Trips to Vietnam
Why travel solo to Vietnam?
What's the weather like?
While the weather varies from north to south Vietnam, the average summer temperature is 86ºF (30ºC), while winter averages vary between 63ºF and 72ºF (17ºC and 22ºC).
Top three activities
1. Explore Vietnam’s caves
2. Kayak across Halong Bay
3. Hike through Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Top five dishes to try
1. Banh mi – baguette sandwich
2. Goi cuon – fresh spring rolls
3. Thit nuong – noodle salad
4. Xoi ga – sticky rice and meat served on banana leaf
5. Pho – noodle broth
Top places to visit in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City
A whirlwind of a city, Ho Chi Minh is Vietnam’s cultural and commercial hub – home to high-end restaurants and street-food stalls, boutique hotels and boutique hostels, ancient temples and modern skyscrapers. Yep, Vietnam’s past and present slot neatly together inHo Chi Minh.
Halong Bay
In northern Vietnam, near the Chinese border, lies a natural wonder consisting of a vast expanse of water and islands. Towering limestone islands are topped with rainforests, while the water itself is vivid emerald green.
Hoi An
Vietnam’s most atmospheric city is essentially three experiences in one: a sandy beach strip, where expats sink cocktails at sunset; a riverside section, flanked by scenic rice paddies and serene waterside cafes; and an old town, where lantern-lit streets that echo of old-world China shelter some of the best restaurants around.
Hanoi
Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences come together in Vietnam’s capital and slightly more stern northern counterpart to fun and frivolous Ho Chi Minh in the south.Colonial buildings and ancient temples cut together here and in the 36 Streets in the Old Quarter, entire alleyways are focused on selling only one thing (jewelry here, kitchenware there). Roam them, if only to be awed by what you’ll find.
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