Ho Chi Minh City will launch fireworks at three locations to welcome the new year 2025, including one high-altitude fireworks display at the beginning of the Saigon River tunnel (Mai Chi Tho Street, Thu Duc City); two low-altitude fireworks displays at Dam Sen Cultural Park (No. 3, Hoa Binh Street, Ward 3, District 11) and Van Phuc Urban Area (Van Phuc City, National Highway 13, Hiep Binh Phuoc Ward, Thu Duc City).
Fireworks display time from 0:00 to 0:15 on January 1, 2025.
With high-altitude fireworks, residents and visitors can stand near the Saigon River or on top of high-rise buildings with a view of the Saigon River. Some ideal destinations include Landmark 81 building, WaterBiz Coffee, Sunset View Coffee, Zion Sky Lounge & Dining, and Twilight Rooftop...
In addition, visitors can try the experience of taking a cruise on the Saigon River to fully enjoy the fireworks without being obstructed. The cruise also offers sightseeing, music, and dinner services on the river for visitors. The Ben Nghe, Indochina Queen, and Hon Ngoc Vien Dong ships provide dinner and fireworks viewing services on the night of December 31.
The cruise ships will pick up and drop off passengers at Saigon Port. The pick-up point is about 4 km from the high-altitude fireworks display.
If you want to join in the crowded, bustling atmosphere waiting for the New Year fireworks, people and tourists can choose to stand at Thu Thiem Bridge, Mong Bridge and the streets in District 1 to admire the fireworks.
For fireworks display locations in Van Phuc Urban Area, people can choose to go to The Long Park riverside park, Dragon Bay Marina, Dai Nhat Lake area, Song Trang Canal Walking Street area, Binh Loi Bridge... or high-rise buildings such as Van Phuc Tower to watch low-altitude fireworks.
Dam Sen Cultural Park in District 11 has a fairly large area. Therefore, visitors can choose to stay right in the park to gather and wait for the New Year's Eve fireworks. Spacious areas with good views include: Roman Square, Central Lake area, Observatory...
Besides, visitors can go to cafes and restaurants near Dam Sen to enjoy dinner with friends and relatives while waiting for fireworks such as Du Mien Garden Coffee, Ven Ho restaurant...
Finally, the roads around Dam Sen including Lac Long Quan street, Hoa Binh street, Hoa Binh overpass... are places where you can gather to watch fireworks and enjoy the crowded atmosphere on New Year's Day.
Because the fireworks viewing locations will be very crowded, you should arrive early to choose a location with a good view. Bring necessary items such as drinking water, tissues, or folding chairs if you need to wait for a long time. In particular, check in advance for information about road closures or areas where gatherings are allowed before departure to watch the fireworks on New Year's Day 2025.
