As borders continue to expand, an increasing number of individuals are planning new holidays abroad. This comes after the majority of us were unable to travel for two years owing to pandemic-induced lockdowns. Now that numerous regions are reopening to tourists, one may choose to visit Vietnam, which is only a neighbouring nation of the Philippines.

From its exquisite indigenous food to its spectacular tourist sites, Vietnam never runs out of things to do.

1. Admire the extraordinary scenery of Halong Bay:

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Halong Bay is undoubtedly regarded as one of Vietnam's most stunning places, with 1,600 limestone spires soaring from its blue seas. As a result, it's on everyone's bucket list, and hundreds of vessels provide daily cruises. The bay is vast, but it may still seem congested.

2. Experience floating markets on Mekong River:

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With islands, rice terraces, stilted towns, and a way of life that hasn't changed in decades, the river appears to want to relax and enjoy the scenery. You can accomplish just that if you get a ride on a cargo boat. Simply pick a shaded area to hang your hammock and stare out at distant riverbanks as your boat, laden with fruit and rice sacks, ploughs the treacherous brown flow.

3. Try out Vietnamese most famous cuisine - Pho:

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Pho is a popular Vietnamese dish consisting of four basic ingredients: clear stock, boiling beef, rice noodles, and herbs or green onions. It is served on street corners, at expensive restaurants, and in every family home in Vietnam. Hanoi has earned a reputation as Vietnam's pho capital. Every restaurant in town has a secret recipe.

4. Light a lantern in Hoi An:

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Hoi An is turned into a kaleidoscope of colour and light for the Lantern Festival every Tt (Vietnamese New Year). The festival lasts seven days, with hundreds of bright lanterns adorning the route from Hoi An Bridge to Hoai River Square. The most spectacular sight is the hundreds of floating lights on the river; hire a sampan boat to get a closer look. You may buy a light and put it adrift for a modest fee. 

If you can't make it to Hoi An for New Year's, don't worry: smaller lantern festivities are held every full moon.

5. Ban Gioc Waterfall:

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Ban Gioc is the name of not one, but two crashing waterfalls along the Quay Son River in Vietnam's Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang, and China's Daxin County, Guangxi.

You'll be witnessing one of South-East Asia's most magnificent natural wonders. Its sheer height (70m tall and 208m wide) is impressive, but the way the falls tumble down its craggy, limestone face is the most impressive. If you're ready for a challenge, you can travel up to the 'falls high points as long as you have the proper walking gear.

With the detailed sharing of Vietnamese famous destinations, we hope that you will "pocket" some more knowledge that you should know when you come to this land. Don't forget to follow Vietrips to update useful news about Vietnam tourism! For more details on Vietnam package tours and booking travel services, please contact Vietrips via email: sales@vietrips.com or call center: +84962 900 016 for advice on suitable tours for you in Vietnam!