The best places in vietnam. Where is the best place to go. The cheapest diving and other outdoor activities

The countries of Southeast Asia are conducive to a relaxing holiday. Vacationing in Vietnam on your own is no exception. The kindness of the locals, the aura of calm - allow you to relax and get away from daily bustle. And of course, visiting excursions contributes, where you enjoy the natural beauty and, of course, enjoy the local cuisine.

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Vietnam is gradually gaining momentum among Russian tourists. New hotels are being built, infrastructure is being developed, and Russian speakers can be found on every corner. And if earlier in the question “where to fly for the winter?” preference was still given to wintering in Thailand, then today some still choose a neighbor and there are enough reasons: affordable housing, good prices, delicious cuisine, eternal summer with the sun, the availability of transport to move between cities.

We also have an article about the pros and cons of Vietnam and its differences from Thailand.

Basics for solo travel

Today, the most profitable option for traveling to Vietnam is to plan the trip yourself. We always buy tickets in advance and book a hotel or apartment. This saves both time and money. Also, for a comfortable stay in Vietnam, basic knowledge is necessary.

Vietnam is ruled by the Communist Party, but there is little left of communism here. The country has chosen its own special path of development according to the capitalist model with a national flavor. Basically, the country is divided into regions according to geographical affiliation: Southern, Northern, etc., and officially the country is divided into 59 provinces. In addition to the mainland, there are also island resorts prices are higher there.

Currency of Vietnam: Dong. Money is made of plastic, so it does not get wet. For 1 dollar you will be given approximately 22,500 dong. Therefore, by exchanging 100 dollars you will become a millionaire.

Population: Approaching the mark of 100 million, the capital is Hanoi.

Religion: Most of population are Buddhists.

Main language: Vietnamese and in some resorts they do not speak English or Russian, so you have to speak on your fingers. English speakers are present where there is a large European audience.

Massage: I would like to make a separate point. Massage here is inexpensive, but inferior in quality to Thai.

Before visiting any country, you should definitely familiarize yourself briefly with its features, plan everything in detail.

Where is the best place to go and which resort?

When preparing, you must definitely decide on the dates of your vacation and familiarize yourself with weather conditions these days, both predicted and actual. If you eat for a long period, it may not be so critical for you, but still. In the winter of 2016, Southeast Asia experienced its worst rainy season in decades, and people were forced to sit in their homes for more than a month.

The consequences were also reflected in the further weather, being in Nha Trang in February, we observed huge waves and it was not possible to swim with children there. Therefore, carefully plan your vacation, consider everything: with or without children, what is your budget, what is most important for you on vacation, etc. If you prefer a quiet family vacation on the beach, then you should go to the islands, for example, to Phu Quoc, where the European public prevails, and if you need a party with bars and discos, then choose Nha Trang, Mui Ne.

If the sea is not an obligatory attribute for you, then you can stop at Ho Chi Minh City. I will try to describe the main resorts for you, so that it would be easier for you to decide on the cities, because. many people look at their vacation in terms of exploring the sights and getting new experiences.

• Nha Trang- overview of the resort. A very rapidly growing resort. He received his impetus in development after the discovery of the famous park entertainment country - Vin Pearl. The bulk of tourists are Russians and Chinese. The locals mostly do not speak Russian and English, but there are places where they still speak English. There are affordable public transport (bus routes), inexpensive taxis, many shopping centers and markets. Large selection of restaurants for cafes with delicious vietnamese cuisine. Almost absent beach hotels, because the main beach is public and accessible to everyone. The exceptions are hotels outside the city and the Vin Pearl hotel located on the island next to the park of the same name. A lot of excursions and attractions, both within the city and outside of it. Clubs and hookahs for party lovers are presented in large numbers. For families and those who prefer a quiet holiday, there is an excellent embankment where you can walk in the evenings enjoying the sound of the surf.
• Phu Quoc- . Following the example of the popularity of the famous Thai resort Phuket, the Vietnamese are also trying to develop the islands. One of these resorts should be the island of Phu Quoc. Unlike Nha Trang and Mui Ne, lazy people prevail here. beach holiday. If in Nha Trang on the street you will hear mostly Russian speech, then in Fukuoka European will prevail. In the cafe, the waiters speak English, and the menu adjusts to European preferences. There are a lot of people of retirement age here, and there are almost no sights. But the Vin Pearl amusement park is already functioning, and there are almost no people there, so now it is very comfortable there.
• Dalat- overview of the resort. A city in the province of Lamdog, also known as "Little Paris". It is located in the highlands at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. From him breathes romance from everywhere. And despite the fact that they mostly get here on excursion programs, we strongly recommend that you go here on your own for 3-4 days to truly enjoy the local atmosphere.
• Ho Chi Minh City — . Former capital Vietnam, and now one of the most major cities countries. The world-famous "Kuti Tunnels" and many other attractions are located here.

Prices for tours to Vietnam:

How to buy tickets yourself?

These days, you don't even have to leave your house to buy air tickets. All you need is to choose the dates you need, and the most optimal and, most importantly, the most inexpensive options. After the purchase, everything you need for a successful flight comes to the post office. A ticket from Moscow will cost 20-30 thousand rubles.

Sometimes a trip calendar helps us a lot, according to which you can visually select the desired date.

But basically we use the standard search form.

The duration of the flight from Moscow to Ho Chi Minh City is about 9 hours. The list of companies operating flights is not small: Aeroflot, China Southern, Vietnam Airlines, Emirates, Etihad.

How to book a hotel yourself?

There are many different options here, ranging from cheap hostels for $ 7 to chic five-star hotels with their own beaches for tens of thousands. Good number it will cost $ 50, you can also look for apartments for this money - they may turn out to be more spacious.

As in the case of air tickets, we use well-known services for booking accommodation, such as booking and hotellook from aviasales.

When booking, you need a debit or credit card. The hotel may charge a small amount when you confirm your booking to ensure that the information you entered is correct. Payment is made directly at the hotel. Very often there are flexible cancellation policies.

Visa to Vietnam

Russian citizens are lucky - they can stay in the country without a visa for up to 15 days. You need to present a passport valid for at least 6 months and preferably a return ticket.

Visa-free stay is possible only 30 days after leaving the country.

There are no grace periods for Ukrainians and Kazakhstanis, so they must apply for a visa either at their embassy or upon arrival at the airport. To apply for a visa on arrival, you need a valid passport with a validity period of at least 6 months and an approval letter, which can be done on one of the many services on the Internet. Then you will need to fill out a questionnaire, submit documents and wait from half an hour until you are lucky. We waited three hours.

Insurance

You do not need insurance to obtain a visa and enter the country, but we strongly recommend that you play it safe and take insurance with you. It costs only 500 rubles. per week and it is easy to apply online. To do this, you just need to fill out a form, select an insurance company and purchase.

Be aware that some insurance companies charge additional fee behind insured events as a result of the lesson extreme views sports, including cycling. And for an insured event in a state of intoxication, they may not pay. Carefully study the rules of insurance.

Everyone decides for himself whether he needs insurance. We buy for ourselves in order to be calmer.

first aid kit

First of all, you need to protect yourself from poisoning. Because cuisine for the European stomach is not always familiar, so first of all we take activated charcoal and diarrhea remedies.

The air is very humid, which favorably promotes the development of bacteria, so it is necessary to take iodine in order to cauterize injuries and antibiotics in time in case of illness or suppuration.

For those who have allergies, it is necessary to take antiallergic and antihistamines. We also put bandages, alcohol, plasters and painkillers in the first aid kit. Mosquito repellent will also come in handy.

In general, pharmacies have everything you need, in some even Russian-speaking sellers who will tell you if something happens. And in order to be completely calm - get insurance.

Transport and modes of transportation

• Bike. In Vietnam, they say this: if you have a bike, then you have a girlfriend and you will have time for a date. If you have a fancy car, you don't have a girlfriend, because she left for someone else while you were stuck in traffic. This characterizes the movement in large cities and resorts. Everyone who stays here for some time rents a bike, which costs $5 per day + a dollar for each liter of gasoline. And who still does not have it, they use the services of a bike taxi.
• Bus. In resorts, especially such as Nha Trang, are also popular shuttle buses, the fare, depending on your location, will be about 0.5 dollars. Buses plying at night and with berths, the so-called sleeping bus, are popular. They are equipped with toilets and many have free wi-fi. They cost about 10 dollars.
• Taxi. The taxi network is very developed, you can find our taxi recommendations in a separate article. The prices are reasonable and affordable, about 15,000 dong per kilometer, a taxi can be called both by phone and ordered on the Internet, but basically everyone just goes out into the street and catches there, there are a lot of taxi drivers and you don’t have to wait.
• Train. You can travel between cities by train. The price depends on the route, on average from 10 to 30 dollars.
• Airplane. There are about 20 airports in Vietnam. There are international airports in the cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Danang, Tam Ki, Haiphong, Hue, Can Tho.
• By sea. It is also possible to travel by sea.

Kitchen

There is no limit to the variety of cafes and bars. Want to Japanese restaurant- he is, used to mcdonald's - not a problem either. But mostly seafood is popular. The menu has everything from traditional shellfish, shrimp, mussels, lobsters, fish and ending with unusual frogs, crocodiles, ostriches and snakes.

For those who are not satisfied with such layouts, local entrepreneurs have prepared a cafe with traditional Russian cuisine where you can taste your favorite borscht or varenyky.

Approximate food prices:

• Dinner at a decent establishment will cost about $30 for two.
• BBQ Buffet $10 per person + drinks.
• Soups - 2-3 dollars.
• Baked or fried fish will cost 2-4 dollars and up to 10 dollars freshly caught on the islands.
• Tuna steak 2-3 dollars.
• Mango - 1 dollar per kg.
• Pineapple - 0.5 dollars.
• Beer - 0.5-1 dollar.
• Water, juices - 0.5-1 dollar.
• Baking - 1 dollar.

Vietnamese coffee is especially worth highlighting. He's great. Drinking coffee is a whole ceremony.

Alcohol in Vietnam is also not expensive, and the beer is fresh and tasty. Huge selection local wine, which you can taste and buy your favorite.

Local Vietnamese eat in small roadside cafes. You probably noticed small tables near the road with tiny blue chairs behind which cheerful Vietnamese people eat, drink beer and play cards. The cost in such public catering is several times cheaper than in a cafe, the difference can be 3-4 times.

Safety

It is quite safe here and nothing criminal happened to us during our stay, but we should not forget certain features. For example, when we were in Ho Chi Minh City and sitting in a taxi filmed the city on camera, the driver advised us to close the window, because. a passing biker can grab a camera and drive away. Therefore, just in case, we have compiled a list with a description of how to behave and what to be afraid of. Of course, everything must be approached adequately and within reasonable aisles, otherwise preparation and rest can turn into a complete phobia.

We choose where and when it is better to relax in Vietnam

Vietnam is exotic and beautiful country, which has its own characteristics and original culture. Vietnam is located next to Thailand, but much less popular among tourists. There are several reasons. In Vietnam, the infrastructure is much less developed. This applies both to the country as a whole (airports, ports, railway communication), and the levels of service at individual resorts (hotels, shopping centers, restaurants). But Vietnam is rapidly closing its gap to Thailand in terms of tourism. Therefore, you need to go to this country while it is still in its unspoilt form. We will talk about where it is better to relax in Vietnam in this article.

Let's first go through the resorts of Vietnam, where beach holidays prevail.

Since in most cases tourists fly to the resorts of Vietnam through Ho Chi Minh Airport, let's start with the nearest resort to this city. It takes about 2 hours to get to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City. road transport. The main part of the population of Vung Tau is engaged in oil production on drilling platforms that are located in the sea. There are beaches within the city, but experienced tourists recommend swimming on the beaches, which are located 20-30 km from Vung Tau.

The silky beach is even more remote from Vung Tau. It really can be called wild. This beach is located at the foot of the Big Mountain. The coast of the beach is washed by a small bay, which is protected by rocks. This is a place for those who want to retire and enjoy the beautiful view.

The central part of Vietnam is the large city of Da Nang. Its population exceeds 900 thousand people. Despite its size, the city is quite quiet and calm, and Europeans and Australians often come here for a beach holiday. If you believe the opinion of Forbes journalists, then in Da Nang there is the most luxury beach world called China Beach. There is also a cable car, the duration of which is more than 5 kilometers. It leads to Mount Ba Na. There are several hotels and luxurious villas. Some hotels were built by the French colonizers at the beginning of the 20th century.

Nha Trang is considered the beach capital of Vietnam. If you do not know where to go on a beach holiday in Vietnam, then you are here. This place is great for those who like to lie quietly on the beach, travel on various excursions, go to restaurants and the like. At the same time, you are in a large city with all the infrastructure. In addition, in Nha Trang you can take diving courses and dive around the nearby islands. The main thing you need to know is that your vacation is not spoiled by bad weather.

It is also worth noting that Nha Trang is located in one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam. The main advantages include the city beach. He has white sand and maintained in good condition. In the vicinity of Nha Trang, you can find beautiful sparsely populated beaches. For example, at a distance from the city there is a beach in Bai Dai. There are few hotels and vacationers in its vicinity. Therefore, the beach and water are clean. You can also go to Doklet (Zoklet) beach.

Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)

The village of Mui Ne in 15 years has turned from a small fishing village into a fairly large resort. Lovers of surfing and kiting come here for the "big wave". The resort is located next to major city Phan Thiet. It is about 200 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. A wonderful place with palm trees, sand dunes and, of course, wonderful beaches.

Mui Ne resort is very popular with Russian tourists. Many signs in restaurants and shops, menus and price tags are in Russian. In local cafes and restaurants you can find borscht or Olivier salad. Of course, with local flavor. If you are not doing water sports sports, it will be boring here. However, numerous travel companies that offer excursions throughout Vietnam will help out.

Another great place for a beach holiday in Vietnam is Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc is the most major island in Vietnam with clean beaches, cheap diving and great weather (at certain times of the year). This is the southernmost resort in Vietnam.

Of the destinations for beach holidays in Vietnam, it is also worth noting the Con Dao archipelago. But there is still not a very large flow of tourists there, although there is an operating airport.

Holidays in Vietnam with children

To have a good rest in Vietnam with children, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing a place. This is especially true for choosing the place and time of the trip. Indeed, in certain regions of the country in certain periods of the year it can be unbearably hot. In this case, rest with a child can turn into a torment for him.

It is believed that the south of Vietnam is most suitable for traveling on vacation with children. The climate here is more comfortable and the infrastructure for tourists is better developed. Many hotels have animators, playgrounds and rooms, there is equipment for children on the beach. And you can often find an offer for special children's excursions. If you are going to go on vacation with a child to the southern part of Vietnam, then do it between November and May.

If you are going to travel to central part countries, it is better to do this in the period March-August. At the beginning of the year, the water will still be cool for children, and late autumn there is a high probability of storms and typhoons. In the north of Vietnam, the best time to relax is April to May or September to October. Among the popular places for families with children, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc Island are often called.

What attracts tourists with children to the resort of Nha Trang? It turns out that this city can be a great place for a serene family vacation. Besides what is here good beaches You can find a lot of entertainment in the city. For example, there is whole island entertainment Vinpearl Land. From the coast to the island there is a cable car over the water. Locals call the island their little Hollywood. The kids must love it there.

On the territory of the island there are a variety of attractions for children and their parents. You can go to a gaming supermarket, visit a 4D cinema, sing karaoke. There is also a beautiful two-level oceanarium and a large water park. Vinpearl Land operates on an all-inclusive basis. Opening hours 12 hours a day from 8 am to 8 pm.

Children can be taken to Monkey Island (Dao Khi). This is another popular place for visiting vacationers with children in Nha Trang. On the island, you can take pictures with the monkeys and feed them. The Circus of Animals also performs here. Another place in Nha Trang that will be interesting for children to visit is the Museum of Oceanography. It is one of the largest on the planet. Here are a variety of inhabitants sea ​​depths. And some of them are no longer found in nature.

While on vacation in Nha Trang or Mui Ne, you can go on an excursion to Ho Chi Minh City. For children, the Botanical Garden, where the largest zoo in Vietnam is located, may be of interest there. In addition, the Botanical Garden has an aquarium, a water park, children's playgrounds, and an entertainment center. It's called "Give Us".

The entertainment center "Dai Nam" is divided into three zones. In one of them there is a zoo, in another water park, and in the third there are attractions. Each zone has a separate entrance, and you can use a train to move around the entertainment center, free buses or a bike that you can rent.

Both children and parents in Vietnam may enjoy the performance puppet theater on the water. This art is traditional for the Vietnamese. They make dolls by hand and dress them in bright colors. National costumes, and then arrange a performance based on their legends and fairy tales. Such performances can definitely be seen in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

To date, Vietnam cannot be called very popular destination for vacationers with children. Stops many long flight. Even a direct flight to Vietnam takes at least 9 hours. It is quite difficult for children to endure such a long stay on an airplane. As for the locals, Vietnamese people love children and treat them very well.

Where is the best place to go in Vietnam?

Now let's go through all major resorts Vietnam where to go.

This Vietnamese city is located 30 km south of Da Nang. At one time it was largest port V South-East Asia, and now travelers come here to admire the old architecture. Hoi An is built on a river, and to get to the beaches, you need to drive several kilometers in the direction of the sea. Near the beach there are places to accommodate tourists, but in most cases, travelers stay in guesthouses located near the Old Town. The beaches of Hoi An have a gentle entrance to the sea, the sand is clean and fine. Well developed around the beaches tourism infrastructure.

The local An Bang beach is one of the best in Vietnam. There are small restaurants with sun loungers and umbrellas for vacationers. But, if you want, you can easily find a place where you can retire and be on the beach in silence. It is best to come to Hoi An from February to May, because in the summer here heatwave, and the season of storms and hurricanes begins in the fall. Many tourists travel from Hoi An on an excursion to see the Marble Mountains. Some even rent a bike and go on a tour on their own.

Vietnam has been challenging Thailand for leadership for several years. It is possible that following the results of the upcoming season, the flow of tourists to the resorts of Vietnam will increase. Our correspondent Natalya Yakubova prepared a short guide for tourists that will guide them where to relax in Vietnam and which resort is better.

Phu Quoc

Vietnam is still divided into North with cool Hanoi and South with frivolous Saigon (modern Ho Chi Minh City), however, now only for climatic, and not for political reasons. With its outlines, the country resembles a long yoke with baskets suspended from both ends. That's just the resorts on this rocker are different.

Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand is one of the the best resorts countries, and at the same time the youngest. For a long time he remained disputed territory between Vietnam and Cambodia, which did not contribute to the development of tourism on it. Now hotels in Fukuoka are growing like mushrooms after rain, but 70% of its territory is still occupied national park with virgin tropical forest. Fukuoka still has no bustling nightlife, but there is lush nature and excellent conditions for eco-tourism.

The best resorts of Fukuoka are located on the west coast, where there is a fairly developed infrastructure, including an international airport. The busiest and longest beach in Fukuoka is Long Beach with fine yellow sand and hotels of various price categories, where it is best to relax with children. The second most popular beach is Ong Lang. There are also hotels here, but it is quieter, its infrastructure is worse, although the beach itself is clear water, soft sand, gentle sunset and palm trees overhead is extraordinarily beautiful.

The tourist season in Phu Quoc is longer than in other Vietnamese resorts. The best time on the island is from November to June. But, according to tourists, even during the rainy season from July to October, you can have a good rest here, although the possibility of getting caught in prolonged downpours cannot be ruled out.

Phan Thiet

Phan Thiet, lying about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City, is perhaps the most popular Vietnamese resort from our compatriots. This is eloquently reminded by numerous signs in Russian, Russian films in local cafes, a large selection of excursions on the "great and mighty" and sellers from the former Soviet Union in local stores. The resort stretches for about 20 km along the sea from the fishing village of Muine to the city of Phan Thiet. On both sides of the road running through it close to each other are large hotels and hotels, guesthouses and apartments. In some places, shops, restaurants and other catering establishments squeezed into a dense hotel line. Prices in hotels and restaurants tend to rise from Muine towards Phan Thiet, in the vicinity of which the best resort hotels are located. However, there are many budget options accommodation, a wide sandy beach, and you can hardly find so much seafood and at such a price anywhere else. The concept of "nightlife" on Phan Thiet does not exist. Discos and nightclubs are absent, and after 11 pm everything in the resort freezes.

From November to April, the coast is dry, which means tourist season. The wet period lasts from late April to October. But the rains are usually not long. Most often they occur at night, early in the morning or in the evening. The exception is September, the rainiest month in the region. The sea in Phan Thiet is often rough with strong surf, especially from January to March. Therefore, if you are going here with small children, you should think about a hotel with a pool. According to tourists, the cleanliness of the beaches is quite satisfactory, however, not everywhere and not always. Waves raise sand from the bottom, so the water along the coast cannot be called perfectly transparent.

Because of strong winds Phan Thiet has become a cult destination for kitesurfers and windsurfers from all over the world. It was kite surfers who discovered Muine in the early 2000s and made a Vietnamese village popular place recreation. The resort has a huge number of kite stations, windsurfing schools and a lot of young people who come here to practice these sports.

The best attractions in the surrounding area are the Red Dunes near Muine, especially beautiful at sunset, and the reclining Buddha on Mount Tacu, 40 km from Phan Thiet. It is the largest Buddha statue in the state of nirvana in Vietnam with a length of 49 m.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is the most famous resort in the country and a real exhibition of the achievements of the hotel and restaurant industry in Vietnam. But still, the main thing here is perhaps the best beaches. Nha Trang Bay is covered by islands, and therefore there are no strong waves here during the holiday season. On the islands of Hon Tam and Hon Che, there are several luxury hotels with their own beaches - the best place for romantic couples. The main hotels are located on the mainland. The center of the resort life of Nha Trang is the European district, where many shops, massage parlors, cafes and restaurants are concentrated. South part the resort is quieter and more peaceful. Perhaps the best beaches in Vietnam are located north of Nha Trang, they are almost untouched by civilization, which makes them even more attractive. The resort's nightlife is in full swing. It is here that the most incendiary parties in Vietnam gather. Nightclubs are easy to find on central streets, at hotels and right on the beach.

Among the main attractions of Nha Trang are the Po-Nagor Cham towers (VIII-XI centuries) on the northern bank of the Kai River and villas Bao Dai- five mansions in the Vietnamese-French style, built in the 1920s for family members of the last imperial dynasty. Children, as well as adults, will surely enjoy the Winper Amusement Park on Hong Che Island.

The rainy season in the resort lasts from mid-October to mid-December; strong waves are not uncommon at this time. From November to mid-February, storms occur on the coast. The dry season is January-August. February is the coldest month in this region.

Danang

Da Nang, located in Central Vietnam quite a lively city. best beach resort - the magnificent China Beach, one of the cleanest in Vietnam. Main resort area located south of the city. It's pretty quiet place with no signs of nocturnal life. Among the undoubted competitive advantages of the resort are the international airport and proximity to attractions. These are the best historical cities of Vietnam - ancient Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue and temple complex Michon (IV-XIII centuries), which is called the Vietnamese Angkor.

The climate of Da Nang is very different from the rest of Vietnam. The dry season lasts from January to July, the wet season from August to December. In October-November, strong tropical typhoons occur. The best time for a beach holiday is May-August.

halong

Halong Bay, 170 km from Hanoi, is the most stunning landscape in Vietnam. In its water area of ​​1500 sq. km scattered over 2 thousand rocky islands and islets of dolomite and limestone. Around the bay there is a developed tourist infrastructure. Every day, regardless of the season, a whole flotilla of ships, stylized as old Chinese junks, starts from the pier. Such tours can be one- or two-day, and the junks themselves, like hotels, are classified by star rating. As a rule, the price of such tours includes a transfer from the hotel in Hanoi to the pier.

There are hotels on the island of Cat Ba, in the city of Ha Long on the coast and on the island of Tuan Chau with excellent beaches connected by a bridge to the mainland. From February to April, the weather here is cool with frequent rains and fogs, hot and humid in summer. The best time to travel is April-May and September-October. But, despite all the vagaries of the weather, Halong is beautiful at any time of the year.

Fans of holidays in Southeast Asia should definitely visit Vietnam. Vietnam's neighbors are China, Laos, Cambodia. The main tourist trump card of the country is the South China Sea. The coastline is more than three thousand kilometers. Mild climate, mountainous relief and the warm sea attract a large number of tourists to Vietnam.

When to go to Vietnam

80% of Vietnam is mountainous. The location of the mountains from north to south, so the country is well protected from cold air masses from Central Asia. Basically, the climate of Vietnam is determined by the winds. They bring rain in summer and dry air in winter.

In Vietnam, the holiday season lasts all year round. But it is worth considering one important circumstance: in the northern part of the country there are sharp temperature drops, and in the southern part the difference between temperatures is about four degrees.

Resorts of Vietnam

Where to rest in Vietnam? Active tourists We recommend the town of Sapa. It is located among the mountains, so the place was called the Tonkin Alps. Here you can hike in the mountains or go on a bike trip. The main ethnic groups in Sapa live in almost medieval conditions.

Halong Bay is another great vacation option. It has the same name with the city nearby. Rocks, cliffs, caves, islands will meet you with their beauty in the bay. The object is included in the UNESCO list, and also received the status of one of the new seven wonders of the world. Many caves of the bay are underground palaces with equipped illumination.

Hue was the capital of Vietnam from 1802-1945. Perfect place for tourists who prefer a rich program for recreation. Interesting excursions, sightseeing, hotels and restaurants with traditional cuisine waiting for you in Hue. From here it is easy to get to any other city. The weather in Hue is due to the proximity of the mountains, so there are often clouds, rains and fogs.

Da Nang City is an industrial city, the third largest city in Vietnam. It is located on the coast of the South China Sea. Da Nang has a developed infrastructure. There is an international airport here Train Station, sea ​​port. Despite the availability of resources, Da Nang is not popular, as there is nothing special to see here, and there are no beaches either.

Hoi An - small town in the center of Vietnam. It is often chosen for recreation. If you have not yet decided where to relax in Vietnam, go here. The sea coast is located near the city, and the city itself stands on the banks of the Thubon River. Hoi An is also on the UNESCO lists. And tourists are attracted here by the preserved atmosphere of a medieval trading city.

Beach lovers can also stay in Hoi An. From the city center you can easily get to the beach by bike, motorbike or taxi. Another option is to rent an apartment on the beach in a hotel. For meager sums local restaurants you can taste the delights of the cuisine. For example, a mug of beer here costs only 6 rubles, and a really luxurious dinner costs around 150 rubles.

Nha Trang is another city to visit in Vietnam. It is considered the oldest resort city. The beaches of Nha Trang stretch for six kilometers along the shores of the South China Sea. Tourists come here who love going to bars, restaurants and night discos. In the vicinity of Nha Trang, you can visit an amusement park, monkey island, orchid island, waterfalls and springs. For active recreation and health, there are healing springs and a diving center.

Mountain lovers can advise the city of Dalat. It is very different from other resorts. You will be taken to special world by stopping here. Around Dalat there are picturesque valleys, lakes, waterfalls, natural parks. 3these are the best routes for long hikes. Dalat is central location Vietnamese science.

Most Russians prefer holidays in Phan Thiet and Mui Ne in Vietnam. These two words are the names of the city and the adjacent fishing village. Between them are hotels, hotels. White sandy beaches await you right at the exit of the apartment.

Vacation islands in Vietnam

Phu Quoc is an island with a length of 48 kilometers. It is located in the south of the country. It is often compared to Phuket. The beaches of the island are the cleanest and most beautiful in the world. Even in high season you will find a secluded spot on the beach for yourself. There is plenty of entertainment here. For one or more days, you can go to the mountains or the jungle on an eco-tour. You can go fishing. At the same time, you can catch not only fish, but also squid, crabs and other inhabitants of the sea - exotic vacation for the Russians. The cheapest diving in the world is also on the island.

If you are going to rest on the island within fifteen days, you will be allowed to enter without a visa.

Fans of a secluded and relaxing holiday should go to the island of Con Dao. It is part of an archipelago and is located in the waters of the South China Sea. The main activities on the island are diving and relaxing beach holidays. There is little entertainment, as the infrastructure is only developing. It is better to take food with you from the mainland, as here you will have to pay a decent amount for food.

Holidays in Vietnam with children

If you are planning to spend your holidays with children, Vietnam is the best choice. Marvelous clean beaches, the opportunity to relax at any time of the year, relatively low prices for all services - all this will make it possible to spend holidays with children at a high level and make the trip memorable.

According to tourists, the best option for families with children in Vietnam would be Phukok Island. Nha Trang is in second place in terms of popularity. And, of course, the places beloved by Russians - Phan Thiet and Mui Ne - are also suitable for families with children. There are restaurants with Russian cuisine, familiar to children, and the atmosphere is generally more relaxed.

Sanitary conditions

Special attention when traveling with children, it is worth paying attention to the observance of sanitary rules. Vietnam, like many Asian countries, dangerous in terms of infectious diseases. Wash your children's hands more often, have antiseptic hand sanitizers with you, as local catering facilities often lack conditions for basic hygiene. Fruits and vegetables should also be thoroughly processed before eating. Do not eat or give children large quantities of new fruits, so as not to cause allergies or poisoning, and thus not overshadow your holiday with children in Vietnam.

By the way, it will not be superfluous to purchase medical insurance. Just pay attention to the list of diseases that it covers. By insurance policy, which includes only accidents, will not be able to treat poisoning or sore throat for free.

When to visit Vietnam

Location, topography and other features made Vietnam wonderful place for recreation in any season. What time of year to visit Vietnam? Everything will depend on the specific place that you have chosen to relax.

Consider the seasons for holidays by months. Vietnam is cool in January. You should not go to the northern part of the island. The air temperature here drops to 10 degrees, sometimes even to zero. It is better to go to the resorts of the south. It's sunny, dry and hot here. A great option - Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh City and island resorts.

In February, the rainy season ends, and good weather sets in in all parts of the country, except for the north, it is still cold here. In March Nice weather everywhere, in the north it is cold only at night. April is the ideal month to travel. In May, the rainy season begins, but it is not a hindrance to relaxing on the beaches.

Considering the seasons for holidays in Vietnam by months, you should pay special attention to the summer, especially June. True, it is better to go to Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue. In the south at this time there are storms and the rainy season. In July, the heat and rains intensify even more. In August, it is better to relax on the beaches in the center. Showers in the south at this time.

In September, it is better to postpone a trip to Vietnam. October is the perfect month for outdoor enthusiasts. We rest in Hanoi, Halong and Sapa. In November in the central part of the typhoon. Any place to stay will do in December. Good weather in all parts of the country.

Vietnam Hotels

Depending on where to relax in Vietnam, you should choose a hotel. Thankfully, there are many options. Like many resorts, Vietnam also has an all-inclusive holiday. In Nha Trang, for example, the five-star Vinpearl Resort is at your service. The hotel room fund consists of 480 rooms of different directions, cost. There are rooms with a view of the hills, with a view of the sea, with a view of the garden; rooms only with breakfast or lunch and with full three meals a day. The hotel has several swimming pools, canoes, massages and other services. The average cost of living is about 10,000 rubles.

Economical vacation

If you don’t know where to relax in Vietnam more economically, go to Phan Thiet. Hotels good quality By reasonable prices offer their services here. A good option- Dynasty Mui Ne Beach Hotel. It fully justifies its three stars. Forty quiet and comfortable rooms for your rest, a bar-restaurant, a swimming pool for only 3500 rubles offers you this place.

All Inclusive Hotels

Mui Ne is one of the first hotels to offer an all-inclusive system. sea ​​lion Beach Resort Mui Ne is suitable for families. 85 rooms are located in buildings and bungalows. Entertainment programs, animation activities for children. The hotel is located on the first line.

In the center of Dalat there is a hotel La Sapinette. Very convenient location, you can quickly get to anywhere in the city.

Prices in Vietnam

Regardless of which holiday season you choose for months in Vietnam, prices here are much lower than in other resorts. The stores have all the products. So, you can buy a pineapple for 40 rubles, have a snack with pancakes for 50 rubles, eat a portion of rice for 40 rubles. Breakfast in a restaurant will cost you 200 rubles, and you can dine for 350.

Housing prices are also reasonable. Three or four "stars" cost here from 3,500 rubles per day, and for 10-12 thousand you can count on a five-star hotel.

Which Vietnamese resorts to choose and where to go? Popularity tourist destinations in Vietnam is increasing every year, this is one of the inexpensive options travel in Southeast Asia.

For lovers of seafood - in Nha Trang

In one of the most beautiful bays Vietnam is the resort town of Nha Trang, which beckons with its sights, convenient geographical location, moderate climatic conditions.

This is one of the resorts in Vietnam, where it is a pleasure to go. Definitely worth trying local cuisine, enjoy delicious exotic dishes, swim in the calm sea and buy a lot of souvenirs for relatives.

This city has an amusement park that will be interesting for children. Adults can visit the temple complex, take a memorable photo with a seated Buddha. At night, it will be interesting for partygoers, divers, training here is inexpensive, suitable for everyone.

Athletes - to the resort in Mui Ne

For those who want to actively spend their holidays, it is best to go to Mui Ne. Here you can feel at home, there are many Russian-language signs, staff who will speak the same language with you. Restaurants offer dumplings and borscht with donuts.

And the local bay welcomes kiters and surfers, who have a fair wind blowing all year round. The prices here are reasonable, more than a dozen schools offer training for beginner athletes, and experienced athletes can show their skills in comfortable conditions.


Hotels are located along the entire coast, with wide beaches and fine white sand, palm trees and pine trees. This place is perfect for families with children, the spectacle from the rooms is unforgettable, exotic nature and many attractions.

For a relaxing holiday - Phu Quoc Island

There are no bright entertainment complexes, places for shopping, only the warm sea and sunny beaches and magical sunsets pearl farms and plantations of black pepper.

Rest is suitable for people who are tired of the bustle of the city, want to soak up the beach and improve their health. This is the place of Vietnam where it is better to go with small children, people in old age and so on. Exactly this quiet place in the country.


The cost of tours to Phu Quoc is much higher than other resorts in the country, but there is an opportunity to stay one on one with effective nature, meditate, do yoga and improve your health.

Another resort corner of Vietnam is Vung Tau, it is unlikely to find something unusual here, this is a place with beaches and nothing else. No exotics and entertainment. Business card This place is a statue of Jesus Christ.

Inside, you can climb the spiral staircase to the top of the building and admire all the colors of the city. Additionally, you can visit the white palace, built by a Frenchman at the beginning of the last century.

For connoisseurs of historical sights

Where to go in Vietnam to enjoy centuries of history? These are the resort towns of Hoi An and Da Nang. Worth the attention of tourists marble mountains, the Cham complex Mishon, the Haivan pass, as well as museums of sculptures and architecture.

You can walk along the local streets, visit temples, antique shops, go on amazing excursions, get acquainted with the ancient traditions of the country, chat with centenarians.

Da Nang is an industrial and economic city of the country, that's where to go in Vietnam will be a little expensive. Here you have to pay several times more for everything than in others. resort towns, however, in Da Nang itself there is nothing to do except eat exotic dishes and sunbathe on the beach.

Holidays with children - where to go and what to see?

Where to go with a child in Vietnam, where it will be exciting and interesting for kids, and parents will be calm and safe for them? With children, it is better to choose more calm tourist places. Those who want extreme sports can take a tour to the central parts of the region, giving preference to entertainment complexes and sports activities.

Hanoi - history in entertainment in one place

Near Hanoi there are places that every traveler of Vietnam must visit, this is Halong Bay, Dragon Bay, called by the whole world one of the wonders of the world. This attraction is located 160 km from Hanoi.


What you see resembles an amazing fairy tale: islands with rocks and steep banks protrude from clear emerald water, the sky is crystal clear, small white clouds float across it, forming images of various animals.

With small children, you can go to a theatrical performance, which is located on the water. There are no such colorful performances in any other country, the actions tell about the history and everyday affairs of local residents.

In Hanoi, there is one of the largest zoos in the country, Thu Le, in addition to meeting animals, you can also walk with children in the park, ride a boat and have fun on the rides.

Nha Trang - a magical world of adventure

You should definitely visit the Vinpearl Land water adventure park on the island of Hon Tre with your children. This complex consists of a lot of attractions, water park, aquarium and oceanarium. You can have fun all day long, both for children and adults.


Aquarium Chi-Nguyen, in other words - the Palace of Neptune. It was built with the money of a Vietnamese fisherman, surprising architectural structure, this place can be safely included in cultural program your family.

Ho Chi Minh - a place of entertainment and water world

In that resort town you can visit the zoo with children and Botanical Garden, Give Nam amusement park, a cinema with modern audio and video materials, many restaurants, cafes, shops. And the Dam Sen water park is considered one of the best for families with children.

Where to stay in Vietnam?

There are plenty of options, which tour to choose - colorful and expensive or calm and beach? It's up to you to decide, but in any case, this trip will be bright and memorable!