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Festivals, markets & activities across Vietnam

Cultural festivals, seasonal highlights, food events, and things to do — month by month and region by region. Many events follow the lunar calendar, so dates shift a little each year.

5 events found

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TypeAll types Festival Season Food Sport Culture Music Market Activity Concert Show Religious Arts Family Nightlife Nature

MonthAll year Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

A joyful child in colorful attire runs barefoot on a path in Lào Cai, Vietnam.

Season

Sapa trekking season

Northern Vietnam · Sep–Nov

Golden terraces and dry trails make September–November the best window for multi-day valley treks.

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Serene aerial shot of a boat navigating through bare trees in a flooded area.

Season

Tra Su Cajuput Forest flood season

Southern Vietnam · Sep–Nov

September–November brings the Mekong flood, turning Tra Su's forest into a boatable bird sanctuary in An Giang.

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Motorcycle ready for adventure on the Hà Giang Loop in Vietnam.

Season

Ha Giang Loop riding season

Northern Vietnam · Oct–Apr

October–April brings clear, cool days across the karst plateaus — the most reliable riding window for the loop.

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A couple walks through vast flower fields in Hà Giang, Vietnam, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

Season

Ha Giang buckwheat flower season

Northern Vietnam · Oct–Dec

Pink and purple buckwheat fields blanket the karst plateaus — the prettiest month to ride the Ha Giang loop.

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Lush green coffee plant with vibrant ripe berries in Đà Lạt, Vietnam's highlands.

Season

Central Highlands coffee harvest

Southern Vietnam · Nov–Jan

November–January is harvest time across Dak Lak and Lam Dong — red cherries, drying yards, and fresh roasts.

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