Vietnam
Timeless and electric — Ha Long Bay, ancient towns, and pho at dawn
Overview – Best Places to Visit in Vietnam
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations — a long sliver of a country stretching 1,650km from the Chinese border to the Gulf of Thailand, offering extraordinary diversity in landscape, culture, food, and history. Ha Long Bay's 1,600 limestone islands rising from emerald water is one of the world's great natural spectacles. The lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An is arguably Asia's most photogenic destination. Ho Chi Minh City pulses with a frenetic energy that both overwhelms and thrills. And the Vietnamese table — pho, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, bun cha — is one of the world's great cuisines. Vietnam is an emerging favourite for Indian travellers seeking an affordable, culturally rich, visually stunning Asian experience.
Things to Do in Vietnam
Top attractions and experiences for your Vietnam tour package
Ha Long Bay
3,000+ limestone islands in the Gulf of Tonkin — best experienced on a 2-day cruise on a traditional junk boat with kayaking, cave exploration, and seafood meals on board.
Hoi An Ancient Town
A UNESCO World Heritage trading port frozen in the 15th century — colourful lanterns, tailors, Japanese Covered Bridge, and the most photogenic streets in Asia.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Vietnam's bustling southern metropolis — War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, and some of Asia's best street food.
Hue
Vietnam's imperial city with the Forbidden Purple City, ornate royal tombs along the Perfume River, and the best cuisine in Vietnam.
Phong Nha Caves
Hang Son Doong — the world's largest cave — is here. More accessible Phong Nha and Paradise Caves are equally spectacular.
How to Reach Vietnam
By Road
Not accessible.
By Air
Fly to Hanoi (HAN) or Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) from Mumbai (6h), Delhi (6.5h), Chennai (5h) — often with one stop in Bangkok or Singapore. IndiGo, Vietnam Airlines, and Thai Airways operate connecting services.
By Train
Not applicable.
Vietnam Trip Cost – Budget Breakdown
₹40,000–55,000 per person (hostel/guesthouse, street food, local transport)
per person
₹65,000–90,000 per person (boutique hotel, Ha Long cruise, restaurants)
per person
₹1,30,000+ per person (5-star Hoi An resort, luxury cruise, private tours)
per person
Where to Stay in Vietnam
- Hanoi Old Quarter hostels / Hoi An budget guesthouses
- Silk Path Grand Hanoi / Anantara Hoi An Resort
- Capella Hanoi / Four Seasons Nam Hai / Park Hyatt Saigon
Must-Try Food in Vietnam
Pho
Vietnam's iconic beef or chicken noodle soup — a clear fragrant broth with rice noodles, herb garnishes, and lime. Best eaten for breakfast in Hanoi.
Banh Mi
A Vietnamese baguette sandwich filled with pate, meats, pickled vegetables, and coriander — one of the world's great street foods.
Goi Cuon (Fresh Spring Rolls)
Rice paper rolls filled with shrimp, pork, vermicelli, and herbs — served with hoisin-peanut dipping sauce.
Bun Cha
Hanoi speciality — grilled pork patties in sweet-savoury broth with noodles and herbs. The dish Barack Obama famously ate with Anthony Bourdain.
Cao Lau
Hoi An's signature dish — thick noodles with pork, greens, and crispy rice crackers in a light broth. Only authentic in Hoi An.
What to Buy in Vietnam
Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City
Souvenirs, lacquerware, silk, clothing, spices
Hoi An Night Market
Lanterns, silk, hand-embroidered items, local crafts
Dong Xuan Market, Hanoi
Wholesale goods, fabrics, daily necessities, local food
Vietnam Travel Guide – Tips & Advice
- 1Book Ha Long Bay cruise with a reputable operator — avoid the cheapest options which can be unsafe or overcrowded
- 2Hoi An tailors are famous but give 3-4 days for alterations and be very specific with measurements and style references
- 3Vietnamese dong is the currency — bring USD to exchange (better rates than exchanging INR directly)
- 4Use Grab for all city transport — far cheaper and more reliable than street taxis
- 5Learn to cross Vietnamese roads in traffic — walk slowly and steadily, motorbikes will flow around you
- 6Hue food is different from the rest of Vietnam — more imperial, more elaborate. Order a full Hue feast at least once
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