Compared to Hue and Da Nang, Mui Ne is sunny all year-around and less stormy, so you can travel here any time a year.

Today, Christmas in Vietnam is greeted by both Christian community and the locals, especially in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Two most beautiful and crowded churches in Vietnam on this occasion are St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi Old Quarter and Notre-Dame Cathedral in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. I am a peoples person but also like my own company. The locals often spend time together with their family and lovers, hold hands while strolling colorful streets or enjoy Christmas dishes at a restaurant.As Christmas fall in the middle of the peak tourism season, there are numerous places you can spend time during Christmas in Vietnam.Sapa will undoubtedly dazzle your eyes with magnificent landscapes including unusual rice terraces, imposing Fan Si Pan Mountain, and peaceful ethnic villages. Do not forget to take advantage of this time to buy some cheap clothing.Originally a seaport from the ancient kingdom of Champa, Hoi An then became one of Southeast Asia’s major international ports from the 17th to 19th century. There may be some drizzles in Hue, Da Nang, and Hoi An, but overall it is sunny and warm all day. Besides, you can tantalize your taste buds with local Vietnamese food such as snails and grilled meat, or just grab some craft beer when coming to this street.Inaugurated in 2016, Takashimaya Centre has soon become one of the best shopping malls in Ho Chi Minh City where you can find products from luxury brands and try some delicious food. Whether you travel solo or with family, here are some recommendations for planning your perfect Christmas in Vietnam. Vietnam used to be part of the French Empire and there are still French influences in the Christmas traditions.
Especially, It is really memorable to spend time with your beloved ones along Thu Bon River which is decorated with thousands of lanterns on Christmas.
From the beginning of December, the whole city is decorated with sparkling Christmas’ patterns which make you feel like home. Meanwhile, the weather is more tolerable in the Red Delta region (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Mai Chau) where the lowest temperature ranges from 8 to 10 degrees Celsius.If you are thinking of a tour to Central or Southern Vietnam, you will be rewarded with a pleasant dry season in December. You can walk around the town, take a picture of the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, stop at a clothing store and have clothes tailor-made to you. Besides the beaches, Phu Quoc Natural Park is where you can explore a rich and diverse ecosystem with a large number of natural resources.Start planning your tailor-made Vietnam tour by contacting one of our specialists…My name is Linh Chi, a true beach lover. Some shopping malls offer special promotion campaigns to boost sales.On Christmas’ Eve, Christian people gather at a local church, pray for peace and happiness, and listen to Christian Hymns. This street becomes really colorful at Christmas’ Eve with red Santa Claus’ costumes, green Christmas trees, as well as numerous gifts and postcards.Located in the heart of the Old Quarter, west of Hoan Kiem Lake, St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon) is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Hanoi. Christmas isn't an official public holiday and many people think it's only a holiday for Christians.In Ho Chi Minh city (which is the largest city in Vietnam and used to be called Saigon) people (especially young people) like to go into the city center, where there is a Catholic Cathedral. The Christians attend a Midnight mass on Christmas Eve and return home to a sumptuous Christmas dinner. Christmas celebrations here are like any other cities in the Western countries. Visiting this island on Christmas, you can escape from the chilly weather of Northern Vietnam, enjoy the warm sunshine, sample delicious seafood, and participate in fishing, snorkeling, surfing, and diving the coral reefs. Lots of cafes and restaurants are open for people to enjoy a snack!Not many people in Vietnam are Christians, but some people like to go to Midnight Mass services to watch the Nativity plays and hear Christmas music.Vietnam used to be part of the French Empire and there are still All churches, and some Christian homes, will have a In some areas of Ho Chi Minh city, usually in Catholic parishes, people have big crib scenes in front of their houses and decorate the whole street, turning it into a Christmas area! This is where the locals, expats, and tourists can meet each other. In front of the church, there is a square where local people gather to sing and dance, as well as sell traditional brocade. Sapa Church, the iconic feature in town, is absolutely worth checking out. In Vietnam, Christmas was celebrated joyously with people thronging city roads right from Christmas Eve, which is often more important than Christmas Day! This street is filled with cafes, restaurants, sport bars, pubs, and nightclubs.

Not all of the traditions are strictly followed.