Holidays in Vietnam, where to go and what to see. Everything about holidays in Vietnam: reviews, tips, guide Quiet holidays in Vietnam

Vietnam stretches like a snake from north to south for 2,500 km, so if you are planning to vacation in a specific place and not travel around the country, it makes sense to look for air tickets to a specific city.

Comfortable (and not so comfortable) buses run between the cities, there is a railway along the coast and low-cost airlines fly, which I will discuss below, but in order not to waste time, it is better to choose the right arrival airport in advance.

The map shows the main airports and resorts that most people visit:

Hanoi (HAN)- capital of Vietnam. Located in the north of the country. This is the most picturesque and original region of Vietnam. The international airport is located 45 km from Hanoi. If you want to visit Sapu, Hue, bay Ha Long and other attractions of the north, then buy air tickets to Hanoi.

Da Nang(Danang) - a city in the center of the country In the area of ​​​​Danang and the neighboring city Hoi An The best beaches in Vietnam are located. They are not as popular as the beaches of Nha Trang or Mui Ne, because in Da Nang the sea warms up only in the summer. In winter it is cool to swim, there are big waves in the sea. There are no direct flights from Russia to Danang, but there are flights with transfers

Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon), Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) is the largest city, located in the south of the country. If you are planning a holiday in Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) or Vung Tau, buy flights to Ho Chi Minh City

Nha Trang is a popular resort in central Vietnam. Most people choose this place for their vacation. 30 km south of Nha Trang there is Nha Trang Cam Ranh International Airport. Charters from Russia, Vietnamese and Asian airlines, including low-cost airlines, fly there. Below I will tell you in detail how to get to Nha Trang, because there are direct flights from Russia only a few months a year

Phu Quoc- a paradise island in the south of Vietnam. Located in the Gulf of Thailand on the border with Cambodia. White sand, beaches without waves. There is an airport in Fukuoka. You can get there from Russia with a transfer in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. There are currently no direct flights from Moscow to Phu Quoc, and I couldn’t find charter flights either.

How do I search for flights to Vietnam?

I don’t like to scour the Internet and check a hundred services. When I need to buy the cheapest air tickets, I use the simplest and most effective method:

2. Where? I use flexible search and choose not just a city, but the whole country - Vietnam to see which city is cheaper to fly to.

For example, if you need to relax in, then it would be more logical to fly to Ho Chi Minh City airport. I'm looking at tickets to all cities. Usually the lowest prices can be found just before Ho Chi Minh City.

But if suddenly on the required dates the flight to Ho Chi Minh City is delayed 100$ more expensive than to Hanoi (the capital), then I’d rather buy a plane ticket to Hanoi, and then for 23$ I will book a flight Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnamese low-cost airlines

2. Dates My departure date usually depends on the availability of cheap air tickets, so I use a flexible search. I choose the whole month or the cheapest month.

If you need to fly on a specific day, you can enter your dates

3. Direct flights If you need non-stop flights and two-way tickets, check the appropriate boxes

4. Cost Analysis. I use it specifically because it often finds the cheapest options, convenient connections and shows in the search results not only regular flights of major airlines, but also charter tickets, as well as tickets from Asian low-cost airlines. If there are sales and specials on my dates. prices of some airlines, Skyscanner will also show them

5. Where to buy air tickets? You can follow links from Skyscanner to the websites of ticket agencies - this will most likely be cheaper. Just in case, I additionally check the airline’s websites (the search results on Skyscanner show which airline operates the flight). If the airline's ticket price does not differ from the price at ticket agencies, I buy from the airline.

Tickets to Vietnam on Aviasales

To make sure that Skyscanner has found the best deals, I additionally check prices through the Aviasales search engine

The search there is less convenient because it does not allow you to search by month or country (only by date and city), but prices for air tickets to Vietnam are sometimes more profitable on these sites. You should always check several search engines and buy where the conditions are the most favorable.

Find cheap flights to Vietnam:

1. New Year. If you want to relax in Vietnam on holidays (New Year, May, March 8), then you need to buy tickets in advance. For a year or at least for a few months.

3. Weekday flights are often cheaper

4. The closer the New Year, the higher the prices, so buying tickets in December is a bad idea.

5. Since March flights are becoming cheaper, and northern Vietnam is becoming much warmer. It is better to plan a vacation for March-April than for December-February, when the peak season

6. Find out the dates Vietnamese New Year and book your accommodation in advance. On New Year's dates, hotels, houses and apartments can cost twice as much as on regular days, so looking for accommodation on the spot or booking a couple of days before arrival is extremely unprofitable.

Ticket sales to Vietnam

Several times a year, airlines sell tickets at low prices. Companies have sales to Asia Etihad, Qatar, Emirates, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, Air China

If you are looking for air tickets in search engines and there is a sale for your dates, then it will be shown

Glitches Etihad, Air China

Etihad and Air China glitches. Either by accident or on purpose, Etihad and Air China have been selling tickets to Asia at absolutely crazy prices throughout the year. Tickets could be purchased for 250$ in two directions (usually the minimum price is $400-450). These glitches are related to the calculation of the amount of fuel surcharge.

When planning a complex route, prices could be reduced by 50-150$ . Each time a different direction is added to the complex route. For example, last year, due to a glitch, I bought tickets to Goa for RUB 10,000 two-way, adding an additional segment “Australia” to the route. This year, during the Air China sale, you had to add Brazil or choose to return to Minsk.

The price of tickets can sometimes be reduced by several thousand if you choose a return point " Ekaterinburg»

2. In the From column we indicate your city or the whole country "Russia"

3. Where - Vietnam

4. Select the entire month or specific dates if you need to fly on a specific day


Step 1. Showing all prices for tickets to Vietnamese cities from Russia in March (both ends)
Step 2. By clicking on the desired city (for example, Ho Chi Minh City), we see prices in Ho Chi Minh City from different cities in Russia for the whole of March

5. The cheapest tickets to Vietnam are usually sold from Vladivostok and Khabarovsk. You look at the price from your city. If she's only on 50-100$ higher than the price for the same tickets from Moscow, then it is better to fly from the nearest airport

6. If the ticket is from Moscow much cheaper, then we’ll still check how much a ticket from your city to Moscow costs

7. Now Pobeda Airlines often organizes sales of flights within Russia. For example, they recently had specials. prices are 100 rubles for flights to 16 cities of Russia. Skyscanner shows Pobeda flights, so you can open the calendar and see which days are cheaper to fly. Don't forget to check the airline's website. Perhaps prices on the Pobeda website will be even lower than on Skyscanner.

* Carefully read the conditions for the carriage of baggage and hand luggage if you plan to fly across Russia on Pobeda!


Examples of Pobeda prices for tickets Rostov-on-Don - Moscow

Flights to Nha Trang

Nha Trang has one airport, Nha Trang Cam Ranh International Airport, located 30 km south of the resort. If you are purposefully going on holiday to Nha Trang, look for air tickets to this airport.

On Vietnamese websites Nha Trang is referred to as Nha Trang. If you look for tickets for domestic buses, trains, planes, you will not find the word “Nha Trang” in the destinations.

Direct flight

Direct flight Moscow-Nha Trang is only available from October to March from Vietnam Airlines, and tickets for direct flights from Moscow to Nha Trang are sold for 50,000 rub.- this is almost twice as expensive as flights with transfers

Flight VN-70 Moscow (DME) - Nha Trang

Flight VN-71 Nha-Trang - Moscow (DME)

This flight is not shown on the Vietnam Airlines website, so you need to search through search engines, Aviasales

To Nha Trang with a transfer

Flights to Nha Trang with transfers can be purchased for 29000-32000 rub round trip

Charters in Nha Trang

You need to search for charters in Nha Trang on the Internet for specific dates and call travel agencies that sell tours to Nha Trang from your city. There is currently no unified charter database. Cheap tickets or package tours to Nha Trang often slip through the cracks.

To Nha Trang from Ho Chi Minh City

Nha Trang is located 440 km from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). If you fly to Ho Chi Minh City, then you have several ways to get to Nha Trang:

  • To Nha Trang by train

vetau24h.com official railway website in Vietnamese (there is no English version)

You can view the bus schedule in English and buy tickets from thesinhtourist

The Saigon - Nha Trang bus departs from 7.15 in the morning and at 20.00 , on my way 10-12 hours, the ticket costs about 200,000 VND (≈ 9$ )

Bus schedules from Ho Chi Minh City to other cities:

  • By plane

A list of low-cost Asian airlines that fly to Nha Trang from Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and other cities is provided at the end of this article

To Vietnam via Southeast Asia

If you haven't found cheap tickets to Vietnam, you can check prices for flights to Thailand, Malaysia, China, Singapore. From all these countries you can get to Vietnamese cities very cheaply using local Asian airlines.

Low-cost airlines in Vietnam and Southeast Asian countries

— to Singapore from Da Nang, to the Philippines, to China, India, Australia from Hanoi, there are flights from Ho Chi Minh City

Flights in Vietnam

Most low-cost flights within Vietnam and in Southeast Asian countries can be found on and on Aviasales

If you click “Buy” in search engines, you will be taken to the low-cost airline’s website. In Vietnamese dong, the price is the same for both search engines and airlines, so you can safely use search engines in Russian and with a flexible date search. The purchase will still be made on the website of Vietnamese low-cost airlines.

Tours to Vietnam

If there are two of you and you just want to relax in a Vietnamese resort for one or two weeks, then buying a tour to Vietnam will most likely cost less than a self-organized trip. The price of the tour usually includes charter flight, hotel for two, transfer, insurance and even meals (not always).

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Cheap flights and sunny weather in Vietnam!

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Vietnam is a truly amazing country, where beautiful nature, ancient temples and modern comfortable hotels come together so harmoniously.

If the distance from Moscow to Vietnam were not so great, the flow of tourists to this country would undoubtedly be greater. But those who endure a long flight will never regret their vacation.

After reading this article, you will learn:

  • Where is it better to go on holiday to Vietnam depending on the month.
  • Here is a list of the TOP 6 resorts where you can go at any time of the year.
  • What to see and do at each of these resorts.

Where is the best place to vacation in Vietnam (by month)

The only thing that can spoil your holiday in Vietnam is rain!

The rainy season occurs at different times in different regions.

Thanks to this table you will never be caught in the rainy season:

Holidays in Vietnam, where is it better to go depending on the month?
Nha TrangDanangPhu QuocPhan Thiet,
Mui Ne,
Vung Tau,
Dalat
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
But I
Dec

In the south of the country, two seasons can be distinguished: wet (from May to November) and dry (December - April). The most acceptable season for our compatriots is the second season, or rather January and February, because it is during these months that Vietnam has such soft sun and comfortable sea water temperatures.

From February to May there are hot, dry days. The lowest chance of rain in Vietnam is from April to October-November.

The center of Vietnam is also distinguished by its weather diversity. In the period from February to August there is clear, dry weather with air temperatures of 30-35 degrees above zero. But from mid-December torrential downpours begin, and typhoons may appear in some regions.

The north of the country has a more pronounced division of seasons than the south. Winter here, lasting from November to February, is cool and humid. February and March will not please you with rain. Well, in May, summer suddenly begins with its high humidity and extremely high air temperatures (up to +40°C).

Want to know where the cheapest tours are?

Resorts in Vietnam: where is the best place to go (TOP 7 resorts)


Vietnam has 59 provinces, but for convenience we will divide the country into North, South and Center.

  • Northern Vietnam. This is the most ancient part of the country; the capital, Hanoi, is located here, and the bulk of ancient temples and architectural monuments are concentrated here. In addition, the main agricultural lands are located here. This part of the country is least suitable for a beach holiday, since in winter it is quite cool here, and in summer the region “suffers” from suffocating heat. The most comfortable time for a holiday here is spring.
  • Central Vietnam. Most of the beach resorts are located in this part of Vietnam. The local climate is favorable almost all year round, and the long beaches and beautiful views only add to the attractiveness of this region. In addition, in this part of the country there is the party capital of Vietnam - Danang and the no less famous imperial city of Hue.
  • South Vietnam. The south is the center of the economy. This is where the country's largest city, Ho Chi Minh City, is located, with expensive hotels and luxurious beaches. The resorts of Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet are no less attractive. Nha Trang is a youth resort, Ho Chi Minh City is a huge modern metropolis with bustling life. For a relaxing family holiday with children, Phu Quoc is most suitable, while Phan Thiet will delight vacationers with a memorable holiday in a real tropical jungle.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is the beach capital of Vietnam.

Things to do?

  • Beach holiday. Clean sea, comfortable beaches and tropical islands in the middle of the bay - this is why tourists come to Nha Trang. The resort has three attractive beaches, which are considered the best in Vietnam.
  • Vibrant nightlife of the resort. The best discos and entertainment shows take place here.
  • Top-class spa treatments and mud baths will delight lovers of sybaritic relaxation. The Thap Ba mud bath deserves special attention.
  • Diving. The underwater world of the coastal waters of Nha Trang attracts divers from all over the world. There are a large number of diving training centers on the coast.
  • Surfing and parachute rides.
  • While vacationing in Nha Trang with children, visit the Vinpearl Land amusement park. Children will also enjoy the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and the Institute of Oceanography.

What to see:

  • Long Son Pagoda (Flying Dragon). It is considered the most beautiful pagoda in the area, and since 1936 it has also been the main temple of Khanh Hoa province.
  • Cham Towers Po Nagar. Built in the 7th-12th centuries AD. How religious buildings still operate today, despite the fact that 80% of Vietnamese residents are atheists. Four towers have survived to this day.
  • Cathedral in Gothic style.
  • Dien Khanh Citadel.
  • Bao Dao Villas. This is a whole complex with a museum, a park and a wonderful hotel. The villas were originally used by His Imperial Majesty for recreation. Nowadays, anyone can spend a couple of nights here, try on the imperial dress and even take a photo in it.
  • Stone garden
  • Monkey Island. It is one of the three “Northern Islands”, which includes: Orchid Island (Elephant Island), Ostrich Island and Monkey Island. The latter is currently a nature reserve, most of which is impenetrable jungle, and only a small part is landscaped for tourists. It is in this sanitized part that you can feed the monkeys by hand.
  • Batdang stream. The second name of the stream is Dachai (“Luminous Stone”). The area along the creek will be appreciated by nature lovers and ecotourists, the latter, by the way, often set up camps on large stone slabs on the banks of the creek.



Cham Towers Po Nagar



Thap Ba Mud Bath



Cathedral in Gothic style



Long Son Pagoda



Batdang Creek

This video will tell you about the features of a holiday in Nha Trang!

Phan Thiet

A young but popular resort in Vietnam. Ideal for a family holiday.

Things to do?
As a matter of fact, there are two main areas of recreation in Phan Thiet: beach and active.

  • Beaches. Ideal for a leisurely holiday. The undoubted advantage of Phan Thiet beaches is that they are all free; free sun loungers and umbrellas also delight holidaymakers. Until recently, Phan Thiet was one of the main resorts in Vietnam, but now Mui Ne Beach in the vicinity of the fishing village of the same name has taken on this role. By the way, Phan Thiet is often confused with Mui Ne.
  • Leisure. Near Mui Ne, windsurfers conquer the waters. Wakeboarding is also in great demand.
  • Ecotourism is well developed in Phan Thiet; vacationers will be offered visits to mineral springs, beautiful lakes and, of course, a trip to the Red and White Dunes.
  • Well, gourmets from all over the world come to Phan Thiet, because the local cuisine has a special distinctive flavor that attracts food lovers.
  • With children in Phan Hit, it is worth visiting the Children's Park, located in the city center.

What to see:

  • Red Dunes. Located in close proximity to Mui Ne.
  • White dunes with Lotus Lake. Lotus Lake is located at the foot of the White Dunes and has amazing beauty. Lotuses bloom in the second half of the year.
  • Ke Ga Lighthouse.
  • Mount Ta Ku with Reclining Buddha. A sacred place for Buddhists from all over the world. In 2002, a cable car was built to the pagodas.
  • Fairy stream. It is also called the red stream or the magic river. A good place to experience Vietnamese nature.
  • Red Canyon Fire Stream. An amazing natural work. The canyon owes its wilting to the washout of soil by passing rainstorms. The stream at the beginning of the canyon was mentioned above and is called "fairy stream."
  • Cham towers of Poshanu. Erected at the beginning of the 9th century by the peoples who inhabited the area and professed Hinduism. Therefore, nowadays these towers are used as places of worship for Hindus.
  • Magic spring. The real spa capital of Phan Thiet. The temperature of the mineral water in the source reaches 80 degrees. In 2006, a health and entertainment complex was built near the source.
  • Crocodile farm.



Red Dunes



Red Canyon Fire Stream



Ke Ga Lighthouse



Lotus Lake



Mui Ne Beach

The following video will help you “transport” to Phan Thiet.

Danang

Danang is the third largest city in Vietnam. The party capital of Vietnam.

Things to do?

  • The city itself, apart from being a major transport hub, is unremarkable, but its beaches (the most famous - China Beach) were named by the famous magazine Forbes as one of the most attractive in the world. It is noteworthy that local beach holidays are popular not only among tourists, but also among the Vietnamese.
  • In addition, Da Nang is a paradise for surfers and kiters.
  • Well, at night the city is buried in the lights of nightclubs, restaurants and cafes.

What to see?

  • Tam Thai and Linh Ung pagodas. Tam Thai Pagoda was built in 1825 and is located on the top of Thu Son Mountain (Marble Mountains).
  • Statue of a Woman Buddha (Lady Buddha). It can be seen from the beaches of Da Nang. This is a statue of the goddess Quan Am - the patroness of women and assistant during childbirth. Lady Buddha is located on the territory of Linh Ung Pagoda.
  • Cham towers of Mai Son. The temple complex of May Son (Michon) was built during the 5th-8th centuries. Cham king Bhadravakman I. Modern historians call Michon the Sacred Land or the Valley of the Royal Dynasties. The My Son monuments are included in the UNESCO World List.
  • Marble Mountains. Located 8 kilometers from Da Nang and are marble hills. The five peaks of these mountains get their names from the five main natural elements (metal, wood, fire, earth and water). The most beautiful mountain is called Thu Son (“Water”).
  • The world's longest cable car between Vong Nguyet and Ba Na.



Marble Mountains



Woman Buddha Statue



Temple complex My Son (Michon)

The following video will tell you about holidays in Nha Trang in more detail.

Phu Quoc

The largest island in Vietnam. International Tourism Center.

Things to do?

  • Beach holiday. Phu Quoc's beaches are among the most attractive in the world (the most famous is Long Beach). The mountains protect the island from the winds, creating ideal conditions for the germination of tropical plants, turning the island into a real jungle.
  • Enjoy the sunsets. By the way, the local sunsets are considered the most beautiful in the world.
  • Take a walk through national parks and see with your own eyes endemic plants and many exotic animals.
  • Swim in a forest stream.
  • Climb a 600 meter high mountain and see the island from a bird's eye view.
  • And also see a unique natural miracle - the Suoi Chan waterfall framed by wild orchids.
  • Another activity for which people go to Phu Quoc is diving. Diving here is recognized as the cheapest in the world.
  • When on the island with children, visit the Vinperl Land Amusement Park. Little fidgets will also love the Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc safari park.

What to see?

  • Sung Hung and Hung Long pagodas.
  • Pearl farm. At the farm you can see how a pearl grows in a mussel shell, as well as the process of sorting pearls and making pearl products.
  • Lighthouse on Phu Quoc Island.
  • Kau Palace. An iconic place for the islanders. Built in honor of the goddess Thien Kau.
  • Black pepper plantations. Phu Quoc produces about 400 tons of black pepper per year. Excursions to the plantations will allow you to see the processes of harvesting and drying the pepper harvest.
  • Coconut prison. Less than half a century ago, there was a real prison in Fukuoka, which got its name from the fact that its prisoners worked on coconut plantations.
  • Fish sauce factory.
  • Private museum “Coi Nguon Museum”. The museum was founded with private funds. It houses a collection of exhibits depicting the history and culture of the island.



Pearl farm



Coconut Prison



Black pepper plantations

The video will help you see your holiday on Phu Quoc Island with your own eyes!

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the center of all the bustle of Vietnam with luxury hotels and budget boarding houses.

Things to do?

  • Shopping. You can find absolutely everything in local markets and shopping centers. The highest prices await tourists on Dong Khoi Street; cheaper goods can be found at Ben Than Market. And at least for an hour, it’s worth visiting the Ho Chi Minh City night market for the indescribable atmosphere and communication.
  • An alternative to the night market is Saigon Square - it is also a kind of market, but air-conditioned.
  • But you shouldn’t swim in Ho Chi Minh City, the coastal water is polluted. The nearest resort for a beach holiday is a couple of kilometers from Saigon in the so-called “Vietnamese Riviera” - the town of Vung Tau.
  • Be sure to visit one of the most exciting shows in Vietnam - the acrobatic show "A O Show", which takes place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House.
  • The Suoi Tien Park entertainment park is also worthy of attention, bringing together almost all the famous entertainment: a water park, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a zoo, a Ferris wheel, etc.

What to see:

  • Reunification Palace. Known as the Palace of Independence. Its renaming in 1975 to Reunification Palace marked the truce between the south and north of Vietnam.
  • Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady of Saigon). It is practically a double of the famous Notre Dame in Paris. It was built in six years (1877-1883) by the French colonialists
  • Dam Sheen Park.
  • Zoo.
  • Botanical Garden.
  • Cu Chi Tunnels. The Ku Chi area was a center of underground resistance during the American expansion. The tunnels were dug for 15 years using all available methods.
  • Puppet theater on the water.
  • Biteksko Tower.
  • Ben Than Market.



Biteksko Tower

This post is a logical continuation of the story about “the main Vietnamese resorts”, in which I tried to give a complete picture of the most popular Vietnamese cities that are suitable for tourist holidays.

Rating of the best resorts in Vietnam

Choosing the best Vietnamese cities for a beach holiday is a rather difficult task, because for each tourist the word “best” has its own meaning. The table lists the most popular ones and the desired time to visit them.

Beach resorts

This table lists the best beach resorts in Vietnam and the preferred time to visit them. Some cities are great for combining a seaside holiday with short trips on excursions.

Excursion resorts

Most of the cities listed in this table do not have the sea, but there are historical and natural attractions. When planning a visit, be sure to look at the seasonality; a lot depends on the weather.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is the most visited resort city in Vietnam, it really is perfect for the role of the best, it has everything a tourist needs for a vacation.

An excellent city beach, more than 7 kilometers long, a large selection of hotels, including island ones, nightlife, Russian restaurants and local markets.

Near Nha Trang there is a whole island of entertainment (Vinpearl), the resort also has an abundance of inexpensive excursions, historical attractions (Long Son Temple, Cham Towers), and the international airport is a 20-minute drive from the city.

The list of advantages can be continued endlessly, so Nha Trang can rightfully be considered the best place to relax.

Phan Thiet Mui Ne

Phan Thiet Mui Ne can also be considered one of the best resort cities in Vietnam and here's why. Recently, several expensive hotels have been built in Mui Ne, which are located on the first line (not across the road, but right on the seashore). Mui Ne is calm and very colorful; it also has its own local attractions (red and white dunes, Mui Ne fishing village, etc.).

Mui Ne is very specific and is not suitable for everyone, it is boring here (essentially it is a village with one street) and there is absolutely nothing to do in the evenings, after 11 pm all life falls asleep. Not everyone will like the sea either; constant wind and big waves can bring true joy to those who wind surf, but cause problems for other vacationers.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island deserves special mention; a holiday on this tropical island is ideal for relaxing doing nothing in the shade of palm trees. There is no vibrant nightlife on the island with discos and noisy clubs, and the vacationers here are a little different, but all the necessary tourist infrastructure is present.

Phu Quoc Island is washed by the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, which guarantees colorful diving in amazingly clear water (there is definitely no such water in Nha Trang). If you don’t want to dive underwater, you can go on one of the exciting excursions (black pepper plantation, pearl farm, etc.) around the picturesque island or spend the whole day on one of the island’s magnificent beaches.

Hoi An

This beach resort perfectly combines snow-white beaches and the opportunity to visit the most colorful of Vietnamese cities, which is included in the UNESCO list. And from the picturesque beaches to the historical center is only 5 kilometers. In the old town you can have a great time in local cafes or go shopping, which can greatly diversify your beach holiday.

Be sure to take an excursion to the islands of the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, during which you will visit the largest island of this archipelago, Hon Lao Island. Hon Lao Island is amazing in every way, the coastal waters offer excellent diving and snorkeling, the local beaches are picturesque, and there are few tourists here. If you like it here, you can return to the island without an excursion; a state ferry runs from the port in Hoi An to Hon Lao Island.

Danang

A beach holiday in Da Nang itself may disappoint you (usually there are a lot of Chinese and Vietnamese tourists), but near Da Nang there are really high-quality hotels with private beaches and a high level of service, and you will definitely like it here.

Most of the expensive hotels in the suburbs of Da Nang are located on the first line and have their own beach, where there are no casual vacationers. Pay attention to the area of ​​the Nui Son Tra peninsula, which is also called “Monkey Mountain”. Here is located one of the most expensive hotel complexes in all of Da Nang - InterContinental Danang Resort

Rating of the best beach resorts in Vietnam

Thanks to the tropical climate and warm seas, all Vietnamese beach resorts can be a good holiday destination, but each city has its own pros and cons. In this part of the post we will look at the main beach cities (there are not many of them).

Nha Trang - beach resort No. 1

Nha Trang cannot be called an ideal beach resort, but the city is perfect for most tourists; many regularly return to this Vietnamese city.

Nha Trang has everything you need for a beach holiday; there is a good sandy beach, many hotels and well-developed tourist services. For tourists with children there is a whole entertainment island (Vinpearl Entertainment Island) with attractions, a water park, a show program, etc.

Pros of Nha Trang as a beach resort:

  • nice beach;
  • large selection of hotels;
  • proximity to the international airport;
  • There is an amusement park called Vinpearl.

Disadvantages of Nha Trang as a beach resort:

  • dirty and noisy in places;
  • in the northern part of the city beach a dirty river flows into the sea;
  • Nha Trang is a fairly large city;
  • The city is home to thieves and other petty swindlers; there is no serious crime here (this is not Rio).

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is the hallmark of northern Vietnam; most tourists strive to see this amazingly beautiful bay. Unfortunately, apart from the natural beauty of Halong Bay itself, there is nothing to see here, so this resort is not particularly popular among our compatriots.

During the winter months in this region the temperature can drop to +10 degrees, so Ha Long cannot be called an ideal beach resort.

Pros of Ha Long Bay as a beach resort:

  • there are good beaches;
  • very beautiful bay;
  • good transport accessibility.

Disadvantages of Ha Long Bay as a beach resort:

  • the season is too short;
  • many tourists;
  • few good beaches.

Da Nang Resort

Whether Da Nang can be considered a beach resort is a moot point. Da Nang really has good beaches, one of which is China Beach, which was even ranked by Forbes magazine as the most attractive beach in the world. Da Nang has a tourist infrastructure and an excellent transport system (international airport, railway station, intercity bus station, seaport).

In the immediate vicinity of the city are some of the most visited historical attractions of Vietam (Hoi An city, the imperial capital of Hue, My Son ruins). In close proximity to the city there is one of the best water parks in Vietnam - Da Nang Water Park.

But it is worth remembering that Da Nang is a large industrial city with all that it implies, so Russian tourists do not stay on its beaches for long, but use the city as a transit point on their journey.

Pros of Danang as a beach resort:

  • good tourist infrastructure;
  • good beaches;
  • the presence of historical attractions in the vicinity of the city;
  • excellent transport accessibility.

Cons of Danang as a beach resort:

  • large industrial city;
  • too many local tourists and tourists from China;
  • expensive accommodation.

Vung Tau

The sandy beaches of Vung Tau attract tourists, but the presence of a metropolis like Ho Chi Minh City next door makes the holiday uncomfortable. Basically, the majority of vacationers in Vung Tau are Vietnamese who come here from Ho Chi Minh City for a weekend or vacation.

Pros of Vung Tau as a beach resort:

  • good infrastructure;
  • there is a choice of hotels;
  • good shopping;
  • good transport accessibility (from Ho Chi Minh City by water in an hour).

Cons of Vung Tau as a beach resort:

  • there are many industrial enterprises in the city;
  • the city is dirty;
  • the Mekong River brings a lot of garbage that washes up on city beaches;
  • many local tourists.

Longhai

Long Hai Beach Resort is a secluded place for rest and relaxation in Vietnam's most tranquil tourist destination. The city is located 30 kilometers from the popular tourist destination Vung Tau, and there is an atmosphere of calm and serenity.

A holiday at the Long Hai resort is suitable for a relaxing family holiday; there are local attractions in the surrounding area, but basically all the entertainment is the sea, the beach and the surrounding nature.

Pros of Long Hai as a beach resort:

  • uncrowded beaches;
  • calm environment;
  • good hotels.

Cons of Long Hai as a beach resort:

  • boring and monotonous rest;
  • distance from the airport.

Phan Thiet Mui Ne

Mui Ne is perfect for a relaxing family holiday on the sandy beaches of this tropical village. In Mui Ne you can practice water sports all day long, and for those who are not familiar with kite and wind surfing there is an opportunity to learn, there are several excellent kite and wind surfing schools in the village.

Be sure to go to the BoKe street cafes for dinner every evening, they have the freshest and most delicious seafood.

Pros of Phan Thiet Mui Ne as a beach resort:

  • good beaches;
  • excellent conditions for water sports;
  • relaxed atmosphere of a family resort.

Cons of Phan Thiet Mui Ne as a beach resort:

  • there is no airport (the nearest is in Ho Chi Minh City, it takes 5 hours to get there by bus);
  • no night entertainment (after 11 o’clock everyone is already asleep);
  • There are often strong waves and wind.

Phu Quoc Island

Beach holidays on the island of Phu Quoc are considered by many to be the best in Vietnam, but there are also some disadvantages. Most of the island is surrounded by tropical greenery, and there is all the necessary tourist infrastructure. A holiday on Phu Quoc is suitable for those who like a quiet, leisurely pastime; there are several excellent places for diving and snorkeling near the island, you can go on an eco-trip in the jungle or go on an excursion to a plantation where black pepper is grown. But such a vacation can quickly become boring.

Pros of Phu Quoc Island as a beach resort:

  • relaxing beach holiday;
  • good hotels on the first line;
  • best place for diving and snorkeling;
  • great beaches.

Disadvantages of Phu Quoc Island as a beach resort:

  • there are no direct flights, you will have to fly with a transfer;
  • quite expensive resort;
  • very simple tourist infrastructure, everything is very modest.

What's the weather like at the most popular Vietnamese resorts?

Be sure to study this table before choosing a vacation spot; it shows popular resorts and weather conditions for each month.

  • green color is a great time to relax;
  • yellow color - be prepared for possible precipitation, winds and other natural features of the local climate that may complicate your vacation;
  • red - going to the specified resort this month is highly discouraged (rainstorms, hurricanes, floods, abnormal temperatures, etc.)
Vietnam resorts, weather by month
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Nha Trang
Mui Ne
Phu Quoc
Vung Tau
Con Dao
Dalat
Danang
Hoi An
Hue
Ha Long
Sapa
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City

Which resort in Vietnam to go to, and at what time of year?

Before you buy a ticket, be sure to read my post about weather conditions in Nha Trang, because the vast majority of Russians choose this particular seaside resort for the New Year holidays. If the air ticket has already been purchased and the hotel has been booked, then there is no need to worry too much, because besides the sea, you can find a lot of interesting things in Vietnam.

In this part of the post, I will try to briefly talk about the weather at the most popular Vietnamese resorts among our compatriots. In order to keep the story short and informative, I chose the most popular months for vacation (November, December and January).

What happens at Vietnamese resorts in November

In November, all Vietnamese cities are suitable for a comfortable holiday, perhaps with the exception of the tropical island of Phu Quoc and the resort of Vung Tau, but even there the weather can be disgusting in early November.

  • Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there may be rare rains, muddy sea;
  • Phu Quoc - air temperature +30 +32 degrees, clear, clear sea;
  • Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, heavy rain, windy, cloudy, choppy sea;
  • Hue - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons;
  • Hoi An - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons; muddy and very choppy sea;
  • Danang - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons; muddy and very choppy sea;
  • Hanoi - air temperature +18 +20 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a slight chance of rain.

Weather at Vietnamese resorts in December

In the most popular beach resorts (in Nha Trang and Phan Thiet Mui Ne), the December weather becomes slightly better than in November, but the sea is still unpredictable, and precipitation is likely, and the water temperature is not conducive to swimming.

At this time of year, the best place for a beach holiday and swimming is still the island of Phu Quoc, and probably the beaches of Vung Tau (but the weather here can have surprises).

  • Ho Chi Minh City - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there may be rain;
  • Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there is a chance of rain, cloudy sea;
  • Phan Thiet Mui Ne - air temperature +29 +31 degrees, partly cloudy with a chance of rain, strong gusty wind, cloudy, choppy sea;
  • Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, there may be rain, windy, cloudy, choppy sea;
  • Hue - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, strong wind, rain;
  • Hoi An - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
  • Danang - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
  • Hanoi - air temperature +16 +18 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a slight chance of rain.

Weather at resorts in January

In January, the season comes to most beach resorts, with the exception of the northern regions and Halong Bay, where there is bad weather at this time.

In the second half of January, the weather improves in almost all popular resorts in Vietnam. In Nha Trang in the second half of January, the sea becomes calmer and more predictable, you can safely enter the water and swim (but a lot depends directly on the year).

Mui Ne Phan Thiet also takes on the image of a real paradise for a beach holiday (with small reservations), waves and wind are always present in Mui Ne. Phu Quoc Island maintains the best conditions for a relaxing beach holiday and diving in calm and super clear water. Vung Tau's beaches in January are just as stunning as they are in December.

  • Ho Chi Minh City - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, rare rains;
  • Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, rare rains, muddy sea;
  • Phan Thiet Mui Ne - air temperature +28 +30 degrees, there is a chance of rain, wind, muddy sea;
  • Phu Quoc - air temperature +28 +30 degrees, clear, clear sea;
  • Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, there may be occasional rain, cloudy sea;
  • Hue - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain;
  • Hoi An - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
  • Danang - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
  • Hanoi - air temperature +10 +16 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a slight chance of rain.

How to choose the best Vietnamese resort

Holidays in Vietnam can be both memorable and excellent, and disgustingly unpleasant, it all depends on the right choice of the resort that will be the best for you. For a European, not all cities will be suitable for a comfortable holiday, so the choice of place should be taken very seriously, because not every Russian will experience wild delight while relaxing on the beach, when there is a whole swarm of noisy Chinese in the neighborhood.

Main criteria for selection:

  • climate;
  • transport accessibility;
  • hotel quality;
  • availability of tourist attractions;
  • general atmosphere;
  • possibility of relaxation with children.

As you can see, the list is not small, but each item in it is logical and important, and now let’s talk about everything in order.

What is the climate like in Vietnamese resorts?

A table with the weather by month will help you (a little higher on this page), but it is worth remembering that the weather in Vietnam can present real surprises, you should prepare for this in advance. In any case, you should not refuse to travel just because of an unfavorable weather forecast, because there is always an alternative. For example, if it is rainy during your December holiday in Nha Trang (), then head to the mountainous Dalat, or to the island of Phu Quoc, where the sun is shining at that time and the weather is excellent for a comfortable stay.

Transport accessibility

The presence of an airport near Vietnamese resorts is a real problem; not every tourist city has a convenient international airport; some popular seaside resorts (Mui Ne) can only be reached by bus. For example, to get to Phan Thiet Mui Ne you should spend five hours on a bus that slowly follows the Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne route. What will it be like for tourists who made a nine-hour flight, and then another five hours on the bus? Not everyone likes this transport adventure.

Only local airlines fly to other tourist destinations, which is also inconvenient; in any case, you will need a transfer. The situation is strange with the most popular beach city in Vietnam - Nha Trang; only local airlines and charter flights fly to Cam Ranh International Airport, which is also inconvenient for independent travel.

Hotel quality

There are no problems with choosing hotels in Vietnam, but the wide selection of hotels is also confusing. In the most popular tourist cities (Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc), the choice of accommodation is huge, from a cheap guesthouse with all the amenities of civilization (shower, WiFi, TV, refrigerator, etc., follow the link to see what a guesthouse looks like for $7) to luxury hotels with its own beach and VIP service.

For complete unity with nature, bungalows on the seashore (right at the water's edge) in Mui Ne or on the island of Phu Quoc are more suitable; other Vietnamese resorts accommodate tourists in standard hotels. Most Europeans choose Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc - these settlements are most suitable for a comfortable beach holiday.

Availability of tourist attractions

Nha Trang is the most advanced Vietnamese city; in terms of entertainment, few resorts in Vietnam can compete with Nha Trang; there is the longest cable car in the world and the largest entertainment island in Vietnam, Vinpearl, and other attractions of this Vietnamese town.

In Phan Thiet you will find more relaxing activities, most of which are of natural origin (white and red dunes, canyons, lighthouse, etc.). For active water sports (kite and wind surfing), Mui Ne is the best place in all of Vietnam.

On the tropical island of Phu Quoc there is a little less entertainment, but nevertheless there is some. Quite recently (in 2015), Fukuoka opened its own amusement park, Vinpearl, and the island itself is very beautiful, here you can book a jungle tour or go diving.

General atmosphere

When choosing a Vietnamese resort for your future vacation, you should carefully study which tourists like to relax in this city. Recently, the rapidly growing Chinese economy (which is the second largest economy in the world) has allowed the Chinese to vacation in the most expensive parts of the world, Vietnamese beach cities are no exception.

There is nothing wrong with Chinese and Vietnamese tourists, it’s just that Asian and European cultures are very different. For example, on the wonderful beaches of the resorts of Vung Tau and Da Nang there can be so many Asian vacationers that getting into the water is a real problem; not every European tourist likes this “immersion in Asia.”

Is it possible to travel with children?

If you choose the right holiday time (season), then almost any beach city is perfect for holidays with children.

Of the most popular resorts in the country where children will feel comfortable, I would like to mention the suburban beaches of Nha Trang (Paragon Beach and Doc Let Beach) and hotels on Vinpearl Island, as well as Phu Quoc Island. Most hotels in Phu Quoc are located on the first line, which is much more convenient for vacationers with children than in Nha Trang.

In second place is Mui Ne; this resort has good hotels for family tourists, many of which have a specially designated place on the beach, without waves and any “flying people” (kite surfers).

Have a nice holiday in Vietnam.

Hello. Holidays in Vietnam are a great option! If Vietnam suddenly magically found itself closer to Central Russia (say, somewhere in the vicinity of), the tourist flow to this country would, without a doubt, increase many times over. Indeed, among the tangible disadvantages of this direction is only a long and, therefore, expensive flight.

Almost everything else is a complete plus: an unusual and exciting “excursion”, beautiful beaches with ample opportunities for active recreation, an extensive and high-quality hotel base. And with all this - low prices in hotels, restaurants, on excursions and generally everywhere.

Despite all this, Vietnam has thoroughly spoiled the image of itself with creepy consumer goods markets with bales of all kinds of rubbish, talkative inhabitants and the aromas of fried herring. Perhaps many today will wrinkle their noses when they hear an offer to go there: “I’ve seen enough of this here.”

Meanwhile, the real Vietnam is ancient temple complexes of unknown civilizations and the natural beauty of national parks, healthy and tasty food (dietary rice and delicious fresh seafood), the cheapest diving in the world (coupled with an abundance of underwater inhabitants) and resorts with a distinct European flair: after all, a former French colony.

In addition, here there is an opportunity to have plenty of nostalgia for the recent social past: the flag is almost like our former one, and the pioneers in ties, and even the leader in the mausoleum.

The capital is Hanoi. Interesting cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hue; popular resorts: Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc, .


About a third of the country is located at a level above 500 m above the sea, so the climate there is subtropical, and in areas above 2000 m it is even temperate. From April-May to October, the southeast monsoons bring warm and humid weather to the country - except in areas protected by mountains.

In the south of Vietnam (from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet) two seasons can be distinguished - wet and dry. The wet season traditionally lasts from May to November, with the rainiest months being June-August. The dry season usually starts in December and ends in April. This is the most favorable time for European tourists. The “velvet” months in the south of Vietnam are January and February: soft sun, refreshing sea water. From the end of February to May there are hot days without rain.


Climate of central Vietnam (from the resort of Nha Trang to the ancient capital of Hue): from February to August - clear, rain is rare, temperature +30...+35 °C. In mid-December there are heavy rains, in October - November typhoons are possible in the area of ​​Da Nang and Hue, temperatures are +20...+28 °C.

In the north of the country (from Hanoi to the seaside resort of Ha Long), the winter and summer seasons are more clearly defined than in the south. Winter, cool and wet, lasts from November to February, with constant drizzling rain "fung" in February and March. The summer season begins abruptly in May: high humidity, temperatures up to +40 °C.

Vietnam customs

The import of foreign currency is not limited, but amounts over 3,000 USD must be declared: export of currency from the country is allowed only within the amount declared upon entry. The export of national currency is prohibited.

You can import duty free 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 500 g of tobacco, 1.5 liters of strong alcoholic drinks or 2 liters of alcoholic drinks with a strength of up to 22°, 5 kg of tea, 3 kg of coffee, as well as other goods with a total value of no more than VND 5 million.


Household and computer equipment must be declared: all undeclared equipment will be allowed for export only if customs duties are paid or there is a receipt confirming its purchase in the country.

The export of art and antiques, jewelry and handicrafts without the appropriate permits is prohibited.

Transport

In Vietnam, which stretches from north to south, to travel between distant cities, it is best to use domestic flights with Vietnam Airlines or Jetstar Pacific. Most often, planes fly between two megacities - Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (up to 10 flights per day), but other large cities are not deprived of regular flights.

Vietnamese trains are comfortable and run on schedule. The main route, Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City, will last 30 hours. Purchase tickets It is recommended at least 3 days before the travel date directly at the station ticket office (local travel companies can easily cheat on the cost of the ticket and class of carriage).


It makes sense to use intercity buses for relatively short trips: constant speed limits on highways result in unreasonably long journeys. On the other hand, the prices for bus trips are negligible: you can get from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City for only 450,000 VND.

When traveling at night, you should be very careful with your luggage: cases of theft are not uncommon (petty thieves are everywhere). It is better to put away players and other gadgets at the first sign of drowsiness.

Urban transport is well developed only in large capital cities: these are taxis, various motorcycle and pedicabs (“cyclo” or “cyclo”). Taxi fares do not need to be negotiated in advance: all cars have a meter that indicates the fare, and taxi drivers usually know some English. Taxi fare: VND 5,500-9,500 per kilometer plus VND 15,800-23,700 per landing.

Motorcycle and pedicabs will be happy with VND 15,800 for a 15-minute ride, but the amount of payment should be agreed upon in advance and bargaining is simply necessary in this case. Traffic on the roads is poorly regulated, so traffic jams in big cities are a common occurrence.


For diving enthusiasts

Diving in Vietnam is one of the cheapest in the world. At the same time, it is really interesting and organized at a quite decent level. There are many interesting dive sites off the coast of Vietnam. The best in this regard are considered to be Nha Trang, Hoi An, and Con Dao Islands. In addition to a wide variety of corals, you can see all kinds of mollusks, cuttlefish, octopus, squid, clown fish, moray eels, puffer fish, groupers, manta rays and barracudas.

The best time for diving is from October to April. The best season for diving in Nha Trang is February-October, and on Phu Quoc Island - from November to May. Near Nha Trang there are famous diving spots: Muren Beach, Rainbow Coral Reef and many islands near the resort.


The Con Dao Archipelago National Reserve consists of 14 islands and is located 300 km from the coastline. There you can find very rare mammals - dugongs (sea cows), large green turtles and many endemics - animals and plants that cannot be found anywhere else.

Shopping and stores in Vietnam

Local shopping has two pleasant features: a wide selection of purchases and the lowest prices in the region (if, of course, you don’t forget to bargain). Shops are open almost every day, seven days a week, from 7:30 until late in the evening. Many supermarkets in the capital and major cities are open 24 hours a day.

From Vietnam you can bring things made of lacquer, bamboo, mother-of-pearl, items made of silver, pearls, mahogany and ebony - including very beautiful cutlery and boxes.


Another category of successful purchases is clothing and accessories made of silk, linen and cotton. Even in Saigon you can find very high-quality and beautiful gold products - not exactly at bargain prices, but quite reasonable prices, as well as products made from pearls - mainly from artificially grown river pearls, less often - cultured sea pearls.

It is worth purchasing various spices, especially Fukuoka black pepper. Representatives of the fair sex are guaranteed to pay attention to the national costume “ao dai”, consisting of a tight-fitting long shirt-dress with slits and pants (they are usually sewn to order).

Wonderful exotic souvenirs literally cost pennies here, and beautiful silver items cost almost nothing. Travelers returning from Vietnam usually take out silver jewelry and dishes, products made from natural silk, linen and cotton, souvenirs made from mahogany and bamboo, lacquerware and ceramics from their suitcases.


Vietnamese cuisine and restaurants

Vietnamese cuisine, although “omnivorous” (down to fried grasshoppers in bags made of newspapers instead of seeds), is at the same time quite light and, despite its unusualness, healthy. The products here are not subjected to long-term heat treatment. The basis of the cuisine is rice, noodles and spices, a variety of seafood.

Many dishes are seasoned with “nuok-mam” sauce made from fermented (read: “fermented in its own juice”) fish - however, the taste and smell is not at all as terrible as it might seem. As for soups, you should try the light and tasty “pho”: rice noodles with lean beef or chicken.


The French, former colonialists, also made a mark in local cuisine, making baguettes cut in half with all sorts of fillings popular as a “snack”. Green tea is traditionally popular in the country, and local coffee is considered very decent.

And they produce good red and white wines.


In state hotels and restaurants, 5% “for services” is usually added to the bill. In private establishments, if you liked the food and service, you can leave a tip of 5-10%.

Legends and stories of Vietnam

Here is a brief excursion into the complicated history of the Vietnamese people. More than three thousand years BC, the dragon king Lac Long Quan ruled the lands of what is now Vietnam. Once, puzzled by the continuation of the family, he decided to ask the fairy bird Au Ko for his hand in marriage.

The beauty was not slow to accept the offer and, on time, gave birth... a bag in which one hundred eggs were found, and from each came one heir-progenitor of one hundred Vietnamese families.


Whether the lady hatched the offspring or placed the offspring in an incubator - history is silent, but since then every self-respecting Vietnamese speaks of himself as “the child of the dragon, the grandson of the gods.”

The end of the story is very modern: after some time the couple separated - Lac Long Quan chopped off half of their sons and went to sea with them, and Au Ko took the remaining fifty and went to live in the mountains.

How correctly our Lev Nikolaevich noted about happy and unhappy families!

Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Vietnam

Vietnam is ready to delight guests from the north with a variety of diverse entertainment: from elephant riding, visits to snake restaurants with crocodile sanctuaries, national parks and fishing - to casinos and nightclubs.

The highlight of the country's excursion program is the Ku Chi guerrilla tunnels, but besides them there are more than enough attractions here.


Halong Bay National Park has some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet. Several thousand small limestone islands and cliffs rising from the sea waters and having a bizarre shape make one believe in the legend of this place. It says that the Ha Long Islands were created by a giant dragon that lived in the mountains. Bizarre cliffs and rocks are shaped like a turtle, camel, cat, dog's head or dragon.


Hanoi has Buddhist, medieval and recent communist sites, as well as natural beauty in abundance.

Da Nang is home to the beautiful Ngu Nan Son Marble Mountains and pagodas with unique statues. In Phan Thiet there is the famous statue of the Reclining Buddha.

Vietnam hotels

In the major cities of Vietnam, the choice of hotels is very diverse - from mini-hotels to De Luxe establishments. Their service is, in general, at the average European level. Type of meals - breakfast (most) or half board, there is practically no all-in. The buffet is extremely varied.

All rooms from three to five stars are equipped with air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and a telephone; more expensive rooms also have bathrobes, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, safes and minibars.


Mains voltage 220 V, frequency 50 Hz. Plugs generally have flat connectors. Rooms in many hotels are equipped with universal sockets, to which plugs of almost any configuration will fit - and if the plug still does not fit, the hotel staff will find the necessary adapter.

Do you need a visa and who?

Exotic Vietnam is moderately loyal to Russian tourists: on the one hand, entry into the country is simplified almost to the maximum (a visa for up to 15 days for tourism purposes is not needed), on the other hand, a visa will still be required for a longer visit.

But even in this case there should not be any difficulties: a visa to Vietnam can be obtained without any unnecessary hassles directly at the border upon arrival. What’s nice is that there is no visa fee for Russian citizens. Well, if you don’t want to wait for a visa to be issued at the airport, you can get it in advance at the Vietnamese Embassy in Moscow.

A visa-free 15-day stay in Vietnam is possible no more than once every 30 days. If you plan to leave and return to Vietnam (for example, as part of a combined tour), you will need a visa to re-enter.



Thus, Russian citizens arriving in Vietnam have three options:

1. Visa on arrival

If your stay in Vietnam lasts more than 15 days, a visa can be obtained upon arrival at one of the international airports in Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang. To do this, at the “Visas upon arrival” counter before passport control you will need to present:
a foreign passport valid for at least six months at the end of the trip;
return tickets;
visa permission - confirmation letter (Approval Letter).

By the way, the confirmation letter is a document with a unique code issued by the Vietnamese Immigration Department. It’s not difficult to get it; the easiest way is to order it online on one of the specialized websites (the price ranges from 15 to 38 USD, depending on the type of visa and the speed of processing). A confirmation letter will be sent by email and must be printed and then presented at the border control point.

The time to obtain a visa at the airport is approximately half an hour to an hour; tourists from Russia are issued it free of charge.


2. Applying for a visa at the consulate

Vietnam is famous for its heavenly beaches, and go there primarily for their sake. However, this paradise will also appeal to diving enthusiasts - diving here is one of the cheapest in the world, but at the same time it is organized perfectly, and there are interesting dive sites, and you can dive throughout the year, just changing resorts.

Those who like excursion holiday, will appreciate the richness and preservation of historical monuments. There are medieval imperial citadels, French colonial quarters, and partisan catacombs from the Vietnam War. And the natural beauty of such a small country amazes with its grandeur: the giant Mekong Delta, the largest cave in the world, Son Doong, and the bay of 3000 Ha Long Islands. Makes a great holiday seasoning local kitchen with a pleasant French accent.

Tours to Vietnam

Popular resorts

Vietnam on the map is stretched along the meridian with a winding line. At the top, in the north, is the country's capital -. In the center is the ancient capital of Hue, popular among lovers of excursion holidays.

Beach resorts begin a little further south, in Nha Trang, the most famous and popular of them. Even further south follow, especially suitable for surfers and kiters. Below begins the Mekong Delta, as well as the “Paris of the East”, the industrial and tourist center -.

In the extreme south of the country, the sea gives way to the Gulf of Thailand. In it, at the very borders of Cambodia, is located the largest island of Vietnam. Paradise beaches with white sand and coconut palms should be looked for there, on its western shore.

Hotels

The level of hotel service in Vietnam is very high: even 3-star hotels in their comfort and quality of service are close to the European “fours”. And local “fours” and even more so “fives”, especially when it comes to historical hotels, are real luxury.

Animation for children, children's clubs and special entertainment programs are not yet available in every resort hotel; information about them must be clarified in advance. Also, not all hotels operate in the all-inclusive format, which, by the way, is not so much in demand. At Vietnamese resorts, you don’t want to sit in a hotel around the clock when there is so much interesting and tasty food around.

You can come to Vietnam without even booking a hotel in advance. In large tourist centers you can always find available rooms right on the spot.

Tours to Vietnam

Prices for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with departure from Moscow are given.

Weather

Currency

The national currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong. Its cost is such that you should have banknotes of 50,000 and 20,000 dong with you as “changes” to pay for a pedicab (“siklo”) or buy a glass of freshly squeezed juice. The largest bill is half a million dong.

It is best to take with you on a trip U.S. dollars: you can pay with them here as freely as with the national currency. The euro has no such circulation.

Visa

Visa to Vietnam need not for Russians who are going to come for a period of up to 15 days.

Those who plan to stay in the country longer need to obtain a visa. It can be single or multiple, but in both cases it is issued for a period of 1 or 3 months. To obtain a visa, you need to collect a package of documents and contact the consular department of the Vietnamese Embassy. The visa is issued within 5 - 7 working days. However, you can also apply for a visa on arrival at any of the main airports in Vietnam. It's both faster and easier.

Round-trip flights to Vietnam

Prices for tickets per person departing from Berlin are shown.

What to bring from Vietnam

Even by the standards of Southeast Asia, prices in Vietnam are very low, so no one comes from here without souvenirs. Russians often bring tropical fruits, medicinal artichoke tea and coffee from Vietnam, including such an exotic and expensive variety as “kopi luwak”: it is also cheaper here than, for example, in Vietnam. Snake wine and medicinal tinctures for snakes, scorpions and other poisonous creatures have become souvenir classics. Men consider them beneficial for their health.

Women love Vietnamese island pearl jewelry and silk clothing. On vacation, many even order the national women's Ao Dai costume, which consists of a long silk shirt and trousers, from local dressmakers. A traditional conical hat made from palm leaves goes perfectly with it.