Ninh Binh's top attractions open during Tet holiday

Vietnam Travel - The Ninh Binh Department of Tourism has announced the operating schedule of tourist areas and attractions in the province during the Lunar New Year 2026, in which some places will temporarily stop receiving visitors on the last day of the year and the first day of the Lunar New Year...

On February 12th, the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism announced the operational plan for tourist areas, attractions, and services in the province during the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday, aiming to facilitate residents and tourists in proactively planning their sightseeing itineraries.

Accordingly, many tourist areas will be closed for two days, February 16-17 (the 29th day of the 12th lunar month and the 1st day of the Lunar New Year ). Specifically, these include: Trang An tourist area, Van Long lagoon, Tuyet Tinh Coc, and Ngam Mountain ecological tourist area.

The Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area has adjusted its visitor hours to be more flexible. On February 16th (the 29th day of the 12th lunar month), the area will be closed from 7 AM to 11 AM. On February 17th (the 1st day of Tet), it will be closed from 1 PM to 5 PM. Outside of these hours, Tam Coc - Bich Dong will continue to serve tourists as usual.

Other tourist areas and attractions in the region will remain open throughout the Tet holiday to serve the needs of locals and tourists. These include: Bai Dinh tourist area , Thung Ui, Tam Chuc, Thung Nham bird garden, Mua cave, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Hoa Lu old town, Cuc Phuong National Park and Xuan Thuy National Park.

Following the merger of Nam Dinh, Ha Nam, and Ninh Binh provinces, Ninh Binh has become one of the regions with the highest density of historical sites and scenic spots in the country. According to statistics, the province currently has 5,071 inventoried historical sites; including 10 sites classified as special national-level sites, 264 sites classified as national-level sites, and 832 sites classified as provincial-level sites.

According to the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism, 2025 saw a strong breakthrough in the local tourism industry. The province welcomed 19.42 million visitors, including over 2.2 million international tourists. Total tourism revenue reached 21,278 billion VND, demonstrating the increasing attractiveness of this destination on the domestic and international tourism map.

Source: https://vietnamspirittravel.com/travel-news/visitor-guidelines-for-ninh-binh-attractions-during-tet.asp

Thanh Hoa beckons travelers to its cultural treasures

Cheap Vietnam Tour - Exploring spiritual tourism routes from the sacred site of Am Tien to the Lam Kinh Palace and the ancient Ho Dynasty Citadel... is a journey chosen by many people to visit and pray for peace during the Lunar New Year.

Over the years, Thanh Hoa province has identified spiritual tourism as its strength to attract tourists throughout all four seasons. The province has focused on investing in and restoring historical sites to be clean and beautiful, contributing to enhancing their value and creating attractive cultural and historical destinations.

Many activities are organized to highlight the development of spiritual tourism, such as cultural events, traditional festivals combined with arts and folk games... This enriches and elevates tourism products and increases their attractiveness to tourists.

Community-based ecotourism in Pu Luong and its highland villages is a popular choice for international tourists.

In Thanh Hoa province, from the mountainous regions to the midlands, plains, and coastal areas, there are numerous major spring festivals associated with famous historical sites and scenic spots. After the Lunar New Year , a series of cultural and tourism events take place, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the joyful and vibrant atmosphere of the festival season.

With a route exploring the western region from the Pu Luong community-based ecotourism area and highland villages, this journey offers a vibrant cultural experience of the Thai and Muong ethnic groups, especially during the Lunar New Year season, and is a popular choice for international tourists.

Descending from the mountains, this route takes visitors through attractive destinations such as Cam Luong Fish Stream, Ho Dynasty Citadel Cultural Heritage Site, Lam Kinh Historical Site, Am Tien National Historical Monument Complex... This route is preferred by many tourists due to its long-standing cultural and historical value, along with a convenient transportation system that easily connects these destinations.

The Lam Kinh National Special Historical Site, with its beautiful natural scenery, has become an ideal destination in early spring. Having weathered many historical ups and downs, after restoration, the site boasts not only tombs and temples honoring the ancestors of the Le dynasty, but also lush green landscapes and harmonious architecture, attracting visitors from far and wide to pay their respects.

At the Phu Na historical and scenic site, which usually welcomes a large number of visitors offering incense during Tet (Lunar New Year), preparations are underway with a focus on preserving cultural beauty and religious civility. The Phu Na Historical Site Management Board has issued a plan for organizing the 2026 festival, deploying inspection teams to monitor service activities, security, and folk games to ensure safety. Regarding traffic flow management, the Management Board is deploying personnel to provide guidance in an orderly manner, helping people perform rituals in an orderly manner and avoiding crowding and pushing during peak periods.

In the journey of "going to the mountains and down to the sea", the complex of historical relics including the Doc Cuoc Temple, Co Tien Temple, and To Hien Thanh Temple (Sam Son ward) is an unmissable destination. Preparations for welcoming visitors are focused on building an image of a civilized and friendly tourist city. The creation of a cultural environment is implemented harmoniously, balancing spiritual elements with urban order, highlighting the value of the relics associated with the unique coastal landscape.

In addition, the Management Board of Ho Citadel Heritage Site and other key relics such as Nua Mountain - Nua Temple - Am Tien are also making efforts to beautify the landscape and arrange the space in a way that is appropriate to its sacred nature. The installation of signs promoting civilized behavior is being implemented synchronously at sites such as Lam Kinh, Ho Citadel, Ba Trieu Temple... aiming to raise awareness among tourists and build a safe and sustainable tourism environment.

To ensure the best service for tourists, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thanh Hoa province requests that localities proactively review and prepare the necessary conditions, organize festivals in accordance with the law and respect traditional customs, and fully meet the cultural and religious needs of the people.

Source: https://cheapvietnamtour.com/news/exploring-sacred-sites-and-spring-festivals-in-thanh-hoa.php