Hanoi, Feb. 18 -- As domestic travel takes centre stage during the Lunar New Year (Tet) 2026, experts have suggested lesser-known ways to experience the holiday that are deeply imbued with Vietnam's cultural identity - from southern pilgrimages to visiting a 1,200-year-old stone village in the northern highlands.

Recently, Branavan Aruljothi, Country Director of Booking.com Vietnam, recommended seven distinctive ways to explore Tet in Vietnam, offering insights that even seasoned travellers may find new.

A silent New Year vigil on Con Dao

While fireworks and countdown celebrations light up much of the country, New Year's Eve on Con Dao is markedly subdued. At midnight, the island becomes an "island of candles" as locals gather at Hang ...