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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
#46: A sweaty city tour
01.03.2020: Better a morning with trouble than trouble without a morning.
Tag 198 - Hang Mua Viewpoint
Hey everyone! We had a really great day today! We woke up around 8:30 am, had breakfast, and walked around the market stalls. As you may have noticed, we often need a sweater...
Day 194 - Start of our road trip to Ha Long
Hey guys Once again, we can start with 'originally the plan was..... but....' Hehe :) So: Originally, the plan was for us to stay in Hanoi until tomorrow and start our road trip...
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon with its old name
Ha Long Bay
About my hostel, I had booked a trip to the famous Ha Long Bay. On Wednesday, 22.01, we left by bus at around 7:30 am with about 30 other backpackers. That was the travel group...
Halong Bay
Cruise tour in Halong Bay
Cao Bang
Trip to Ban Gioc Waterfalls and walk in Cao Bang
Ein Wiedersehen :) (Tag 106 der Weltreise)
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam - the Vietnam War
When traveling to Vietnam, one cannot avoid dealing with the country's recent history. The glorious victory of the Vietnamese over powerful America is omnipresent! Remarkably,...
#36 Ninh Binh
On 06.05.2019 we started with the bus towards Ninh Binh (about 2 hours south of Hanoi). Our first stop was at a temple in a cave. There, through our tour guide, we...
Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park
About 500 kilometers away from the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, lies the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The park covers an area of 86,000 hectares and is located right on the...
...I'm off then... Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam (Stage 7)
My first visit on my journey awaited me in Ho Chi Minh. Stan arrived directly from Berlin and before we both went through passport control, he was already right behind me. The...
Hội An - The City of Lights
Thanks to its location on the Silk Road, the city of Hoi An used to have the largest port in Southeast Asia. In the early 17th century, the port was opened to the outside and...
Đà Lạt & Quy Nhơn
We comfortably traveled from the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh to the peaceful town of Da Lat (with a population of around 200,000) by sleeper bus, which took eight hours. Da Lat...
Phan Xi Pang (Fansipan)
In the past, it was necessary to plan a difficult three-day trek (up and down) through high alpine terrain from Sa Pa to climb Phan Xi Pang, the highest mountain in Vietnam and...
Phong Nha National Park - Caves, Jungle, Adventure
From our hotel window in Phong Nha, we had a view of the Song River and could observe people "harvesting" algae as feed for the fish in their fish farms It also...
Fire-breathing Dragon in DANANG
Apart from the Dragon Bridge, there are few attractions in the city, so we take a trip to Ba Na Hills.
HOI AN the city of a thousand lanterns
We really like it in the traditional UNESCO old town.
Halong Bay and Cat Ba
On the way to the ferry
Small tourist village by the sea, MUI NE
We relax by the sea and visit the sand dunes.
And then Saigon
Last Friday we once again packed our backpacks and set off for Ho Chi Minh City. Not on foot, but in a very comfortable bus, called a 'sleeper'. That was new for us too and we...
Goodbye from Vietnam (Mekong Cruise Part 2)
On our last two days in Vietnam, we saw water birds, villages, and temples.
City tour Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) or what fits on a moped (Vietnam part 8)
During our tour of Ho Chi Minh City, we not only saw old colonial buildings, but also the everyday traffic chaos of the metropolis.
Hanoi (Vietnam Part 2)
After the culinary experiences of the previous day, today we explored the most important sights of Hanoi.
The old imperial city of Hue
In the morning, we arrive in Hue by train and the weather is quite nice. A bit cloudy, but the sun comes out from time to time. We walk the nearly 3km to our hostel on foot,...