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Ha Long Bay
A UNESCO seascape of nearly 2,000 emerald limestone islands and grottoes.
About Vietnam
Emerald karsts, lantern-lit towns and street-food legends
Vietnam unfurls like a dragon along the South China Sea — a thousand-mile ribbon of emerald rice terraces, limestone bays, imperial citadels and motorbike-buzzing cities. It is one of Asia's most rewarding journeys, where every region offers a different flavour.
Glide among the karsts of Ha Long Bay, watch lanterns float down the river in ancient Hoi An, trek the rice terraces of Sapa, and dive into a street-food culture — pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls — that has conquered the world.
Local Culture
Vietnamese culture fuses Confucian, Buddhist and French-colonial influences. Family and ancestor veneration are central, water-puppetry is a thousand-year-old art, and life spills onto the streets — over tiny plastic stools, bowls of pho and glasses of egg coffee.
Travel Highlights
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Lantern-lit Hoi An old town
- Sapa rice terraces
- Hanoi's Old Quarter
- Mekong Delta floating markets
- Region
- Southeast Asia
- Language
- Vietnamese
- Currency
- VND
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Vietnam.
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Hoi An Ancient Town
A lantern-lit former trading port of tailor shops, temples and riverside cafés.
4.8
Sapa Rice Terraces
Cascading emerald terraces carved by hill-tribe villages near the Chinese border.
4.7
Hanoi Old Quarter
A maze of guild streets, street food and the serene Hoan Kiem Lake.
4.6
Imperial City, Hue
The walled citadel and royal tombs of Vietnam's last dynasty.
4.7
Mekong Delta
A watery world of floating markets, coconut groves and sampan boats.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Vietnam story your own.
Bay Cruise
Overnight on a junk among the Ha Long karsts.
Street-Food Tour
Graze through pho, banh mi and egg coffee with a local.
Rice Terrace Trek
Hike Sapa's terraces and stay with hill-tribe families.
Lantern Boat Ride
Float a candle down Hoi An's river at dusk.
Cooking Class
Master fresh spring rolls and clay-pot classics.
Motorbike & Cyclo
Tour the cities the local way, on two and three wheels.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Vietnam
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Spring
Mar – Apr
22–30°C
Warm and dry — superb countrywide.
Summer
May – Aug
28–35°C
Hot, humid, with tropical afternoon showers.
Autumn
Sep – Nov
23–31°C
Pleasant in the centre and north — peak season.
Winter
Dec – Feb
16–25°C
Cool, misty north; warm, sunny south.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Vietnam
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Pho
Fragrant beef or chicken noodle soup — Vietnam's national bowl.
Banh Mi
A crisp baguette stuffed with pâté, herbs and pickled vegetables.
Goi Cuon
Fresh translucent spring rolls with prawn, herbs and peanut sauce.
Egg Coffee
Hanoi's silky whipped egg-yolk coffee, rich as tiramisu.
Central Vietnamese
Morning Glory
Hoi An street-food classics done beautifully.
Hanoi specialty
Cha Ca Thang Long
Famed turmeric-and-dill grilled fish since the 1870s.
Street legend
Pho Gia Truyen
Hanoi's most beloved bowl of pho — expect a queue.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Vietnam.
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