The holiday season is just around the corner and your travel plans to Vietnam in December will be underway. You’re probably thinking about celebrating Christmas and the New Year but don’t know where to start. Lucky for you, Vietnam in December is the most wonderful time of the year. Like the west, Vietnamese people love celebrating the festive season: The streets will be lit up with sparkling Christmas lights, Christmas trees will be put up in homes, hotels and outside churches. There are Christmas activities going on leading up to the New Year. If you’ll be in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, rest assured you’ll have lots of fun celebrating this year’s festive holiday in 2018.
Read more to find out Where to Celebrate Christmas and the New Year Vietnam in 2018
Hanoi
Crowne Plaza Hotel
What | Christmas Eve Dinner at the Crown Plaza in Westlake.
Where | Lackah restaurant, Crowne Plaza West Hanoi
36 Le Duc Tho Street, My Dinh 2 ward, Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi
When | From 6 pm, 24th December 2018
Price | Adult – VND 1.199.000++/person ( 51 USD)
Children from 5 to 11 – VND 499.000++/person (21 USD)
Children under 5 – Complimentary
Free flow of wine, beer, and soft drinks – VND 399.000++/person
BOOK NOW:http://bit.ly/ChristmasDining_CPWH
Or call 0869 636 421
Facebook Event Page | Click here
Jackson's Steakhouse
What | A three-course meal at the trendy and sophisticated venue.
Where | 23J Hai Bà Trưng Hanoi, Vietnam 100000
When | TBC
Price | TBC
Facebook Event Page | Click here
Phone+84 4 3938 8388
Duong's Restaurant
What | A traditional Christmas set menu served with celebratory Christmas wine.
Where | Duong’s 1: 27 Ngo Huyen St, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam – Tel: +84 24 36364567
Duong’s 2: 101 Ma May St, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi, Vietnam – Tel: +84 24 22102299
When | TBC
Price | TBC
Facebook Event Page | Click here
Red Bean Central Restaurant
What | Christmas set menu which includes a Western and Vietnamese Menu.
Where | 7th floor, Hanoi La Siesta Central Hotel & Spa /1 Cau Go Street (1,667.77 km)
100000 Hanoi, Vietnam
When | 24 and 25 December 2018
Price |
Vietnamese set menu: VND1.150.000++/set/person
Western set menu: VND1.350.000++/set/person
Facebook Event Page | Click here
Hilton Hanoi Opera
What | Christmas Eve Dinner
Where | Lackah restaurant, Crowne Plaza West Hanoi
36 Le Duc Tho Street, My Dinh 2 ward, Nam Tu Liem district, Hanoi
When | From 6 pm, 24th December 2018
Price | Adult – VND 1.199.000++/person ( 51 USD)
Children from 5 to 11 – VND 499.000++/person (21 USD)
Children under 5 – Complimentary
Free flow of wine, beer, and soft drinks – VND 399.000++/person
BOOK NOW:http://bit.ly/ChristmasDining_CPWH
Or call 0869 636 421
Facebook Event Page | Click here
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
What | Christmas Eve Dinner at Cafe Du Lac
Where | 5 Tu Hoa, Tay Ho, Hanoi
When | 24th December
6.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Price | Silver Bell: VND 2,200,000
Net per person including
free flow of wine, beer and
soft drinks
Golden Bell: VND 2,700,000
Net per person including
free flow of Champagne
Children between 6-11 years
old VND 1,000,000 Net
Kids under 5 years old: Free
Facebook Page | Click here
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
What | Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has a variety of classy dining venues offering Christmas Eve and Christmas day buffet dinners. Venues include Le Beaulieu, Spices Garden, Angelina, Le Club Bar, and La Veranda.
Where | 15 Ngo Quyen Street Hoan Kiem District
When | 24-25th December 2018
Price | TBC
Facebook Event Page | Click here
Christmas Eve
Every year days leading up to Christmas Eve, Hanoi streets come alive with twinkling lights and decorations for the festive season. Hanoi Christmas atmosphere is spread all over the capital with a range of fun activities on Christmas Eve making it an exciting night for both locals and travelers. Thousands of people gather on the streets and churches such as St Joseph’s Cathedral on Christmas Eve. Walking street, the Hanoi Opera house, Hotels around Hoan Kiem Lake and the whole of Hanoi Old quarter brim with festive energy.
Hang Ma Street Decorations
Hang Ma street is one of Hanoi’s colorful streets in the Old Quarter selling Christmas decorations. You can get all sorts of tinsels, gift wrap and even Christmas cards.
Hanoi | New Year's Eve Party
New Year’s in Hanoi is like no other. The bustling energy of the city and festive new year excitement is an electrifying combination. The streets are even more packed than Christmas Eve. Partygoers roam the streets, hotel rooftops are filled up with popping champagne bottles, and Hoan Kiem Lake and walking street are where people gather waiting for the countdown.
CouchSurfing Hanoi
What | Couchsurfing Hanoi New Year’s Eve gathering for the countdown. Everyone is welcome, even non-CouchSurfing members.
Where | Gather at the Beer 2KU no. 61A Lương Ngọc Quyến st. (first floor, not ground floor)
When | 9 PM, 31.12.2018
Price | N/A
Facebook Event Page | here
Details + Go around 3 music points
+ Midnight see the firework
+ After that of course BAR
All questions feel free to contact the organizer
Mr. Hieu Mike
Ambassador CouchSurfing Hanoi & Vietnam
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0979102699 – 0903403599
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Saigon Bia Countdown 2019
What | Another big countdown party will be hosted by Bia Saigon.
It usually takes place right in front of the Hanoi Opera House at Cach Mang Thang Tam Square, and again features live singers and DJs.
Where | TBC
When | Monday, December 31st, 2018
Heineken Countdown Party
What | A big outdoor Countdown party hosted by Heineken. The party usually features top live acts and spectacular lighting.
Where | TBC
When | Monday, December 31st, 2018
Ho Chi Minh City
HCMC | Christmas Dinner
Bonsai River Cruise
Hotel Nikko Saigon
The Garlik De Tham Restaurant
La Brasserie
Where | 235 Nguyen Van Cu | Hotel Nikko Saigon
When | TBC
B3 Steakhouse & Craft beer
Noir
HCMC | Christmas Eve
You’ll be surprised as to how much the Vietnamese love Christmas. Watch the streets come alive around Christmas Eve when crowds of people gather around Catholic Cathedrals and enjoy walking along busy Bui Vien Street and the street of light and Candles at Thanh Cong Street.
Offices and shops put up their Christmas trees and many shops, as well as restaurants, offer a special promotion for this grand party.
HCMC | New Year's Eve Party
You can also celebrate the New Year on a cruise along Saigon River. From the boat, it really is a spectacular view of the fireworks. Why not check out FireWorks Cruise & New Year Eve Celebration here.
Chill Sky Bar
Air 360 Skybar
What | Air 360 Skybar is unquestionably one of the best spots in Ho Chi Minh City for open-air drinking and lounging. The sky bar is the combination of top-notches, from vibrant music, cooling atmosphere, fancy designs to the cutting-edge service lie in every corner.
Where | 136-138 Le Thi Hong Gam, Nguyen Thai Binh, D1, Ho Chi Minh City
When | 31st December 2018
Website| here
Sky 9 Bar Saigon
What | This hot new rooftop bar in Thao Dien, Ho Chi Minh City has spectacular views from Nam Anh building’s 9th floor, offering a high-class selection of cocktails, wines and spirits. Come and enjoy a wide range of live entertainment and DJs for the New Year.
Where | 41 Street 41, Thao Dien, District 2
When | 31st December 2018
Facebook page | here
Broma: Not a Bar
What | For a low key bohemian vibe, head to this small, but hip bar that has great rooftop views surrounding skyscrapers.
The rooftop bar offers exciting signature cocktails and a mix of Eastern and Western cuisine. It’s also great for beer lovers, with over 30 quality brews to choose from.
Where | 41 Nguyen Hue, Ben Nghe
When 31st December 2018
Price | 1.4million Vnd for rooftop level/ 2million Vnd for Vip top loft
Facebook page | here
Bui Vien Street
What | On the New Year’s Eve, the area gets pretty crowded and fun. Tourists and locals flock to the streets, singing, and dancing, with bottles of beer and wine in their hands.
Where | Bui Vien Street
When | 31st December 2018
If you would like your event to be added to the list, do drop me an email. For those of you planning a Christmas and New Year’s celebration in Vietnam, do plan early as venues get booked quickly!
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