The 14 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam for Your Holidays!

Holiday to Indochina, brand of Vivutravel - Vietnam travel agent, welcome you to the beautiful Southeast Asian country called Vietnam- A country which is known for its rich heritage, exotic locations, cultural diversity, party spots and much more. When you and your family will come to Vietnam, you will definitely fall in love with this awesome place. You have a lot of options to choose from Vietnam tour package while planning to come to Vietnam. You have the option of coming in family tours, honeymoon packages, singles (don’t forget the party places) and also take customized tours as per your requirements. In the nature’s lap, you and your family will have the best time to relax and enjoy the mouth watering delicacies of Vietnam.

The only problem which is faced by most of the visitors visiting Vietnam is lack of knowledge about the best places of the country. Even if they have the knowledge, they fail to utilize that according to their available time frame. This is the reason it is greatly recommended to take help from some reputable travel agency so that you can get the most of your limited holiday time. We have helped all its client’s to visit the best places as per their taste and time adherence and trust us, none of our customers have gone dissatisfied with our services.

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14 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam for Your Holidays

1. Hanoi
The ambitious and resilient Hanoians is what this city is best known for due to its involvement in French and Chinese occupation. It is the capital city of Vietnam and the second largest city too. Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the best tourist attractions of this place where you can witness a lot of local people chit chatting and playing with each other on its shores. There are a lot of restaurants nearby which give you the perfect feeling to dine with your loved ones amid the bright stars and the lovely sea.

2. Halong Bay
Halong Bay is one of the favorite amongst the travelers as it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Classified as a natural heritage by UNESCO, it is best visited during the spring time due to its favorable climatic season. The cruise packages from Hanoi are one of the major attractions amongst tourists and you will get a lot of cruise packages to choose from depending on your budget, taste and availability of time. The only thing to keep in mind over here is that you should do your research carefully before hiring one as the competition is pretty high and chances are that you may be charged more if hiring unprepared.

3. Ninh Binh
This place is best suited for those who wish to witness the natural scenery as this place is rich in flora and fauna including Van Long natural reserse. Here you can witness nation’s biggest pagoda and the Unesco World Heritage covering Trang An grottoes. Tam Coc is one such attraction that you wouldn’t want to miss out due to its beautiful location and fantastic delicacies.

4. Sapa
Sapa was established as a hill station in 1922 by the French but now it has emerged as one of the hot spot for tourist attractions. Mountains form the basis of this lovely hill station. Another great feature of this hill station is its rice terraces which are well preserved by the locals. The lush green hill station is a treat to watch for and its beauty gets even double with a great climate. What makes this place even more amazing is its food. You get a lot of dishes from all over the world to choose from and enjoy with your friends and family during your stay.

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5. Ha Giang
If you are up for some adventure, Ha Giang is the place for you. The simple reason being that it is covered with Granite Mountains and a lot of forested limestone! Throughout your vacation, if you are thinking of hiring a private taxi, this place is the best bet. The trip between Yen Minh and Dong Van is definitely recommended for those who are looking to experience the best of natural beauty in their Vietnam adventure tour.

6. Phong Nha
Phong Nha is a village in Vietnam known for its simple yet beautiful life with Ke Bang National Park being one of its major attractions. During the night time, you can view Karaoke as the locals love entertaining themselves with it. Apart from this Phong Nha Cave, Tien Son, Paradise Cave, and Dark Cave form the basis of a beautiful yet exciting journey through the caves.

7. Hue
A home to many past emperors, this place is best known for its historic contribution than anything else. This does not mean you will not witness any great landscape, festivals, things to enjoy or ancient architecture. Thuan An fishing villages are best known to depict the traditional culture value amongst the Hue residents. This place is best cherished by the beach lovers as it has some of the best beaches of Vietnam. If you are a shopping freak, you can shop some of the beautiful local outfits and handmade accessories from the local market of Dong Na market and Tran Hung Dao. Also, don’t forget visiting the royal citadel, tombs and pagodas and capture these moments surely in your camera.

8. Hoi An ancient town
This is one city which is exclusively famous for its beauty and this is the reason it is referred to as the ‘Venice of Vietnam’. Since it is one of the oldest towns of Vietnam, you have the option to catch upon its cultural and traditional value apart from its beauty. Throughout the city, you will witness a lot of old pagodas and Chinese houses. Beaches, diving, night market, spas and vegetable villages, ancient theatres, museums or workshops apart from water sports activities are some of the fun activities you can enjoy in your Vietnam tour package.

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9. Nha Trang
One thing you will love of this place is the high tides and high quality beach resorts that are just simply amazing because of its necklace like green hills. Here you will witness a lot of parks and gardens along with a lot of boutiques in the market and some really great dining options. The central Nha Trang is the best place to party if you are a party lover as this place is known by its nickname “party lover”. Bars, exotic spas and a lot of cuisines to choose from, this place is definitely considered favorite amongst the tourists coming to Vietnam.

10. Da Lat
The best thing about this place is its weather as it has a pleasant and cool atmosphere all around. French colonial villas can be found throughout this town with a lot of strawberries and flowers grown in the farm. The radio tower, colorful heart shaped cuts at the Valley of love makes this place apt for romance. So, if you are a newly married couple and are coming for your first honeymoon, you must visit this place for sure in your Vietnam honeymoon tour.

11. Mui Ne
There was a time when this lovely place was just a lost beach with visitors just playing with sand and water. With the passing of time, it has developed into something really irresistible. With a lot of beach resorts and fancy gardens, this place is a combination of greenery, beaches and lovely food. You will find a lot of swish restaurants here apart from the local market filled with exclusive clothing and local made goods which are definitely worth a buy. Everything is covered on a 10km stretch, so there’s no chance of you or any of your kids getting lost anywhere in your Vietnam family tour.

12. Ho Chi Minh City
"The Diamond of the far-East" city is best known for its relevance to the Vietnam War. Late Jan or early Feb is the best time to visit this place due to less humidity in air. In this city, you will find most of the tourist attractions regarding war and its associated things. Apart from this, you get to see a lot of French work in terms of architecture. War Remnants Pagoda, Reunification Palace, Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Cao Dai Temple, Bitexo Tower, Sky deck, Jade Emperor are some other major attractions.

13. Mekong delta
If you want to visit a place where boats, markets and houses float on the water, this is the place to be. Greenery all over, this place is the perfect blend of nature’s two favorite children- greenery and water. A lot of fruits, veggies and ready to eat dishes can be found on the water floating along in the air. If you are a fan of fish, you will definitely love the deliciously cooked river fish apart form the various delicacies. Think like this, you and your family on a river boat with the complete market floating all along. You will have so much fun and so much excitement all the way. Truly something to try for sure!

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14. Phu Quoc Island
White sand beaches along with dense, tropical jungle tracts is something you will notice first of all of on this island. If you want a massage or fresh sea food, this is the place which is specially known for it. You have the option of either enjoying the island and its coastal feel or hire a motorbike and enjoy the cool breeze all along the way. Producing quality rice and fresh fish sauce is what adds charm to this amazing island.
Some Key Points to Consider For Your Tour

• Documents
Your passport, Vietnam visa and all the other important documents should be handled with utmost care as losing any one of these may put you in some kind of legal trouble where a lot of money and time is likely to get wasted. Try not to take them along with you while traveling and trust the hotel for the same by locking your room and lockers safely.

• Currency
Know the currency of the country you are going to travel to and also the latest conversion rate. This will help you in keeping a tab on your budget apart from various other benefits. Always try to keep cash with you as there will be a lot of places or shops where your credit or debit cards won’t work. If you don’t wish to compromise on your taste and preferences and something you really want to own, you always keep your cash handy. Moreover, it is always good to carry some cash!

• High Fares
Since you will be an outsider to the country, chances are that a lot of people will try to take advantage of you for the same. So, just be extra careful while trying to pay for something. Try to ask from a lot of owners for the price which one is offering as this will help you in knowing the exact price for that service. Paying high for Vietnam luxury tour is good but not for things that don’t deserve!

• Camera
Last but definitely not the least, you should carry a camera along with you as Vietnam has a lot of natural and architectural beauty and places which you would definitely want to capture. So, get a camera and take home those beautiful moments along with you to cherish those memories for the rest of your lives.

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