Đà Lạt Breaks Tourism Records: What Tet 2026's Boom Means
A City Transformed by Success
Walking through Đà Lạt's streets this Tết season feels like witnessing a small miracle. Our beloved highland city just shattered every tourism record in the books, and honestly, you can feel the energy everywhere you go.
The numbers tell an incredible story: during the New Year holiday alone (January 1-4), Lâm Đồng province welcomed nearly 650,000 visitors, generating a staggering VND 1,200 billion in tourism revenue. That's roughly USD 48 million in just four days! Premium hotels like Golf Valley and Goldient Boutique were completely hết phòng (sold out) from late January.
But here's the kicker – that was just the warm-up. With Tết Ất Tỵ falling on February 14-22 this year, giving us nine consecutive days off, Đà Lạt is experiencing unprecedented demand. Local café owners I chat with daily are working 16-hour shifts, and even the flower sellers at Đà Lạt Market are running out of stock by noon.
What This Boom Really Means
For event organizers and venue owners, this surge is both blessing and challenge. Wedding planners are booked solid through April, and conference venues are commanding premium rates. Smart operators who invested in capacity expansion last year are reaping rewards.
The ripple effects are everywhere: from xe ôm drivers earning double their usual income to homestay owners finally seeing their investments pay off.
Navigating the Madness
If you're planning to visit during peak season, book everything – and I mean everything – at least two months ahead. Consider staying in nearby Bảo Lộc and day-tripping to Đà Lạt. The roads are packed, but the train from Saigon offers a scenic alternative.
For locals, this boom means opportunity. Many families are opening their homes as mini-homestays, turning spare rooms into goldmines.
This isn't just tourism growth – it's Đà Lạt claiming its spot as Vietnam's premier highland destination.