In order to spread the image of “Hanoi’s Tet” to a large number of domestic and international visitors, especially the Vietnamese community abroad during the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, the Hanoi Department of Tourism will organize a series of Tet-themed activities, events, festivals, and cultural and artistic spaces imbued with Hanoi’s identity.

Accordingly, from February 6-10, the Hanoi Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, the City Union of Friendship Organizations, and relevant departments and units, will host the 2026 Happy Tet Program with the theme “Tet is Happiness” at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site.

Through a diverse series of activities, the program aims to establish Happy Tet as a distinctive cultural-tourism experience destination in Hanoi every spring; thereby spreading the love for traditional culture, raising community awareness, especially among the younger generation, in preserving, conserving, and promoting national cultural heritage values, while also promoting sustainable tourism development.

International tourists visit the Temple of Literature during the 2026 New Year holiday.

In addition, various departments, sectors, wards, and communes across the city are also organizing numerous programs, events, and activities to welcome the new year, such as: the 2026 Binh Ngo Spring Tet Fair with the theme “Peaceful Spring – Reunion Tet” organized by the Department of Industry and Trade; Plans to organize 103 Lunar New Year Binh Ngo 2026 spring flower markets in 55 communes and wards; The opening of the Binh Ngo Spring Calligraphy Festival and cultural, artistic, experiential activities, and calligraphy writing hosted by the Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam Center for Cultural and Scientific Activities.

Alongside these are activities recreating the “Sending off the old, welcoming the new” ritual; the Binh Ngo Spring Opening Incense Offering Ceremony; organizing exhibitions, displays, performances of water and land puppetry, and folk performances for visiting citizens at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site hosted by the Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center; the Go Dong Da Festival (Dong Da Ward); the Hai Ba Trung Festival (Me Linh Commune); the Huong Pagoda Festival (Huong Son Commune)…

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Regarding travel products, activities, and services, Hanoi continues to promote tours and experience programs linked to historical, cultural, and urban space values. In addition to the tours currently operating in the city, some notable new products include: The “Flag Tower Memories” tour and the 3D Mapping performance “Thang Long Imperial Capital” at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site; the “Beautiful Hanoi Sound” night bicycle tour; the “Hanoi – Touching the Realm of Memories” experience tour around Truc Bach Lake, Ba Dinh Ward; the Da Phuc Green Tourism – River Camping tour in Da Phuc Commune…

On this occasion, hotels in Hanoi are also implementing many activities to attract and welcome guests for stays during the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo holiday, such as designing special discounted accommodation packages, including programs, New Year’s Eve parties, combo service packages, and dining services, while ensuring no surcharges or price increases during the Tet holiday…

With a vibrant series of activities and events during the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo, the capital’s tourism sector affirms its position as a green, safe, friendly, quality, and attractive destination; simultaneously creating favorable momentum for the growth of capital tourism right from the first months of 2026.

As the Lunar New Year Binh Ngo holiday approaches, travel demand is also rising. Exploiting the psychology of urgent hotel bookings and travel services on online platforms, many subjects have deployed a series of sophisticated scams, appropriating property and causing significant losses for both tourists and accommodation establishments.

The 9-day Lunar New Year Binh Ngo (2026) holiday has led to a significant increase in people’s travel demand. While international travel was the main choice in previous Tet holidays, this year the market is witnessing a clear “rise to prominence” of domestic tours, becoming a trend prioritized by a large number of tourists

Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the political and cultural center of the country for over a thousand years, beginning with its establishment in the 11th century by the Ly Dynasty. Its archaeological remains, including ancient palaces, foundations, and artifacts, reveal a continuous history of power through the Ly, Tran, Le, and Nguyen dynasties, reflecting a unique Southeast Asian cultural development.

Temple of Literature

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam, was founded in 1070 as a Confucian temple and later became the site of the Imperial Academy, Vietnam’s first national university. It is dedicated to scholars and learning, with its iconic stone stelae recording the names of doctorate graduates from imperial examinations. Today, it stands as a well-preserved symbol of Vietnamese education and traditional architecture.

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam

Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, located in Hanoi, Vietnam, is the Temple of Literature and the site of the Imperial Academy. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, it was Vietnam’s first national university, established to educate the sons of the nobility and later talented scholars from across the country. Today, it stands as a well-preserved symbol of Vietnamese dedication to learning and Confucian tradition.

Go Dong Da

Go Dong Da is a historical site in Hanoi, Vietnam, best known as the location of the 1789 Battle of Ngọc Hồi – Đống Đa. Here, Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyễn Huệ) led the Tây Sơn army to a decisive victory against the invading Qing Chinese forces during the Lunar New Year. Today, an annual festival is held at the site to commemorate this important event in Vietnamese history.

Hai Ba Trung Festival

The Hai Ba Trung Festival is a major annual event in Vietnam, primarily held at the Hai Ba Trung Temple in Hanoi, to honor the Trung Sisters (Trung Trac and Trung Nhi). These national heroines led a famous rebellion against Chinese Han Dynasty rule in 40-43 AD, briefly establishing an independent kingdom. The festival, featuring processions, rituals, and traditional games, celebrates their legacy of courage and resistance.

Huong Pagoda

Huong Pagoda is a vast complex of Buddhist temples and shrines carved into limestone mountains in the Hương Tích cave, southwest of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its history dates back to the late 17th century when a Buddhist monastery was first established there, and it is dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy, Quan Âm. It is the site of Vietnam’s most significant annual Buddhist festival, which draws millions of pilgrims during the spring months.

Flag Tower

The Flag Tower, also known as the Cột Cờ, is a historic stone tower located within the Hanoi Citadel in Vietnam. Built between 1805 and 1812 during the Nguyễn Dynasty, it served as a military observation post. Today, it is a national heritage site and a prominent symbol of Hanoi, flying the Vietnamese flag at its peak.

Truc Bach Lake

Truc Bach Lake is a historic freshwater lake in central Hanoi, Vietnam, originally formed in the 17th century when a dike was built to separate it from the larger West Lake. It is most famously known as the site where U.S. Senator John McCain’s plane was shot down in 1967 during the Vietnam War, leading to his capture and imprisonment. Today, the lake is a peaceful urban spot surrounded by cafes and is notable for its iconic “Turtle Tower” on a small island.