Vietnam is one of the most fascinating countries in Asia, and one of the most rewarding to travel through. In a single trip, you can wander through the lively streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, sail between the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, trek past rice terraces in the northern mountains, explore some of the largest caves in the world, walk through the lantern-lit old town of Hoi An and drift along the canals of the Mekong Delta. And everywhere you go, the food is fresh, delicious and full of flavour.
Many travelers follow the same well-known route: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. This guide invites you to go further: to the mountain roads of the Ha Giang Loop, the quiet beaches of Quy Nhon, the coffee country of the Central Highlands, the Khmer pagodas of the Mekong Delta and the unspoilt islands of the far south.
How this guide works
Part 1 – Practical Vietnam gives you everything you need to prepare: entry rules, money, internet and eSIMs, apps, transport, health and safety, packing tips, etiquette and the best time to travel to each region.
Part 2 – The 100 Destinations takes you through Vietnam from north to south: Hanoi and the Red River Delta, the Far North, North Central Vietnam, the Central Coast, the Central Highlands, Ho Chi Minh City and the South, and the Mekong Delta and Phu Quoc. Every destination opens with a small map showing where it lies in Vietnam, followed by the highlights, the best time to visit, food to try, where to stay, how to get there, a daily budget and an insider tip
Part 3 – Routes and Itineraries helps you turn your wishes into a real trip, with readymade routes from one week to one month, including the Ha Giang Loop, Central Vietnam and the Mekong Delta
The numbers of the destinations match the numbers on the overview map at the front of this
book, so you can always see at a glance where you are and what lies nearby
A few words of advice
Vietnam changes quickly. New roads, airports and hotels open every year, prices rise during the holidays and entry rules are updated regularly. All prices in this guide are given in US dollars and are meant as an indication. Before you book, always check the latest official information, especially about visas and the weather in the region you plan to visit.
And one practical tip that will make your trip much easier: stay connected. In Vietnam, you will use your phone for maps, Grab, train and bus tickets, translation and staying in touch. With a travel eSIM from esim4nomads.com, you have mobile data from the moment you land, without searching for a SIM card shop at the airport.
Enjoy the journey
Whether this is your first trip to Vietnam or your tenth, we hope this guide inspires you to go further, stay a little longer and discover places you had never heard of before. Sit on a small plastic stool with a bowl of pho, learn a few words of Vietnamese, ride a boat at sunrise and let Vietnam surprise you!
Have a wonderful journey
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