7 things to note when going out on New Year's Day

Always make a reservation

Whether it is a place to stay for a long trip, or simply a restaurant for dinner on New Year's Eve, you should contact to book in advance to secure a place and good service. Hotels in popular tourist destinations such as Sa Pa, Da Lat, Da Nang... during Tet are very likely to be "sold out" or have unexpected price increases.

Consider carefully when choosing a means of transport.

Buses and trains are always crowded these days, with illegal buses appearing, so you should book tickets from reputable agencies. Airline tickets are also more expensive than usual, affecting the cost of the trip. Motorbikes are quite flexible, but you should avoid roads that are always crowded. Depending on your plan and itinerary, consider and choose the most appropriate way to travel.

Holiday air tickets are very expensive. Photo: Internet

Have a backup plan

Plans for the Tet holiday are easily changed due to objective reasons such as weather, traffic jams, overload, etc. Therefore, you should prepare a backup plan, especially the route and destinations to have a complete holiday. For example, if Sa Pa is overloaded with tourists and makes you feel that the atmosphere of a mountain town is no longer right, you can "change the direction" to go to Y Ty or Bac Ha, two other beautiful destinations in Lao Cai. Or the entertainment spots in the inner city of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are also easily overloaded, you can reserve the tourist attractions in the suburbs.

Bring just enough stuff

Prepare enough daily necessities, clothes, food, medicine for the expected number of days of vacation if you do not want to buy at sky-high prices at tourist destinations. However, do not be too "greedy" and bring too much, because cumbersome things will be inconvenient when moving, easy to lose or forget.

Don't bring too many things for your trip. Photo: Internet

Always keep an eye on the price

During Tet, services often increase in price due to high demand and higher staff costs. Sidewalk shops, night markets, street vendors… are places where you should always ask for the price before buying, and if you see an unusually high price, do not hesitate to bargain to spend reasonably.

Experience differently from the crowd

If you really don't like the hustle and bustle, too many people but still want to travel far away this Tet holiday, you can choose less famous destinations, experiences different from the holiday trend to be more comfortable. Instead of going to Da Lat, choose to go to the beach in winter. Wild beaches such as Hon Mong Tay, Hon May Rut of Phu Quoc, or Ke Ga, La Gi (Binh Thuan) are good choices. In the north, tours to explore Ninh Binh, or Lang Son with many delicious winter dishes will be less crowded than Tam Dao, Sa Pa.

Pay attention to promotions

Many tourist and dining spots have Tet promotions such as free entrance tickets, buy two get one free, gifts for children traveling with family groups, lucky draws or vouchers for next time... Participate enthusiastically, these promotions will help you have a more enjoyable and comfortable vacation.