Vietnam

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: February–April and August–October
  • Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
  • Language: Vietnamese; English spoken in tourist areas
  • Street food is popular but check hygiene
  • Respect temples and local customs
  • Traffic can be chaotic; be cautious when crossing streets

Top Attractions

  • Hanoi; Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake
  • Ha Long Bay; cruises among limestone islands
  • Ho Chi Minh City; War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Hoi An; ancient town and lantern festival
  • Hue; Imperial Citadel and royal tombs
  • Sapa; rice terraces and ethnic villages
  • Mekong Delta; river tours and floating markets
  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang; caves and national park
  • Da Nang; beaches and Marble Mountains
  • Ninh Binh; scenic landscapes and temples