Oct 1st 2019

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated widely in China and Vietnam. The day is also known as the Moon Festival, the time of the year when the moon is at its roundest and brightest. A nice place to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival should be wide and open, high, or somewhere near water where it’s easier to appreciate the moon or its reflection. From Hang Ma street to Thu Thiem Bridge, here are some amazing places to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with family and friends in Vietnam!

Hang Ma Street, Hanoi

Immerse yourself in Hang Ma Street – A colorful busy street that comes to life with thousands of sparkling lanterns with all shapes and colors. People from all over the country would gather to celebrate the Mid–Autumn Festival here. Hang Ma Street during Mid-Autumn festival is the place where all kind of toys can be found, from quaint old school antiques for collectors to modern items for parents to give their children.

Hoi An, the Ancient Town

This is an ideal and picturesque place to visit for the Mid-Autumn Festival. The atmosphere is quite different from Hanoi, busy but not noisy. Mid-Autumn in Hoi An is very peaceful because from 5 to 10 pm, every house, shop, and restaurant will turn off their lights and the town will be lit only by the lanterns and moonlight.
There’s a lot of activities to try out here, from wandering along the moonlit town, watching lion dancers, or enjoying a pot of tea and a tin of Danisa Butter Cookies with loved ones. Danisa Butter Cookies is made from an authentic Danish recipe. The irresistibly buttery and delicious taste come from high-quality butter and other finest ingredients baked to crisp and rich perfection. Not only famous for gift-giving during Mid-Autumn Festival celebration, Danisa Butter Cookies is also a perfect tea-time companion.

Tuyen Quang City

Tuyen Quang holds the biggest Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Vietnam and attracts thousands of tourists across the country. Thousands of people will walk on the street with huge lanterns of all colors, made into unique shapes to form a parade. People may celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in small groups everywhere else, but not in Tuyen Quang –the whole city will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival together.

Thu Thiem Bridge

Located between Binh Thanh and the undeveloped section of District 2, Thu Thiem Bridge is one of Saigon’s most popular spots to watch the full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival. From day to night, the bridge is full of friends, families, and couples marveling at a changed and magical city.
The Mid-Autumn Festival gives people an opportunity to see their loved ones and celebrate together. During such an important time of togetherness with family and friends, it’s important to enjoy the moment with loved ones notion is being held.