What to eat when traveling across the country during Tet?

According to the 2024 Travel Trends Study released by Booking in early January, 73% of Vietnamese travelers want to travel to explore cuisine, try new dishes and enjoy specialties at the destination.

Based on searches for food and destinations, on January 25, this application released a list of 5 spring travel destinations and dishes that are most popular with tourists, as a suggestion for spring travelers from the three regions during the Lunar New Year.

Dalat

Located on the Lam Vien Plateau in Lam Dong Province, Da Lat has a cool, pleasant climate all year round. The city is also a popular choice for visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday. People flock to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom from January to February.

Sitting and sipping filter coffee in a small shop, trying sticky and delicious sticky rice cooked in bamboo tubes, grilled rice paper or artichoke soup are suggestions.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is one of the 6 cities in the top 10 most searched destinations in Vietnam for this Tet holiday. Famous for its beautiful beaches, attractive cultural sites and vibrant nightlife, Nha Trang is an ideal suggestion for "fans" who love water sports or avoid the cold in the North.

Jellyfish vermicelli, fish cakes, banh can, and Dien Khanh wet rice cakes are dishes that tourists should try on their trip to this coastal city.

Danang

Located in Central Vietnam, Da Nang has traditional local dishes that also have the identity of both the North and the South. Possessing beautiful beaches along the Central coast, seafood plays a key role in the city's cuisine. Spices commonly used in the Central region such as lemongrass, chili, turmeric, and garlic also contribute to the richness and sophistication of each dish. Some must-try dishes when coming to Da Nang are banh xeo and nem lui.

Vung Tau

As one of the coastal cities easily accessible from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau is an ideal weekend stop for those who have spent time exploring all of Saigon.

Not only famous for its beaches, Vung Tau has many other interesting things for tourists to explore such as trails suitable for trekking and hiking, and attractive historical sites.

Some famous local dishes include squid noodles, banh khot, and stingray hotpot with fresh stingray meat marinated in spices, fatty and with a spicy and sour broth.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is an ideal destination for tourists who love underwater activities. With a rich marine ecosystem, Phu Quoc offers diving enthusiasts the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of colorful coral reefs and diverse marine life.

In addition to being known for its beautiful beaches, Phu Quoc is also considered the "fish sauce capital" of Vietnam, contributing significantly to the distinctive flavors of local dishes. Some must-try dishes when visiting Phu Quoc include bun ken,Herring salad, vermicelli noodles.

Ho Chi Minh City

Another culinary hub of the country is Ho Chi Minh City. Spicy, sweet and salty – the city’s specialties benefit from the tropical climate with fresh ingredients, combined with natural sweetness.

Similar to Vietnamese cuisine in general, dishes from Ho Chi Minh City use a lot of raw vegetables and spices to help balance the flavor of each dish. Must-try dishes includebroken rice,braised fish in clay pot, bread with various fillings and sauces.