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February is blossom time in Ha Giang: peach and plum flowers open around Tet across the stone plateau, with cold mornings, drizzle and fog. In 2027 Tet falls on 6 February and the official holiday runs from 4 to 10 February — the busiest days of the month, when many services close. Spring festivals follow in many communes after Tet.
Weather
February starts cold and slowly warms. Drizzle and fog are common, especially in the mornings, and frost is still possible on the high plateau early in the month. Bring warm layers and a rain jacket — see what to pack.
Peach and plum blossoms
From late January to the end of March, peach and plum blossoms, then yellow mustard flowers, open one after another across the stone plateau. February — around Tet — is when the pink and white blossoms are most talked about. Good places to look: the villages around Pho Bang, Sung La, Lung Cu, Lao Xa and Sa Phin, and the road from Dong Van to Meo Vac.
Blossom timing shifts by one to three weeks each year with the weather and altitude. Many trees grow beside family homes — enjoy them from the road, and ask before entering a garden or photographing people. More in spring blossom season.
Tet 2027
- First day of Tet: Saturday 6 February 2027.
- Official holiday: Thursday 4 February to Wednesday 10 February 2027 (seven days).
- Many shops, restaurants, mechanics and some homestays close for several days, and the roads are busy with domestic travellers.
- Spring festivals are held in many communes after Tet.
If you want blossoms without the holiday rush, come a week or two after Tet — see also winter and Tet.
Crowds and booking
February is one of the busiest months because of Tet. Book accommodation and transport early, carry enough cash (ATMs are limited in the highland towns — see money and SIM cards), and keep a buffer day for fog.
Need a car and driver?
Cars book up around Tet. We can help arrange a licensed local driver and car and plan your days around the holiday. See Hire a driver.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tet 2027 in Vietnam?
The first day of Tet 2027 is Saturday 6 February. The official public holiday runs for seven days, from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 February 2027.
Is it a good idea to visit Ha Giang during Tet?
It can be beautiful, with blossoms and festive villages, but it is very busy with domestic travellers and many shops, restaurants and services close for several days. Book everything early, or come a week or two after Tet.
Where can I see peach and plum blossoms?
Around the villages of the Dong Van plateau — for example near Pho Bang, Sung La, Lung Cu, Lao Xa and Sa Phin, and along the Dong Van – Meo Vac road.