Go to Tet flower markets in Vietnam

Tet flower market in Hanoi, Vietnam

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The Vietnamese start preparing for the Lunar New Year at least two weeks in advance. As farmers and vendors begin to sell the typical ornamental plants and flowers for Tet, flower markets all over Vietnam are crowded a few days before the middle of December, according to the lunar calendar. The atmosphere in these markets will remain hot until one or two days before Lunar New Year's Eve.

Tet ornamental plants are not just sold in flower markets; they can also be found in many of the major city centers from the North to the South of Vietnam. On this occasion, a variety of plants and flowers are sold, including some that are only traditionally used during Tet, such as cherry, apricot, and kumquat. Kumquat trees come in a variety of sizes and shapes and may be found all throughout the country. Tet is symbolized by the cherry blossoms in the North of Vietnam and the apricot blossoms in the South.

Along with those traditional Tet plants, a variety of other flowers and plants will also be sold, including orchids, peonies, poinsettias, azaleas, figs, yellow chrysanthemums, gerberas, narcissus, etc. In order to wish for a prosperous, fortunate, and healthy Lunar New Year, Vietnamese traditionally like to purchase vibrant or beautiful flowers and plants to decorate their homes during the Tet celebration.

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If you want to really experience the frenetic atmosphere of Vietnam's flower markets, you should opt to go on a weekend to a large flower market or one of the country's many traditional fairs.

Tet market in the Mekong Delta

In Hanoi, travelers can visit Quang Ba market, the largest flower market in the north of Vietnam, where local vendors come and do daily business with customers. The Quang Ba market typically operates only at night, but beginning two to three weeks before Tet, it will be open all day.

Hoang Hoa Tham Road is another well-known location where the majority of Hanoians will go to select flowers and plants for Tet. The market day and the three days before Lunar New Year's Eve are the busiest times, as all the sellers and buyers will congregate here for trading. This street is where an old-fashioned, traditional ornamental plant fair is organized each month, and it becomes a hot spot before Tet as many sellers do not wait until the market day like they would in other months but work on their businesses there every day.

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In HCM City, Ho Thi Ky is the most well-known flower market. People refer to Ho Thi Ky as a "non-sleep ing market" since it operates round-the-clock, selling wholesale goods at night and retail goods during the day, unlike Hanoi's Quang Ba flower market. This location attracts a sizable number of vendors, purchasers, and tourists before Tet who come to trade or take in the beauty of the flowers and the lively environment.

Tet flower market in HCM City

In addition, HCM City is home to the Dam Sen Flower Market (means Lotus Pond). Although the Dam Sen market started in 2000 and is currently regarded as a new flower market there, the Ho Thi Ky market has been operating for decades. Because it is new, Dam Sen market is less congested than Ho Thi Ky, making it ideal for shoppers and tourists who prefer quiet settings and want to take their time when shopping for and appreciating flowers.

Vietnam is bathed in the perfume and beauty of bright flowers and plants at flower markets and fairs across the nation before the Tet holiday. In addition to being a hub for commerce, flower marketplaces are a crucial component of Vietnamese custom and must be visited before Lunar New Year's Eve. If you visit Vietnam in January, just take some time to browse the flower stalls and take in the festive atmosphere ahead of Tet.