Spring travel 2026: Where to go for 'healing' amidst nature?

For spring trips in early 2026, tourists can seek out pristine, peaceful natural locations to "heal" their souls and recharge their energy for the new year.

Ideal spring travel destinations in Northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam boasts many villages with peaceful, picturesque beauty and rich cultural identity, making them ideal destinations for tourists during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday.

Tourists can consider visiting Khuoi Ky stone village (Cao Bang) - an ancient Tay village with unique architecture and traditional culture; Si Thau Chai village (Lai Chau), a "fairy tale village in the middle of the sky"; Lo Lo Chai (Tuyen Quang), " the world's best tourist village in 2025"; or Quynh Son (Lang Son)...

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Many tourists spend their Lunar New Year holiday traveling with family and friends. Photo: Le Hang

Ideal spring travel destinations in Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam offers a wide variety of spring travel destinations, from beaches to mountains. Tourists can visit Da Lat to admire the cherry blossoms, "the most beautiful in decades," or explore Mang Den with its pristine villages rich in cultural identity.

If you love the sea, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa) or Da Nang are ideal choices, offering both beautiful natural scenery and many unforgettable experiences.

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Ideal spring travel destinations in Southern Vietnam

Southern Vietnam offers many attractive tourist destinations for the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, ranging from blue seas and mountains to orchards and waterways, suitable for short getaways with diverse and relaxing experiences.

If you enjoy going to the beach during the Lunar New Year, you can visit Phu Quoc (An Giang). This is the dry season on the island, with little rain, calm seas, gentle waves, and warm sunshine.

Accommodation options on the island are diverse, ranging from budget guesthouses to world-class resorts. However, during the Lunar New Year holiday, visitors should book their rooms in advance.

Phu Quoc is a popular tourist destination during Tet (Lunar New Year) and the beginning of the year. Photo: Hoang Ha.

If you want to "heal" amidst the natural beauty of rivers and waterways, and enjoy the specialties of the Mekong Delta, Tan Lap floating village in Tay Ninh is an ideal destination. And if you're a traveler who loves trekking through forests, then this spring, take the time to visit Nam Cat Tien National Park.

A must-visit spiritual destination for spring excursions is Mount Ba Den in Tay Ninh - the highest mountain in Southern Vietnam, known as the "foremost mountain in the world".

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Ideal spring travel destinations in Ho Chi Minh City

Located not too far from the center of Ho Chi Minh City and easily accessible, Vung Tau is always a crowded destination during the Lunar New Year. The period before and after Tet is the ideal time for tourists to enjoy the beach and admire the cherry blossoms in full bloom at Nuoc Ngọt Pass, Long Hai town (formerly).

If you love going to the beach during the Lunar New Year but are worried about Vung Tau being too crowded, you can consider Ho Coc beach – a place that was once listed among the 12 most surprisingly affordable paradises in the world.

And if you're a traveler who loves trekking through forests, then this spring, take some time to visit Nam Cat Tien National Park.

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Ho Coc Beach is an ideal "healing" spot. Photo: Vivu24h Ho Coc

Ideal spring travel destinations in Hanoi

When visiting Hanoi during the Lunar New Year, in addition to famous landmarks in the city center such as Ho Guom Lake, the Old Quarter, West Lake, and ancient temples and pagodas, tourists can also spend time visiting ancient villages that have "forgotten" amidst the modern pace of life.

Located about 50km from the center of Hanoi, Duong Lam ancient village is like a time portal, transporting visitors back to the traditional Northern Vietnamese countryside during the Lunar New Year. Each ancient house here is not just an architectural masterpiece, but also a story about the traditional lifestyle of the family and clan.

While still retaining its peaceful, nostalgic charm and historical character, Cuu village in Chuyen My commune boasts not only ancient banyan trees, wells, and communal courtyards, but also traditional sloping-roof houses, as well as two to three-story old villas with distinctive French architectural features.

This is also an ideal destination for tourists during the Lunar New Year.

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Here are three stunning and less crowded tourist destinations near Hanoi for the Lunar New Year 2026 (Year of the Horse). Visitors can enjoy peaceful moments surrounded by nature.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/du-xuan-2026-nen-di-dau-de-chua-lanh-giua-thien-nhien-2489394.html