People and tourists staying in Hanoi during Tet still have many options for entertainment, experiencing traditional culture and current events at one place without having to travel much.
"Vietnamese Tet - Street Tet 2025" at Phung Hung Street, Hoan Kiem District
Phung Hung mural street and Hang Luoc flower market during Tet At Ty are places where locals and tourists can find the atmosphere of the old Tet, recreated through old tram cars. This train car is a familiar image in the memories of the capital's people in the 1970s, bringing a blend of modernity and tradition.
In addition, on the street there is also a flower market, a place to ask for calligraphy at the beginning of the year, and stalls selling Tet decorations. Every corner is a check-in photo spot that attracts everyone from young people to the elderly. Art activities on Phung Hung Street will last until February 6 (the 9th day of Tet).
Watch free water puppet show at Imperial Citadel, Ba Dinh district
Traditional water puppet shows will take place from January 30 (the second day of the Lunar New Year) to February 2 (the fourth day of the Lunar New Year) at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 15:00 and 16:00 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel heritage site. Admission is free.
Also at Thang Long Imperial Citadel, during Tet, visitors can attend the exhibition "Hanoi in Flower Seasons", which recreates the colorful beauty of the capital through each season, with flowers symbolizing the rhythm of life and culture of Hanoi. There is also a space displaying "Royal Tet rituals in spring" with the ceremonies of worshipping Tao Quan, Tien Lich, Tien Xuan Nguu, Phat Thuc, Cap Huong, Thuong Tieu, Tru Tich, Te To Ancestors, Chinh Dan, Chuong Tho Hoang, Te Giao, Khai Ha, Khai An.
Oriental Light Festival in Ocean City, Gia Lam District
The 2025 Oriental Light Festival will last from January 18 to March 16 in Ocean City with 580 experiential activities. Five beautiful - unique - top event series include: international lantern festival, Ocean Spring super fair with more than 250 booths, Ocean Art Fest cultural and art festival series, Road-to-8Wonder music festival.
The festival is held on the occasion of Tet to create a new trend of playing Tet, with many activities that are both familiar and new. People and tourists can shop for Tet, have fun, and connect with their families in one place without having to travel far. The mascot of the year of At Ty is brilliantly represented through lanterns hanging along the boulevard, with the head of the pink snake crafted in a cartoon style, attracting the attention of tourists.
Taking photos of Tet flowers under Long Bien bridge, Ba Dinh district
The flower garden in the middle of the Red River, also known as "Phuc Xa - Ba Dinh Flower Wharf", has recently become a check-in spot, attracting many locals and tourists to visit and take photos. This place is planned not only as a flower garden, but also as a tourist connection point in the district.
The flower garden is thousands of square meters wide, mainly growing marigolds and butterfly flowers. Near Tet, the garden has more dahlias and purple violets. Some photographers recommend coming here in the morning to take beautiful photos. Most young people like the angle with the Long Bien bridge in the background.
The flower garden is free, 5,000 VND for motorbike parking and 30,000 VND for car parking.
LA (according to VnExpress)