Vietnam is well-known for its stunning beauty from the North to South of which many are put at the top of reliable and trusted lists. If you love traveling, you must have your own plan to explore Vietnam in 12 months and arrange the Vietnam trip. 

Vietnam In January: Enjoying Rubber Leaf Color Change In South East Region

At the end of winter and early spring, normally from January to March, Southern Vietnam soaks into the red of the rubber forest.

Traveling to the South during this time, it is like you are lost in the mysterious story with fallen yellow leaf layers and fluttering breeze. On the trees, there is a harmonious mix of red, yellow and green rubber leaves.

The rubber forests in Binh Phuoc are one of the most favorite destinations for youth and couples who want to have great wedding photo shots. For photo hunters who want to have fantastic and glistening shots, rubber forests in the Central Highlands should be chosen. The rubber forests are the most beautiful at sunrise, when the first sunshine comes through the mist in the leaves.

Vietnam In February: Plum Flower Season In Moc Chau

White flower of the plum is a typical feature in Moc Chau but cannot be found anywhere else. Until February, after the cold winter, the weather is warmer, and plum flowers will blossom, which will make the mountain more romantic and picturesque.

However, plum flowers fade very quickly, normally in 2 or 3 weeks. Therefore, in order to have the best scenery, you need to choose the right time for traveling.

The most famous places for enjoying plum flowers in Moc Chau include Phieng Canh, Long Luong, Tan Lap, Ang village... Specifically, Ang village and the way to the Long Sap border gate are the best places for viewing.

Vietnam In March: Ban Flower Season

When the weather is warm, it is the time of Ban flower blossoming. Ban flower is considered the icon of the whole Northwest Vietnam.

The best time to see Ban flowers in Dien Bien is March. The purely blossomed flowers look like they are showing the “special beauty” that cannot be ignored.

In March, Dien Bien is very eventful for its Ban flower festival which is held from March 11^th to 14^th with many interesting activities including customs and culture promotion of Northwest areas…

In Dien Bien, tourists not only enjoy an amazing cuisine culture which is very unique, such s Chit worm, Dien Bien sticky rice or smoked buffalo meat…

Vietnam In April: International Fireworks Competition In Danang

As per usual, the international fireworks competition in Danang is held with many interesting activities every year. In 2017, the competition is going to be held in 2 months, from April 29^th to June 24th, 2017. 8 international teams and a team in Danang, Vietnam, participate in the competition.

Danang is famous for its beautiful sunrise scenery on My Khe beach, Son Tra mountain, Marble mountain, Hai Van (Ocean Cloud) Pass and Dragon bridge… Traveling to Danang, you will have a chance to discover all these places. More interestingly, let try to drive a motorbike through Hai Van Pass, which is known as “the most grandiose landscape of life.”

Danang by night is very interesting to visitors as well. From the Dragon Bridge, you will have a panoramic view of the city, which will be one of the best moments.

You will have many options for food and accommodation here. It is easy to travel from Danang to the ancient town of Hoi An. Danang and Hoi An are great places for food in the Vietnamese food list so do not forget to try specialties when visiting these places.

Vietnam In May: Shining Yellow Color Of Rice Fields In Tam Coc

Ninh Binh is endowed with many impressive landscapes, from limestone mountains, grottos, historical monuments, eco-tourism complexes, artifact works… The most famous places are Trang An, Tam Coc–Bich Dong, Mua cave, Hoa Lu, Cuc Phuong national park, Bai Dinh temple and Van Long Nature Reserve  .

May is the best time for traveling to Ninh Binh when all rice fields ripen and turn into the shining yellow color, making a picturesque painting. Ninh Binh is known as the ancient capital with harmonious and charming pristine natural landscapes, which helps Ninh Binh to be one of the best destinations for tourists in Northern Vietnam.

Vietnam In June: Cloud Hunting Season In Da Lat

Da Lat in June is the best place for photo hunters and for those who love to explore new and strange things. During this month, walking around Xuan Huong lake, you will find the rise of whitish fog from the waters. If you want to spend more time here, let move to Tuyen Lam lake or even further to the areas of pine trees or mountains. Here you will dip into the misty lake, which will make splendid scenery at sunrise.

If you want to see Da Lat in the fog, wake up early at 4 am. If there is heavy rain at night, there will be mist and fog with heavy clouds later.

The best place with pristine landscape is the top of Hon Bo mountain. However, unlike other mountaintops, there are only small paths to the top of Hon Bo.

Vietnam In July: Call Of The Sea

Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa

Nha Trang has been famous for very long with many stunning and pristine islands, ancient Cham tower temples, and typical specialties.

There are many wonderful places in Nha Trang such as Vinpear  Land – paradise of tropical land; Mun island with tranquil water and beautiful coral reef system; Tam island with snorkeling activities; or interesting aquarium of Tri Nguyen…

Quy Nhon – Binh Dinh

There are enjoyable destinations in Quy Nhon for your exploration, such as the Thap Cham tower temple (nearly 1000 years old—one of the remaining vestiges of Cham Pa kingdom), Thap Doi (twin towers), Thi Nai lagoon with the longest bridge connecting Quy Nhon and Phuong Mai peninsula…

Quy Nhon is one of the best places for its fresh seafood in the South Central Coast as well, where you can find many delicious seafood-made dishes, noodles or sticky rice…

Vietnam In August: Autumn In Hanoi

Hanoi is very beautiful in the autumn. It is the time of blooming milk flowers, roads carpeted with yellow leaves and sunny… for many people, Hanoi is the most beautiful at this time. At this time, Hanoi is more charming and romantic after the hot climate in summer.

Someone said that Hanoi at night is the most beautiful when there is no noise or hustle and bustle. There is only peace in every street. If you want to see Hanoi at night, you can visit the wholesale fruit market of Long Bien around 3 and 4 am.

Old quarter with 36 streets is one of the most important historic factors during the development of Hanoi, which has still kept many cultural and historical features and is the icon of the city.

Traveling to the old quarter, you will not only see ancient architectural works but also enjoy the famous and delicious street food including Pho in Ly Quoc Su, rice noodle with grilled pork in Hang Buom, Banh Cuon (steamed rice flour pancakes filled with minced pork and wood ear mushroom)… You will regret not trying these dishes when visiting Hanoi.

Vietnam In September: Sapa, Mu Cang Chai And Hoang Su Phi 

In Sapa, you can conquer the rooftop of Indochina—Fansipan—to enjoy a sea of clouds and ripening terraced rice fields.

Terraced rice fields in Sapa are honored as some of the most wonderful in the world. The nature grants this land not only beautiful landscapes but also an ideal climate.

Having a panoramic view from the top of Ham Rong mountain is a good experience that cannot be missed in Sapa. Streets, hotels and tourism areas look tinier from that view. Besides, you can see many beautiful flower gardens on the mountain.

Vietnam In October: A Tranquil Mai Chau And Pu Luong 

Mai Chau is still wonderful with charming features in October, even though it is not in the Ban, Plum or Peach flowers season. Mai Chau looks very unique with the green color of the mountains, simple and ordinary rice fields, stilt houses and hospitable people in the mountain area.

Mai Chau is located in the valley surrounded by mountains with beautiful natural landscape and a fresh and cool climate, which is very suitable for bike riding activities or walking around the villages.

In Mai Chau, you will have the opportunity to stay with the Thai ethnic minority, which will bring you a real experience and a deeper understanding of local life.

Vietnam In November: Floating Season In Mekong Delta

Floating season is a natural phenomenon in the Mekong Delta only, which makes the scenery more beautiful. This is the best period (even greater than summer) so visitors will have an enjoyable trip with beautiful landscapes and delicious tropical fruits.

The floating season in the Mekong Delta was normally from August to September. However, the rainy seasons have come later in recent years so the floating season begins in September and ends in November.

During this period, a lot of tourists will travel to the Mekong Delta to visit the Tra Su cajuput forest or Tram Chim National park to enjoy the impressive colors of nature.

Vietnam In December: Cabbage Flower Season In Ha Giang

Besides buckwheat, visitors will be impressed by cabbage flowers on many roads. Visiting Ha Giang in December, visitors can find many stretching yellow cabbage flowers, which make the scenery more colorful.

Visitors can enjoy the flowers at cultural village of Lung Cam, Sung La valley, Lung Tao, the bottom of Lung Cu tower, welcome gate of Dong Van, Ma Pi Leng T-junction, Meo Vac… During this time, visitors can meet beautiful girls in colorful dresses of the Mong, Tay and Dao ethnic minorities.