Vietnam Highlights
Ancient towns, emerald bays and the world's best street food
Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations — from the mountains of the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, with world-class food at every stop.
Top Vietnam Highlights to Visit
Handpicked destinations for the ultimate vietnam highlights experience
Hoi An Ancient Town
The most beautiful town in Southeast Asia
Hoi An is Vietnam's most perfectly preserved ancient trading port — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where Chinese merchant houses, Japanese covered bridges, and French colonial buildings line the Thu Bon River.
Highlights
- The Japanese Covered Bridge
- Lantern-lit streets at night
- World-class tailors making custom clothes in 24 hours
- Cao lầu and white rose dumplings
- The monthly Lantern Festival on the full moon
Things to Do
- Walk the lantern-lit old town at night
- Have clothes made by a local tailor
- Take a cooking class
- Cycle to An Bang Beach
- Float a lantern on the Thu Bon River
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
February–April and August–October
Recommended Duration
2–4 days
Typical Cost
UNESCO old town ticket VND 120,000 (approx £4)
Travel Tips
- ·Fly to Da Nang (30 minutes away)
- ·The old town is best on foot or bicycle
- ·Allow at least 2 fittings for tailored clothes
- ·Combine with a day trip to My Son Sanctuary
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Mekong Delta
Vietnam's rice bowl and floating market heartland
The Mekong Delta is a vast network of rivers, canals, and islands producing over half of Vietnam's rice and fruit. Best explored by boat, drifting between floating markets, fruit orchards, and traditional villages.
Highlights
- Cai Rang floating market at dawn
- Boat trips through narrow canals
- Fruit orchards and coconut candy factories
- Traditional Vietnamese village life
- Fresh tropical fruit and seafood
Things to Do
- Visit Cai Rang floating market at dawn
- Boat through the narrow canals
- Visit a coconut candy factory
- Eat fresh tropical fruit at an orchard
- Cycle through delta villages
Practical Info
Best Time to Visit
November–April (dry season)
Recommended Duration
1–3 days
Typical Cost
Day tours from Ho Chi Minh City from £25
Travel Tips
- ·Day trip from Ho Chi Minh City or stay overnight in Can Tho
- ·The floating market is most active at 5–8am
- ·Hire a local guide for the best experience
- ·Combine with Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City
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