From trekking in Sapa to exploring underground caves and savoring street food — our local travel experts share the experiences no visitor to Vietnam should miss.
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's most diverse countries, offering something extraordinary for every type of traveler — from urban explorers and history enthusiasts to adventure seekers and food lovers.
Eat all the food that you can. Vietnam has one of the world's greatest cuisines, particularly in Hanoi, which offers some of the best and cheapest street food on the planet. Don't leave without trying bun cha (grilled pork with rice noodles), pho, banh mi, and in Hoi An, the unique cao lau that can only be made with water from ancient wells.
Trek through the rice terraces of Sapa. Located six hours from Hanoi, Sapa's cascading rice terraces are one of Vietnam's most breathtaking sights. Trek through Black Hmong and Red Dao villages, stay overnight with a local family in a homestay, and wake to sunrise over the Muong Hoa Valley.
Visit the world's largest cave system in Phong Nha. Son Doong Cave is the largest cave in the world, but there are dozens of extraordinary caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park accessible to most visitors — including Paradise Cave with its 31km of passageways and Dark Cave where you can zip-line in and swim.
Cruise Ha Long Bay. No trip to Vietnam is complete without experiencing the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, where thousands of limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters. An overnight cruise allows you to kayak through hidden caves, swim in secluded lagoons, and watch the world's most beautiful sunsets.
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