Top 8 Things to Do in Vietnam

Vietnam is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia. It has one of the world's top 50 most beautiful highway Da Nang-Hua Road, the sixth largest river in the world Mekong river, and the “Little Oriental Paris” Ho Chi Minh City. The beauty of Vietnam can only be experienced when you have been there! What to do in Vietnam? We strongly recommend top 8 things you must do in Vietnam. 

 

1. Take a cruise on Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

Located 150 kilometers southeast of Vietnam’s capital Hanoi, Ha Long Bay is a famous and popular scenic spot. With 1,600 limestone towers rising from its verdurous waters, Ha Long Bay is rightly considered one of Vietnam’s most beautiful spots. The majestic Ha Long Bay is one of the most amazing places you have ever seen. Cruising on Ha Long Bay is one of the top things to do in Vietnam. It is recommended that you have a two-day and one-night tour to better enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

 

2. Watch Water Puppet Show

Water Puppet Show

The water puppet show of Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre is the most characteristic traditional folk art in Vietnam and also an art treasure that Vietnamese people are proud of. The puppets played on the surface of the pool, and the performers hid behind the scenes, using wooden sticks, wires and other tools to manipulate the puppets. Skilled techniques made the puppets alive.

 

The world-famous Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi is one of the best places to watch the water puppet show, and its history dates back to the 11th century. Traditional legends and historical tales in puppet shows are performed at this popular theatre.

 

Recommended Theater: Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Location: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam

 

3. Organize a Motorbike Tour to Hai Van Pass 

Lang Co Bay

Located between Da Nang and Hue, Lang Co Bay on the north side of Hai Van Pass is rated as one of the 50 must-see places in lifetime by the National Geographic magazine, which considered to be the perfect combination of modern civilization and nature. One of the most scenic motorbike routes in Vietnam is the Hai Van Pass that spans almost 21km connecting Hue and Da Nang. As you wiggle up the mountain, you are able to appreciate the stunning views of the coastline and towns. If you are travelling from Da Nang to Hue, it will be worth to organize a trip to Hai Van Pass.

 

Location: Phu Tho, Vietnam

Recommended visit time: one day

 

4. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels

Cu Chi Tunnels are an authentic underground tunnel system 40 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, which are one of the three major relics of Ho Chi Minh City. The tunnels were once used in the Vietnam War by the Viet Cong and now have become a tourist attraction. There are hospitals, conference halls, sleeping rooms, combat rooms, grain depots and military traps in the tunnels, with an extremely complete construction. It’s an immersive place to learn about the war and explore how the tunnels were created.

 

Location: TL15, Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh, 733814, Vietnam

Recommended visit time: half day

 

5. Tailor-made Your Own Ao Dai

Ao Dai

Ao Dai is a traditional women's clothing in Vietnam. The chest sleeves will be tailored to the waist, and the sides will be high-cut to the waist. The most suitable place to buy Ao Dai in Vietnam is Hoi An, and there are many tailor shops in Hoi An Ancient Town. It can completely choose the fabric favored by tourists according to their body shape and customize Ao Dai, and the whole process only takes less than a day, which is very convenient. Visitors who want to have a Vietnamese style Ao Dai can fulfuil this wish in Hoi An.

 

6. Climb the Crazy House

Crazy House

The Crazy House itself is a guesthouse designed by the daughter of the former President of the Republic of Vietnam. Because of its unique structure and decoration, it has become one of the most famous attractions in Da Lat. This will subvert your understanding of the building, and the visitors will be sighed by the imagination of the designer and the unconventional decorative style. You can visit for a small fee or you can stay here overnight. It’s a must see if you’re visiting Dalat!

 

Location: 03 Huynh Thuc Khang St | Ward 4, Da Lat, Vietnam

 

7. Have a Mud Bath in Nha Trang

Mud Bath

Mud Bath has long been famous in Vietnam and abroad. Anyone who visits Nha Trang would rather not eat seafood but go to the mud bath. Mud bath, the color is khaki, looks particularly dirty, but mud bath is warm, just like soaking in a hot spring. The mud contains a variety of minerals that are beneficial to the human body. The use of hyperthermia helps people dispel body fatigue, and the spirit of the person returns to the most perfect state. The birthplace of hot mud bath is in Nha Trang, which uses natural mud from the quarry. Have a mud bath is a must do for everyone visiting Nha Trang.

 

8. Visit the Mekong Delta

Mekong River

The Mekong River is the sixth largest river in the world and the mother river of many countries in Southeast Asia. There are no congested traffic and magnificent buildings in the Mekong Delta. What you can have here is the experience of walking back and forth on the Mekong River. The natural environment protection here is very good, and the delta terrain is well protected. You can take a bamboo raft to paddle in the depth of the dense forested river, the natural scenery on both sides of the river is extremely beautiful, or you can take a motor boat to cross the water.

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