Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Vietnam’s Scenic Mountains
As the Lunar New Year approaches, a surge of travelers heads to Vietnam’s stunning mountains like Fansipan in Lao Cai, Ba Den in Tay Ninh, Ba Na in Da Nang, Ba Deo in Quang Ninh, and Long Doi Son in Ha Nam.
These mountainous regions provide magnificent views and spiritual opportunities for those wishing to welcome the new year with luck and tranquility.
Known as the “Roof of Indochina,” Fansipan is a prime spring destination. At its peak, visitors can admire the Great Amitabha Buddha statue, one of Southeast Asia’s largest bronze statues, alongside a revered temple area. Many engage in new year customs such as fortune card drawing and blessing token exchanges to usher in prosperity.
On January 31, 2025 (the third day of Tet), the “Opening of Heaven’s Gate” ceremony will take place at Thanh Van Dac Lo, marking a propitious occasion to attract new year blessings.
Visitors can also partake in unique Tet festivities at Fansipan, including lively cultural fairs held at the base of the mountain.
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In southern Vietnam, Ba Den Mountain rises to 986 meters and is celebrated for its sacred aura. During Tet, this tallest mountain in the south welcomes thousands of pilgrims to Ba Temple, dedicated to Linh Son Thanh Mau (Lady Ba Den), a significant spiritual figure.
Highlights of the site include the Guanyin Buddha statue, the tallest in Asia, representing compassion, and the Maitreya Bodhisattva statue, one of the largest worldwide, symbolizing joy and tranquility.
In May 2025, Ba Den Mountain will welcome representatives from over 80 nations for Vesak Day, underlining its spiritual prominence globally.
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Ba Na Hills, standing at 1,487 meters, is renowned for its enchanting ambiance and sacred energy. At the peak lies the Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple, dedicated to the Mountain Goddess, revered for her protective blessings over the area.
Close by, the Linh Ung Pagoda offers a spiritual retreat with its traditional Vietnamese architecture, peaceful surroundings, and a grand Shakyamuni Buddha statue gracefully seated on a lotus. Many visitors choose Ba Na Hills during the new year to find solace and inner peace.
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Quang Ninh is famous for its rich spiritual culture, with celebrated sites like Yen Tu Mountain, Cua Ong Temple, and Cai Bau Pagoda. Recently, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu on Ba Deo Hill has become a favored destination for those seeking a serene getaway amidst verdant pine forests and stunning vistas.
The temple complex features 66 bronze statues that draw inspiration from ancient northern Vietnamese temple designs. Visitors during Tet can partake in traditional activities such as drawing fortune sticks, enjoying tea, and receiving calligraphy blessings.
On the fifth day of Tet, Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu will celebrate a spring festival with Buddhist cultural exchanges, mindful dining, meditation sessions, and flower lantern ceremonies for blessings.
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Located a little over an hour from Hanoi, Long Doi Son Mountain hosts the nearly 1,000-year-old Long Doi Son Pagoda. Its picturesque location resembles a dragon facing the historic Thang Long Citadel, making it a cherished site for centuries.
Local beliefs hold Long Doi Son as a sacred mountain that nurtures prosperity and success. Many flock to the pagoda during the new year to pray for fortune, wealth, and career success.
The traditional Long Doi Son Pagoda festival during Tet provides guests with a chance to engage with its spiritual ambiance and cultural significance.