Sharing the same view that the beginning of the year should be leisurely and avoid crowded places, Vietnamese travel bloggers suggest quiet destinations for the New Year.
Travel bloggers Ly Thanh Co, Ngo Tran Hai An (Quy Coc Tu) and Khoai Lang Thang, who have traveled to many provinces and cities in Vietnam and dozens of countries around the world, suggest suitable tourist destinations for a slow-paced Tet holiday, based on the criteria of a relaxing destination at the beginning of the year, not crowded or chaotic.
Ly Thanh Co: Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai
For Ly Thanh Co, Tet is an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of life and enjoy a meaningful trip. Instead of choosing crowded destinations, he suggests low-peak destinations such as Laos, Cambodia or Northern Thailand. Among them, Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai are suitable because of their cultural similarities and peaceful atmosphere while still feeling the Tet atmosphere.
In Co’s experience, planning early is important. Booking flights, hotels, or other services early not only helps save money but also makes it easier to choose beautiful and suitable places to visit.
During Tet, the airport is often very crowded, so visitors should arrive at the airport earlier than usual to avoid missing their flights. Don't forget to check flight information carefully and update traffic conditions to ensure a smooth trip. If possible, go with your family so that no matter where you are, Tet is always a time of reunion and warmth.
Dinh Vo Hoai Phuong (Khoai Lang Thang): Bali, Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai
Khoai Lang Thang also shares the same opinion, suggesting the two points above and adding Bali, Indonesia.
At the beginning of the year, Chiang Mai, Bali or Luang Prabang all have nice, cool weather with little rain. These destinations cost around 12-15 million VND per person, suitable for most visitors. In addition, these destinations do not require a visa, are convenient to travel to, and can be self-sufficient when deciding to leave at the last minute.
Khoai added that the places he suggested all have markets with many local specialties, and attractions associated with mountain landscapes and waterfalls. The cuisine is also close to Vietnam, so it will be easy for families to choose.
Ngo Tran Hai An (Quy Coc Tu): Destinations on the outskirts of big cities
Travel blogger Ngo Tran Hai An suggests domestic destinations. He believes that Tet is an occasion for family reunion. If you travel, you should go with family members and choose nearby destinations.
According to An, in the South, Da Lat is always overloaded, tourists should change their destinations around Da Lat. Some suggestions are Ta Dung Lake (Dak Nong), where there are hundreds of islands, beautiful scenery, and fresh nature. Bao Loc (Lam Dong) with green tea hills in the season of young buds, or Bat Nha Monastery, which is both a tourist attraction and a spiritual destination. Bao Loc also has Drambi waterfall, suitable for early year tourism, with no increase in services.
In the North, if you choose Ha Giang or Yen Bai, instead of focusing on the ancient town of Dong Van, visitors should go to neighboring areas within a distance of 30-40 km such as Pho Bang, Sang Tung village. These are all places where peach blossoms bloom beautifully.
In addition, An also suggests going to deserted places but with many experiences such as Quang Binh or Mang Den (Kon Tum).
HQ (according to VnExpress)