Vietnam Blooms: The Nation That Becomes a Giant Flower Kingdom During Tet

As the Lunar New Year approaches, something magical begins to happen in Vietnam.

It’s not just the sound of firecrackers, the smell of "banh chung", or the taste of sweet Tet treats…
It’s the flowers.
Everywhere you look, the country transforms into a living, breathing flower kingdom.

From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the quietest villages in the north, every home, every alley, and every market bursts into color.
This is not decoration—it’s tradition.
It’s culture.
It’s the heart of Tet.

In southern Vietnam, the journey of flowers starts in the Mekong Delta.
Here, in Sa Dec, thousands of pots sit gracefully on wooden stilts above the water, creating a floating rainbow of marigolds, chrysanthemums, orchids, and roses.
During Tet, boats glide through the canals, carrying blooms to towns and cities, turning every stop into a splash of color.
Sa Dec has been supplying flowers for over a century, and when the South glows with flowers, you can bet some came from this magical village.

Farther north, in the cool highlands of Da Lat, the air is filled with the scent of roses, lilies, hydrangeas, and lavender.
This city isn’t just a tourist destination—it’s a floral empire.
Greenhouses stretch as far as the eye can see, producing flowers for both domestic celebrations and international exports.
Here, the mountains themselves seem to bloom, offering a breathtaking backdrop for Tet preparations.

Closer to the capital, Hanoi awakens before dawn.
In Tay Tuu, farmers begin cutting fresh roses, daisies, and lilies as early as two or three in the morning, ensuring that the city markets are filled with the freshest flowers before sunrise.
The entire city thrives on this rhythm, as Hanoi’s streets soon overflow with blossoms, filling the air with color and fragrance.

And then there’s Nhat Tan, the village dedicated to peach blossoms—the quintessential symbol of Tet in northern Vietnam.
During this season, the entire village turns pink. Hundreds of thousands of peach trees bloom simultaneously, creating a spectacular sight.
When you walk through Hanoi and see peach blossoms everywhere, you’re witnessing Nhat Tan’s magic.

Tet markets take the spectacle even further.
In Ho Chi Minh City, streets like Nguyen Hue and Ho Thi Ky turn into open-air flower festivals, crowded with people, colors, and the buzz of New Year excitement.
Meanwhile, floating markets in places like Cai Rang and Binh Thuy allow you to buy flowers directly from boats gliding across the river—a scene so unique, it can only exist in Vietnam.
Even Hoi An, with its ancient walls and glowing lanterns, joins the floral celebration, blending history, light, and blooms into one unforgettable experience.

What makes Vietnam truly special is that this celebration of flowers is everywhere.
Not just in cities. Not just in tourist spots.
Every corner, every household, every street participates, whether rich or poor, urban or rural.
Tet in Vietnam doesn’t have one flower street, one festival, or one village—it has the whole country blooming at once.

And the colors, the fragrances, the energy—it’s more than decoration.
It’s a living tradition.
A celebration of life, luck, and hope for the year ahead.

During Tet, Vietnam doesn’t just prepare for the New Year.
Vietnam becomes a flower kingdom, a nation in bloom, and a sight that the world rarely, if ever, sees anywhere else.

For the 2026 Lunar New Year, the Tet season runs from February 9th to February 21st.