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