# Lunar New Year

Tet for Travelers: What's Open, What's Closed, and When It All Comes Back

Traveling Vietnam during Tet means navigating a country that briefly goes quiet — here's a day-by-day breakdown of what shuts down, what stays open, and when normal life resumes.

Jun 27, 20265 min readall

Tet Gift Culture: Li Xi, Lucky Money, and Family Visit Etiquette

If you're in Vietnam for Tet, you'll almost certainly be handed a red envelope — or expected to give one. Here's how the tradition actually works.

Jun 27, 20265 min readall

Colorful Vietnamese Banh Mi rolls surrounded by fresh vegetables, showcasing vibrant culinary presentation.

Tet Foods: A Complete Guide to What Vietnam Eats for Lunar New Year

From sticky rice cakes to candied ginger, here is what actually ends up on the table during Tet — and why each dish matters.

May 26, 20264 min readall

Traditional Vietnamese Tet meal featuring various dishes and decorations on a round table indoors.

The 5 Best Places to Experience Real Tet Food Culture in Vietnam

Tet is Vietnam's most food-dense holiday — but where you eat it changes everything. From Hanoi family kitchens to Hoi An village feasts, here are five places worth being.

May 26, 20265 min readall

Elderly women preparing traditional foods at a vibrant Vietnamese Tet festival with flowers.

Vegetarian Tet: How to Eat Through Lunar New Year as a Vegan

Tet is not all pork belly and fish sauce. Vietnam's Buddhist traditions and plant-based pantry mean there's a full vegan table hiding inside the biggest holiday of the year.

May 26, 20265 min readall

Colorful lantern festival with crowds gathered at night market street, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

Cho Vieng (Ninh Binh): A Traveler's Guide to Vietnam's Luck Market

Cho Vieng opens once a year on the night of the 7th-8th of the first lunar month. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what to buy at this centuries-old luck market.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth

Bustling Tết festival market with lanterns and decorations in a vibrant Vietnamese street.

Itineraries

5 Days in Vietnam for Tet Lunar New Year: Hanoi to Saigon Itinerary

A practical 5-day route through Hanoi and Saigon during Tet, with temple visits, family meals, transport tips, and realistic costs. Hanoi crowds thin by day 3; Saigon stays lively throughout.

May 17, 20268 min readall

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

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

Traveling Vietnam During Tet: What You Actually Gain and Lose

Tet can be the most memorable or most frustrating time to visit Vietnam. Here's an honest breakdown of what actually changes — and how to plan around it.

Jun 27, 20265 min readall

Tet for Travelers: What's Open, What's Closed, and When It All Comes Back

Traveling Vietnam during Tet means navigating a country that briefly goes quiet — here's a day-by-day breakdown of what shuts down, what stays open, and when normal life resumes.

Jun 27, 20265 min readall

Tet Gift Culture: Li Xi, Lucky Money, and Family Visit Etiquette

If you're in Vietnam for Tet, you'll almost certainly be handed a red envelope — or expected to give one. Here's how the tradition actually works.

Jun 27, 20265 min readall

Tet Foods: A Complete Guide to What Vietnam Eats for Lunar New Year

From sticky rice cakes to candied ginger, here is what actually ends up on the table during Tet — and why each dish matters.

May 26, 20264 min readall

The 5 Best Places to Experience Real Tet Food Culture in Vietnam

Tet is Vietnam's most food-dense holiday — but where you eat it changes everything. From Hanoi family kitchens to Hoi An village feasts, here are five places worth being.

May 26, 20265 min readall

Vegetarian Tet: How to Eat Through Lunar New Year as a Vegan

Tet is not all pork belly and fish sauce. Vietnam's Buddhist traditions and plant-based pantry mean there's a full vegan table hiding inside the biggest holiday of the year.

May 26, 20265 min readall

Cho Vieng (Ninh Binh): A Traveler's Guide to Vietnam's Luck Market

Cho Vieng opens once a year on the night of the 7th-8th of the first lunar month. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what to buy at this centuries-old luck market.

May 25, 20266 min readnorth

Itineraries

5 Days in Vietnam for Tet Lunar New Year: Hanoi to Saigon Itinerary

A practical 5-day route through Hanoi and Saigon during Tet, with temple visits, family meals, transport tips, and realistic costs. Hanoi crowds thin by day 3; Saigon stays lively throughout.

May 17, 20268 min readall