Suggestions for ideal tourist destinations at the end of 2025

From the misty mountain peaks of the Northwest, the wild sunflowers in Da Lat to the brilliant sea and sky of Phu Quoc, Vietnam is entering an attractive year-end tourist season.

Entering the last months of the year, the journey to the highland provinces brings a feeling of freshness and peace. This is also the ideal time to explore local festivals, enjoy warm cuisine by the fire and feel the peaceful life of the Northwest mountains and forests.

Sa Pa ( Lao Cai ) – cloud hunting season and winter festival

From November to January every year is the best time to visit Sa Pa. The temperature drops, fog covers the valley, Fansipan peak is covered with a layer of silvery white fog - creating a magical scene like Europe in the heart of the Northwest.

Conquer the "roof" of Indochina Fansipan.

In 2025, the Sa Pa Winter Festival 2025 was held with a series of events, including art shows such as "Thien" and "Dance under the Moon" (from November 7, 2025 to November 15, 2025), "Sa Pa Forever" Mountain Bike Race (December 13-14, 2025), Setting a Sa Pa culinary record and Snow Festival (from December 20, 2025), along with the Art Program - Countdown to welcome the new year 2026, combined with ethnic markets, highland culinary festivals and artificial snow check-in spaces, bringing many interesting experiences to visitors.

In particular, with the modern cable car system, visitors can experience the feeling of "touching the clouds" when reaching the top of Fansipan, enjoying thang co, grilled corn in the cold weather, or strolling around Cat Cat village with its colorful brocade.

Ta Xua ( Son La ) - cloud paradise in the mountains and forests of Son La

Ta Xua is a "memorable" destination for those who are passionate about cloud hunting and photography. From November to March every year, this place enters the most beautiful sea of ​​clouds season of the year, when white clouds float at the foot of the mountain, creating a scene like a fairyland.

Ta Xua is a suitable place for tourists to "hunt clouds".

In addition to the dinosaur spine – a famous check-in point, visitors can experience the indigenous Mong culture, enjoy the famous Ta Xua tea and stay at homestays located in the clouds. Recently, the route connecting Hanoi – Ta Xua has been significantly improved, making the "year-end cloud hunting" journey more convenient.

Tuyen Quang (old Ha Giang) – journey to conquer the North Pole and buckwheat flower season

The end of the year is the most beautiful season in Tuyen Quang (old Ha Giang) when the Dong Van stone plateau is covered in the pink-purple color of buckwheat flowers. Ma Pi Leng Pass, Nho Que River or Lung Cu Flagpole are must-see destinations for tourists who love to explore.

Conquer Ma Pi Leng Pass.

The 2025 Buckwheat Flower Festival is scheduled to take place at the end of November this year, receiving the 2025 tourism titles; followed by a special art program with the theme “Blooming Stone Land”, a highland market, a photo contest and an exhibition space for OCOP products typical of the stone land. This is also an ideal place for camping, star hunting and enjoying the cool air of the border region, closing the year with an emotional journey.

Da Lat (Lam Dong) - when winter touches the city of thousands of flowers

While the North is immersed in cold weather, the warmth and golden sunshine spread across the highlands and coast of the South. From the "City of a Thousand Flowers" Da Lat, to the coffee forests laden with fruit in the Central Highlands, to the sparkling white sand beaches of Phu Quoc, the year-end travel itinerary seems to open up a colorful picture of Vietnam's nature.

October-December Da Lat enters the cold season - the season that many tourists compare to the most beautiful season of the year, before spring, hundreds of flowers bloom, with early morning mist or the scene of clouds covering the hills in the suburbs blending with the characteristic cold air. At this time, visitors will have the opportunity to see the wild sunflowers blooming brightly yellow.

Early morning mist covers the hills on the outskirts of Da Lat.

In addition to familiar destinations such as Xuan Huong Lake and Cau Dat Tea Hill, visitors can explore cafes "hidden in the forest" or stay at Nordic-style homestays. The slow travel trend - living slowly, enjoying every moment - is making Da Lat a favorite destination for those seeking peace after a busy year.

Central Highlands – a journey of colorful culture and pristine nature

The end of the year is the season of ripe coffee throughout the Central Highlands. Tourists can visit Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak), Pleiku (Gia Lai) or Kon Tum to visit the World Coffee Museum, experience the gong festival, or trek in the Mang Den pine forest - a place known as "the second Da Lat".

"Coffee forest" carries strong national cultural identity.

Not only a journey of discovery, the Central Highlands also attracts international visitors with an eco-tourism model combined with the experience of specialty coffee, helping visitors better understand the farming culture and sustainable spirit of the legendary basalt land.

Phu Quoc – the most beautiful island in Asia

Unlike the Central Coast, with its geographical location, Phu Quoc Island has a warm climate all year round, becoming one of the top choices for year-end holidays. Many music, art, and festival programs are chosen to be held here: International Fireworks and Light Festival, Street Art Festival,...

Welcome the New Year on the most beautiful island in Asia.

Tourists can relax at coastal resorts, have fun at Sun World Phu Quoc or experience the longest cable car in the world on Hon Thom. In addition, sunset cruises and coral diving at Hon Mong Tay and Hon Gam Ghi will bring memorable moments to close 2025 in a bustling and brilliant atmosphere.

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