Da Nang spring travel guide 2026: When Tet begins on “flower paths in the clouds”

Traveling to the “most worth-living city in Vietnam” this Tet, visitors will encounter a vibrant cityscape adorned with festive flags and colorful floral displays stretching along both banks of the Han River. According to the Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, local authorities and relevant units are actively enhancing urban landscapes and arranging public spaces to welcome residents and visitors during the Lunar New Year. Spring is therefore present not only through decorations and banners, but also in the careful preparation of squares, streets, and public spaces to greet guests.

Festive traditional spring celebrations  

Throughout Tet, various urban centers such as the East Bank Park of Dragon Bridge, Tra Van Commune, Hoi An Ward, Hoi An Tay Ward and others will simultaneously host distinctive events including the 2026 Spring Fair, the An Hai Traditional Tet Festival, the Traditional Tet Cultural Space, the Tet Market & Spring Horse Procession, and Tet Viet 2026. Familiar activities such as wrapping banh chung, calligraphy requests from scholars, folk games, and traditional art performances will take place across public venues, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in an authentic Vietnamese Tet atmosphere.

The festive spirit continues with spring art programs, classical tuong performances, bai choi folk singing, traditional chants, and street music staged across various city locations. The energy is lively yet measured, creating a rhythm of life that feels intimate, balanced, and culturally rich – reflecting the character of a tourism city striving toward sustainable experiences.

One of the most anticipated highlights this season is the New Year’s Eve fireworks display organized simultaneously at multiple locations across the city. According to the plan, at 0:00 on February 17 (New Year’s Eve), six fireworks sites in central Da Nang will illuminate the sky for approximately 15 minutes. At the same time, the display at Con Bap Tourist Area (Hoi An Ward) will extend the viewing space toward the heritage zone, allowing the moment of transition to spread across the Han River city and surrounding areas.

As the final bursts of light fade over the Han River, many visitors choose to continue their journey, heading higher, toward a different kind of spring amid the clouds of Ba Na, where a truly distinctive “sky-level” spring experience awaits.

The festival of one million tulips on Ba Na peak 

One of the most remarkable events this Lunar New Year is the 2026 Tulip Festival in the clouds at Sun World Ba Na Hills. Taking place from February 5 to March 31, nearly one million tulips will bloom simultaneously across the mountaintop, connecting plazas, promenades, and castle areas into seamless “flower paths in the clouds.” 

Beyond its impressive scale, the festival stands out with 36 tulip varieties imported from the Netherlands, cultivated and cared for directly by the Ba Na Hills team under the unique climatic conditions of the mountain summit. As a result, natural floral carpets in vivid hues of red, yellow, pink, purple, orange, and white create the impression of a “little Netherlands” atop the mountain. The vibrant blossoms transform every corner of Sun World Ba Na Hills into a setting infused with classic European charm, offering a spring getaway that feels both relaxing and uniquely memorable.

To ensure visitors have ample time to fully embrace the experience, the “1 ticket for 3 days” policy allows unlimited cable car rides within 72 hours from the first day of use. Rather than turning the trip into a race against time, this “golden ticket” opens up generous space to savor each moment at one’s own pace. It enables visitors to explore all four experiential zones on Ba Na Peak, from the vibrant Sun Kingdom and the mystical Moon Kingdom to the tranquil Origin Land.

If spring flowers set the emotional backdrop, then the outdoor show series keeps the rhythm alive throughout the day. From the explosive energy of Solar Warrior with its powerful malambo drumbeats, to the romance of Love in the Sky, open-air saxophone performances, and especially the 18 cabaret show After Glow staged three times daily, visitors are offered diverse choices that make itinerary planning both flexible and enjoyable.

Amid year-round cool weather, drifting mountain clouds, and gentle early-spring sunshine, every experience on Ba Na Peak unfolds at a measured and harmonious tempo. From festive streets below to flower-lined paths in the clouds, Da Nang reveals a seamless spring, where each person can begin the new year feeling light yet fulfilled, lively yet still able to find a quiet moment of their own.