Overview
Located in Southeast Asia on the South China Sea, Vietnam is always in the top choices of tourists all over the world due to its breathtaking landscapes and featured culture. Northern Vietnam has four seasons: winter (December February), spring (March - April), summer (May - July) and autumn (August- November). Central Vietnam has warm temperatures year-round while Southern Vietnam has the wet season from May to October and the dry season from November to April.
Traveling throughout Vietnam, you can find the distinctive features of each region: Hanoi Capital with historical sites and savory dishes, the bustling Ho Chi Minh City with impressive architectural works and fascinating entertaining areas, or the peaceful Hoi An ancient town with amazing night activities. Halong Bay - one of the seven wonders of the world would be the most famous destination in Vietnam with stunning views and magnificent caves. If you are into beaches, take a trip to Phu Quoc, Mui Ne, Nha Trang or Danang. The mountainous area in Northern Vietnam (Sapa, Ha Giang, Mu Cang Chai) are amazing places where you can admire terraced rice fields in harvesting season and learn about the interesting culture of the ethnic groups. Mekong Delta is also a must-see destination in South Vietnam with the unique floating markets.
Vietnam is also famous for its stunning cuisine. Pho, Vietnamese bread, sticky rice, broken rice (com tam), steamed rice cake, spring rolls, etc are must-try dishes when traveling to Vietnam.