Ho Chi Minh City: 4 ideal destinations for fun and attractive offers for the 2026 New Year holiday.
Enjoy your New Year's holiday in Ho Chi Minh City with a series of programs including free entry to the Saigon Zoo, a Metro Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien experience, and a spectacular night tour in Cu Chi.
During the 2026 New Year holiday, Ho Chi Minh City will become a tourism hub with a series of promotions, free tickets, and unique cultural events. From green spaces in the heart of the city to modern buildings and historical sites, tourists will have many options to start the new year with energy and affordability.
Saigon Zoo: Cultural Week and Free Night Admission
The most notable highlight in the central area is the "International Culture Week - Welcoming the New Year 2026" program, taking place from December 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at Saigon Zoo. In particular, the organizers are implementing a special policy.Free admission from 5 PM to 9 PM.every day throughout the festival.
The event offers a vibrant international exchange space with traditional Lao dances, K-Pop and J-Pop performances, and a colorful Cosplay Runway competition. Besides admiring the diverse flora and fauna, visitors can participate in craft workshops such as making clay figurines, calligraphy, Indian henna painting, or enjoying Hue Imperial tea. The food court, with over 80 stalls offering dishes from Asia to Europe, is sure to satisfy even the most discerning food lovers.
Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area: 20% discount on Tien Dong Beach tickets.
At the eastern gateway, Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area (Tang Nhon Phu ward) continues to be an ideal place for families to cool off. From December 19, 2025 to January 4, 2026, visitors who purchase tickets for the Wonder Gate and Tien Dong Beach online through the official website will receive a special offer.Get an instant 20% discount!.
Specifically, adult tickets have been reduced from 150,000 VND to 120,000 VND, and children's tickets are now only 80,000 VND. Besides swimming in the artificial beach, visitors can also enjoy a free performance of the legend of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh, watch circus performances, and fire dancing. Physical activity areas featuring a 40-meter-long cannon model also promise limited-edition prizes for participants.
Metro Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien: Free fares for all passengers on January 1, 2026.
Experiencing modern transportation on Metro Line 1 will be an activity not to be missed. On January 1st, 2026, passengers will be able to...Train tickets are completely free.Through three simple methods: using a chip-embedded Citizen ID card, scanning a QR code on the HCMC Metro app, or receiving a paper ticket at automated kiosks.
To cater to the demand for entertainment and fireworks viewing, the metro line will increase its operating frequency. On December 31, 2025, trains will run from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM with 264 trips. In particular, on New Year's Day, January 1st, there will be 276 trips, including overnight trains from 0:30 AM to 2:00 AM to safely transport passengers home after the Countdown events.
Cu Chi Tunnels: Explore the "Moonlight in the War Zone" night tour.
For those seeking historical value, the Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site is a top choice, offering special deals for groups and families. Visitors can experience authentic resistance life through activities such as rice planting, rice pounding, weaving, and enjoying traditional rice paper snacks on-site.
Most notably, there is the night tour."Moon over the war zone"Taking place on the evening of January 1st, 2026 (from 6 PM to 8:40 PM), this cultural tour, priced at 399,000 VND per person, recreates the heroic struggle through 3D film technology and realistic models, evoking profound emotions about the indomitable spirit of the people and soldiers of this land of steel.
