- Currency ₫ Vietnamese Dong (₫)
- Language Vietnamese
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- Plug Type A/C/D · 220V
- Best time February – April, August – October
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From the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay to the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An and the river life of the Mekong Delta, one of Asia's most rewarding and affordable journeys.
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Vietnam unfurls the length of a coastline, from the jade waters and limestone karsts of the north to the teeming river life of the Mekong Delta. Add lantern-lit Hoi An, the imperial citadel of Hue and a buzzing coffee-and-banh-mi culture, and you have one of Asia's most rewarding, affordable trips.
For 2026, cities like Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City have grown into bleisure and digital-nomad hubs, with fast connectivity and co-working spaces that let travellers blend work with cultural exploration.
Beyond the icons, Vietnam is opening up second-tier regions like the mountains of Ha Giang, backed by community-led, low-carbon travel and gentle soft adventure through terraced highlands and river deltas.
Vietnam in pictures
Weather & timing in Vietnam RIGHT NOW 30° cloudy
Best Jan–Mar · Shoulder Apr, Nov–Dec
- Jan 6° / -4°
- Feb 8° / -2°
- Mar 12° / 2°
- Apr 18° / 8°
- May 24° / 14°
- Jun 28° / 18°
- Jul 30° / 20°
- Aug 28° / 18°
- Sep 24° / 14°
- Oct 18° / 8°
- Nov 12° / 2°
- Dec 8° / -2°
Best time to visit
February – April, August – October
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Vietnam. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.
