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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

Da Nang (day 29 - 31)

A month went by so quickly... a bit sad to have to leave Thailand I boarded the plane bound for Da Nang, Vietnam. 🇻🇳 Since I arrived early in the morning but was too...

Trains and dolls in HANOI

We stayed in Hanoi longer than planned, but spent most of the time in the hotel room as Justin was sick. On the last day, we try to discover as much of Hanoi as possible.

Kurzztrip Dà Nāng

For our next big destination, a flight was required ✈️ so we first drove north again to Dà Nāng, where the most accessible airport for us is located. We stayed in the city for...

Enchanting landscape - the dry Halong Bay

Prominent elements of Halong Bay are the countless scattered karst rocks protruding from the sea. In the landscape around Ninh Binh, about an hour southwest of Hanoi, there are...

Hoi An - Lanterns, Tailors, and Crowds of Tourists

But Hoi An has so much more to offer, which is why we were glad to spend four days here. Located roughly in the middle of Vietnam, Hoi An is also the...

DA LAT, the mountain city

Enjoying the cooler weather at 1500 meters, we hike.

Cu Chi Tunnel (Vietnam Part 7)

The Cu Chi Tunnel exhibition today reminds us of the time of the war between America and Vietnam, where the communist fighters hid to attack their American enemies unexpectedly.

Hue (Vietnam Part 5)

Hue was once the imperial and capital city of Vietnam. Here, we explored the Imperial Citadel and one of the tombs of the former rulers.

Halong Bay (Vietnam Part 3)

We spent two days on a boat traveling through Halong Bay and saw some of the many islands that rise out of the water.

Wermelskirchener Citizen Meeting in Dong Hoi

In the morning we leave our beautiful homestay in Phong Nha National Park and take the bus back to Dong Hoi. The city where we arrived by train a few days ago. There we have...

Can Tho / Ho Chi Minh City 🇻🇳

The first meal in Vietnam is logically a Pho, despite some concerns, I still feel good the next day. After only 4 hours of sleep, we leave at 5 a.m. because we have rented a...

Way back cruise - Skuril in Hoi An

After a cozy evening on Cat Ba Island, the next morning it was time to go back to Hanoi. Ready for the next flight. So we first took the boat back through Halong Bay to Halong...

Ab nach Ninh Binh

We took the night bus to Ninh Binh. It was a 400 km journey in 8 hours 🙄. In the end, it took 7 hours and felt like forever. This time the seats were extremely uncomfortable...

Sa Pa+ Night Train

Hellooooo (Pictures will follow tomorrow, internet is too slow 🙄) After falling into bed totally exhausted yesterday and sleeping until 9:30, we got up this morning more or...

Day 2 hanoi: reunion no.74736

Good evening ladies and gentlemen, We got up chilled again at nine o'clock and then treated ourselves to breakfast. After that, we tried to get up, not to lie in bed again and...

25.10. Luxury in Vietnam

Today we were able to experience one of the most beautiful bus rides. From Mui Ne, we first drove along the coast for a while, and then the bus driver took us through a mountain...

Kayaking through two worlds

After completing most of my exams in the form of essays, lesson designs, or exams in most of my subjects, I decided on a whim last weekend to take a trip to Cat Ba Island. My...

Vietnam - Part 2

Arrived in HoiAn, first check-in at our accommodation 'Purple Garden'. The name lived up to its promise, the owner definitely has a purple fetish. Otherwise, our accommodation...

Let's dance the dolls again in HANOI

Photoshoot at Train Street Part 1

# Phong Nha National Park

The last 3 days we spent in Phong Nha National Park. Phong Nha National Park is characterized by mountains, tropical forests, and underground rivers, and is known for its...

Hanoi - the city with a French touch

Once we arrived in Hanoi, we first explored the city and tried some street food. Later on, I took a few rounds around the city with Matt...

Hue - Hai Van Pass - Hoi An

Friday, 16.2.2018 HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today is Vietnamese New Year. Despite yesterday being Vietnamese New Year's Eve on the calendar, the city was relatively quiet. Not as loud...

Suspense until the last minute

With my fellow student Duc, who grew up in Germany, I visited one of the sights of Hanoi, the Temple of Literature, last Saturday. Even before reaching the temple complex, it...

Floating markets in Can tho

Before heading towards Cambodia, we made a small stopover in Can tho. There is a floating market on the Mekong River.

Cat baaaa=)

Get out of the big city and head to the island is the motto!! After having enough of a day of city chaos, we took the bus and the ferry to the small island of Cat Ba.

Day 164 Canyoning

It's time to try something new again

Day 156 Dragon Mountain

Climbing 500 steps to enjoy the view

Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay is the little sister of Halong Bay. We decided to take a tour where we spent one night on the boat in Halong Bay and then continued to Bai Tu Long Bay to stay on...

Hue, the Imperial City

With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to Hoi An to take the train to the approximately 3-hour away Hue, the Imperial City. The train journey was beautiful! Along the coast, the...

Mekong Delta

With a short stop in Hanoi, we returned to Saigon, from where we set off to the Mekong Delta. This was convenient, as we wanted to cross the border to Cambodia there anyway. The...