dina1 Staff asked 8 years ago
My family intend to visit Hanoi , Sapa & Halong on Feb, my period during Lunal New Year,
I hear that most of sightseeings, markets, restaurants… will be closed for Tet? Is it true?
If all things closed, what we will visit? Should I delay our departure date later to avoid Tet?
MountFansipan Staff answered 8 years ago
In the days following Tet holiday, most public buildings including museums, schools, shops and restaurants close for celebrations. This often means that the city grinds to a glorious hault for a day or two, which can be an experience in and of itself to see Vietnam’s usually frenetic streets nearly empty.
If you are looking for an authentic view of the life in Vietnam,travelling in Lunar new year is the perfect opportunity.
Travelling in Vietnam during Tet has a certain advantage: you don’t have to compete with the local crowd. Some hotels or restaurants close for a few days during Tet, but many remains open. Therefore, you can certainly find vacancy in most places in Hanoi and HCMC.