Top 10 Most Beautiful New Year's Eve Celebration Spots in Vietnam

On the thousand-year-old land of Thang Long, the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake are always bustling during festivals, Tet, and especially as Lunar New Year approaches. Visiting Hanoi in the days leading up to Tet, tourists can truly feel the hustle and bustle of this land. For many, spending New Year's Eve at Hoan Kiem Lake, whether it's the Eve of the Western New Year or Lunar New Year, has become natural and familiar. Through various developmental stages, Hoan Kiem Lake has become a special gathering place for Hanoians on New Year's Eve, with images of crowds gathering around the lake to celebrate the new year. Deep in the hearts of everyone is the spiritual place of Thang Long thousand years - that is Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hoan Kiem Lake sparkles with lights on New Year's Eve, with crowds flocking here to await the transition between the old and the new year. Perhaps nowhere in Hanoi is as vibrant as Hoan Kiem Lake, where Vietnamese locals and foreign tourists alike share the joy of welcoming the new year, enjoying the sacred moments with friends and family. If you're not a fan of crowded places, the cafes along the lake are ideal spots for your New Year's Eve. Sit and enjoy the lively Hanoi from the tranquility of a cafe, feeling each passing moment as the new year arrives.

If Hanoi has Hoan Kiem Lake, and Da Nang has Han River Bridge to welcome the New Year, then people in Hai Phong have Tam Bac Lake. Tam Bac Lake, formerly known as Liem Khe Canal, belonged to the old An Bien village. During the French colonial period, this area was straightened and expanded to create a canal to separate the Westerners from the Vietnamese. In 1985, Tam Ky City filled this canal, turning it into a lake and hence named it Tam Bac Lake. The lake is approximately 600m long, 3m deep, with a surface area of about 4.82ha. Today, the area around Tam Bac Lake is well-built and modern, becoming a famous tourist spot in Hai Phong city. If you wonder what to do in downtown Hai Phong, visit Tam Bac Lake. Here, you can experience the lifestyle, culture, history, and people of the port city.

Tam Bac Lake is now beautifully constructed and modern. The entire sidewalk along both sides of the lake is paved with beautiful granite blocks, with vibrant color combinations. Along with the symmetrical lighting system invested in along the lake, the lake becomes sparkling and enchanting at night. At night, this place becomes a lively gathering and entertainment spot for Hai Phong locals and tourists. This lake can be considered a central highlight of Hai Phong city. The image of Tam Bac Lake paved with vibrant color granite blocks, illuminated with various colors of light, serves as an attractive destination for people to celebrate an ideal New Year's Eve during this Lunar New Year holiday. Even though it's just a small corner in Hai Phong city, the importance of Tam Bac Lake cannot be denied in any city event. With New Year's Eve approaching, prepare yourself for the best to welcome the new year.

3. Han River Bridge - Danang

Han River Bridge is one of the bridges spanning the Han River in Danang, Central Vietnam. This construction was conceptualized and built by Vietnamese engineers and workers. The design of the Han River swing bridge is made of very sturdy reinforced concrete. Admiring the Han River bridge at night, tourists will be able to enjoy the sparkling lights. This image quickly reflects on the water surface, creating a sparkling scene. Especially, in the high sky, there are bright stars blending together to bring unforgettable experiences. For the people of Danang, welcoming the New Year's Eve on Han River Bridge is incomparable. The bustling crowds flock here to enjoy the warm Tet atmosphere and human warmth.

Standing by Han River Bridge, watching each cluster of fireworks being launched after the old year passes and the new year arrives, the heart is filled with belief and hope for the new year. The bridge glittering with lights, together with the vibrant colors of fireworks, adds to the lively and joyful atmosphere. On New Year's Eve, many families gather on Han River Bridge to take photos and have fun. It can be said that this bridge is the symbol of Danang city. It's dazzling enough to become the focal point without being too dazzling, gentle enough to enter people's hearts. The fireworks display on Han River on New Year's Eve serves the people of Hai Chau, Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, Cam Le, Thanh Khe districts to celebrate the spring and welcome the Lunar New Year. People can admire fireworks on Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, or along the Han River. However, the most crowded area is the spring flower garden. Many people, after enjoying the flowers and taking commemorative photos, sit together in the decorated stone benches area to wait for the fireworks.

4. Stone Church - Sapa

Stone Church Sapa was built in the previous century, around the year 1935. This magnificent structure is the only French architecture existing on this foggy land. Over nearly 100 years, Stone Church Sapa has endured many impacts of weather, history, and war. Therefore, it has been renovated several times. This is considered a significant challenge to renovate while still ensuring the preservation of the site's original values. Located behind Ham Rong Mountain, relatively close to other scenic spots. Stone Church Sapa has a total area of 6000 m2, including 7 sections and a bell tower up to 20m. The bell tower's bell has a weight of up to half a ton. This is also an ideal

Sapa at the end of the year is cold, very cold, however, this beautiful little town is the choice of many tourists to celebrate the New Year's Eve moment welcoming the new year. There are no extravagant fireworks displays like in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi, but the cold of Sapa is enough to make tourists shiver in the first days of the year. Sitting inside the Stone Church during the transition moment between the old and new year, tourists will feel warm and peaceful. If lucky, tourists will encounter snow in Sapa during this time. Starting the first days of the new year with festivals, fun activities of the local ethnic people here will truly immerse tourists in the festive atmosphere of the early spring days, experiencing many new things that they have not felt before.

5. Bitexco Tower - District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

For those who have lived and worked in Ho Chi Minh City, they surely cannot miss the Bitexco Tower in District 1, just like how people in Hanoi know about Hoan Kiem Lake. During the moment of celebrating New Year's Eve on the Lunar New Year, Bitexco Tower is also considered one of the ideal places for you to gather with friends and family. In recent years, Bitexco Financial Tower has attracted a lot of attention when dazzling fireworks are launched from here.

The image of the Bitexco Tower with its lotus-shaped design, symbolizing 'Vietnamese culture is flourishing,' perhaps that's why every event, big or small, this tower also contributes in some way, as evidence of the connection between Vietnamese culture and people. At the end of the year, Bitexco Tower is also considered one of the ideal places to celebrate New Year's Eve with friends and family. Bitexco Financial Tower with its dazzling fireworks has drawn many people. Even when Bitexco doesn't have fireworks, with its high altitude, you can still stand here to enjoy the fireworks display from the foot of the tower, Thủ Thiêm Tunnel, or the Saigon River in the most vivid way.

The Hoi An Ancient Town can be considered the only place in the country where lanterns are hung everywhere, at all times of the year. The shimmering lanterns along the Hoai River, weaving through narrow alleys, always leave the most intense, unforgettable impressions on every visitor. The Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese assembly halls, ancient houses... seem to be adorned with a new layer of light, attracting the attention of all visitors. The serene feeling while strolling along the streets of Hoi An, welcoming the New Year gently, simply but warmly sincere. Along the Hoai River, the lights of floating lanterns shine in the New Year's Eve night. And that's one of the reasons why Hoi An becomes one of the most beautiful places to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Those who love the peaceful atmosphere of this ancient town still have small corners to wander with the familiar, captivating colors of heritage. New Year's Eve in Hoi An becomes even more brilliant in the 'symphony' of overlapping enchanting lights, the faint aroma of incense along with the poignant melodies of spring. The nostalgic memories with this city will be even more overwhelming at the New Year's Eve moment while wandering under the street lights. The closer to the New Year's Eve moment, the more vibrant sounds from the 'Spring Dance on the Street' program and the New Year's Eve artistic program arise excitement for everyone to set aside the sorrows of the past year to immerse themselves in the 'breath' of spring, wishing each other for the well-being that will come to everyone, every home.

Ngọ Môn Gate is one of the typical and distinctive architectural works of the Huong River mountainous region. This is part of the Hue Citadel complex recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Although it was built over a century and a half ago and endured many devastations of war, with the pinnacle of architectural technique, Ngọ Môn Gate of Hue still exists unchanged. Hue used to be the ancient capital of Vietnam, where both the royal court Tet and the folk Tet of the people of Hue coexisted. In the last days of the old year, Hue's streets are filled with flower markets and ornamental trees. The cool air, constant rain make Hue more romantic, attractive.

Ngọ Môn Square is where the fireworks display and live television broadcasts take place annually. Therefore, this is always a place that attracts many people from Hue as well as tourists from far and wide during the New Year's Eve. Ngọ Môn Square attracts tens of thousands of people to enjoy the art program and await the sacred moment of the new year. Those who have once celebrated New Year's Eve in Hue will never forget the magnificent beauty of the Imperial City at the moment of New Year's Eve, the illuminated citadels, palaces by the fireworks shot into the Hue sky. A new year has arrived, the excitement, enthusiasm is clearly visible on the faces of every citizen here.

Phu Quoc Island is renowned as the largest seaside tourist destination in Vietnam. It entices visitors with the pristine beauty of beautiful beaches, white sand, and golden sunshine. Moreover, its abundant marine resources make Phu Quoc a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists. With its vast area, Phu Quoc offers diverse tourism options, including seaside tourism as well as mountain, river, waterfall, historical relics, and cultural and spiritual sites.

The warm sun in Phu Quoc will provide you with a magical fairyland for relaxing in the early days of the year, surrounded by diverse natural landscapes from rivers, forests, mountains to the sea. Enjoy the comfort on the smooth sand beach with a New Year's Eve feast and celebrate the New Year by the gentle sea waves, fully experiencing the essence of spring. Don't miss the bustling seafood market with the freshest ingredients. Additionally, you can experience various activities such as bathing in Tranh Stream, enjoying coffee at Cau Palace at dawn... All are meaningful and special gifts for you and your loved ones on the occasion of the new year.

Landmark 81 is located in the Vinhomes Central Park project at 720A Dien Bien Phu Street, Ward 22, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. It is the tallest building in Vietnam and one of the tallest in Asia and the world. Landmark 81 draws inspiration from the traditional 'bamboo clump,' symbolizing the country's development and prosperity. The Landmark 81 tower has a height of 461.3 meters, with 81 floors, situated in the central location of Vinhomes Central Park urban area, right on the banks of the Saigon River. After more than 1,000 days of construction, on July 26, 2018, Landmark 81 was officially inaugurated and the first phase (Vicom Center Park Shopping Mall) was put into operation.

With its remarkable architectural features, during the Lunar New Year's Eve, Ho Chi Minh City residents will have another place to celebrate with stunning photo opportunities. At Landmark 81 SkyView, you can admire the exterior space from a height of 382.65 meters - the tallest floor of the tower or enjoy a panoramic view of the city from nearly 400 meters high by crossing the SkyTouch bridge. Moreover, to ensure the safety of visitors during their enjoyment, Landmark 81 always provides modern and high-quality safety equipment. Let's wait and enjoy!

Ha Long - Quang Ninh is a well-known destination for Vietnamese tourism. With its rocky mountain system and mesmerizing seascape, Ha Long Bay has become a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Ha Long is the coastal city of Quang Ninh province, a major tourist center in Vietnam with a coastline stretching 50km along Ha Long Bay. Owning thousands of islands, Ha Long Bay is a wonder of the world's natural heritage. The land here is fortunate to have been bestowed with a majestic landscape and the most beautiful natural caves. Simply walking along the coastal road in Bai Chay or Hon Gai, visitors can admire the spectacular limestone scenery of Ha Long Bay.

Stepping on the swaying boats amidst the turquoise water amidst this wonder is an activity that tourists cannot miss when coming here. It is an amazing experience, surely bringing you indescribable feelings, worthy of the internationally renowned wonder. Celebrating New Year's Eve on the shores of Ha Long's heritage, in addition to the sparkling lights and lively music, you also experience romantic moments in the cool sea breeze and layers of winter clothing. The city welcomes Tet with vibrant colors of large hotels adorned with peach blossoms, square glutinous rice cakes, red couplets... Listening to the sounds from the sea, you will feel like you are wandering in the land of mountains and rivers and feel the harmony of land and sky. Ha Long will be a moment forever engraved in your heart.