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Top 6 Best Things To Do In Vietnam: Highlights You Shouldn’t Miss

What to do in Vietnam, see and visit? Our travel agency in Vietnam presents the list of essential activities not to be missed. Perhaps, this information helps you plan your stay in this Southeast Asian country.

 

Mekong Delta Cruise

In Vietnam, summer is the peak season of tourism, especially in the western region of the South. Two tourist models of river tourism: ecotourism and visiting orchards. A Mekong cruise takes you to the top tourist spots. The province of Tien Giang is reputed for traditional craft villages on the Tien River coast dedicated to the production of coconut candies.

The town of Can Tho is the economic center of the western Nam Bo full of rivers, many orchards, huge rice fields, and of course water markets like Cai Rang. This floating market is not to be missed in planning your Vietnam visit. It includes junks and canoes of various sizes. The province of Vinh Long is famous for its "homestay" tourist model, allowing tourists to eat meals and sleep at the locals' but also to work with them. A good experience of Vietnam visitss for travelers.

 

Attend Water Puppet Shows

This wooden puppet show featuring a pool of water will allow you to immerse yourself in the folk culture of northern Vietnam. This scenic art is very entertaining. The atmosphere brought by the group of traditional musicians gives you an unforgettable experience during your Vietnam visit.

The puppets on the water were born centuries ago in about fifteen villages in the Red River Delta, where ponds and ponds abound. Even now, these shows delight young and old alike. Wooden figurines glide over the water or dive, driven by an ingenious system of poles, ropes and pulleys, manipulated by puppeteers hidden behind a curtain, soaked in the water. The room is animated by firecrackers, fireworks, and an orchestra composed of tam-tams, flutes, old castanets that punctuate the folk songs and puppet movements.

 

Discover The Old Quarter Of Hoi An

Located in the central province of Quang Nam, about thirty miles from Da Nang, Hoi An hosts influxes of "Tay" (western) summer and winter. Sometimes, international tourists outnumber aboriginals. This phenomenon explains its own charm.

Not too solemn like the imperial city of Hue, not too busy like Ho Chi Minh City, this old district preserves tranquility despite the crowds of tourists. Hoi An, in the hearts of visitors, has the romantic beauty of a girl on the north bank of the mouth of the Thu Bon River. Everywhere, we see houses covered with moss, old buildings and many shops of various goods as well as colors of lanterns. Only a glance encourages you to stay there and discover it. On the occasion of your visit to Vietnam, it is impossible to leave this tourist asset of the Center.

 

Discover The Old Quarter Of Hanoi

The Old Quarter of Hanoi is characterized by alleys that do not see the sun, walls that bear the color of the erosion of time and a lively pace of life of the inhabitants in the center of the capital. Millenarian streets of Hanoi are the pride of city dwellers, even in the context of strong urbanization.

Hanoi is a must-see destination for your Vietnam trip. Indeed, every day, the northern urban city welcomes influxes of Vietnamese and foreign tourists. A special point: visitors go there to roam the streets and visit shops and impressive galleries to benefit from luxury tourist services at seaside resorts or resorts. A solution for those who like to travel differently, separating marked trails!

 

Ha Long Bay Cruise

Located in Northeast Vietnam, Ha Long Bay is a must-see site for both Vietnamese and foreigners. A true multicolored painting offered by Mother Nature! This natural wonder of the world has many values ​​of different aspects.

The eternal beauty of Ha Long is created by three natural elements: limestones, water and sky. Thousands of islands and islets stand majestically on the emerald water. A gift of nature destined for the province of Quang Ninh that no country receives. The bay is famous for its thousands of karstic islands of varying shapes. It is also home to typical tropical ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds.

A Ha Long cruise will allow you to immerse yourself in an area of ​​biodiversity. Troops of flying birds make us aware of the protection of the ecological environment at this seaside site.

 

Browse Northern Ethnic Villages

The Northwestattracts tourists with grandiose mountains, beautiful rice terraces, spectacular scenery and paths full of obstacles. On the other hand, the poetic beauty of the villages enthroning the mountains is the curiosity of lovers of community tourism. Arriving at northern mountain regions any season, natural shows will "stun you."

In recent decades, community and cultural tourism has been gaining ground. Travelers prefer sites where biodiversity is preserved, the air is clean, the climate is temperate, and the people are simple and open. So, tours to remote villages are run by tourists. There are 6 top things that travelers must explore during their Vietnam tour packages. 

 

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Giang Nguyen

Local Guide

Giang is a Vietnam destination expert with over a decade of experience guiding travelers through the country’s most inspiring regions. Born and raised in the Red River Delta, Giang has an intimate understanding of local traditions, cuisine, and culture. Her articles reflect her mission: to help travelers discover the authentic Vietnam — beyond the postcards — through meaningful encounters and immersive journeys.

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