Southern region in spring: pilgrimage, leisure, festive spirit
Right after the Lunar New Year, a wide range of festivals will take place across the Southeast and Southwest regions, catering to early-year spiritual demands while offering cultural and tourism experiences.
Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh offers pilgrimage, hiking and cloud hunting trips
As the largest spring pilgrimage site in the southern region, Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh draws throngs of visitors who come for incense offerings, cable-car rides, mountain trekking, cloud hunting and enjoying simple vegetarian dishes. The majestic landscape creates a sacred yet relaxing atmosphere, ideal for short spring trips.
Colourful procession at Thien Hau Temple in Ho Chi Minh City
Held in mid-first lunar month, the Thien Hau Temple Festival features a large-scale procession, lion–dragon dances and resounding drums. Beyond the rituals, visitors can immerse themselves in festive activities and street food, reflecting the lively urban culture of the South.
Ba Chua Xu Festival at Sam Mountain, An Giang province: pilgrimage to borderlands
One of the Mekong Delta’s largest folk belief festivals, the Ba Chua Xu Festival spans several days with traditional rituals, folk art performances, rural markets and riverine cuisine. Many visitors combine their pilgrimage with trips to Sam Mountain, Cham villages and nearby eco-tourism sites.
Tran Hung Dao Temple in Ho Chi Minh City: worship in urban heart
Amid the city’s bustle, the festival at Tran Hung Dao Temple in Ho Chi Minh City retains a quiet atmosphere. In the early days of the year, people come to pray for national peace and prosperity while learning about the nation’s historical and cultural heritage values. Its compact setting suits day trips for families.
Spring over river lands: Markets, festivals and community activities
Across the Mekong Delta, spring festivals blend extended Tet markets, village festivals, folk games and traditional Don ca tai tu (southern amateur music) performances. Visitors can pair temple visits with orchard tours, soaking up the unhurried rhythm that defines life in southern Vietnam.
Hanoi Spring Festival celebrates national cultural vitality
The Spring Festival of the Year of the Horse 2026 officially opened in Hanoi on February 6, featuring a wide range of cultural and artistic activities to mark the success of the 14th National Party Congress and the 96th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
