VietnamWayfarerEST. 2026
DestinationsItinerariesFood & DrinkTravel Tips
Newsletter →
Browse by region▲Bắc · Northern■Trung · Central●Nam · Southern
+Travel essentialsISSUE №01 · MMXXVIAbout
  1. Home
  2. Tag
  3. #Festival

#Festival

4 guides tagged festival — sort or switch view to find what fits.

Sort
Aerial view of vibrant green rice terraces with traditional houses in Vietnam, showcasing nature's beauty.
01
Destinations

Tet Nguyen Dan: What Really Happens During Vietnam's Lunar New Year Week

Tet shuts Vietnam down and lights it back up simultaneously. Here's what actually unfolds day by day — and how to navigate it as a visitor.

May 15, 20265 min readall
Captivating scene of a traditional Cham cultural ceremony at Po Klong Garai, Phan Rang, Vietnam.
02
Destinations

Phan Rang: Cham Towers, Coastal Climate, and Grapes

Phan Rang is Ninh Thuan's capital and the beating heart of Cham culture in Vietnam. Ancient temple complexes, the Kate festival, and some of Southeast Asia's driest weather make this southern coastal city worth a detour.

Apr 25, 20269 min readsouth
Hung Kings' Festival
03
Destinations

Hung Kings' Festival: Vietnam's Oldest National Observance

Each third lunar month, millions of Vietnamese pilgrims climb Nghia Linh Mountain in Phu Tho to honor the Hung Kings—the legendary founders of Van Lang, Vietnam's first kingdom. The Hung Kings' Festival (Gio To Hung Vuong) is less a tourist spectacle and more a living tradition of ancestor veneration that defines Vietnamese identity.

Mar 24, 202610 min readnorth
Asian woman in ao dai celebrates Vietnamese New Year with traditional decorations and cherry blossoms.
04
Destinations

Trang An Festival 2026: Crowds, Rituals, and River Processions

The opening day of Trang An Festival in Ninh Binh drew thousands of visitors for dragon processions, water ceremonies, and regional folk performances on the Sao Khe River. Expect crowds during national holidays and plan accordingly.

Feb 25, 20269 min readnorth
→

Related tags — often tagged alongside.

8 more
Culture2Tet1Lunar New Year1Tradition1Holidays1Food1Phan Rang1Ninh Thuan1
The monthly dispatch

Going to Vietnam?
Eat and travel smarter.

Once a month: new dishes, off-the-beaten-path destinations, and itineraries — straight to your inbox. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Join 1,247 readers · First issue: June 2026
Vietnam
Wayfarer.
Colophon

An independent field guide to Vietnam — food, destinations, and the kind of practical advice you only get from people who live here.

Get the dispatch

Monthly: dishes, destinations, itineraries — once a month, straight to your inbox.

Subscribe →
Topics
  • Destinations
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Travel Tips
Regions
  • Northern Vietnam
  • Central Vietnam
  • Southern Vietnam
Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Terms
© 2026 Vietnam WayfarerMade in VietnamAll rights reserved
Independent · Reader-supported

We use minimal analytics + ads (no personal tracking). See our privacy policy.