Ha Nam: Cool down with a water park
For those who want to "cool down" near Hanoi, Ha Nam is a worthwhile choice. In less than an hour's travel, this destination is attracting tourists in April when Sun World Ha Nam Water Park reopens.
Adventurous tourists can try "Song làn siêu tốc" - the first double slide system in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the ideal space for the whole family to relax is "Vịnh Thần Sóng" which is more than 4,600m2 wide or relax on a 500m long lazy river. Young children will be excited about the "Fighting for Ducks" area, where there are mini slides designed to be safe.
The journey to explore Ha Nam not only has exciting water slides. When sunset falls, Times Square becomes brilliant with a magnificent water music show and the shimmering colorful Doi Tam drum symbol.
Visitors can also visit cultural, spiritual or traditional craft villages to regain relaxation. The combination of modern entertainment and heritage values is making Ha Nam an attractive destination near the Capital.
Sa Pa: "Living virtually" with the Rose Festival
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Fansipan cable car operation, Sa Pa continues to be a top destination with the 2026 Rose Festival with the theme "Rose Symphony", taking place on a large scale from April 25 to May 3. Here, visitors will stroll through a flower valley of nearly 50,000m2, gathering more than 2,000 Sa Pa climbing rose trees and nearly 6,000 rare foreign rose trees from England, France, Germany or Japan.
From the nostalgic beauty of Sa Pa climbing roses to the brilliant colors of rare foreign rose varieties such as Molineux, Blue Sky or Kate, all blend together to create a romantic festival space.
Visitors can also immerse themselves in the reality show "Journey of Flowers", recreating the journey of sprouting and blooming through music and dance. Especially, on the afternoon of April 25 and 26, the mountain town is bustling with a brilliant Carnival parade from Quan Stadium to Xuan Vien intersection, gathering hundreds of local artisans.
Besides the rose paradise, visitors can visit Ban May - a "living museum" recreating the culture of 9 Northwest ethnic groups, with art shows such as "Sacred Peak Travelogue", "Northwest Flower Season".
The journey to conquer Fansipan also impresses with the 60-meter-long "dysel flower road" at an altitude of over 3,000m. The sacred highlight is the flag-raising ceremony on the 3,143m peak on the morning of April 30, when the proud red flag with a yellow star flutters on the anniversary of the reunification of the country.
Ha Long: Watching fireworks every night
From April 25th, the high-altitude art fireworks show will become an emotional highlight at Bai Chay. Thousands of firecrackers are "opened" with more than 50 diverse effects, creating a mãn nhãn light party.
In the scene of the lighthouse on the bay bank shining brightly, fireworks clusters blooming every night promise to turn the Sun Elite City area into a spectacular lighting stage amidst heritage nature.
During the holiday, visitors can also experience the VUI-Fest Ha Long night entertainment complex in Bai Chay. Inspired by the "prosperous trading port", this space recreates the vibrant trading rhythm of the heritage area. Unlike traditional night markets, VUI-Fest operates like a continuous interactive festival, where the boundaries between artists and audiences are blurred.
The focus of the holiday will be on Ha Long Carnival 2026, opening on the evening of April 30 at 30. 10 Square with the theme "Wonders illuminate the new era". This year's event expands its space to Bai Chay and Hon Gai, expected to attract about 50,000 spectators and thousands of domestic and foreign artists participating in the parade.
Cat Ba: Experiencing the Creative Green Market Vui-Fest by the Bay of Wonders
About 2.5 - 3 hours away from Hanoi, Cat Ba is emerging as the new "sea star" of the North on April 30 - January 1. The most prominent highlight and completely changing the face of tourism here is the beach located in the Central Bay City Green Island.
Stepping here, visitors are easily overwhelmed by the gentle beach, clear blue water, gentle waves and fine sand. Thousands of coconut trees 30 - 40m high stretch out creating a rare scene in the North, evoking the feeling of being on a famous tropical beach.
In particular, Cat Ba will welcome the VUI-Fest creative green market opening from April 25, 2026, operating every day from 9:30 AM to 12:00 AM. Here, visitors can enjoy the famous craft beer right at Sun Bavaria Cat Ba restaurant, with the Sun KraftBeer line produced on a modern production line from the Braukon brand (Germany).
The market space promises to be vibrant with a series of animated activities inspired by the fictional legend of Saint's Island. Dancers in the image of " messengers" of the lands with sparkling outfits harmonizing with the rhythm of DJs, fire dances and live bands will create a colorful art feast.
Promoting sustainable values, the event also brings meaningful interactive spaces such as "Creative Corner" exchanging plastic shells for workshops to make recycled items, or "Tu Te Corner" exchanging old books for green trees. Thanks to that, this place has become a "stop" both fresh and inspiring of the North this summer.
Sam Son: Explosion with Sea Festival and Super Water Park
More than 3 hours by highway from Hanoi, Sam Son is attracting tourists with the 2026 Sea Tourism Festival, expected to open on the evening of April 25th at the sea square. In addition, visitors can experience the Sun World Sam Son complex - the leading large-scale outdoor entertainment complex in the North.
With an area of 33.5ha, the water park is inspired by Vietnamese legends such as Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh or the epic "Dare land, give water", expressed through landscape design and games.
Although not yet at the peak of summer, the heat here has begun to spread with the "Water Party". From April 12 to April 24, 2026, visitors can experience the water park at a preferential price of only 100,000 VND/person.
This is a "golden" opportunity for families and young people to experience excitement with 12 adventure game complexes in 3 sub-zones, inspired by heroic legends.
Visitors can immerse themselves in the cool water of the Legendary Do River and capture impressive moments in a unique check-in space, turning this place into the most vibrant entertainment spot in the region.
