Where to go to rest in Vietnam and what are the best resorts by the sea to choose for holidays in March, April, December and other months. I have identified several areas: beach, mountain, excursion resorts. You will find out where to relax inexpensively, depending on the season and entertainment at sea.
A small country on the coast of the South China Sea has become the center of tourism in Southeast Asia in recent years. Due to the difference in climate in the north and south, Vietnam is accessible to holidaymakers 365 days a year. The most popular resorts in Vietnam are conventionally divided into several categories: beach, sightseeing and mountain. Which resort to go to rest depends on personal preference.
The best resorts in Vietnam
There are several beach resorts in southern Vietnam, but not all of them are equally popular among vacationers. It all depends on which one you lean more towards:
- to the clean sea;
- silence;
- nightlife;
- active tourism;
- etc…
Nha Trang
Noisy and crowded, it provides a complete insight into Vietnamese food, tradition and nature. Nha Trang is not only a tourist center, but also a healing one. Its mineral waters and muds treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system and skin diseases. Offers a variety of activities including Russian nightclubs, excursions and diving. The ideal time to relax in Nha Trang with March to mid-September.
If you love the city with its noisy atmosphere and nightlife, then you should think about Nha Trang, besides there is a beautiful promenade along which you can walk in the evening or play sports at 5 am with the local population. If you are looking for tranquility, then choose hotels in the vicinity, such as Dessole.
I recommend that you familiarize yourself with:
- excursions in Nha Trang and prices,
- what can you see
- the best hotels for recreation.
Mui Ne
A small village on the outskirts of Phan Thiet, is a complex of hotels of various stars, located along the coast. Suitable for a quiet family vacation. Differs in strong winds, which drives a high wave. A surfer's paradise. There is little entertainment - cafes and restaurants, natural attractions, kite and wind surfing. You can rest on Mui Ne all year round, the temperature almost does not change - 29-32 degrees.
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Are you tired and want to be in a calm environment, sit by the coast of the East Sea and think about the pleasant moments of life? You can safely choose Phan Thiet, this also applies to extreme sports, you will not find such a wave anywhere else in Vietnam.
Phu Quoc Island
The best beaches in Vietnam for a relaxing family vacation can be found at the southernmost point of the country, located in the Gulf of Thailand. Beautiful "paradise" beaches, cheapness and excellent service attract more and more tourists here. From entertainment - excursions to neighboring islands, and around Fukuoka itself. A large safari park has recently been opened. On this resort in Vietnam for a vacation by the sea, I have a detailed material that will tell you what to do and where to visit.
- Material about the cost of a trip to Phu Quoc, where we calculate the costs of planning a vacation.
Con Dao Island
It is gaining popularity among tourists. The most secluded beach destination. Located in the south, 100 km from the coast. Popular as an ecotourism destination. If you paid attention to advertisements on TV, then most of the commercials were filmed on this island. The main distinguishing feature of this place is its purity and wild conditions, which the tourist has not yet managed to break.
Vung Tau
Quite a large city on the coast. All beaches are located within the city limits and are not very clean. Entertainment is represented by excursions to local attractions, restaurants and nightclubs. Hotels of different categories - from cheap guesthouses to luxury 5 * hotels. Good shopping in local supermarkets and markets.
Suitable for recreation all year round. As one of the resorts where to go to Vietnam, it will be the perfect solution for a seaside vacation and immersion in an Asian atmosphere.
Places for recreation in the mountains
The mountain resorts of Vietnam are resort areas where you can get healing mineral and mud baths, relax and enjoy the splendor of the surrounding nature, and breathe fresh air, unlike beach resorts.
Dalat
Located at an altitude of 1600 meters, the landscape on the highlands resembles an alpine landscape, for which Dalat was named the "Vietnamese Alps". Dalat is not a tourist city, although there are hotels, attractions and magnificent nature here. Tourists visit it as part of excursions. 1-2 days is quite enough to get acquainted with all its sights. The cost from Nha Trang is from $ 65, from Ho Chi Minh City and Mui Ne - about $ 80, prices are indicated for a two-day excursion, for one day the cost is from $ 20-30.
I definitely recommend reading:
- an article about an excursion to Dalat for two days,
- prices for vacations in Vietnam,
- where to stay in Dalat.
Sapa
Sapa itself is not a place for a long vacation, although it has the necessary tourist infrastructure. Rather, it is considered as a tourist attraction, and is visited with a guided tour or on its own. The place is famous for its rice terraces, which are emerald green or golden yellow depending on the season. Travel agencies offer trekking and mountain hikes in the mountains in the vicinity of Sapa, cost from $ 70 to $ 90 with full escort along the route.
It is better to go to Sapa from Hanoi. An excursion to this resort in Vietnam will cost you from $ 100. The best time to visit begins in the spring, or September to November, when the rice is harvested.
Binh Chau
Located in the mountains near the city of Vung Tau. Gryaze is a hydrotherapy resort with mineral water springs from 40 to 70 degrees and a lake of healing mud. The sanatorium center includes a hotel complex and pools with mineral water. For vacationers, there are restaurants, bars, golf courses, sports grounds of different directions.
Ba wee
Ba Vi National Park is located 50 km from Hanoi at an altitude of 1500 m. It is called the "lungs" of Hanoi, the air here is so clean that you will not want to leave here. There are hot springs near it, next to which there is a tourist complex, which includes a hotel with a restaurant, billiards and other entertainments.
Kimboy
Located in the northwest of the country. It is famous for its mineral water, which is exported to many countries of the world. Mineral hot springs are comfortable with their temperature - 32-34 degrees. There are hotels, spas, pools and cafes.
This is where the mountain resorts of Vietnam end, we move on to the next point - excursion resorts in Vietnam, which are ideal for walking and sightseeing.
Excursion resorts of Vietnam
For sightseeing, the most interesting are Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hue, these cities will show you the real traditions and life of the local people as they really are.
Hanoi
The main tourist area is the Old Quarter, located around the Lake of the Returned Sword. All markets, shops and colorful cafes and restaurants are concentrated here. Luxury hotels are located in the West Lake and French Quarter areas.
The main attractions are temples and museums. Recommended for visiting:
- Temple of Literature,
- Vietnam Ethnographic Museum,
- Ho Chi Minh Museum,
- Vietnam Women's Museum,
- Art Museum.
They work from 8.00 to 17.00, the ticket price is from $ 1 to $ 2.
Temples:
- Cathedral of Saint Joseph,
- Changquoc Pagoda,
- Temple of the Jade Mountain,
- Fragrant pagoda.
Visiting the temples is free. The performance of the National Water Puppet Theater costs $ 5 daily from 17.00.
Ho Chi Minh City
The largest city in Vietnam. Industrial and business center of the country.There are not many attractions, most of them are associated with the American-Vietnamese war:
- Reunification Palace,
- War Crimes Museum,
- Museum of Vietnamese History,
- Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine,
- Ho Chi Minh Museum,
- Notre Dame de Saigon,
- many temples and Cu Chi tunnels.
In addition to historical sights, Ho Chi Minh City attracts with entertainment:
- Opera house and acrobatic show A O Show,
- Zoo and Botanical Garden,
- Water Puppet Theater,
- Entertainment practice Suoi Tien Park.
Ben Tan and Cholon Markets are iconic shopping spots in Ho Chi Minh City at affordable prices.
Hue
It has everything necessary for a comfortable rest of a tourist. Located near Da Nang and Hoi An (about 110km). Hotels 1 * -5 *, the tourist quarter has a lot of entertainment, restaurants, shops and markets.
Main attractions:
- Imperial Citadel and Museum Bao tang (from 6.30 to 17.00, cost $ 5)
- Tien Mu Pagoda (8.00-17.00 free)
- "Tombs of the Emperors" (in the summer from 6.30 to 17.30, in the winter from 7.00 to 17.00, the cost is $ 4)
- Bachma National Park (around the clock, cost without a guide $ 1 / $ 0.5 adults / children, guide - $ 10)
- My An Hot Spring Hot Springs (7.00-22.00, $ 4 / $ 2 adult / child springs only, no spa treatments)
A boat trip on the Fragrant River, named for the scent of blooming ginseng and herbs, is one of the main attractions in Hue.
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Preparing for the trip
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Now you know which are the best resorts in Vietnam to choose and where to go to the sea, which mountainous areas to visit in order to feel the real nature and what to see on sightseeing tours in cities that will tell you about real traditions.
The southern resorts of Vietnam are in greatest demand among tourists, as travel agencies sell tickets mainly here. However, the country offers such a variety of tourism that the destination can be considered as a country for a universal vacation, so I do not advise you to rest and travel along the same track each time, try to be where you have not been before.
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