Vietnam · Jewel of Southeast Asia
Limestone bays, lantern towns, street coffee and Mekong sunsets — a friendly English guide for planning your trip.
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Vietnam changes character from north to south: Hanoi’s lakes and Old Quarter, UNESCO Ha Long Bay, lantern-lit Hoi An, then the urban pulse of Ho Chi Minh City and life on the Mekong.
We highlight fifteen classic destinations with must-sees, best seasons, transport and food ideas — whether you have a long weekend or two weeks to travel the length of the country.
WEATHER
Temperature, sunrise and sunset update daily — handy for pacing your days.
EXCHANGE
See what 1,000,000 VND is worth in USD and HKD before you go.
DESTINATIONS
From northwest terraces and inland Ha Long to imperial cities and southern dunes — fifteen places in one glance.
North
Hanoi
A thousand-year capital — Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature and the buzzing Old Quarter.
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UNESCO
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of limestone islets on emerald water — overnight cruises and kayaking are bucket-list Vietnam.
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Central
Da Nang
Central gateway city with My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge and an easy resort pace.
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Ancient town
Hoi An
UNESCO ancient town — lanterns on the Thu Bon River, romantic and photogenic.
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South
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s biggest city: Independence Palace, night markets, coffee culture and Mekong day trips.
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Highlands
Da Lat
‘Little Paris’ in the cool highlands — flowers, pines and French villas.
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Beach
Nha Trang
Classic southern beach city for snorkelling, island days and spa mud baths.
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Island
Phu Quoc
Vietnam’s largest island — white sand, sunset bars and fish sauce; honeymoon favourite.
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Dunes
Mui Ne
Red and white dunes, fishing-boat dawns and kitesurf on the southern coast.
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Imperial
Hue
Nguyen Dynasty capital — citadel, tombs and Perfume River boats.
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Terraces
Sapa
Northwest terraces and minority villages — cloud seas and Fansipan cable car.
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Border
Lao Cai
Gateway to Sapa and the China border — easy transfer after the Hanoi sleeper.
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Karst
Ninh Binh
‘Ha Long on land’ — Tam Coc sampans, Trang An boats and Hoa Lu.
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Coast
Phan Thiet
Door to Mui Ne — harbour seafood and dune beaches for southern weekends.
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Weekend
Vung Tau
Closest classic beach to Ho Chi Minh City — Christ statue, lighthouse and seafood.
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Each length has budget, mid-range and high-end options with rough per-person costs.
BOOK & EXPERIENCE
Compare major platforms before you go — jump into hotels and day trips for popular cities.
Or open any destination page or itinerary for city-specific links.
PLANNING TOOLS
Food, shopping, visas, packing and budget — sorted before you fly.
TRAVEL TIPS
Four things that make the trip smoother.
Rules depend on your passport — many travellers use e-Visa or visa exemption. Confirm the latest official guidance and aim for 6+ months passport validity. Transport & visas →
North is cooler and drier in autumn–winter; central/south often steadier around Feb–Apr. Avoid peak typhoon weeks for Ha Long and Hoi An when you can.
Local currency is Vietnamese dong (VND). Cards work in big cities; keep cash or e-wallets for street food and markets.
Hanoi pho, egg coffee, Hoi An cao lau, Saigon bánh mì and fresh seafood — often trip highlights. Food guide →