On the morning of January 1st, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organized a ceremony to welcome tourist groups to Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of 2026 in the International Arrival Station area - Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
The program contributes to spreading the image of Ho Chi Minh City with its unique cultural identity, the harmony between tradition and modernity. Thereby, creating motivation to start a year of explosive and successful Vietnamese tourism.
As soon as they land, visitors can experience the traditional cultural space with the traditional Tet atmosphere, enjoy tea ceremony, Tet cakes and jams, watch Ong Do write calligraphy, make to he...

Mr. Pham Huy Binh - Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism - said that the welcoming ceremony for tourist groups to Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning of 2026 is not only an activity to welcome the first visitors, but also carries the meaning of starting a year of explosive and successful Vietnamese tourism.
With the position of a dynamic, youthful and unique super-city, Ho Chi Minh City is committed to constantly improving the quality of destinations, ensuring a safe, friendly and creative tourism environment.
We expect every tourist when setting foot in the city to feel the harmony between traditional cultural values and modern urban rhythm. From there, spread positive experiences, contributing to promoting tourism growth of Ho Chi Minh City and the whole country in 2026" - Mr. Pham Huy Binh emphasized.