Decouvre Vietnam

Pourquoi visiter

• Landscapes of rare variety: terraced rice paddies, sea karsts, misty highlands.
• The most generous street food in Southeast Asia.
• A country buzzing with energy, with a creative and welcoming young generation.
• Unbeatable prices for immense cultural richness.

Quand partir

The north is cool and dry from November to April. The centre is best from February to May. The south is pleasant from October to April.

Budget moyen par jour

Top experiences

1. 1Cruise on a traditional boat in Ha Long Bay
2. 2Trekking through the rice terraces of Sapa
3. 3Exploring Hoi An's old town by bike
4. 4Enjoying a bun cha in a Hanoi alleyway
5. 5Riding the Hai Van Pass by motorbike
6. 6Exploring the caves of Phong Nha

Infos pratiques

Se deplacer

Sleeper buses between major cities, rental motorbikes for the adventurous, Grab (ride-hailing), trains along the coast.

Gastronomie

• Pho – iconic noodle soup
• Banh mi – crusty Vietnamese sandwich
• Bun cha – grilled pork with fresh noodles
• Cà phê sữa đá – iced coffee with condensed milk

Securite

Very safe for travellers. Stay alert on a motorbike and in the heavy traffic of big cities.