Where to go in Vietnam

Things to do, where to stay and what to eat in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc and more.

North · Hanoi, Ha Long, Sapa

• Hanoi: Old Quarter food, lakes and temples (2–3 nights)
• Sapa: Rice terraces, treks and Fansipan (2–3 nights)
• Ninh Binh: Ha Long on land — boats through karst (1–2 nights)
• Ha Long Bay: Limestone karsts and overnight cruises (1–2 nights)

Centre · Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An

• Hue: Imperial citadel and royal tombs (1–2 nights)
• Da Nang: Beaches, Golden Bridge, Marble Mountains (2–3 nights)
• Hoi An: Lantern town, tailors and An Bang beach (2–3 nights)

South · Saigon, Mekong, Da Lat

• Nha Trang: Beach city and island boat days (2–3 nights)
• Da Lat: Cool highlands, pines and cafés (2–3 nights)
• Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon energy, history and street food (2–3 nights)
• Mekong Delta: Floating markets and canal life (Day trip or 1 night)

Islands · Phu Quoc

• Phu Quoc: Island resorts, cable car and sunsets (3–5 nights)