As the year wanes, narrow alleys in Ho Chi Minh City glow red with firelight, carrying the scent of sticky rice and the quiet devotion of families awaiting spring.

International visitors celebrating Lunar New Year (Tet) in Vietnam for the first time are now able to listen to Central Highlands gong performances while cruising along the Saigon River.

Crowds gather around Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s Old Quarter as Tet 2026 approaches, soaking in spring colors and festive traditions.

The vibrant scenery of Phu Son bougainvillea village in Vinh Long has been drawing large numbers of visitors who come to admire and photograph its dazzling colors in the days leading up to Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026.

The 18 Arhat ma nhai carvings dating from the late Ly dynasty to the early Tran dynasty are the only works in Vietnam carved directly onto a cave wall and have just been recognized as a National Treasure.

The Mermaid Cave in Thung Nham reveals a mysterious underground world of glittering stalactites, emerald waters, and natural beauty shaped over millions of years.

As Tet approaches, the Yen Tu Yellow Apricot Fair in Quang Ninh bursts into life with hundreds of rare bonsai masterpieces worth billions of dong, each carrying the dedication and artistry of its creator.

This year’s Nguyen Hue Flower Street dazzles with giant horse-themed installations, cutting-edge mapping technology, and a vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture.

After more than 90 days of renovation, the green “quiet space” at 1 Ly Thai To has been reborn as a place of reflection and humanity in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vung Tau’s stunning new mascot installation blends sea, steel, and symbolism ahead of the spring flower festival.

Across cities and provinces, horse mascots blend tradition, technology, and storytelling in visually stunning fashion.

In addition to carp, many residents in Ho Chi Minh City released birds, eels and frogs today at pagodas, lakes, rivers and canals to mark Kitchen Gods Day.

Gia Lai's Tet 2026 mascot combines the mythical aura of Saint Giong with youthful energy and tech-savvy spirit through a horse holding an iPhone 17.

On the morning of February 9, several families in Hanoi’s Old Quarter held early offerings to Ong Cong Ong Tao (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods), with streetside paper burning drawing curious glances from foreign visitors.

Farmers in Tay Tuu enjoy a prosperous Tet (Lunar New Year) season, earning significant income from high-demand flowers like lilies and chrysanthemums.

From dusk to dawn, fires glow in the city’s sugar-making village as families prepare an indispensable offering for Kitchen Gods.

Only a day before the Kitchen Gods' Day, fish farmers in Song May hamlet, Binh Minh commune, Dong Nai province, find themselves in the most frantic days of the year.

As Lunar New Year nears, Quan Huong village in Da Nang works round-the-clock to fulfill the year’s biggest incense orders.

Hidden beneath a shopping complex in the heart of Hanoi, Hang Da Market surprises foreign visitors with its food, crafts, and old-market charm.

The newly reopened Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City is drawing crowds of residents and visitors alike, all eager to catch a glimpse - and a photo - of the beloved landmark’s fresh new look just in time for Tet (Lunar New Year).