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Vacation in Vietnam : Highlights & Travel Tips
Vietnam is a destination that rewards travelers with remarkable variety packed into one long, vibrant country. From the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay and the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An to the energy of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam blends dramatic landscapes, deep history, and an unforgettable food culture. Travelers are often drawn by how easy it is to move between experiences: one trip can include mountain trekking in the north, beach time along the central coast, river life in the Mekong Delta, and days spent sampling pho, banh mi, fresh seafood, and rich Vietnamese coffee.
Key highlights include cruising or kayaking through Ha Long Bay, exploring the Old Quarter in Hanoi, visiting the imperial heritage of Hue, and wandering Hoi An at night when the town glows with colorful lanterns. Nature lovers can head to Sapa or Ha Giang for rice terraces and hill-tribe landscapes, while city-focused travelers will enjoy Vietnam’s busy markets, street-food scenes, and fascinating museums. Practical tips: Vietnam’s climate varies significantly by region, so check weather by area rather than by country as a whole; domestic flights and trains make long distances manageable; and carrying cash is useful for markets and smaller local businesses, though cards are common in larger hotels and restaurants.
Best time to travel Vietnam
The best time to visit Vietnam is generally from February to April, when travel interest peaks and conditions are favorable for many itineraries, especially with February standing out as the most popular month. December and January are also strong options for travelers looking for lively atmosphere and comfortable conditions in many parts of the country.
All travel reports from Vietnam
Finally back in the mountains
After many weeks in the lowlands of Cambodia and the Mekong Delta, we are now well above sea level again. In the south central highlands around Da Lat and Buon Ma Thout there is...
The Mekong on its last meters
The Mekong is the twelve longest river in the world and flows over 4000km through six countries. We have already spent a lot of time with him on our moped tour through Cambodia,...
Day 17 - Walk through Saigon
Reunification Palace
Day 12 - Marble Mountains, My An Beach, and Full Moon Festival
Today, I had a classic Vietnamese breakfast - banh mi chay and ca phe sua - and enjoyed it on the banks of the Thu Bon River. After that, I picked up my clothes from the tailor...
Day 5 - Ha Long Bay
My excursion today took me to the famous Ha Long Bay. Ha means 'landing place' and Long means 'dragon'. According to legend, a dragon settled in this bay. Wherever he spewed his...
Day 5, 6 & 7 - Sa Pa
Off to Sa Pa - that's what we thought. Punctual, as stated in the booking, we stood at the bus stop at 6:30 a.m. and waited with anticipation to leave Hanoi and head to Sa Pa....
22.10.2022 - From the wet to the dry Ha Long Bay
The journey to the south of Vietnam continues. After two and a half days on Cat Ba Island and in Ha Long Bay, I immediately got on the bus and drove three and a half hours to...
Day 3 & 4 - Hanoi
The third morning started again for us with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. It was raining again today, even harder than the day before. Today we had sightseeing on the...
#44: A Floating Breakfast
28.02.2020: Round trip on the Mekong.
Tag 193 - Hello Vietnam @ Hanoi
Hallo Hello together Today we actually managed to get up at 2:30 am, completely without oversleeping! Our host was also on time, very punctual and knocked on our door at 2:50...
Caught up in the travel blues
Wednesday the 29th of January til Saturday the 1st of February: I picked Dong Hoi as a base to do tours into Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and because I could reach it easily...
Ninh Bình và trời lạnh
Từ thứ Bảy ngày 25 đến thứ Ba ngày 28 tháng 1: Sau khi tôi đến nơi ở của mình tại Ninh Bình vào buổi sáng, tôi đã dành cả ngày nằm bên cạnh lò sưởi. Trời lạnh và mưa. Chúng tôi...
Mountain Paradise
Wednesday the 22nd til Friday the 24th of January: After taking the night bus, Julia and I arrived in Sa Pa in the early morning. Though we reached the town at around 04:30, the...
Breakfast on the park bench ;-) (Day 97 of the world tour)
December 10, 2019 Around 6:00 am (two hours BEFORE the planned arrival time - and that was without the delay our bus in Ninh Binh had), the bus stopped and we were confusedly...
From a tiny mountain village in northern Vietnam...
do they spin?
#35 The First Days in Vietnam
On May 2nd to May 3rd, 2019, we traveled from the Philippines to Vietnam. We were very tired from the flight and the time difference. Unfortunately, our hostel forgot to send us...
Sapa - high in the north
The town of Sapa, in the northwest of Vietnam, about 40 km from the Chinese border, is located at an altitude of 1600 meters and is surrounded by mountains and rice terraces....
We are on Cát Bà.
We are on Cát Bà 😍 and we are finally feeling good again. We survived two bus rides and saw beautiful landscapes. Just on the way back from Sa Pa to Hanoi, we saw the beautiful...
Imperial City
Another 'Must See' on the list of all Vietnam travelers is Hue, the former capital of the Vietnamese Empire during the Nguyen Dynasty. The 13 emperors, who ruled for over...
And then it goes downhill again
From Dalat, which is located at an altitude of 1500 meters, we went downhill to the sea with our favorite bus, the Sleeper, on a winding road. However,...
For relaxation after Da Lat
The days in HCMC or Saigon were quite exhausting, so we were looking forward to Da Lat or Dalat, as so many had already said: Oh, Da Lat is so beautiful. And it's true. The...
Can Tho? Never heard of it
We are now in Can Tho because we were interested in the scenery of the Mekong Delta and the floating markets. Otherwise, we had no connection to this city and were surprised to...
Hanoi - our first encounter with Vietnam
Hanoi welcomed us with drizzle and 18 degrees. And it overwhelms us with impressions, so lively, loud, colorful, foreign and exciting. Of course, also really exhausting. So we...
Hoi An and My Son (Vietnam Part 4)
The old town of Hoi An and the temple ruins of My Son testify to long-gone times.
Entry with obstacles and food tour (Vietnam part 1)
When we had to indicate at the airport in Singapore how long we would stay in Vietnam, we noticed for the first time that our travel documents contained different information....
Mai Chau - 2 nights in the countryside
Our cozy bungalow by the rice field