Experiences in Vietnam

Best nightlife in HCMC

Ho Chi Minh City’s nightlife scene is in high spirits. After dark, this energetic metropolis keeps the party going in hidden lounges and atop breezy rooftop bars. These ten hotspots will give you a taste of the best nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City. Best for Cas…

Seeing Ha Long Bay from the sky

An all-new adventure in one of Vietnam’s oldest attractions is taking off in 2018. Travellers are getting their first tastes of scenic seaplane rides over Ha Long Bay, thanks to pioneering thinkers at Hai Au Aviation. Swooping between limestone karsts and gli…

How to see HCMC like a local

It’s easy to get caught up in the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. The colonial buildings and heaving markets of the downtown districts hold countless discoveries for curious travellers. Want to get under the surface? Here are a few ideas that will show you a dif…

7 reasons to visit Nha Trang

Sun-kissed relaxation is an everyday thing in the bustling coastal town of Nha Trang. After all, this is a place with more days of sunshine per year than anywhere else in Vietnam. The town’s main beach, Tran Phu, a seven-kilometre stretch of pristine sand and…

A Night on the Emeraude

Learn about the boat's fascinating history, and relax in comfort amid the splendour of Vietnam's most striking bay. This overnight cruise begins with a comfortable ride from Ha Noi to Tuan Chau Marina, where the excitement really begins. Spread out in your lu…

The Mini West Loop

A treat for nature lovers, you'll travel some of the most beautiful sites of North Vietnam at an easy pace. Meet members of the ethnic H'mong and Thai minorities, test your mettle with canyoning, trekking, and cycling, fill up your memory cards in Ninh Binh a…

5 must-see heritage sites in Vietnam

For culture lovers, every small moment of discovery is a step closer to understanding a new and different way of life. Scattered throughout the country, Vietnam's UNESCO Heritage Sites are jackpots for these moments of discovery. Each one promises exceptional…

An official guide to e-Visas in Vietnam

From 15th August 2023, citizens of all countries and territories around the world can apply for electronic visas (e-visas) entering Vietnam and enjoy the 90-day e-visa duration, valid for multiple entry. Foreigners with e-visas are allowed to enter Vietnam vi…

A peek inside Vietnam's most extravagant hotel

Among hotels in Vietnam, there’s luxury -- and then there’s The Reverie Saigon. It took seven years, 3,000 tons of marble, and a small troop of top Italian design houses to create the hotel. The result? A place where it feels like anything can (and just might…

7 outstanding tours of HCMC

Few things can crack open a new city and tell its stories the way a great tour can. With its buzzing energy and countless hidden treasures, Ho Chi Minh City offers some of the best tours in Vietnam. But where to start? If you're eager to see the real Ho Chi M…

11 cool cafes to try in HCMC

A perfect way to replenish your energy, a cup of Vietnamese coffee will keep you going for an entire day. Whether it’s served hot or iced, straight or with milk, Vietnamese coffee hits all the right notes and is an essential beverage of daily life. A cult fol…

6 hotels that made Vietnamese history

If there’s one thing a hotel can’t buy, it’s heritage. Only those that have weathered time, politics and fashion trends can claim the title of ‘historical hotel’. Take a step back in a time with a stay at any of these six heritage hotels in Vietnam.

Vietnam's magical Mid-autumn Festival

Every Vietnamese child dreams about an amazing Tết Trung Thu with his or her own brightly lit lantern and a belly full of mooncakes. Tết Trung Thu or Mid-autumn Festival, is also known in Vietnam as the “Children’s Festival”. This year, the Mid-autumn Festiva…

3 Kong Skull Island locations to visit now

When Kong: Skull Island opened in theatres, viewers marvelled at the use of real-world locations in the film. To bring to life the mythical lair of Kong, the crew chose one of the most underrated frontiers in the world: Vietnam. The visual tone of Vietnam’s n…

The perfect weekend in HCMC

Do you only have 48 hours in Ho Chi Minh City? Check out travel writer Sian Kavanagh's hour-by-hour breakdown of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon) on a weekend.

Cave country: Phong Nha

One of Vietnam's hottest new destinations, Phong Nha is not only home to the world’s largest cave: it also has much to offer avid nature travellers.

21 must-try Vietnamese dishes

In Vietnam, before eating we say “Chúc ngon miệng!”-- meaning 'enjoy your meal' (but of course you will.) While Vietnamese cuisine abroad still flies under the banners of phở and bánh mì, the full spectrum of Vietnamese food is a symphony of delightfully text…

The perfect weekend in Ha Noi

The best way to spend 48 hours in Ha Noi? Get an insider guide to Vietnam's capital city in this complete itinerary by VietnamTourism.