Top 10 hottest tourist destinations in the Northwest for Lunar New Year 2025

When the warm rays of spring come, the whole Northwest sky seems to be filled with a new vitality. Surely anyone who has ever set foot in the Northwest is fascinated by the majestic mountains and picturesque terraced fields. If you have the opportunity to travel during Tet, do not miss the 10 hottest tourist destinations in the Northwest during Tet 2025.

The poetic natural scenery and kind-hearted people here have captivated countless dreamy hearts always looking towards the Northwest - the majestic mountainous region of the Fatherland.

1. Sapa - Lao Cai

"Town in the mist" Sapa (Photo source: Collected)

Sapa is always an attractive tourist destination in the Northwest for tourists every Lunar New Year. The majestic mountains and forests, the terraced fields winding like silk strips and the cold air create an extremely spectacular natural picture.

Traveling to the Northwest during Lunar New Year, visiting Sapa, visitors can participate in activities such as taking spring photos, experiencing ethnic culture, enjoying typical dishes such as thang co, sticky rice and participating in traditional cultural activities.

Below are some places to visit when traveling to Sapa that you should explore: Ham Rong Mountain, Cat Cat village, May bridge, Heaven's gate, Silver waterfall, Ta Phin brocade village,...

2. Moc Chau - Son La

Moc Chau: An increasingly attractive "green" destination (Photo source: Collected)

Moc Chau has become the hottest destination for tourism in the Northwest during Tet with carpets of white plum blossoms covering the hillsides. Tourists can visit farms, enjoy honey, explore the lives of the Mong and H'Mong people, and experience the fresh and peaceful air of the plateau.

In addition, the cool climate allows visitors to comfortably take photos at prominent locations during Tet such as: Trai Tim Tea Hill, Shan Tuyet Village, Na Ka plum valley, and Ban Lun mustard fields. In addition, you can also visit Bat Cave, Dai Yem waterfall and Moc Chau Farm town. On the last days of the trip, do not forget to visit the ethnic markets and experience strawberry picking at Chimi Farm.

3. Ta Xua - Son La

Ta Xua grassland - The muse in the Northwest mountains and forests (Photo source: Collected)

When it comes to the hottest cloud hunting destination during the Lunar New Year in the Northwest, Ta Xua is definitely a name that cannot be missed. Located in Son La province, Ta Xua is a remote highland commune, close to Yen Bai province. Ta Xua is known as the "Kingdom of Clouds" in the Northwest tour, where visitors can conquer magical cloud peaks and admire the wild, majestic scenery. The winding mountain passes, foggy valleys and peaceful villages create an extremely attractive and mysterious Northwest tourist space.

In addition, you can also explore other interesting places in Ta Xua such as the Hang Dong dinosaur spine, the turtle head rock, or the lonely apple tree on Dinh Gio.

4. Mu Cang Chai - Yen Bai

Mu Cang Chai: Discovering the "picturesque" landscape of the mountainous district (Photo source: Collected)

Mu Cang Chai is a Northwestern tourist destination recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage. The terraced fields winding like silk ribbons between the mountains and forests, giving visitors unforgettable experiences.

In particular, the arrival of spring means that Mu Cang Chai is covered in a brilliant yellow layer of rapeseed flowers. When you choose Mu Cang Chai as your Northwestern tourist destination during the Lunar New Year, the vast rapeseed flower fields will overwhelm you. In the chilly air of early spring, the pure and gentle beauty of Mu Cang Chai.

5. Mai Chau - Hoa Binh

Cycling experience in Mai Chau (Photo source: Collected)

Mai Chau offers visitors a peaceful and intimate Northwest tourist space. The most outstanding feature is the purity and pristineness that is almost completely preserved. The stilt houses of the Thai people, the traditional cultural space and the poetic landscape create a wonderful destination for those who want to find peace and closeness to nature. Thanks to that, when exploring, we can easily have the most authentic and closest experiences with nature and people here.

6. Y Ty - Lao Cai

Y Ty - Bat Xat - Lao Cai, "cross-Vietnam specialty" of backpackers (Photo source: Collected)

Y Ty is known as the "roof" of the Northwest, with an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level. This Northwest tourist destination possesses a wild, majestic space with rolling mountains, cloudy valleys and incredibly fresh air.
Especially, for those who love to experience "cloud hunting" trips, Y Ty is a great cloud hunting destination not to be missed in Lao Cai.

7. Bac Ha - Lao Cai

Bac Ha is a must-see destination in the Northwest tour during Tet. This place is famous for its colorful markets, diverse ethnic cultures and majestic mountains and forests. Visitors will experience a Tet atmosphere filled with laughter and joy.

8. Dien Bien

Few people know that Dien Bien, a land famous for its historical feats, has such a wonderful beauty. The majestic scenery of Muong Thanh field and Pha Din pass always makes visitors remember when they first set foot here.

When traveling to Dien Bien in the spring, visitors will be able to see hills of white flowers covering the sky. In addition, Dien Bien also owns a romantic flower island in Pa Khoang commune, called "Cherry Blossom Paradise". Previously, this island was completely isolated, but now, visitors can travel by boat through Pa Khoang lake to visit the beautiful cherry blossom island like "Tuyet Tinh Coc".

9. Mau Son – Lang Son

Mau Son immersed in morning mist (Photo source: Collected)

Mau Son is an ideal Northwestern tourist destination for those who love the cool air and majestic mountain scenery. The temperature here is low all year round, creating a unique and different tourist space.

If you have the opportunity to visit Mau Son during Tet, remember to visit some other places such as Long Dau Stream, Mau Son Ancient Shrine,...

10. Pu Luong

Check in at the beautiful Kho Muong - Pu Luong village (Photo source: Collected)

Although not located in the Northwest region, Pu Luong is the final destination in the Northwest tourist journey that is popular with many tourists, giving visitors experiences of a wild, idyllic land with green valleys, peaceful villages and rustic, honest people.

Pu Luong brings a strange feeling of gentleness and peace that is hard to find anywhere else in the Northwest. The cold air and white fog add to the charming beauty of Pu Luong.

The tourist destinations in the Northwest for Lunar New Year 2025 are must-see destinations for those who love to explore, want to experience culture and nature. Each place has its own beauty, its own story, waiting for you to discover.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/dia-diem-du-lich-tay-bac-tet-nguyen-dan-hot-nhat-2025-v16101.aspx