Want to travel to Vietnam but confused how to plan Vietnam itinerary. Then you are reading the right article. We will tell you about everything you need for you Vietnam trip, it will also help you in planning a budget trip to Vietnam.
Vietnam is a beautiful southeast Asian country having lots of amazing places, best beaches in the world, rich and ancient culture and limestone mountains. You should also try traditional Vietnamese cuisine which are for all even if you are vegetarian or vegan. In this article we will see everything from entry requirement for Vietnam to famous Vietnamese food and Vietnam travel places. So, let’s start. First thing first, let’s see how to enter this beautiful country:
Entry Requirement for Vietnam?
Before checking flights to Vietnam, you may need to apply for tourist Visa, unless you are lucky enough to be from one of the 25 countries for which Vietnamese Visa is exempted. Even if its visa free for you, do check with number of dates as for some countries it is free for as low as 14 days.
And for those whose visa is not exempted, don’t need to worry you could easily get tourist e-visa by applying online or get Vietnam travel visa on arrival or apply from embassy.
Price of flight will be depending on your location and most probably you’ll be landing in Tokyo.
When and How many days for Vietnam Trip?
Best time to visit Vietnam can varies from region to region making it anytime a good time to visit Vietnam because some region will always be welcoming travelers and tourists. Still if you are planning to cover different regions of Vietnam then March to April and September to November will be ideal time to visit Vietnam. You should plan for minimum one week in Vietnam to get a fine taste of Vietnamese culture and natural wonders. But if you are going for 5 or 6 days then also you cover some of the major places to go in Vietnam. However, I would recommend you to spend 2 weeks in Vietnam to enjoy with ease and at normal pace to cover most of places to visit in Vietnam.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is one of the major factors that will decide your budget for Vietnam trip as well as your quality time. Vietnam is a travel friendly country so; you can easily find the accommodation that best suits you for example if you are a backpacker then you can find Vietnam Backpackers hostels. There are many hostels in Vietnam even there are many luxury hotels Vietnam so; finding a stay that suits you won’t be difficult.
For searching best hotels in Vietnam or Vietnam backpackers, you can check different online websites like booking.com, Hostelworld, Agoda etc. Price for one night stay starts from as low as $3 so, you need not to worry about your Vietnam expense.
Let’s see Some of the must visit places in Vietnam.
Places to Explore in Vietnam
These are some of the best cities to visit in Vietnam where you can explore most of the must go places in Vietnam that you should add in your Vietnam trip itinerary.
1. Hanoi
Throughout history Hanoi is known by many different names. Now, the capital city of Vietnam, is very famous for its rich centuries’ old ancient architectures and rich Vietnamese culture. Hanoi means ‘inside the river’ which completely true for this wonderful city which is situated at the banks of Red and Black River. You can easily explore places like Old quarter, Temple of literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, a museum dedicated to women of Vietnam “Vietnamese Women Museum” and many more places to explore in 2-3 days.
2. Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is the most popular touristic destination of Vietnam and it is definitely one of the best cities to go in Vietnam. Stunning formation of thousands of limestone islands, rainforests and caves on beautiful ocean water. Ha Long Bay is filled with natural beauty especially for sea lovers from beaches to doing different water sports including Kayaking through these limestone islands, scuba diving and many more. It is also one of the best beach cities in Vietnam.
Your Vietnam trip is incomplete without Ha Long Bay.
3. Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is also known as inland Ha Long Bay. Ninh Binh has many beautiful limestone mountains and caves; it has many lakes and wonderful rivers. By visiting this amazing place, you will also get to dive into the authentic culture of rural Vietnam. Best way to explore this amazing place is by renting a bike and drive across the Ninh Binh to explore its authentic rural life and capture one of the most beautiful Vietnam sightseeing places here.
4. Da Nang
Da Nang is another amazing Vietnam best places to visit that you cannot afford to miss. Immerse yourself in the pristine beaches, historical landmarks and the local traditions all of this will give you a complete travelling experience. Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills, Pagodas at the top of limestone mountains and Marble Mountains are some of the most interesting places to visit here and yes it also have beautiful beaches.
5. Hoi An
Hoi An Vietnam used to be one of the most important trading ports in Asia linking China and Japan to other part of the World. These ports are still preserved as a historical site and now been visited by many tourists. So, if you love exploring historical places then, this is one of the best cities to visit in Vietnam. Night life of Hoi An is filled with vibrant lanterns hanging all over the city. Experience culture, night life and historical wonders of this beautiful city. You must take Bicycle tour of this beautiful vibrant city.
There are many other places that you could add in your list
Famous Food in Nigeria
Pho: Most popular traditional Viet food is Pho. Pho bo (beef noodle) and pho ga (chicken noodle) are the two popular renditions of this culinary delight. Vegetarian Pho is also there.
Cao Lao: Cao Lao is a traditional Vietnamese noodle served in bowls with beansprouts, the noodles are accompanied by a lemongrass sauce, grilled pork slices, and vegetables. Vegetarian and vegan can try veg Cao Lao.
Banh Mi: Banh mi is the country’s famous sandwich served throughout the country. It is one of the popular Vietnamese dishes that you should try.
Banh Xeo: It’s a good vegetarian Vietnamese food, though most of the time you will find non veg Banh Xeo so, if you want vegetarian then ask first.
Cha Ca: Hanoians consider cha ca to be so exceptional that there is a street in the capital dedicated to these fried morsels of fish.
There are many classic Vietnamese dishes that you should try. Almost all of them is non-veg but most of them have a vegetarian or vegan version you just need to ask for Vietnamese vegetarian dish. Here are some words that will help you in getting a veg or vegan version of typical Vietnamese dishes it will also help you in finding vegetarian Vietnamese restaurant. Say, “Tôi ăn chay” to let someone know you’re vegetarian, or “không thịt” to ask for no meat in your food. “Không nước mắm” — no fish sauce — is also an important phrase to use when placing orders. You can add the word ‘chay’ to request meat-free versions of regular dishes.
So, now you are ready to plan Vietnam travel itinerary.
Until next time Keep travelling and take care of Nature.