Exciting Tet destinations in Ho Chi Minh City 2024

Nguyen Hue Walking Street

The first must-visit location every Tet in Ho Chi Minh City is undoubtedly Nguyen Hue Flower Street.

This Year of the Wood Tiger, the flower street themed "Spring of Love, Cozy Tet" is divided into three main sections with the themes of Homeland Roots, Crossing the Sea Ice, and Integration Aspiration, promising impressive decorations never seen before.

Tao Dan Flower Festival

The Tet Flower Festival in Ho Chi Minh City at Tao Dan Park, continuing its tradition for many years, will take place for 10 days from February 6 to 15, 2024 (from the 26th day of the 12th lunar month of the Year of the Tiger to the 6th day of Tet).

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens

The city's green lungs have completed a vibrant sunflower garden to welcome visitors during the upcoming Tet holiday.

Located at the main entrance on Nguyen Binh Khiem Street (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City), the Tet check-in area is prominently displayed on the right with the bright yellow color of over 1,300 sunflowers, the lucky red cockscomb flowers, and various other flowers bringing an early Tet atmosphere to this unmissable destination.

Bach Dang Wharf Park

Starting from Bach Dang Wharf ferry terminal, just a few steps from The Nest restaurant, it is undoubtedly an unmissable check-in spot for tourists and city residents during Tet Giap Thin 2024. As a spacious open park, cool and airy, right by the Saigon River, it is an ideal place to admire the river scene, especially for watching the vibrant New Year's Eve fireworks.

Ben Thanh Market

Stalls in Ben Thanh Market have been bustling since the early days of 2024. The number of domestic and foreign tourists coming to the city and busy shopkeepers preparing Tet goods are increasing, bringing a lively atmosphere from early morning to evening.

Every essential item for Tet shopping can be found in this famous traditional market. From candied fruits, tea, coffee, fresh fruits, and Tet decorative fabric flowers... After the city experimented with an online shopping festival through TikTok, business activities in these stalls are even more vibrant.

Bason Café

Originating from the name of the Ba Son shipyard, Bason Café now has three branches, all located in the central district 1 area of the city.

At the first location, Bason Café Dong Khoi, visitors can admire artifacts from the Ba Son shipyard that are almost intact. Meanwhile, Bason Café Thi Sach is a rich collection of paintings that brings moments of art appreciation while enjoying a fragrant coffee beside the Thi Sach street shaded by romantic tamarind trees.

Bason Café Ben Thanh will be a contemporary space with innovative architecture. Moreover, Bason Café is less than a 2-minute walk from the West gate of Ben Thanh market, an ideal stop for tourists after exploring this famous market.

Silverland Mây Hotel

Just a 5-minute walk from Nguyen Hue Flower Street, the hotel is a suitable choice for visitors to the city.

With a variety of room types catering to the needs of couples or families, Silverland May Hotel also has a spacious rooftop swimming pool with a sunbathing area and a bar right next to it, worthy of enjoying during the sunny afternoons of the city during the Lunar New Year.