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Thai Nguyen Tea Festival

Northern Vietnam · November

Vietnam's green-tea capital celebrates with tastings, tea-picking contests, and trade fairs in November.

Street vendor at milk tea stall in bustling market offering Thai beverages.
Photo by 🇻🇳🇻🇳Nguyễn Tiến Thịnh 🇻🇳🇻🇳 on Pexels

About this event

What happens

The Thai Nguyen Tea Festival is held in Thai Nguyen city, a region famous for its lush tea plantations. The event features tea tastings, traditional music performances, and exhibitions showcasing local tea products. Visitors can also watch demonstrations of tea processing and participate in cultural activities throughout the festival grounds.

What people do

Attendees join guided tours of tea hills in Tan Cuong commune, sample different varieties of Thai Nguyen tea, and interact with local tea artisans. Many people take part in tea-making workshops and enjoy folk dances and music in the main festival square. Visitors often browse stalls selling tea and related handicrafts from across the province.

Practical tips

The festival usually takes place over several days in the autumn, so check local announcements for exact dates. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as activities often involve exploring plantations and outdoor venues. Thai Nguyen is accessible by train or bus from Hanoi, and local hotels can fill up quickly during the festival, so book accommodation in advance.

Photos

Vendor preparing drinks at a Thai milk tea stand in an outdoor setting.
Photo by 🇻🇳🇻🇳Nguyễn Tiến Thịnh 🇻🇳🇻🇳 on Pexels
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