Spring glows in Hoa Lu Old Town - Vietnam’s former imperial capital

Spring glows in Hoa Lu Old Town - Vietnam’s former imperial capital

VOV.VN - Beneath shimmering lanterns and vibrant spring colors, Hoa Lu Old Town in northern Vietnam welcomed thousands of visitors during the 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, as its signature cuisine, traditional folk games and nightly street performances brought the former imperial capital vividly back to life.

Horse market amid the mist in Bac Ha highlands
Crowds flock to Temple of Literature for New Year calligraphy
Vietnamese footballers celebrate Tet following 3-1 win over China
Border soldiers continue Tet celebrations despite distance from home
New US Ambassador extends Tet greetings through calligraphy works
Vung Tau beach packed with locals and tourists over Tet holiday
Hanoi Old Quarter falls quiet over Tet
PM Chinh chairs first cabinet meeting of Lunar New Year
Hanoians line up for calligraphic works outside Temple of Literature
Beauty queens born in the Year of the Tiger
Line-up up of 11 talented local footballers born in the Year of Tiger
Unmissable traditional dishes to celebrate Tet
People in central Vietnam prefer traveling on lunar New Year’s Day