Any Plans For Christmas 2019? Let’s Celebrate It In Vietnam

Any Plans For Christmas 2019? Let’s Celebrate It In Vietnam What a magical experience it would be to listen to Christmas carols while traveling in a culturally rich, and mesmerizing country Vietnam. Vietnam being a Buddhist country, and hence Christmas was not celebrated erstwhile. Yes, you read it right. It was a normal day for Vietnamese, and every street and business remained open. But, since the past few years, the Christmas celebration has started more out of curiosity than religiously.

Also, December remains the peak tourism season, and hence along with the three important Vietnam festivals, namely, Buddha’s birthday, the mid-autumn festival, and Lunar New Year, the Christmas celebration began.

Christians celebrate Christmas eve with more gusto than Christmas day. Since Christmas is around the corner, it is the right time that you start exploring ​Vietnam Holiday deals ​and finalize the itinerary. Ready to immerse yourself in the picture-perfect landscapes and shop frenzy, dazzling ornaments this year? Yes, keep reading further.

Before we go ahead with the places, let’s know about the Vietnam weather in December. If you are planning your ​tours to Vietnam​, Christmas, and New Year are the best times. You can expect an ambient temperature of 16 degrees Celsius on the north side and around 26 to 28 degrees in the south of Vietnam. You will be saved from the scorching heat and intermittent downpours of summer. The atmosphere will add to your experience of the Vietnam trip. If you are visiting big cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, the celebration lasts two days i.e. 24th’s eve and 25th December.

The decoration in the buildings, offices, and stores with Christmas trees and ornaments begin a week before the day. Foreign tourists feel at home when they visit the streets and the shops.

On 24th December’s eve, local Christians visit the church and pray for peace and happiness. The

streets are beautifully decorated with sparkling lights and the famous churches, St. Joseph’s Cathedral and Notre-Dame Cathedral remain crowded. You can try some delicacies like turkey, ham or Vietnamese cuisine during this festival time.

So some of the best places to visit in Vietnam during Christmas are: 1. Sapa:

Sapa beautifully blends magnificent landscapes with culturally rich and ethnic villages. Sapa church will dazzle your eyes, and the construction will leave you awe-struck. People on Christmas eve gather here, sing, dance and enjoy the evening. The church, till date, showcases its French gothic architecture. To explore the ethnic culture in-depth, you should visit the nearby villages, namely, Cat Cat, Ta Phin, Laa Chai, and Ta Van.

2. Halong Bay:

Want to do some cruising? Halong Bay is a must-visit place in Vietnam at any time of the year, but during December is drier and suitable to visit. You will be spellbound with captivating landscapes covered with fog throughout, stalagmites of various sizes and shapes spread throughout the emerald water and more. While cruising, you will be served with meals and cocktails, adding a cherry to your celebration. The place is exotically beautiful, and you can also involve yourself in kayaking, rowing boat and some cooking classes.

3. Hanoi: Hanoi, the capital city, remains the main attraction of Vietnam. From the start of December itself, the town is decorated with lights and Christmas items making an atmosphere friendly for the tourists. In Hanoi itself, you can visit some of the famous places like, â—? Hanoi Walking Street:

The walking street along Hoan Kiem Lake attracts most of the tourists in the country. The street showcases some folk performances which connects the tourist with the Vietnamese culture.

The glittery lights enchant every Vietnam traveler.

● Hang Ma Street:

This street is famous for vendors selling ornaments not only on Christmas but other special occasions like International Children’s Day, Mid-Autumn Festival, Halloween Day, and Tet Holiday. You can see people wearing red Santa Claus’ costumes and entertaining. You can surely buy something for the family and friends from the street as it has many gifts and postcard shops.

â—? St. Joseph Cathedral:

The cathedral is located in the heart of the Old Quarter and is the oldest colonial building in Hanoi. Christians from the villages and towns gather at this place to celebrate the Christmas festival.

4. Hoi An:

In your Vietnam travel packages​, you should not miss on including Hoi An. Even on regular days, the city remains crowded and busy. Hoi An was one of Southeast Asia’s major international ports between the 17th and 19th centuries. The best way to explore the city is to walk around the town, click pictures, and enjoy at the iconic Japanese Covered bridge. The city features zig-zag roads, curved roofs of moss color and bright streets.

So if you are looking out for an escape getaway, Vietnam should be on the top of the list. We hope you explore the real treasure experience during your trip.

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