguyen Hue Street, located in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, is adorned with millions of colorful flowers, welcoming the New Year in a magnificent way. This place, with its dazzling array of flowers, adds to the glamorous beauty of the most modern city in Vietnam.

Currently, the Nguyen Hue Flower Street exhibition is usually held from the 28th of the twelfth lunar month to the end of the 4th day of the first lunar month. Besides the Flower Street, there is also the Book Street Festival at the same time and location, exhibiting books and publications, with the participation of many publishers. In addition to Nguyen Hue Flower Street, Ho Chi Minh City also hosts annual Spring Flower Festivals, such as at Tao Dan Park, Gia Dinh Park, and Ong Do Street... This year, with the theme of the Year of the Water Tiger, Nguyen Hue Flower Street is once again decorated and open to visitors and locals. Nguyen Hue Flower Street is arranged with various clusters of flowers combined with the symbol of the Year of the Water Tiger in vibrant colors, promising locals and tourists to enjoy beautiful artworks on Tet days and to have memorable photos with family and loved ones on Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

Address: Ben Nghe Ward Roundabout, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

If you scroll through Facebook, even if you haven't set foot in Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, you'll likely get a glimpse of it through photos from friends and family who have been to Saigon. Not just a beautiful architectural landmark, famous in Ho Chi Minh City and a popular tourist spot, especially during Christmas, it's undoubtedly also a fantastic choice for celebrating the Lunar New Year.

Situated in the heart of District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon impresses with its French colonial architecture, spacious interior from the outside to the inside of the cathedral. It's also one of Saigon's symbols, a familiar destination for the young in Saigon. Here, you can freely take photos, pose against the backdrop of the modern and beautiful city, enjoy sidewalk coffee - a distinctive feature of Saigon's youth culture, play and explore the streets, and share stories about the past year and hopes for the new year. Let's capture these moments and genuine emotions together in the new year.

Address: 1 Paris Commune Street, Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

If Dong Xuan Market represents Hanoi's culture, then Ben Thanh Market is undoubtedly one of Saigon's most iconic landmarks. It would truly be a missed opportunity if you visit and don't experience Ben Thanh Market. Located in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market is considered the most popular destination for tourists. Unlike typical markets that are bustling during the day, Ben Thanh Market becomes even more beautiful and attracts more visitors at night due to its vibrancy and liveliness.

During Tet, the Lunar New Year, Ben Thanh Market bursts with life, displaying a variety of colors with numerous stalls and items. Covering an area of over 13,000m2, the market mainly sells clothing, textiles, shoes, fashion accessories, handicrafts, fresh produce, fruits, and flowers. Additionally, the market offers a wide range of street food and traditional dishes from different regions of the South. Wandering through the stalls, you'll undoubtedly be amazed by the diversity of items available. You can easily find souvenirs ranging from small trinkets like necklaces, earrings, wallets, scarves, to traditional garments or even bags and books.

Ben Thanh Market is a symbol of Saigonese identity. While bustling and lively, if you take the time to explore, you'll discover its profound beauty. Towards the end or beginning of the year, it's the perfect time to enjoy delicious food and admire the city's bustling scenery with friends or family. With its four entrances facing East, West, South, and North, Ben Thanh Market promises to be the busiest and most vibrant market during this year's Tet.

Address: Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

The Thủ Thiêm Tunnel crossing the Saigon River is one of the monumental projects in the new urban area of Thủ Thiêm, fostering connectivity for local residents. It's also the first immersed tunnel constructed in Southeast Asia.

This spot is renowned for its breathtaking views of the picturesque Saigon riverside. The Thủ Thiêm Tunnel isn't just a holiday destination; on weekends, many families and groups of young friends come here to enjoy outdoor activities and picnics. With its design as a spacious park adorned with trees and fresh flowers, it creates an incredibly romantic atmosphere.

From here, you can admire the panoramic view of the city, with numerous skyscrapers and countless twinkling lights reflecting off the riverbank, as well as watch the Bạch Đằng pier and the boats ferrying passengers adorned with myriad colorful lights on the river. Whether you're seeking a serene spot to contemplate life and capture the essence of a year in your heart or looking for a place to celebrate the New Year with friends and family, the Thủ Thiêm Tunnel is a valuable suggestion for you!

Address: Nguyễn Thái Bình, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Situated in Phu My Hung area, District 7, the Starlight Bridge always attracts a large number of tourists and locals to visit, especially young people on weekends or holidays. Designed with hundreds of thousands of LED lights, at night, the Starlight Bridge shines like a beautiful galaxy with a cool and fresh atmosphere, combined with water spraying technology and light effects to create a refreshing feeling for everyone visiting.

In the spring of 2022, the Starlight Bridge is also a venue for various colorful food stalls, rich in cuisine, and exciting music programs to welcome the new year. It promises to be a colorful space for you and your family, friends to capture wonderful moments together in the new year.

Address: 111 Ton Dat Tien, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.

Situated in the prime location between District 3 and District 1, Turtle Lake is a renowned dating spot for the vibrant youth of Saigon. The Turtle Lake park sits at the intersection of Pham Ngoc Thach, Vo Van Tan, and Tran Cao Van streets, forming a roundabout, making it convenient for commuting between districts. The exact address of this place cannot be precisely defined, hence it's referred to as Turtle Lake Pham Ngoc Thach, Turtle Lake Ward 6 District 3, or Turtle Lake Vo Van Tan. Currently, this area is officially named the International Square, bustling with prominent business activities of the city.

Turtle Lake is adored by Saigonese and many visitors for its liveliness and coolness. In reality, Turtle Lake is a meticulously constructed traffic roundabout with a fountain, a shallow lake, and a building built for passersby to rest and enjoy the cool breeze. You can come here with friends and family to dine, admire the cityscape, and take souvenir photos.

During the Tet holiday and springtime, under the hands of talented designers, Turtle Lake promises to be an incredibly ideal destination for people to visit and take photos. In the heart of the city, there is such a cool and green place, definitely worth a try, right? Moreover, keeping up with the trend of fast food, street chefs have skillfully transformed snacks, adding their online learning, shaping the diverse culinary scene of Turtle Lake.

Address: Tran Cao Van, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

As one of the world's most impressively designed skyscrapers, Bitexco is not only a symbol of Saigon's bustling prosperity but also an ideal entertainment destination for everyone during the Lunar New Year of the Year of the Tiger 2022.

With its structure comprising 49 floors and its iconic lotus-shaped design symbolizing Vietnam, visiting Bitexco allows you not only to indulge in Tet shopping with family and friends in the bustling commercial center below but also to ascend to the top floor of the building to fully admire the beautiful and sparkling cityscape below, sipping coffee together, reminiscing about the past year, and capturing happy family moments in the new year.

Address: 2 Hai Trieu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

Dam Sen Tourist Park is a fantastic entertainment destination on Tet holidays. Here, you will have the opportunity to admire unique ice sculptures, explore the aquarium with hundreds of exotic marine creatures... Additionally, you can participate in thrilling adventure games with a system of adventurous water slides arranged around the water park area.

Like in previous years, Dam Sen Park also hosts a countdown festival on the evening of December 31st with lively sound and light effects along with singers and bands. Typically, on Tet every year, there will be a New Year's Eve concert at the Roman Square. All participants will enjoy the hottest dances and join in the countdown moments between the old year and the new year. Additionally, there is a culinary festival here with over 100 exquisite dishes from countries around the world.

Address: 3 Hoa Binh, Ward 3, District 11, Ho Chi Minh City.

You're probably not unfamiliar with the vibrant and colorful amusement parks in Korea that are always bustling with activity during any festive season. And White Rabbit Park is a super adorable version of a park in Vietnam, offering not only games for children but also a choice for many groups of friends, families, and couples to have fun and take beautiful photos.

To welcome the spring, White Rabbit Park has prepared many exciting programs such as music performances, traditional games area, and photo spots professionally decorated with a New Year's vibe. Tourists will experience adventurous games like: high-speed roller coasters, flying discs, Caribbean pirates... Especially with the swing game, visitors will enjoy the thrill of flying high. Or with the Royal-style horse riding game, kids will be taken into fairy tales with lively music.

Address: 785 Cach Mang Thang 8, Ward 15, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.