Vietnam is one of the best places to see, from beautiful landscapes to peaceful temples, from delicious food to adventurous experiences, you will find it all here. If you have decided to visit Vietnam for your next holiday then you must be looking for all the places you want to see in Vietnam. Well, there is no shortage of things to do and places to see in this country which can become a little bit overwhelming that is why I am here to help you out!
Here is how you should plan your Vietnam Trip!
Day 1-3: Hanoi
You will most probably land in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Hanoi is quite a beautiful and vibrant city full of tourist attractions, incredible architecture, local market, and lots of delicious food to try out. The place is incredible and what’s more impressive is that you can explore it on foot as well as take a tuk tuk to navigate through the city. Whether you like to explore the culture or relax at the beach, the city has it all to offer you.
Some of the popular places to visit in Hanoi are The Old Quarter, Hanoi Opera House, Lake Ho Hoan Kiem, Jade Island, Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, and so on. Don’t forget to indulge yourself in the street food delicacies in Hanoi.
Day 3 – 4: Take a Halong Bay Cruise
Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. The sites are beautiful and you will get the cruise experience with all kinds of luxury. There are lots of options of Halong Bay Cruise as it’s a popular thing to do here among tourists. You can find options that fit your budget and comfort.
Day 4 – 6: Hue
Hue was the imperial capital of the country in ancient times. It’s fascinating that this place was only accessible to the emperor and anyone who tried to enter here was sentenced to death.
It is a pretty interesting place to visit with its rich history, heritage, and culture. Above all the place is incredibly beautiful with majestic temples, beautiful architecture, vintage palaces, gardens, and so on.
Day 6 – 11: Hoi An
Hoi An will take most of your time on your Vietnam trip and deservedly so. This place is incredibly beautiful and is full of culture. This place is also named as UNESCO world heritage site so you can expect tons of things to do and explore here.
I have loved the small towns that feature the best atmosphere and picture perfect frames in every corner.
Take a walking tour with a local guide where you will explore the pretty streets of the town featuring ancient merchant houses. The Japanese Covered Bridge is quite an incredible place to visit as it involves a rich history associated with it.
Take a Vietnamese cooking class in town and learn how to make some delicious food here. Don’t miss out on trying the local food and cuisines here that are just so delicious.
Visit Mui Ne
If you want to spend some time at the coastline then Mui Ne should be a perfect option for you. You can stay here for a couple of nights and enjoy some relaxing time at the shoreline and try the incredible seafood as well.
Day 11 – 14: Ho Chi Minh City
As your last resort, explore Ho Chi Minh City for its vibrant lifestyle, incredible tourist attractions, and amusing landmarks. You can also visit the mall here that is filled with incredible things to shop including some branded clothes and local handicrafts.
To get a 360 degree view of the city, head to the Bitexco Tower and go to the 49th floor for a breathtaking view. Lastly, take a food tour to get a taste of the delicious street food scene here.
Wrapping it up..
Here you will have to wrap up your incredible Vietnam trip. Make sure to make the most of your trip by spending quality time at each of these places and don’t forget to take home some souvenirs to remember your incredible time from the trip. That will be all for now, feel free to make changes to this itinerary based on your liking and destinations that you will be visiting.
