Deciding on where to go next is a very tough decision..there are just too many places to see! But, unfortunately time and money don’t allow us to fulfill this desire of travelling to everywhere. So let us help you pick your next destination. And our choice is Vietnam. Let us give you some solid reasons for visiting the land of the Blue Dragon.
Places to visit in Vietnam
Halong Bay
One has a lot of options to choose from, when in Halong Bay. Swimming, fishing, snorkeling and kayaking, trekking and cycling etc. are some of them. It is truly a paradise for adventure lovers. You can also take a cruise along the bay to view the limestone formations and the floating villages. More suggestions on places can be found here.
Sapa
Take a stroll in the Sapa main market and you will find almost everything here. From handicrafts to the most amazing street food stalls, there is something for every traveler.
We recommend you stay in one of the homestays to get a proper feel of the place. Stay with a local family, eat with them, laugh with them and get to experience their lifestyle. Can there be any better way to experience this? We recommend making an early booking of Vietnam Tour Package to avoid the hassle.
Hanoi
Another gem in Vietnam. This city has a world of its own. There are numerous places to visit here.
Visit the Mausoleum to see the mural remains of Ho Chi Minh, the leader remembered with much love throughout the country. His preserved body is now laid to rest in a glass case in the Ba Dinh area.
Other major attractions include the beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake and the perfume pagoda, a dramatic temple complex built in 15th century. You'll find tranquility in the Temple of Literature, and peace at One Pillar Pagoda, so see as much as you can.
Hoi An
It can be called as Vietnam’s culinary capital. Head off to Hoi An to try your hand at Vietnamese cuisine. There are many restaurants which offer half day cooking courses. Sounds fun right?
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
A UNESCO world heritage site,is beyond wonderful. The park was created to protect one of the world's two largest karst regions with 300 caves and grottoes and also protects the ecosystem of limestone forest of the Annamite Range region in North Central Coast of Vietnam.
My Son
My Son is a set of Hindu ruins in Vietnam which date back to the Cham Empire. The temples here are of incredible historical importance.
Nha Trang
This area is full of seaside resorts, and because of the crystal clear water, you can engage in scuba diving as it’s the perfect spot for it.
People
Vietnamese people are best people you’ll ever find. From the urban cities to the rural countryside, there are such beautiful friendly smiles that you won’t feel homesick, even for a second. Just scroll down the by lanes and chat with locales and you will know what I meant.
Food
Street food is a trademark of Vietnam. Try the authentic ones like pho noodle soup, spring rolls, Banh mi and sticky rice to seafood, Vietnamese food will not disappoint you, provided you have a good taste in cuisines.
In short, Vietnam is a beautiful destination, full of its own beautiful traditions and good morale individuals, and the experience there will be once in a lifetime thing. So go out there, and experience all that this wonderful place has to offer.
