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Christmas in Vietnam
Foreign tourists surprised by packed streets on Christmas Eve

Foreign tourists surprised by packed streets on Christmas Eve

Foreign visitors were surprised by the bustling atmosphere on Christmas Eve in Vietnam and streets and churches being filled with crowds of people late into the night.
The Christmas hater

The Christmas hater

10 Christmas-ready cafes in Ho Chi Minh City

10 Christmas-ready cafes in Ho Chi Minh City

5 cafés for views of lit-up Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

5 cafés for views of lit-up Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

As Christmas lights return to Notre-Dame Cathedral, these five nearby cafés offer vantage points for viewing the landmark after dark.
December 16, 2025 | 12:17 am PT
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral's Christmas splendor captivates throngs

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral's Christmas splendor captivates throngs

The nightly transformation of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral into a Christmas spectacle drew hundreds of patient onlookers, who waited nearly an hour to see the landmark ignited by over 1,000 kilometers of brilliant LED lights.
December 8, 2025 | 12:16 am PT
Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral lights up with 1,000 km of LEDs for Christmas

Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral lights up with 1,000 km of LEDs for Christmas

The Notre-Dame Cathedral of Saigon is glowing brighter than ever this holiday season, draped in more than 1,000 kilometers of LED lights that illuminate its façade and twin bell towers each night from Dec. 1 to Jan. 5, 2026.
December 1, 2025 | 11:42 pm PT
Luxury restaurants in Hanoi, HCMC fully booked on Christmas Eve

Luxury restaurants in Hanoi, HCMC fully booked on Christmas Eve

High-end restaurants and five-star hotels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's two largest cities, were packed on Christmas Eve as thousands gathered to celebrate.
December 24, 2024 | 08:34 pm PT
Christmas spirit around the world

Christmas spirit around the world

From Hanoi to Bangkok and Moscow, Christmas lights and decorations spread festive cheer around the world during this year's holiday season.
December 24, 2024 | 04:00 am PT
500,000 meters of lights illuminate Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

500,000 meters of lights illuminate Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral

Adorned with 500,000 meters of LED lights, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral radiates this Christmas season, attracting crowds to experience the festive ambiance in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
December 21, 2024 | 02:00 am PT
HCMC Catholic neighborhoods glitter with Christmas decorations

HCMC Catholic neighborhoods glitter with Christmas decorations

Ten days before Christmas many alleys in Catholic neighborhoods in HCMC are lit up with colorful decorations, nativity scenes and Santa Claus models.
December 17, 2024 | 04:30 am PT
Hanoi's streets shine bright as Christmas nears

Hanoi's streets shine bright as Christmas nears

Two weeks before Christmas, Hanoi Cathedral, the Old Quarter, and many shops in the downtown area come alive with vibrant colors and sparkling lights, immersing the city in the festive spirit of the year-end season.
December 12, 2024 | 04:32 am PT
12 must-visit hotels in Vietnam and around the world this Christmas

12 must-visit hotels in Vietnam and around the world this Christmas

Alma Resort in Vietnam is listed among Lonely Planet's top 12 hotels to visit this Christmas, recognized for its festive offerings.
December 7, 2024 | 04:31 am PT
Christmas spirit hits Ho Chi Minh City's cafés ahead of time

Christmas spirit hits Ho Chi Minh City's cafés ahead of time

Since early October, many coffee shops in Ho Chi Minh City have decorated their spaces with Santa figures, Christmas trees, and nutcracker soldiers, attracting visitors looking to experience the holiday atmosphere.
October 19, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Saigon's warm Christmas charms foreign guests

Saigon's warm Christmas charms foreign guests

In Saigon, international visitors embraced the Christmas atmosphere, surrounded by stunning decorations amid the mild weather.
December 25, 2023 | 05:01 am PT
Vietnamese flood streets for Christmas celebration

Vietnamese flood streets for Christmas celebration

Streets in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and several other localities were crowded with people going out for Christmas Eve Sunday night.
December 24, 2023 | 07:04 am PT
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