5 attractive tourist destinations in the South 'explode' with festivals to welcome the Lunar New Year 2025

With many special events to welcome the new year, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Tay Ninh, Can Tho become the top choices for tourists looking for attractive tourist destinations in the South during the Lunar New Year 2025.

HCMC

This Lunar New Year, Ho Chi Minh City promises to be an "explosive" destination for visitors in the South because of many unique events and cultural activities to welcome the new year.

The highlight of the series of events is the Exhibition "Celebrating the Year of the Snake - Celebrating the Party" taking place from January 25 to February 9 at Lam Son Park and locations such as the Youth Cultural House, Labor Cultural House, Women's Cultural House, Student Cultural House, Dong Khoi Street.

Many events and activities to welcome the New Year in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Nguyen Hue

One of the important highlights is the Spring Flower Festival and Tet Flower Market at Tao Dan Park, taking place from January 26 to February 2. There is also the Tet Book Street Festival and Nguyen Hue Flower Street, from 6pm on January 27 to 10pm on February 2.

In particular, on New Year's Eve, Ho Chi Minh City will organize special Tet activities, including a 3D light show on the People's Committee building on the evening of January 28; and fireworks from 0-0:15 on January 29.

Ba Ria - Vung Tau

About 120km from Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau is also considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the South during this year's Lunar New Year.

Before and after Tet is the right time for tourists to visit Ba Ria - Vung Tau, both to swim and relax, and to admire the cherry blossom forest in full bloom at Nuoc Ngot Pass, Long Hai town...

During the 2025 Lunar New Year holiday, the weather here is pleasant, with little rain and beautiful sunshine, suitable for tourists to enjoy outdoor activities.

If you come here in the first days of the year, you can visit some famous check-in locations such as: Back Beach, Christ the King statue, lighthouse, Bach Dinh building... and don't forget to enjoy traditional delicacies such as banh khot, Long Hai banh xeo, An Nhut rice vermicelli, banh canh...

Can Tho

Coming to Can Tho on the occasion of Lunar New Year this year, tourists can not only welcome the Tet atmosphere at tourist attractions but also take photos and check-in at prominent destinations, such as the spring flower market at Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho art flower street...

Many destinations in Can Tho have also been renovated and added many new services and experiences to serve tourists who come to visit and immerse themselves in activities imbued with the traditional Tet atmosphere.

In particular, on the occasion of Tet At Ty 2025, visitors to Can Tho can also "change the wind" with new experiences such as welcoming spring at night on a sampan, enjoying a completely different Tet on the river.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc (Kien Giang) is the top choice for the traditional Tet holiday with blue sea, white sand, luxury resorts and rich entertainment activities.

In particular, to welcome the Lunar New Year 2025, Phu Quoc also organizes many unique cultural events and activities such as art performances and fireworks displays 3 times on New Year's Eve in Hoang Hon town...

Tourists drink beer, watch art performances and watch fireworks in Phu Quoc. Photo: Sun World

During the day, entertainment activities in Phu Quoc are also extended to serve tourists such as watching the sunset on Kiss Bridge; relaxing at the end of the year on Kem Beach at 5-star resorts or experiencing the world's longest 3-wire cable car...

Tay Ninh

Only 2 hours drive from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh is an attractive destination in the South during this year's traditional Tet holiday.

Coming here, tourists must definitely visit Ba Den Mountain - the most famous spiritual tourist destination in the country every time Tet comes and spring comes.

15,000 tulips with 8 colors are planted and cared for, constantly renewed, bringing visitors a beautiful "virtual life" check-in space and a new experience in early spring at Ba Den Mountain. Photo: Sun World

This year, in addition to pilgrimages and worship at Ba Temple, the statue of Buddha Tay Bo Da Son or the world's largest statue of Bodhisattva Maitreya, visitors can also immerse themselves in the bustling festival atmosphere with a series of attractive spring events.

Since the 4th day of Tet (February 1st of the solar calendar), the Ba Den Mountain Spring Festival officially opened with special art programs.

According to vietnamnet.vn

Source: https://baohanam.com.vn/du-lich/5-dia-diem-du-lich-hap-dan-o-mien-nam-bung-no-le-hoi-chao-don-tet-at-ty-2025-144388.html