DaLat NewsFebruary 18, 2026
After an unusually quiet first day of Tet, Đà Lạt has come alive again on the second day of the lunar new year (February 18, 2026), according to Tuổi Trẻ. The mountain city, which seemed to slumber through the first day with sparse traffic and closed shops, is now welcoming back its familiar rhythm of tourism and local life.
Tourist buses are rolling into the city center again, with 16-seaters and 29-seaters making their way through the winding mountain roads. Coffee shops around the city are lighting up their signs, and tourist attractions that took just one day off are reopening their doors to visitors.
The transformation is most visible around Xuan Huong Lake, Đà Lạt's beloved heart. Where yesterday saw only a few solitary walkers, today brings families stopping for photos, children chasing colorful balloons, and adults leisurely choosing sunny spots to sip warm milk.
"I chose to come to Đà Lạt during this time not to deal with crowds. But it's true that on the second day, you can see the city getting back into tourism mode - there's atmosphere but it's not suffocating yet," shared Ms. Hương, a visitor from Ho Chi Minh City, as quoted by the newspaper.
The returning tourist flow is driving up hotel occupancy rates across the city center. According to Tuổi Trẻ, over 1,400 accommodation facilities were already 70-75% booked before Tet, with peak demand expected from February 18-21 (second to sixth day of the lunar month). Last-minute bookings continue to surge.
At the city's southern gateway, Prenn Falls is experiencing a blend of sightseeing and spiritual tourism. The management reports that while New Year's Day brought mainly incense offerings, Tea Resort Prenn achieved 60-70% occupancy, with the nights from the second to fourth day completely sold out at 100% capacity.
The waterfall destination has enhanced its visitor experience, promoting a combination of tea tasting, waterfall viewing, and temple visits. Management expects approximately 5,000 visitors daily during this period.
As Đà Lạt's temples maintain their serene atmosphere with orderly, quiet worship, the city demonstrates its unique ability to balance spiritual reflection with joyful celebration - exactly what makes Tet in the mountain city so special.
Tourists appreciate the balanced atmosphere - active but not overcrowded compared to peak seasons. Strategic timing allows for authentic local experience without excessive crowds.
Most tourism facilities took only one day off (New Year's Day) before resuming full operations, demonstrating Đà Lạt's quick tourism recovery capacity.
After an unusually quiet first day of Tet, Đà Lạt has come alive again on the second day of the lunar new year (February 18, 2026), according to Tuổi Trẻ. The mountain city, which seemed to slumber through the first day with sparse traffic and closed shops, is now welcoming back its familiar rhythm of tourism and local life.
Tourist buses are rolling into the city center again, with 16-seaters and 29-seaters making their way through the winding mountain roads. Coffee shops around the city are lighting up their signs, and tourist attractions that took just one day off are reopening their doors to visitors.
The transformation is most visible around Xuan Huong Lake, Đà Lạt's beloved heart. Where yesterday saw only a few solitary walkers, today brings families stopping for photos, children chasing colorful balloons, and adults leisurely choosing sunny spots to sip warm milk.
"I chose to come to Đà Lạt during this time not to deal with crowds. But it's true that on the second day, you can see the city getting back into tourism mode - there's atmosphere but it's not suffocating yet," shared Ms. Hương, a visitor from Ho Chi Minh City, as quoted by the newspaper.
The returning tourist flow is driving up hotel occupancy rates across the city center. According to Tuổi Trẻ, over 1,400 accommodation facilities were already 70-75% booked before Tet, with peak demand expected from February 18-21 (second to sixth day of the lunar month). Last-minute bookings continue to surge.
At the city's southern gateway, Prenn Falls is experiencing a blend of sightseeing and spiritual tourism. The management reports that while New Year's Day brought mainly incense offerings, Tea Resort Prenn achieved 60-70% occupancy, with the nights from the second to fourth day completely sold out at 100% capacity.
The waterfall destination has enhanced its visitor experience, promoting a combination of tea tasting, waterfall viewing, and temple visits. Management expects approximately 5,000 visitors daily during this period.
As Đà Lạt's temples maintain their serene atmosphere with orderly, quiet worship, the city demonstrates its unique ability to balance spiritual reflection with joyful celebration - exactly what makes Tet in the mountain city so special.
Tourists appreciate the balanced atmosphere - active but not overcrowded compared to peak seasons. Strategic timing allows for authentic local experience without excessive crowds.
Most tourism facilities took only one day off (New Year's Day) before resuming full operations, demonstrating Đà Lạt's quick tourism recovery capacity.