Discover where Vietnamese travelers are heading to usher in the Year of the Dragon

Tet Nguyen Dan, Vietnamese Lunar Year, is a time for joyous reunions, time-honored traditions and journeys brimming with hope for the year ahead. It is also a time when Vietnamese travel back to their hometowns to reconnect with their loved ones or travel together to create lasting memories as they usher in the new lunar year together.

From exploring beach destinations and breathtaking landscapes to indulging in cultural experiences and local cuisines, Vietnamese travelers are embracing the festive spirit with exciting journeys across the country. Booking.com shares useful insights into the popular domestic and international destinations by Vietnamese travelers for the upcoming Tet celebrations.

Beach destinations remain popular choices for Vietnamese travelers

Tet holidays provide an opportunity for Vietnamese travelers to escape from the chaos and immerse themselves in the tranquil beauty of the coastal environment. According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2024 research, travelers are seeking cooler destinations to escape the heat, with 82% of Vietnamese travelers citing an interest in water-centric vacations this year. This is reflected in the top ten most searched destinations by Vietnamese travelers for domestic travel, where six out of the ten destinations include beach destinations like Nha Trang, Danang, Vung Tau, Phu Quoc, Mui Ne and Hoi An.

6 out of the 10 most searched destinations by Vietnamese travelers for domestic travel include beach destinations like Nha Trang

Besides beaches, bustling cities like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi with street vendors selling numerous traditional Tet delicacies, the ancient city of Hoi An, adorned with thousands of lanterns or the mountainous terrain of Sapa with awe-inspiring rice terraces are also destinations Vietnamese travelers are exploring this Tet.