Second Day of Lunar New Year

📣 Traveler notes

Vietnam is a Southeast Asian destination known for its rich culture, diverse cuisine, and natural beauty. While it has experienced rapid economic growth since the 1990s, it remains less developed as a tourist infrastructure compared to neighboring Thailand.

• Expect heavy traffic and crowded transport just before Tết due to mass travel.
• Many local shops and restaurants may close for three days during the first days of the New Year.
• Public festivities and decorations are common in major cities leading up to the holiday.
• Tết is primarily a private family celebration involving gift-giving and visiting relatives.
• Some museums and historical sites remain open and offer free admission during the holiday.
• Book accommodation and transport well in advance for national holidays like May 1, September 2, and April 30.
• Show respect to elders by being polite and restrained. Expect personal questions regarding age and marital status as a means of establishing proper social address. Avoid public displays of affection and dress modestly (covering shoulders and knees) in most settings. When visiting homes or temples, remove your shoes and avoid stepping on thresholds. Use both hands when exchanging business cards. Be mindful of sensitive topics like territorial disputes with China and the history of the Vietnam War; avoid making comments that could be perceived as disrespectful to those who suffered during past conflicts.