Rain and cold temperatures on the morning of January 26 left Hanoi’s streets quiet and deserted, marking an unusually calm day before Tet.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street in Ho Chi Minh City is all set to dazzle visitors for the Lunar New Year of 2025 with its grand centerpiece: a massive snake sculpture draped in Southern Vietnamese charm.

Though less renowned than northern hotspots like Sapa or Ta Xua, Quang Ngai’s Violak Pass has become a sought-after cloud-hunting destination, captivating visitors with its breathtaking views.

This Tet, Vietnam Railways introduces the “Spring Train,” a festive and uniquely decorated journey connecting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to brighten passengers’ holiday travel.

As Hanoi gears up for Tet, streets are jam-packed with traffic, with rows of cars taking over roadways and leaving motorbike riders scrambling for space.

As Tet 2025 approaches, artisans in Hoi An’s 500-year-old Thanh Ha pottery village are crafting symbolic terracotta snakes to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome visitors.

As Tet nears, Binh Dong Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City transforms into a vibrant floating flower market, with boats from the Mekong Delta bringing colorful blooms and festive cheer.

From early morning until late into the night, beauty salons in Ho Chi Minh City are packed with customers eager to prepare for the Tet holiday.

As Lunar New Year approaches, passengers at Hanoi Station carry a variety of sentimental and festive gifts, from pets to peach trees, as they board early trains home.

The giant snake mascots at Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2025 have captivated residents and tourists alike, becoming the centerpiece of this year’s Tet celebrations in Ho Chi Minh City.

A rare star fruit tree, known for its ancient and rugged appearance, is being displayed at the Tet Flower Market in Thanh Hoa with an asking price of 2.2 billion VND ($92,000).

On January 23, Party and state leaders visited President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Monument to Heroic Martyrs to honor their contributions to the nation.

Traditional Tet trees struggle with sales, while affordable persimmon branches attract increasing attention from customers.

The "Happy Snake" mascot by Bui Van Quan in Bac Giang has become a viral hit, redefining how people perceive snakes with its friendly and cheerful appearance.

Sa Dec Flower Village in Dong Thap Province, the largest in the Mekong Delta, is alive with Tet spirit, offering a vibrant display of flowers and bustling activity just one week before the Lunar New Year.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City has become a hub of emotional reunions as families gather to welcome overseas Vietnamese returning for Tet.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Binh Dien Market is bustling with activity as vendors and buyers gather for red carp, a traditional offering for the Kitchen Gods Day.

Vietnamese artisans from Hoi An have redefined lantern-making with "The Sacred Soul of Vietnam", a record-breaking creation that reflects national pride.

Tens of thousands of spectators gathered at West Lake in Hanoi for the "Light Concert – Welcoming New Year 2025," a dazzling fusion of drone technology and symphonic music celebrating the new year.

As the Lunar New Year approaches, the Naval Region 4 Command delivers gifts and heartfelt sentiments to soldiers and residents on the Truong Sa Archipelago, celebrating Vietnam’s traditional Tet festival.