More than 300,000 visitors gathered at the foot of Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province on Feb 20, the fourth day of Tet, joining spring festival activities and making pilgrimages.
The mountain, an extinct volcano located largely in Binh Minh Ward, rises 986 meters and is the highest peak in southern Vietnam, earning the nickname “First Heavenly Mountain.”
During Tet holidays, both locals and tourists flock to the mountain to offer prayers for peace, prosperity, and good fortune.
The Year of Horse began on Feb 17.
Photo by Nguyen Minh Tu
Locals and tourists bring with mats, blankets, lamps, tents, and food, turning the foot of Ba Den Mountain into a temporary camping ground as crowds settle in to rest and take part in festival activities.
A representative of the tourist area said that on the fourth day of Tet alone, nearly 157,000 visitors took the cable car ride to reach the mountain’s summit.
Photo by Nguyen Minh Tu
All three main roads leading to Mount Ba Den, spanning 10 kilometers, were blocked, with cars inching forward meter by meter.
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In Vung Tau, part Ho Chi Minh City, visitor numbers surged from the third day of Tet, leaving Bai Sau (Back Beach) along Thuy Van Street crowded with holidaymakers.
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A rapid report from the Vung Tau Ward Public Service Center said the beach had received around 190,000 visitors by the fifth day of Tet, with the fourth day marking the peak at roughly 66,000 people.
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Tourists crowd the beach area, while further down Thuy Van Street, a long line of cars stretched out.
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Traffic in the usually smooth Bai Sau area became congested, making movement difficult.
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In Lam Dong Province, Da Lat remains a popular destination during Tet thanks to its cool climate and beautiful scenery.
Photo by Thanh Huong
In the downtown area around Xuan Huong Lake, vehicles lined up in long queues, and traffic police were deployed to regulate traffic and reduce congestion.
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Besides public spaces, tourist areas and cafes attract many visitors who come to take photos.
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The beaches of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne are crowded with visitors throughout the morning, while rescue teams are deployed after 3 p.m. to monitor conditions and ensure swimmer safety.
Photo by Viet Quoc
Authorities in Lam Dong Province said the locality is expected to receive around 910,000 visitors during Tet, up 29% year-on-year, including more than 60,000 international arrivals.
Tourism revenue is estimated at roughly VND1.8 trillion.
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The Lady of Sam Mountain Temple in An Giang Province welcomed over 334,000 visitors during the first four days of the new year.
Photo by Nguyen Khanh
Traffic jams on the roads leading to the temple were frequent at times, although the number of visitors decreased by about 10% compared to last year.
Photo by Nguyen Khanh
Nha Trang beach along Pham Van Dong road was crowded with international tourists sunbathing on the 5th day of Tet on Saturday.
Photo by Bui Toan
Central roads such as Tran Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai were congested due to the influx of vehicles from Dak Lak and Lam Dong provinces heading to tourist destinations.
According to the Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Khanh Hoa welcomed approximately 320,000 overnight visitors, an increase of nearly 12.3% compared to the same period last year.
The average room occupancy rate reached over 83%, with many hotels fully booked from the 2nd to the 5th day of Tet.
Photo by Bui Toan
