32 Must Visit Tourist Places In Vietnam | How To Reach | Best Time To Visit | Main Festivals
Tourism in Vietnam is a perfect combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage and the bustling life of the city. The country is known by amazing landscapes, terraced rice fields in Sapa, the limestone karsts of Ha Long and golden beaches in Da Nang and Nha Trang. The urban centers of Vietnam such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city are a blend of colonial French appeal and busy marketplaces and contemporary sites. Its historic culture is evidenced by rich cultural traditions, ancient temples and the sites of the UNESCO including Hoi An and My Son.
The Vietnamese cuisine that boasts of dishes such as pho and banh mi are among the attractions to tourists. Visitors who like the outdoors in Phong Nha like trekking, cycling, and cave exploration. Vietnam is a more and more popular place due to friendliness of locals, cheap travelling possibilities, and wide range of experience. Vietnam has memorable trips whether one is seeking relaxation, history or adventure, which will leave memories to every kind of tourist.
Here’s a list of top tourist places in Vietnam with details on how to reach them :
1. Hanoi (Capital City)
Main Attractions :
Old Quarter
Hoan Kiem Lake
Museums
French Colonial Architecture
How to Reach : Hanoi is the entrance of Vietnam and has the Noi Bai International airport. International flight from all Major Asian cities and other Major International cities are available to Hanoi. In the city local transport is easily available through Bus and Train.
2. Hoi An Ancient Town
Main Attractions :
Preserved Trading Port With Lantern Lit Streets
Temples
Riverside Charm
How to Reach : Take a flight to Da Nang International Airport. From there Hoi An is just 30 km away, which take 45 minutes to reach by Taxi, Shuttle or Bus.
3. Ha Long Bay (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Main Attractions :
Stunning Limestone Karsts
Emerald Waters
Boat Cruises
How to Reach : Take a flight to Noi Bai International Airport Hanoi. From there you can travel by Bus or Car or by Shuttle, which take 3 to 4 hours to reach Ho Long City. Cruises are also available for Ho Long Bay.
4. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
War Remnants Museum
Notre Dame Cathedral
Ben Thanh Market
Vibrant Nightlife
How to Reach : International flights are available to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. From airport the City Centre is 6 to 8 km and easily accessible by Taxi or Bus.
5. Sapa (Northern Vietnam)
Terraced Rice Fields
Trekking
Ethnic Minority Villages
How to Reach : Overnight Trains or Buses are available directly from Hanoi. Limousine Van are also available which take 5 to 6 hour to reach sapa.
6. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
Son Doong (Famous For Giant Caves)
Adventure Activities
How to Reach : Domestic flights are available to Dong Hoi Airport. From there Phong Nha Village is about 45 km away by road.
7. Da Nang
Golden Bridge
Marble Mountains
Dragon Bridge
Beaches
How to Reach : There are so many direct flights are available from Major Asian cities to Da Nang International Airport.
8. Nha Trang
Beach Resorts
Diving
Vinpearl Amusement Park
How to Reach : The nearest airport is Cam Ranh International Airport from where Nha Trang city is about 30 minutes away by road drive.
9. Mekong Delta
Floating Markets
Boat Rides
Traditional Villages
How to Reach : Take a Domastic or International flight to Ho Chi Minh Airport. From there Bus and Private Cars are easily available to Can Tho or other Delta towns which take to 3 to 4 hours to reach.
10. Hue (Imperial City)
Ancient Citadel
Royal Tombs
Pagodas Along The Perfume River
How to Reach : Domestic flights are available to Phu Bai Airport (Hue) or from Da Nang, Trains and Buses are available which take 3 to 4 hours to reach Hue.
Best Time To Visit
October to April : (North Vietnam)
At this time the weather is Dry and Cood which is ideal for sightseeing in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sapa
February to August : (Central Vietnam)
At this time the temperature is Warm and atmospher is Sunny. Sometimes rain and occasional typhoons occur, but it's good for travel to areas like Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An.
November to April : (South Vietnam)
During these time the weather is Sunny and Dry which is ideal for visiting places like Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc.
Main Festivals :
1. Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese Lunar New Year)
Significance : This is the most important festival in the Vietnam which is celebrated in the late January or February. It marks the arrival of spring and beginning of the Vietnam Lunar New Year. Family gather together, clean and decorate their home, prepare special foods in the honour of ancestors.
2. Mid Autumn Festival (Tet Trung Thu)
Significance : This festival is celebrated in this September (lunar 15th day of the 8h month). In this festival families are gathering together for children featuring Lantern Parades, Lion Dances and traditional Mooncakes. This festival is celebrated in the full moons brilliance.
3. Hung Kings Temple Festival
Significance : This festival is celebrated in the April to honour the legendary and Saint you Kings which are the founder of Vietnam. The pilgrims visit the Phu Tho Province to the temples of Hung Kings where they pay tribute with offerings and ceremonies.
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