In the bustling atmosphere of welcoming the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year, the 9-day Tet Nguyen Dan holiday in 2026 is causing many families in Ha Noi to plan their spring outings early. Instead of choosing distant destinations, the general trend is to find places near the capital, convenient to travel to, without the hassle of booking flights, but still retaining the Tet atmosphere and offering enough experiences for multiple generations to participate.
Among them, Ha Long emerges as a balanced choice between relaxation and entertainment, as it only takes about 2 – 2.5 hours to travel but possesses a festive atmosphere, coastal scenery, and a complete resort entertainment ecosystem for the early year holiday. Especially, the largest entertainment complex in Northern Vietnam - Sun World Ha Long is becoming a popular destination chosen by many families to "celebrate" in their own way.
Sun World Ha Long is bustling with decorations this occasion to welcome the Lunar New Year throughout all areas to welcome visitors. Giant golden coins, red lanterns, vibrant peach and apricot blossom garlands, along with miniature scenes of the zodiac animal for the Year of the Horse are arranged throughout the space from the Entrance Gate, Dai Duong Station to Sun Hill. Especially, the Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu area will have two giant frames with the characters "An" and "Loc" erected, made from wooden strips carved with characters and coated with gold paint, carrying the meaning of praying for peace and prosperity during the beginning of the new year. This also promises to be an area chosen by many families to sightsee, pray for peace, and capture meaningful moments of the early spring.
Tet experiences at Sun World Ha Long are spread out from the 1st day (Feb 17, 2026) to the 5th day of Tet (Feb 21, 2026) for families to comfortably arrange their schedules. All experiences are guided through three layers of celebration: Joyful Festivities – Festival Enjoyment – Festive Play.
For families looking to kick off the new year with a bang, “Vui Hoi” (Joyful Festival) is the first suitable experience. On the first day of Tet, there will be a lively lion dance performance at Sun Hill and a lucky money giveaway for the first 100 visitors at Ocean Station. These are familiar spring-greeting rituals that symbolize wishing good luck and a smooth start to the new year for visitors. From the 2nd to the 5th day of Tet, the “Vui Hoi” space continues with activities rich in traditional Tet flavors, such as a calligraphy master gifting chữ (Vietnamese characters), a Dong Ho folk painting workshop, or a mini banh chung (square sticky rice cake) making experience at the Sun Station area and Fuji Restaurant. These are experiences that are both familiar and suitable for young children to get acquainted with old Tet culture in a modern setting.
“Festival Enjoyment” is a suitable choice for travelers who love a “chill” Tet atmosphere. Art minishows such as Around Tet Vietnam, Spring Flower Melody, or magic shows are organized throughout from Day 1 at the Sun Stage and Japanese Garden. Especially, the Spring Xam performances at Bao Hai Linh Thong Tu on Day 2 and Day 4 promise to be a different and interesting experience for tourists during the spring, particularly for elderly tourists or those who wish to rediscover the traditional Tet atmosphere.
Concurrently, there is “Festival Fun” – an interactive and lively entertainment experience for families with young children or groups of young friends. From Day 2 to Day 5, a giant Tet Horse Racing Chess game will take place in the Sun Wheel area, promising a fun atmosphere filled with laughter.
This Lunar New Year, the resort will also offer a "Vietnamese Specialty Market" experience at the Foodcourt Taste of Vietnam with traditional Tet dishes for visitors to enjoy and fully embrace the joy of spring travel.
Thanks to its proximity to Hanoi, convenient transportation, and diverse Tet activities spanning several days, Sun World Ha Long promises to be a suitable spring outing suggestion for the Binh Ngo Tet holiday.
