{"id":503,"date":"2018-01-22T13:21:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T06:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=503"},"modified":"2019-07-03T11:46:35","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T04:46:35","slug":"top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Reasons to Visit Ho Chi Minh City During Tet"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_510\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-510 size-full\" style=\"border: 0px;\" title=\"Lunar Vietnamese New Year\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Screen-Shot-2013-02-08-at-12.33.10-PM.png\" alt=\"Lunar Vietnamese New Year\" width=\"598\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Screen-Shot-2013-02-08-at-12.33.10-PM.png 598w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Screen-Shot-2013-02-08-at-12.33.10-PM-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Screen-Shot-2013-02-08-at-12.33.10-PM-150x56.png 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Screen-Shot-2013-02-08-at-12.33.10-PM-400x151.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnamese Tet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Vietnamese New Year aka Vietnamese Tet (<span class=\"IPA\" title=\"Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)\"><a title=\"Help:IPA\/Vietnamese\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:IPA\/Vietnamese\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\">[tet\u02e7\u02e5]<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or\u00a0<span class=\"IPA\" title=\"Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)\"><a title=\"Help:IPA\/Vietnamese\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Help:IPA\/Vietnamese\" rel=\"\u201dnofollow&quot;\">[t\u0259\u02d0t\u02e7\u02e5]<\/a><\/span>), or more commonly known as Tet, is a wondrous and prosperous time in Vietnam, and is an event that is anticipated throughout the year!\u00a0 It marks the arrival of spring, a brand new start for many of life\u2019s endeavours, and is a time to appreciate and spend time with family.\u00a0 If you are considering traveling to Vietnam during Tet, here are the top 5 reasons to be a part of this joyous celebration in Ho Chi Minh City.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet\/#1_Spectacular_Sights_to_celebrate_the_Vietnamese_New_Year\" >1. Spectacular Sights to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet\/#2_Special_Tet_Food\" >2. Special Tet Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet\/#3_Less_Traffic\" >3. Less Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet\/#4_Hotel_Availability\" >4. Hotel Availability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/top-5-reasons-visit-hochiminh-city-during-tet\/#5_Pleasant_Weather\" >5. Pleasant Weather<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spectacular_Sights_to_celebrate_the_Vietnamese_New_Year\"><\/span><strong>1. Spectacular Sights to celebrate the Vietnamese New Year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-ho-chi-minh-city-custom-itineraries-in-vietnam\/ \" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/a> is incredibly festive on the days leading up to Vietnamese New Year. \u00a0Magical is the best way to describe the city during this time!\u00a0 Imagine an entire street closed off to traffic and dedicated to flower displays and fascinating works of art created entirely by lights!\u00a0 Tet is such a special time of year for the Vietnamese people and the country spares no effort or expense in creating a beautiful atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. \u00a0It is definitely a sight to see!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_506\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-506\" style=\"width: 949px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-506 size-full\" title=\"Saigon Walking street during Tet Vietnamese New Year\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/hcmc-during-tet.png\" alt=\"Saigon Walking street during Tet Vietnamese New Year\" width=\"949\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/hcmc-during-tet.png 949w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/hcmc-during-tet-300x201.png 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/hcmc-during-tet-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/hcmc-during-tet-400x268.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-506\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tet 2013 &#8211; Year of the Snake! Spectacular sights around the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Special_Tet_Food\"><\/span><strong>2. Special Tet Food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; certain foods and treats are only served during Tet and are considered auspicious and significant for a multitude of reasons.\u00a0 For instance, one of the items you will see at food stalls during Tet is Banh Chung or Banh Tet.\u00a0 It\u2019s a mixture of glutinous rice, mung beans and pork covered with banana leaves and moulded into a square shape.\u00a0 The ingredients and the color of Banh Tet symbolize the offerings of the Earth, and this treat is offered at shrines or temples in order to pray for health and prosperity in the new year.\u00a0 Be sure to give it try!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-507\" style=\"width: 924px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-507 size-full\" title=\"Banh Chung is the iconic food of Tet Vietnamese New Year\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/banh-tet.png\" alt=\"Banh Chung is the iconic food of Tet Vietnamese New Year\" width=\"924\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/banh-tet.png 924w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/banh-tet-300x143.png 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/banh-tet-150x71.png 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/banh-tet-400x191.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banh Chung is the iconic food of Tet celebrations. It is made with glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork along with various spices. Then they wrap The mixture up in banana leaves in a distinctive square shape and cook them for hours.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Less_Traffic\"><\/span><strong>3. Less Traffic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; for Tet, people generally visit their families either in their hometowns or in the cities, so you will hardly see people out and about! The hoards of motorcycles and the usual hustle and bustle of the city are at a minimum.\u00a0 It\u2019s a great time to cross the street without fearing the worst!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-509\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-509 size-full\" title=\"empty streets during Vietnamese New Year\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/empty-streets-during-tet.jpg\" alt=\"empty streets during Vietnamese New Year\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/empty-streets-during-tet.jpg 800w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/empty-streets-during-tet-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/empty-streets-during-tet-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/empty-streets-during-tet-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The area at the entrance of Ben Thanh market is one of the major intersections in Ho Chi Minh City. During Tet, all the traffic almost disappears for about 3-4 days!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hotel_Availability\"><\/span><strong>4. Hotel Availability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; traveling within the country is generally a little difficult during Tet. It is because of the lack of transportation options or expensive prices.\u00a0 Hotels, on the other hand, are more available because tourists tend to just stay where they are for Tet.\u00a0 Some smaller hostels and bed and breakfasts may close for a few days. However, most hotels are open through Tet and have ample availability.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Pleasant_Weather\"><\/span><strong>5. Pleasant Weather<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; late January to February is a great time to visit Ho Chi Minh City because the weather is mild.\u00a0 Of course, <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/the-best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Ho Chi Minh City has a tropical climate<\/a> so it never really gets cold. The heat is more bearable than during other times of the year, and it is still within the dry season.\u00a0 The nights get cooler too and you may even get a pleasant evening breeze!\u00a0 The cooler weather coupled with less traffic makes for a great opportunity to wander the streets peacefully and enjoy the sights during Tet!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Wishing you a Happy New Year and a prosperous and healthy road ahead! 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