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Hotels in central coastal region report high occupancy rates for Tet holiday

Large hotels in Da Nang city and Quang Nam province have reported occupancy rates of 70-95 percent for the upcoming Tet holidays, with most guests foreign travelers.

HCM City's New Year street book festival slated for February 7-14

The 2024 New Year Book Street Festival will take place on Le Loi street of Ho Chi Minh City from February 7-14, showcasing 6,000 book titles.

Dragon-themed spring festival celebrates Lunar New Year

Ceramic sculptures depicting different postures of dragon – one of the four sacred animals in Vietnamese culture, are on display at an on-going exhibition in Hanoi.

Overseas Vietnamese join Tết celebrations around the world

On Sunday afternoon, at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium, the General Association of Vietnamese people in Belgium organised the event "Wrapping green chưng cake, welcoming spring as you wish".

Celebrating Tet traditions in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

The Old Quarter at the heart of the capital is full of hustle and bustle with various activities featuring traditional customs and rituals for the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, as part of the annual Vietnamese Tet Street program.

Airplane, train tickets almost sold out, bus seats available as Tet nears

Just 10 days left to the Lunar New Year (Tet), almost all airplane and train tickets on key routes for this occasion have been sold out, while there is not a lack of means of road transport.

Bookings for Tet tours on the rise

Ocean liners bustling at ports, bringing thousands of foreign visitors to VN, and bookings for Tet (Lunar New Year) tours on the rise are among the robust uptick for the tourism sector in 2024.

Festivities begin countdown to New Year

HCM City is preparing a series of activities to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year).

Binh Duong flower village in full bloom ahead of New Year

The flower garden in Tan Ba street in the southern province of Binh Duong has begun to bloom as the flower market serves customers ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Two major cities to host diverse activities during Tet

A wide range of activities will be held in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City throughout February in order to celebrate the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Tet tours still available for booking: travel firms

Domestic and foreign tour packages during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday are still available for booking, travel firms have said.

Traders in Yen So fish market make a living on freezing cold nights

While most people stay snug at home wrapped under warm blankets, many traders based at Yen So fish market in Hoang Mai district of Hanoi continue earning a living amid the chilly winter weather conditions which have recently gripped Hanoi.

Da Nang to offer multiple tourist activities during Tet holiday

Visitors to the central city of Da Nang and its Son Tra Peninsula in particular on the occasion of the Tet (Lunar New Year) festival will have a chance to participate in a range of cultural and entertainment activities.

Foreign students enjoy Tet in Vietnam

Nha Trang University in the central province of Khanh Hoa has held a wide range of activities to help foreign students experience the Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest festival of the year for Vietnamese people.

2024 Nguyen Hue Flower Street to introduce various innovative details

Saigontourist Group held a press meeting to announce new features on Nguyen Hue Flower Street for the upcoming celebration of the Year of the Wood Dragon.

Bustling atmosphere descends on Da Nang flower village as Tet approaches

Gardeners based in Go Giang flower village in the central city of Da Nang are now entering the peak season as they actively prepare for the largest Tet flower season of the year, with the Lunar New Year Festival just over two weeks away.

Tan Son Nhat airport busy welcoming Vietnamese expats returning home for Tet

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has been bustling in recent days as people await the return of their overseas Vietnamese relatives for the upcoming Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

HCM City to hold fireworks shows at 8 venues on Lunar New Year's Eve

Ho Chi Minh City plans to illuminate the sky with fireworks displays across eight locations on the eve of the upcoming Lunar New Year, an increase of two venues compared to the similar occasion last year.

HCMC gearing up for Tet flower markets to attract visitors

The HCMC’s unique floating flower market will take place on January 25- February 9 (on the 15th-30th days of the last lunar month) on the Tau Hu-Ben Nghe canal along the street of Ben Binh Dong in District 8.

Mekong Delta dried fish making villages busy ahead of Tết

To improve value, local authorities have strengthened oversight of the quality of dried fish and trade promotions, and helped producers get their products registered under the country’s “One Commune-One Product” (OCOP) programme.