10 Most Excellent Things To Do In Vietnam

Home to the rice terraces and different ethnic tribal groups, trekking in Sapa is a must. It is a small, mountain town in Lao Cai Province featuring the country’s highest peak – Fan Si Pan. Here, you will also find the Hoang Lien National Park with a diverse set of animals. So, get ready to fall in love with this place along with having the best trekk of your life.

Crowned as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Halong Bay offers the most spellbinding sea views one can experience. Embellished with karst seascape, thousands of limestone islands sit within this bay. And all of this can be best enjoyed by cruising along the bay. Two to three days cruises are offered which will leave you with the most stunning cruising experiences.

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the perfect mix of past, present and future. It is regarded as the economical and commercial hub of Vietnam. Here, you can visit the War Remnants Museum and look around to see the buildings designed by Gustav Eiffel. The streets are jampacked with motorbikes, restaurants, and cafes, to give you the moder feel. Along with this, you can enjoy the sensational night life comprising of the bedazzling clubs and bars.

Cu Chi tunnel network is 250 km long and was built during the French and American War in 1940. It was constructed for communication purpose and consisted of hidden routes and trapped doors for a safe escape to the nearby rivers, streams, and canals. You can actually crawl through these spectacular underground tunnels and get to experience the bygone days.

When it comes to feasting on the sumptuous Vietnamese cuisine you just cant say no! Here you can relish the yummiest Pho and delve into the delightful Vietnamese coffee. Pho, a signature dish in Vietnam, is made up of rice noodles, broth, herbs, vegetables, and meat. Along with this, you can also find Snake Wine (made from Cobra) and Scorpion Rice Wine which are a must-try drinks. These drinks not only sound fascinating but in fact are highly beneficial for health.

Decked with the historical architecture, Hoi An is the home to skillful tailors and silk weavers. Back in the 15th century, the town was a major meeting point for Japanese and Chinese merchants who flocked here for the local silks. So, if you are in the shopping mood, here you can buy the best silk anf get it tailored as well. You can get customized apparels stitched at reasonable prices.

Also known as the rice basket of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta offers a scenic beauty to the eyes. The Mekong Delta is a network of distributaries in southwestern Vietnam, between Ho Chi Minh City and Cambodia. The life here revolves around water and you will find some of the famous floating markets. You will also witness an amazing variety of fruits, flowers and livestock growing in this region. Spend a day at the Mekong Delta and experience the agricultural exuberance.

Hue is also known as the Vietnam’s version of the famous Forbidden City of China. Set upon the pretty Perfume River, Hue has always played an important part in Vietnamese history and is dotted with important historical sites. It was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. You can cycle around this imperial city of Hue and enjoy a relaxing drink next to the Perfume river.

Phong Nha Cave is located in Phong Nha National Park in the Quang Binh Province in Vietnam. It is one of the largest caves and is also the most famous among the numerous caves in Vietnam. It is in fact the epicentre of caving adventures. You can even go for trekking in the surrounded jungle where you can witness monkeys and flying foxes.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is located on the banks of Red River. It is loaded with various historical attractions, colonial buildings and ancient pagodas. Hanoi is mainly famous for the the Old Quarter and French Quarter. You can visit the Hoan Kien Lake in the Old Quarter and the iconic landmarks like Hanoi Opera House and Hoa Lo Prison are found in French Quarter.