Where is the best place to relax in Vietnam. Holidays in Vietnam: where to go

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

Those who like sightseeing vacation 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 nature of such a small country is striking in its grandiosity: the giant Mekong Delta, the largest cave in the world Sondong, the bay of 3000 Halong Islands. Perfect seasoning for vacation local kitchen with a pleasant French accent.

Tours to Vietnam

Popular resorts

Vietnam on the map is stretched along the meridian by a winding line. Above, in the north, is the capital of the country -. In the center is the ancient capital of Hue, popular with fans of sightseeing holidays.

beach resorts start a little to the south, in Nha Trang, the most famous and popular of them. Further south follow, especially suitable for surfers and kiters. Below the Mekong Delta begins, as well as the "Paris of the East", an 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 most big Island Vietnam. Paradise beaches with white sand and coconut palms should be looked for exactly there, on its western coast.

Hotels

The level of hotel service in Vietnam is very high: even hotels of the 3-star category are close to European 4 stars in terms of comfort and quality of service. And the local "fours" and even more so "fives", especially when it comes to historical hotels - this is already a real luxury.

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

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

Tours to Vietnam

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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 a “change” in order to pay off a cycle rickshaw (“siklo”) or buy a glass of freshly squeezed juice. The largest denomination is half a million dongs.

Best to take on a trip U.S. dollars: here you can pay with them just 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 and multiple, but in both cases it is issued for a period of 1 or 3 months. To obtain a visa, you must collect a package of documents and contact the consular department of the Vietnamese Embassy. The visa is issued within 5 - 7 business 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.

Airfare to Vietnam round trip

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What to bring from Vietnam

Even by the standards South-East Asia prices in Vietnam are very low, so no one comes 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, on. Souvenir classics have become snake wine and medicinal tinctures on snakes, scorpions and other poisonous living creatures. Men consider them useful for their health.

Women like Vietnamese pearl jewelry from the island and silk clothes. On vacation, many even order the national aozai women's costume from local dressmakers, which consists of a long silk shirt and trousers. The traditional conical hat made of palm leaves is perfect for it.

The most popular resorts in central Vietnam include:

• Hue - old City in the province of Thia Thien, known for its picturesque mixed landscapes with mountains in the west and sea ​​coast in the east, here, in the former capital of the last imperial Nguyen, more than 300 historical monuments are concentrated, many of which are included in the UNESCO heritage;
• Da Nang is the country's largest port city with well-maintained beaches, founded in 1888 on the banks of the Han River;
• Hoi An - a small coastal town at the mouth of Thu Bon, which was an important trading center in the Middle Ages, today attracts with snow-white beaches, the architecture of the Old Town, included in the UNESCO lists, and original architectural monuments in the Chinese style;
• Dalat is a mountain resort that was developed by the French during the colonial period, today it is suitable for 1-3 day excursions with visits to waterfalls, lakes and gastronomic restaurants.

Resorts in northern Vietnam

In the northern part of Vietnam there are such resorts and large tourist centers like Sapa, Hanoi, Haiphong and Halong.

Hanoi has been the capital of the country for over 1000 years. Oriental and French traditions are mixed in urban architecture, dozens of parks with lakes are laid out on the territory of the city, markets and museums work. Here you can see the Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of the White Horse, the Flag Tower and the Imperial Forbidden City.

In Sapa, located in the mountains and attracting with authentic color, it is worth visiting the Love Market, Bak-ha Sunday Market, the Catholic Church of the Holy Lady of the Rosary, waterfalls and a bamboo forest.

Ha Long is a classic beach resort with a rapidly developing infrastructure. Its main advantages are clean white sand beaches, small bays, Tuan Chau Island, which can be reached by bridge, many restaurants and shops.

Haiphong and neighboring Bai Tulong Bay and Cat Ba Island are good for a traditional beach holiday. In addition, attractions in and around this coastal town include Nghe Temple, the French Theater and the UNESCO-recognised Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve.

Resorts near Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam

The most popular youth and respectable resorts are concentrated in the south of Vietnam. Among them:

• Nha Trang is one of the best resorts for a beach holiday in Vietnam with long sandy beaches (the main one is 7 km long), quiet bays and a huge number of hotels and restaurants.
• Saigon is an old name for Ho Chi Minh City big city country and the most important economic center, here you can see many monuments: the Temple of the Jade Emperor, Notre Dame de Saigon, pagodas, mosques and Hindu temples.
• Vung Tau is the nearest beach resort to Ho Chi Minh City, to which boats leave 10 times a day. It has the most developed infrastructure, a large number of nightclubs and bars;
• Phan Thiet - excellent quiet resort for surfing and relaxed family vacation, its beaches are surrounded by palm and pine groves, 5 * hotels of well-known international chains are concentrated here, many of them have their own comfortable beaches and golf clubs;
• Mui Ne - a resort on a cape near Phan Thiet with sand dunes and kitesurfing schools;
• Long Hai - a resort town on the outskirts of the country on a small cape in the South China Sea is distinguished calm sea and clean wide beaches;
• Phu Quoc is the largest island in the country with great tourism potential, famous for its diverse landscapes with 99 mountains, waterfalls and reef ecosystem, suitable for lovers of tropical nature and water activities.

Dry weather in the southern resorts of Vietnam lasts from December to April, and the rainy season lasts from May until the end of autumn.

An experienced tourist who has traveled half the world sooner or later leaves the beaten path of travel. In search of new experiences, he discovers Asia, far from being as comfortable as patriarchal Europe, and rich in dashing entertainment, as usual with, but no less attractive.

Vietnam, being on a par with Thailand the pearl of the Indochinese Peninsula, promises even a sophisticated traveler a lot of previously unknown experiences.

Vietnam or Thailand: which is cheaper?

When decision to visit asian resort accepted, it is worth asking yourself a question - why vietnam, and not , or, for example, their neighbors in Indochina Laos and Cambodia? As for the last two, one can definitely answer - the level of development of such a sector of the economy as tourism in these states cannot be compared with the Vietnamese one.

What about Thailand? After all, the Thais opened their doors to travelers from all over the world much earlier. Yes, Thailand's economy is focused on foreign visitors, but the tense political situation does not allow tourists to feel safe. In 2014, a military coup took place here, the echoes of which are still destabilizing the situation in the country. In addition, prices in Thai hotels and supermarkets is much higher than in Vietnamese.

By the way, about prices. In Vietnam, the most expensive vacation will cost on the northern coast. The central and southern regions of the country practice a softer pricing policy in relation to their guests. Another plus for vacation in Vietnam is that prices here do not change depending on the season and remain low all year round.

It is interesting! According to legend, the Vietnamese are the fruit of the union of a dragon and a fairy bird. That is why the dragon is the most revered mythical animal in Vietnam.

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Due to the length of Vietnam from north to south, The country's climate is very diverse. and not always soft. The north will please with moderate heat from May to October. The rest of the time, although the weather is less favorable to the guests of the country, it still does not stand out as anomalies. These are subtropics - there is a lot of sun, a lot of rainfall and high humidity.

How to save money on a flight to Vietnam - find out in the next one.

Another thing - capricious southern climate. The weather here is warm all year round, but in May the rainy season begins in this part of the country. Tropical showers turn into typhoons, and those into extensive floods. But since October, a lull sets in in the south - there is no particular heat, but winds with rains do not spoil the impressions of the rest.

And even such wayward weather plays into the hands of the tourist - You can visit Vietnam all year round: from May to October sunbathe and swim in the north, in the autumn-spring season - in the south. The average annual temperature here varies from 22 to 25º C.

Contrary to popular belief, the main religion in Vietnam is not Buddhism, but traditional beliefs: the locals worship spirits, mythical animals, and the mother goddess.

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Vung Tau

The southern coast of Vietnam will shelter those travelers from Russia who are tired of their compatriots. Vung Tau is the only Vietnamese city where there is Russian diaspora of local residents, but here are the usual Russian tourists almost none here.

Vung Tau cannot be called a major resort, and its infrastructure is less developed compared to Nha Trang and Da Nang, but everything you need for a comfortable stay, available here. Beaches, especially clean in the southern part of the city, shopping centers, restaurants and parks are ready to conquer tourists with their cozy and quiet atmosphere.

• The highest in Asia jesus statue. This building is 32 meters high, completely made of white marble.

In order to survey Jesus, like his brother in Rio de Janeiro, who spread his arms over the city, you need to overcome about 900 steps on the mountain staircase and another 130 inside the monument itself, which lead to observation deck on the shoulders of the statue.

• Hai Dang Lighthouse. It was built by the French, whose colony was once Vietnam. This is reminiscent of 4 French cannons, 10 meters long each, standing on the platform at the foot of the lighthouse. It reaches a height of 18 meters, and from above offers stunning views of the city and the ocean.
• Children in Vung Tau will not be left without entertainment: Mount Nuilon Park will delight its young visitors with attractions, excursions on horseback and trains, an artificial waterfall and a zoo.

Phu Quoc

For lovers scuba diving this island will become a real Mecca, because the local diving center is quite large even by world standards. Prices for equipment rental and instructor services are among the lowest in the world, and the flora and fauna of the underwater world is as rich as in the Maldives or Indonesia.

Phu Quoc is located at the beginning of its development as a resort, therefore, apart from diving, there are few active entertainments here. This tropical island is more suitable for a lazy holiday under the palm trees of paradise. Vacationer there will be every chance lie on the beach alone, there are so few tourists here.

Nonetheless, good hotels the island is always full, so we recommend that you take care of housing in advance.

Attractions and entertainment:

• Very popular with guests of the island are eco-tours: a visit to the wild jungle, mountain waterfalls, black pepper plantations, or a trip to the sea eagles.
• Thrill seekers will love excursion to Coconut Jail. Here the French colonizers kept their prisoners.

Now the Coconut Prison is not used for its intended purpose, but as a museum demonstrating prison life.

• Another institution, not intended for visits by ordinary people, has opened its doors to tourists in Fukuoka. it factory for the production of fish sauce "Nyok Mam". True, only owners of noses that are not particularly sensitive to specific smells will like such an excursion.

A traveler who decides to visit Vietnam for the first time should remember a few rules:

1. all local vegetables and fruits it is necessary to wash with clean drinking water - the tropical climate promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and the tap water here is not of the best quality;
2. when visiting crowded places keep a close eye on your wallet because the indigenous population does not disdain petty theft;
3. going to a buddhist temple, it is worth showing respect for religion and, no matter how hot it is, cover your arms and legs with clothes.

Subject to these simple subtleties, Vietnam will certainly become an unexpectedly pleasant discovery on the boring travel map and will delight you with a variety of entertainment, soft sand on the beaches and the friendliness of the locals.

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In this article, we talk about the best resorts in Vietnam, where and when it is better to relax. We share information about holidays in Vietnam and where it is better to go this year, compare the pros and cons of the best and most popular resorts in Vietnam. For convenience, we have marked on the map of Vietnam the resorts we are talking about in the article.

The best resorts in Vietnam - where to go?

Nha Trang

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One of the most popular and best resorts in Vietnam.

A favorable time to go on vacation in Nha Trang, Vietnam is the period February to August. At this time, the climate in Nha Trang is the most favorable for a beach holiday.

Better NOT to go to Nha Trang October to January. At this time, the resort becomes unsuitable for a relaxing holiday due to rainy weather and large waves.

Pros and cons of staying in Nha Trang

Well developed in Nha Trang beach holiday. The city beach of Nha Trang stretches 7 km along coastline. The beach is regularly cleaned, so it is always clean. The sand is fine, yellowish-white. To the north of Nha Trang is the famous Zoklet Beach (Doc Let). The city is washed by the warm South China Sea. Nha Trang is perfect for young and active people, as well as for couples with children. More about clean beaches Vietnam.

Note : from 11:30 to 13:00 it is better not to stay in the sun for a long time, at this time it is the most dangerous in Nha Trang. You can burn out instantly.

Attractions in Nha Trang: Cham towers Ponagar (13th century), various pagodas, an oceanarium, a silk museum, monkey island and much more. well developed, so most attractions can be reached on your own. The most popular and useful transport for tourists is bus number 4.

We wrote more about the sights of Nha Trang in the article.

Due to the popularity of Nha Trang among Russians, many excursions are conducted in Russian at the resort. Tour examples:

Things to Do in Nha Trang a lot. Daytime- this is diving, snorkeling, excursions, a huge, Gorky Park, massage parlors and beauty salons, entertainment in shopping centers, cinemas, and so on can be listed indefinitely. Evening time these are karaoke, bars, restaurants, various discos and clubs, etc.

Nha Trang has a huge selection of hotels from no-star hotels to luxurious five-star hotels. The first line is occupied mainly by large five-star hotels. Please note that all hotels are separated from the beach by a wide road with active traffic.

The hotels are more modestly moved away by 2-3 lines, but in general they are also close to the sea (5-6 minutes walk). You can find more complete information about Nha Trang hotels in our article.

Shopping in Nha Trang many shopping centers, supermarkets, small shops, many day and night markets have been built. Prices in stores are affordable, except for the Nha Trang Center shopping center, prices are high here, but this is due to the fact that they sell mainly things of world brands.

Get to Nha Trang possible from almost all major cities Vietnam. The most comfortable way is through international Airport Cam Ranh International Airport, which is located 45 km from Nha Trang. You can also get there by intercity bus or train. How to get to Nha Trang from Russia and other cities of Vietnam on your own, read ours.

Packages are very popular. tours to Nha Trang. The schedule with prices for tours to Nha Trang is shown below. To find out prices for a tour from another city, click on "Moscow" in the upper left corner. Click on the price to view the tours.

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Phan Thiet / Mui Ne ( Phan Thiet / Mui Ne)

When they talk about relaxation and where it is better to go to Phan Thiet, they mean a resort place between Phan Thiet and the fishing village of Mui Ne. This place is insanely popular among Russian tourists. The popularity has reached such a level that the names of some cafes, shops, restaurants and their menus are in Russian.

In Mui Ne, you can go on vacation almost all year round. The main tourist peak falls on November-April. The calmest sea May to October.

Pros and cons of rest in the resort of Mui Ne

Also like here and lovers of a relaxing beach holiday from May to October, the waves here are less obstinate, there are fewer tourists than at the peak. The beaches are almost empty. There is no division into beaches in Mui Ne (only conditional), there is one continuous long strip of fine white sand.

Mui Ne resort is perfect for young and active people, since here the main emphasis is on active entertainment such as windsurfing, kiting, surfing. There are many training schools here, where they teach to ride with a sail, and with a kite, and just on the board. Near the resort there are golf courses.

Mui Ne is not suitable for shopping lovers, there are no big shops, shopping centers. Prices for food and souvenirs are higher than in other cities.

Mui Ne has many pharmacies, restaurants, hotels, spas, etc.

Choice of hotels despite the small area of ​​Mui Ne, it is quite large: ordinary and deluxe rooms, bungalows, large and small hotels, spa hotels. It is better to rent a room or a bungalow near the sea (first line), as they have direct access to the beach.

On one's own how to get to Mui Ne by bus. Buses run from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet. You can buy a ticket from different bus companies or at any local travel agency.

Often Russian tourists go on vacation in Mui Ne on a tour. Tour prices are listed below. In the upper left corner of the graph, you can select the city of departure. Click on the price to view the tours.

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Dalat ( )

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Dalat is first and foremost mountain resort, there are no beaches and seas. There are many parks, flower, tea and coffee plantations, evergreen forests, clear lakes, many pagodas and Buddhist temples.

Dalat is very different from other resorts in Vietnam. The architecture and landscape of the city are more reminiscent of European cities. Dalat is the only city in the country where wine is produced.

In general, the resort can be visited all year round, but it is better to go November to April.

Landmarks of Dalat rich both in the city itself and in its environs. Religious sites such as catholic and evangelical church., Cathedral, Pagodas And Buddhist Temples, Virgin Mary Monastery. Everyone can go to Dalat for a vacation: elderly people who do not tolerate heat well, but dream of Vietnam, young couples and families with children.

Architectural attractions: Hang Nga Hotel (Crazy House), french quarter, flower gardens of Dalat, cable car, old Train Station etc.

Natural monuments and attractions: lakes, forests, tea and coffee plantations and much more. Read our articles about and. In the articles we share information on how to get there and how much the entrance tickets cost.

Such species are popular in Dalat active rest like rafting and canyoning. Tennis and golf courses have been built in Dalat that meet modern standards.

Read our review of excursions in Dalat.

Tourists like to come to Dalat for 1-2 days as part of an excursion from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and Mui Ne. Some of this time is enough to enjoy Dalat, and some is not. Our opinion is that it is better to live in Dalat longer. This is a great place to relax.

If you do not know where it is better to stay in Dalat, then our article will come in handy. The choice of hotels in Dalat is very diverse from hostels to luxury hotels.

Tours to Dalat are not so common among tour operators, but sometimes there are offers. Look at - there are collected best offers from 120 tour operators. If you could not find a tour to Dalat, you can find a plane ticket below and go on a journey on their own. Dalat Airport is located 30 km from the city.

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Phu Quoc

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Phu Quoc Island belongs to beach resorts, since on its territory there are many the most beautiful beaches Vietnam. The island is located in the south of Vietnam, 45 km from the mainland.

It is best to go to rest in Vietnam on the island of Phu Quoc from November to June. Rainy season on the island from July to October.

Pros and cons of rest on about. Phu Quoc

There are many interesting things to do on the island of Phu Quoc in addition to a beach holiday. You can take a jungle tour, visit a pearl farm and museum, a pepper farm or Fukuota Prison. Or go fishing and catch fish, squid, crabs and other sea yummy.

In Vietnam, it is better to go to Phu Quoc Island for beach lovers, divers and couples with children. The island has many beaches, both wild and with developed infrastructure, with cafes, restaurants, bars.

Diving and snorkeling enthusiasts will also enjoy the conditions on the island. The price tag for these types of entertainment is low.

If you don’t know where to stay to relax on Phu Quoc Island, then look at the map with hotels from hotellook.ru

Popular tours to the island of Phu Quoc. Prices are shown below.

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Hoi An

Hoi An is small city with a rich history. It is built in the central part of Vietnam. Since 1999, it has been recognized by UNESCO as a monument to the trade and port city of Southeast Asia of the fifteenth and nineteenth centuries.

More than 820 buildings of Hoi An are historically valuable and protected by law: old shops, old Chinese houses, Cham temples, tombs, and other buildings. Due to such an abundance of historical buildings and structures, the city can be called an open-air museum.

The most favorable time to go to Vietnam to Hoi An city is the period January to August. The rainy season arrives in Noian for a period September to December.

Pros and cons of staying in Hoi An

For those who like to bring gifts from Vietnam, Hoi An will delight with its small traditional and souvenir shops, a large selection of sewing workshops where you can order a variety of outfits and shoes. The city has many markets. You can also find high-quality and inexpensive cotton and silk.

Hoi An is also famous for its skilled chefs and low prices in the cafe. So, if you are a fan of gastronomic trips, then you will like Hoi An.

Since the city is cut through by a river, you can find many boats that offer small boat trips.

How to get to Hoi An? The absence of its own airport is compensated by the proximity of the city of Da Nang (less than an hour drive), which has its own airport.

Accommodation in Hoi An very diverse: Hostels, hotels of different stars within the city or beach hotels near the sea. Despite the fact that there are not so many hotels near the sea, a beach holiday takes place here.

Many hotels in the city center offer transfer to the sea, there is a taxi. You can rent bicycles and get to the sea in 10-15 minutes. Some hotels provide bicycles for free. The sea in Hoi An is clean, the entrance to the sea is gentle. Beaches with fine white sand and palm trees from the picture.

Below is a selection of hotels on a map of Hoi An from hotellook.ru

Photos of Hoi An resort, Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the "rice civilizations" with ancient Buddhist temples lost in the jungle, underground guerrilla tunnels and the richest colonial heritage, perfectly preserved from French times. Vietnam is Thailand 20 years ago, not yet trampled by millions of tourists. “Fun, bright, inexpensive” – this is how the local resort life can be described in three words. Incendiary discos until the morning, forbidden pleasures, great shopping, incredible exotic dishes ... Or a relaxing holiday with children, romantic sunsets, mountain hikes and best photos for memory. You choose what you like.

How to get there?

It takes about 9 hours to fly from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City by regular flights of Aeroflot or Vietnam Airlines. And this is the only moment that can confuse beach lovers in winter. Our fellow citizens do not need a visa to Vietnam. And if you want to see more in one trip, it is logical to combine a vacation in Vietnam with a visit neighboring countries– China, Laos, Cambodia, Burma or Thailand. Where is the best place to relax - more on that later.

Which resort to choose?

If you fly now or in the coming months, then a vacation without rain is most likely in the south and in the center of the country. These are popular resorts: Phu Quoc Island, Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Danang. Focus on a flight to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, depending on the selected resort. January and February are “velvet” months, it is comfortable to rest, air and water are +25…+28 °С. In March and April it is hot and dry, the temperature is +30…+35 °C. In the summer months, it is better to choose the resorts of North Vietnam with a flight to Hanoi. And now we will briefly describe the most popular and rated resorts in the country, where you should go first.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang and its antipode Phan Thiet top the rating of preferences of Russian tourists. Nha Trang Bay takes an honorable 29th place in the world ranking of the most beautiful resort bays. Nha Trang (Russians from the Far East say "nishtyang") is growing and developing rapidly, new hotels of international hotel chains appear every year. Many restaurants, shops, colorful markets, a beautiful resort promenade. You won't be bored. After or instead of the beach, you can take a boat ride to the neighboring islands - look at the monkeys or hang out for the whole day in an amusement park. Temple complexes, Buddha statues, pagodas - the cultural component of the resort. And you can improve your health in local mud baths and thermal baths. There are a lot of European youth in Nha Trang, decent clubs with trendy DJs, a good selection of inexpensive alcohol. A few minuses: most of the hotels on the second line; locals come to the city beach, which is used by most tourists, in the late afternoon; after work, they like to relax here with their children. And in the summer months there are a lot of jellyfish near the shore.

Phan Thiet

The complete opposite of Nha Trang. Relaxed, democratic, inexpensive. Most of the hotels are two- or three-story cottages on the shore, comfortably hidden in palm groves. Here everyone smiles at each other, there is no crowd on the beaches, only the sea, the sun and a light fresh breeze. If flip-flops (they are also “flip flops”), shorts and a white panama are your style of relaxation, and you want to forget about the dress code at least for a while, then you are definitely here. Tourists come with children because it's cheap, sandy beaches and the entrance to the water is gentle. Couples find romantic sunsets and time to be together in Phan Thiet. Here, lovers of large portions of seafood with ice-cold beer are expanse, and local masseuses will make you see the "sky in diamonds" with their little hands. There are no particularly interesting sights in Phan Thiet and its environs. Tourists tired of the sun prefer to dilute their idle lying on the sand with water sports. A minus, perhaps, the only one. From the nearest airport in Ho Chi Minh City, it takes 5-6 hours to get to the resort by bus or taxi.

Mui Ne

Neighbor of Phan Thiet, this resort is loved by outdoor enthusiasts. Thanks to the constant wind, there is an ideal wave for surfers and kiters and several dozens of specialized schools with professional instructors. Prices are reasonable: an hour of windsurfing costs about $50, kitesurfing - $70. Many people speak Russian, there are several establishments where you will be treated to borscht and dumplings. True, the prices in the resort are higher than in Phan Thiet, again thanks to the large number of our tourists. On the main street of Mui Ne, spa and massage parlors, cafes and souvenir shops are at your service.

Phu Quoc

A resort island in the very south of the country, in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 km from the coast of Cambodia. Given the size of the island (the largest island in Vietnam the size of Singapore), there is where to turn around. Active tourists choose jungle trekking, kayaking and canoeing, walking through numerous gardens and parks, and excursions to pearl factories. And diving in coastal waters is considered the most interesting and inexpensive in the country. But most importantly natural wealth the islands are luxurious sandy beaches stretching for many kilometers. There are still very few tourists on the island, although the infrastructure is rapidly developing. Hotels, casinos, golf courses, shopping and entertainment complexes are being built; new airport. But today it's still calm, clean and yet inexpensive resort. Best place for a quiet family or romantic holiday in Vietnam is not found.

Vung Tau

A popular family resort 130 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is almost as large and famous as Nha Trang, only the wild night life missing here. But in the evening you can pass the time in bars with live music, which is a rarity for Vietnam. The beaches are wide sandy, restaurants and restaurants are now open in the former villas of the French aristocracy. guest houses. The choice of hotels is also decent, for every taste and budget. Buddhist temples, pagodas, parks, former royal residence, caves and underground tunnels - there is where to walk and what to see. There are two drawbacks: petty theft on the beaches and the presence of oil drilling platforms in the water area.

Condao

“Let's catch up and overtake Thai Phuket!” - something like this you can voice the ambitions of the Vietnamese tourism authorities on the islands of this archipelago in the South China Sea. The first description of the islands belongs to Marco Polo, and Con Son (the old name of Con Dao) got its notoriety thanks to the most terrible prison for political prisoners in Vietnam. Today it is a young resort with beautiful beaches and the best Six Senses hotel complex. Most of the island is national park, many interesting dive sites and places for fishing.

Dalat

A popular international mountain resort in the south of the country, 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City. These places are reminiscent of the French Alps with their mild climate and natural beauty. And it was built during the French colonization of Indochina as a mountain refuge from the sweltering heat. It is cooler here than on the coast, and the daytime temperature, even in the hottest summer months, does not exceed 25 ° C, and at night it drops to a comfortable 15 ° C. From November to April is the dry season, it is better to come at this time. Dalat can be compared to Bali's Ubud. Here are the best spas and massage parlors in the country, as well as several options for treatment and recovery using traditional oriental methods. These are acupuncture, Vietnamese herbal massage, Indian massage, Tibetan practices of face and body massage with warm basalt stones. And in Dalat, the best themed restaurants of Vietnamese and French cuisine. As souvenirs, tourists buy the famous luwak coffee (the palm marten has already enjoyed its grains once), artichoke tea, ceramic dishes inlaid with mother of pearl, and premium quality silk products. It is logical to combine Dalat with a holiday on the beaches of Nha Trang and a few nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Da Nang and Hoi An

The most popular seaside resorts in Central Vietnam. best season for a beach holiday - March and April. Da Nang has a modern international airport, the city is the fourth largest and industrial center of Vietnam. Nevertheless, it is very picturesque, there are several good beaches, including the famous China Beach - a place of youth parties and surf stations. And 40 km away is the cozy town of Hoi An with a huge number of temples, pagodas, art salons, silk and souvenir shops. This is a city-museum, it has only officially registered 844 historical monument. Here you should try authentic Vietnamese cuisine and inexpensively replenish your summer wardrobe with handmade silk items sewn literally in front of you. The ancient imperial capital of the country - the city of Hue - a place of pilgrimage for tourists, lovers of history and adventure a la Indiana Jones, is located a few hours away by car from Da Nang.

halong and haiphong

Halong Bay is very beautiful and unusual place in northern Vietnam. From Hanoi can be reached by bus or taxi in 3-4 hours (150 km). If you've watched James Cameron's movie Avatar, then the Halong rocks will remind you of the hovering blocks of the planet Pandora. Only in Halong do they bizarrely stick out of the turquoise waters of the bay. The best way to spend a few days in Ha Long is on board a wooden cruise ship. So you can swim to your heart's content in warm and clean water, visit the most beautiful and interesting places, buy authentic souvenirs in the floating village, go down to the mysterious caves on the shore and take the best selfies of your life. And don't forget to try the local delicacy - sweet and sour fish baked in sugar. Halong is also famous as the filming location for the films "Indochina" with Catherine Deneuve in the title role and "Tomorrow Never Dies" with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Haiphong is a cozy resort town not far from Halong. It reminds of Hanoi twenty years ago with its clean flowering boulevards, colonial houses and unhurried pace of life. In addition to good shopping, the city has many temples, inexpensive restaurants, and a decent zoo. Due to the proximity to Hanoi, Halong and Hai Phong are convenient to visit in one trip, along with a few days stop in the capital.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh

The description of the resorts will be incomplete without mentioning the main metropolitan areas of Vietnam, which are usually visited by almost all tourists, because they are also the air gates of the country. These cities are definitely worth attention and at least a brief study visit.

Hanoi is the capital of the country. This city will not leave anyone indifferent: old French houses are immersed in greenery, and ancient temples are two steps around the corner. Stop the cycle rickshaw and ride along the city boulevards, and in the evening go to the performance of the Theater on the Water. Have dinner at a national restaurant, and in the morning go to take a photo at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, look into the Temple of Literature and marvel at the elegance of the Pagoda on one pillar and throw a coin into the Lake of the Returned Sword. And if there is time and energy left, go for a short time to the mountains to the former French resort Sapa. In one day in Sapa you can feel all four seasons, enjoy the natural beauties, see the unique Tafin Underwater Palace and the Thac Bak Silver Waterfall. And the most courageous and enduring will be able to climb the highest peak Indochina Mount Fansipan (3143 m).

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as it is habitually called by locals and American tourists, - main city South Vietnam. Saigon is interesting during the day and does not sleep at night. Colonial buildings of the last century peacefully coexist with skyscrapers, shopping malls and office buildings. You will be impressed by the former Presidential Palace, and interesting finds of local designers can be bought on Dong Hoi Boutique Street. lovers military history it will be interesting to go down into the guerilla tunnels of Cu Chi, and families with children will appreciate the river trip along the Mekong with lunch and a visit to the snake nursery. And in the evening, it's so good to admire the bright lights and the life below, sipping a cocktail or a cool beer in the hotel's rooftop bar. And with renewed vigor go in search of "adult" night adventures after an invigorating foot massage. In terms of the number and density of bars, discos, entertainment "on the verge" Saigon is not inferior to Bangkok.