Sa Pa, Lao Cai
On holidays, crowds flock to the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area to visit, play, pray for peace and luck for families in the new year. The weather pleases people with floating sea of clouds and the sweet cold of the highlands.
Standing in the middle of the majestic spiritual complex, Ms. Lan Anh (a tourist from Hanoi) could not hide her emotion and said: "The feeling of standing on the roof of Indochina on the first day of the new year Tet is indescribable. I both witnessed the spiritual complex in the early morning mist and touched the milestone.
Tourists coming to Sa Pa this time are also particularly excited to explore the newly opened souvenir shop on the 2nd floor of Sun Plaza. More than 8,000 sophisticated products - from brilliant brocade to meaningful spiritual gifts - help tourists keep beautiful memories in the journey to welcome the New Year in the Northwest.
Not only nature, the harmony of indigenous culture in Ban May and the unique stone lotus paradise have turned Fansipan into a multi-experience destination, where visitors find the tranquility in their souls and the excitement of a high-class vacation.
According to the leader of Sun World Fansipan Legend Tourist Area, the number of visitors to Fansipan on the first day of the holiday has doubled compared to the same period in 2024.
Ha Long, Quang Ninh
At Sun World Ha Long (Quang Ninh), experiencing "Dine in the sky" on the Sun Wheel is "sold out" when tourists want to see the heritage bay from a height of 215m in the first sun of the new year.
On this occasion, Ha Long International Passenger Port welcomed a super yacht with more than 3,000 European and American tourists and more than 1,200 crew members landing at Sun Elite City Quang Ninh, creating a joyful atmosphere for the local tourism industry right on the first day of the year.
Ba Na, Da Nang
In the Central region, Ba Na peak (Da Nang) takes visitors on a multi-sensory journey.
Right in the first days of the holiday, Ba Na recorded a 24% increase in the number of visitors compared to the same period last year.
The "After Glow" cabaret show takes place 3 hours along with a series of vibrant and bustling summer shows, becoming a "magnet" attracting customers, making the first day of the year of tourists more emotional.
Joining the flow of radiant visitors to the New Year festival, Sun World Ba Na Hills caused a big surprise when launching a "powerful" ticket policy valid for 72 hours, starting from January 1, 2026. This special ticket allows visitors to board and drop off the cable car unlimited times, bringing a comfortable and relaxed mentality for everyone to fully enjoy every moment of the bustling festival in the fairyland without being rushed.
Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh
Only 2 hours away from Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Den mountain recorded a record number of visitors on the first day of the year. The biggest attraction this year is the statue of the Buddha Cau Na Ham Mau Ni made of 24k red copper covered with yellow glitter, which has just officially opened to visitors from January 1, 2026.
Many tourists said that being able to worship the Buddha, which is said to bring prosperity and fortune, is a great predestined relationship on the first day of the year.
The total number of visitors to Ba Den on the first day of the new year increased by more than 50% compared to the same period last year.
Phu Quoc, An Giang
Looking south, "Ngoc Island" Phu Quoc continues to affirm its position as the hottest entertainment spot in the South. Hoang Hon town (Sunset Town) in Spectacular countdown 2026 exploded with 3 fireworks displays and more than 50 art performances.
Phu Quoc is so crazy and wonderful! I have been to many places but few places organize a spectacular New Year celebration like Phu Quoc. I feel like I am truly in heaven. The hospitality and festival atmosphere here make me and my family extremely happy. This is definitely our most impressive New Year's start!" - Mr. David Cameron - a British tourist expressed.
Starting 2026, Phu Quoc International Airport welcomed the first international visitors on flights from Busan (Korea) to the holiday. According to statistics, from January 1st to 4th, the total number of international and domestic flights to the port was 288, an increase of 27% compared to the same period. International flights alone set a new record, when the port welcomed more than 40 international flights each day, an increase of 23% compared to the same period.
