A Month in Vietnam: A Lifetime of Memories
Vietnam is a very diverse country. The beauty of this place is not limited to landscapes and scenery; it extends to food, culture, tradition, people, and their optimistic approach to life. If you are planning to spend a month in Vietnam, preplan your itinerary and stick to it to cover maximum places. The following overview can be a tentative guide for your Vietnam stay:1. Hanoi: 3 days
2. Sapa: 2-3 days
3. Halong Bay: 2-3 days
4. Trang An & Cuc Phuong National Park: 3 Days
5. Phong Nha: 2 days
6. Hue: 1 day
7. Hoi An: 5 days
8. Da Lat: 4 Days
9. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): 3 days
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1. Hanoi- 3 Days
You can surely alter the number of days. If you think a place is worth more of your time, then allow that to happen. Hanoi is a beautiful place to begin the journey. It has warm and friendly people, brilliant food, suitable weather, and exceptional things to explore.
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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• Explore the old quarters
• Visit ancient houses, cathedral, and temples
• Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
• Visit the Ngoc Son Temple
Foods you must try
• Cha Ca• Bun thang
• Banh Cuon, also known as rolled cake
• Banh goi
• Pho (National dish of Vietnam)
2. Sapa: 2-3 Days
Sapa will always stand out from the rest of the places. It has friendly tribes, exciting places, rich and lush greenery, and cuisines to tickle your taste buds. To ease out the accommodation, prefer staying in a homestay, it will enhance the incredible experience.
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Hike in the Paddy Fields
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• Hike in the paddy fields in Muong Hoa
• Check out the Cable Car Station
• Explore the Ham Rong Mountain
Foods you must try
• Try Com lam• Thang Co
• Don’t miss Seven-color sticky rice
• Grilled pork dashed with Indian Pepper
• Grilled fish, salmon hot pot, and smocked meat
3. Halong Bay: 2-3 Days
Halong Bay is a must to visit if you are planning a month in Vietnam. This place also has beautiful limestone karsts to mesmerize you. This place has stunning beauty, when you are in Vietnam; make sure you visit this place.|
Spelunking at Hang Sung Sot Cave
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• Try Spelunking at Hang Sung Sot Cave
• Visit the Cat ba island
• Explore Me Cung Cave
• Go for a cycling tour
Foods you must try
• Sticky rice with grilled chopped squid• Pancake with grilled chopped squid
• Ngán dish
• Horseshoe crab
• Hoanh Bo soaked wine rice
4. Ninh Binh: 3 Days
Trang An & Cuc Phuong National Park
This place steals the show when it comes to spending time amidst nature. It’s just a bus ride away from Hanoi; Ninh Binh province has national parks that hold hundreds of unique species in its ecosystem. You will love the incredible views of the national parks.
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Enjoy the Green Natural Beauty
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• Go for bird watching
• Try cycling in the forest
• Visit the biodiversity locations
• Attend the ethnic entertainment programs
• Cuc Phuong National Park trekking.
Foods you must try
• Rice crust ( Com Chay)• De Tai chanh, it’s a raw goat meat with lemon
• Nhech fish salad
• Nem Chua Yen Ma
• Ruou Can Nho Quan, (wine inside the jar)
5. Phong Nha: 2 Days & Hue: 1 Day
Phong Nha is a less known place with excellent attractions. Tourists looking for less crowded places to spend a month in Vietnam will find peace and tranquility in this place. Phong Nha is filled with friendly locals and surrounded by caves. This place has the world’s largest cave called Son Doong.Hue is considered the cultural capital of Vietnam and it has The Hue Royal Palace in the heart of the city.
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Visit Imperial City in Hue
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• Checkout the public caves (Paradise Cave, Phong Nha Cave & Dark Cave)
• Explore the gardens
• Take a bike ride
• Hit the local markets
• Visit Tu Hieu Pagoda
• Walk along the perfume river
• Taste the food
Foods you must try
In Phong Nha, you will easily find many cheap eats. Even the caves have restaurants that offer delicious food for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.• Bun bo hue (Hue beef noodle soup)
• Nem lui ( kebab like dish)
• Com hen (clam rice)
• Banh khoai
6. Hoi An: 5 Days
This location is an incredible option for those traveling on a budget. Hoi An is a UNESCO world heritage site city and offers amazing homestay accommodations. This place is famous for making the tastiest Bánh mì baguette sandwiches.|
Japanese Covered Bridge
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• Visit the central market
• Absorb the sun in An Bang Beach
• Visit the Old House of Tan Ky
Foods you must try
• Cao Lau• Com ga
• Mi Quang
• Bun Dau
• Banh xeo
7. Da Lat: 4 Days
Da lat has some incredible places in the outskirts of the town. It has a thick pine forest and amazing waterfalls to mesmerize you. This place also has a very quirky architecture.|
Linh Phuoc Pagoda
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• The Lake of Sighs
• Linh Phuoc Pagoda
• Da Lat flower garden
Foods you must try
• Banh mi• Banh canh
• Bun bo
• Banh uot long ga
8. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): 3 Days
Ho Chi Minh City formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. You will find a lot of greenery, spacious parks, local markets, and beautiful ancient trees. Also, there are a number of things to do in HCMC; you can explore the nightlife, cultural sites, coffee houses, and delicious food. It is definitely the ideal place to spend a month in Vietnam.|
Bitexco Financial Tower
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• Thien Hau Temple
• HCMC Museum
• Bitexco Financial Tower
• Independence Palace
Foods you must try
• Banh Mi• Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa
• Bánh Mì Hồng Hoa
• Banh Mi 37 Nguyen Trai
• Op la
Now, that you have the details to explore the city and what to check out around this region. Hit the road and make the most of a month in Vietnam.