13 reasons Why You Should Visit Vietnam Once
Ranked 5th among the best 10 attractive places in Asia according to The Travel Magazine (Canada), Vietnam is known as a beautiful country with many stunning sceneries and interesting experiences. And it would be a miss if we don’t mention Vietnam cuisine, which is known for Banh Mi, Pho, Bun Cha,… But those are just a few of the reasons why you should visit this country. With Asia Private Travels, let’s find out the 13 reasons why tourists always fall in love with Vietnam right from the first step!
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam Overview
On the Asia tourism map, Vietnam emerges as one of the best choices for tourists to have happy experiences.
When it comes to Vietnam, many factors help this country become famous. Tourists could never forget the paddy fields along the river or the beautiful terraced paddy in the highland, the limestone mountains looming out of the emerald green water, or the vast caves with unique shapes and they even have names based on their shapes.
Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, Vietnam
And, you will be surprised by the friendly people with their warmth and curiosity here. They will not hesitate to wave at you and smile at you, so don’t forget to interact with them to learn more about the culture and customs of the local people during your Vietnam holiday travel.
Ha Giang local people
Besides, in Vietnam, you could try many delicious foods which distribute reputation for this country. Vietnamese cuisine is one of the reasons that make many tourists want to come back to Vietnam one more time.
Vietnamese cuisine - Hu Tieu
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13 Reasons Why You Should Visit Once In Your Life
If you are still hesitating about whether you should take a Vietnam tour, don’t waste time anymore, let’s spend time finding out the top 13 reasons you should come to Vietnam at least once in your life to have the fulfillest journey!
#1 Street Food
Mentioned as one of the best street foods in the world, Vietnamese street food will never let you down! Trying street food in Vietnam is one of the best things to do in Vietnam. On the street, you will be easy to catch the vendors or food stalls with many delicious foods such as Banh Mi, Pho, Bun Cha, and Banh Xeo… which are made from fresh and native ingredients so you couldn’t find these foods with unique taste in other countries! Even the leaders in other countries also couldn’t stop falling in love with them: when USA former president Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese came to Vietnam, they were really amazed at banh mi, bun cha… Therefore, street food should be listed on the list when you travel to Vietnam.
Banh My
#2 Vietnamese Coffee
You might be surprised that Vietnam has a kind of coffee that is very delicious and famous all around the world. According to Taste Alas, Vietnamese condensed milk coffee ranked 2nd among the best coffee in the world, and this is the reason why this kind of drink shouldn’t be forgotten in your Hanoi food tour. Coffee is available everywhere in Vietnam, in the morning, you could easily imagine Vietnamese people sipping a cup of condensed milk coffee and enjoying the rhythm of the city. Let’s experience it by yourself and you will know the reason why this kind of coffee is ranked 2nd in the world! Moreover, Vietnam has many other delicious types of coffee that you could try such as egg coffee, salt coffee, coconut coffee,…
Vietnamese coffee
#3 Markets
You might don’t understand why the market could be a reason to draw visitors, let Asia Private Travels explain for you! The market is not only a place to sell and buy goods, here you could experience as a local, learn more about daily life and their custom. And, in Vietnam, the market also has other functions, it is a way to connect people and practice their traditions, you even could participate in the market with cultural factors such as Love Market in Sapa, where people date and express their feelings to each other. Moreover, have you ever heard about the “floating market”?
Bac Ha Market
It sounds interesting! You could buy anything on the water, and the “Cai Rang floating market" should be listed in your itinerary! You can find more information about Vietnam's local markets in the blog Vietnam Market to have further information!
Cai Rang Floating Market
#4 Stunning Beaches
With over 3000 km of coastline, Vietnam has many stunning beaches that totally blow your mind at first look. Danang Beach is the answer to the question of Vietnam where to go! Danang Beach has white sand, gentle waves, blue sky, and cool water which are very suitable for water activities such as swimming, surfing, snorkeling… Besides, there are many famous and beautiful beaches in other places you should think about such as Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Phu Quoc…
Halong Bay
#5 Picturesque Mountainous Areas
Vietnam is not only for its long and beautiful coastline but also for its peaceful and breathtaking mountainous areas. Pu Luong, Sapa, and Ha Giang should be mentioned in your tour with Asia Private Travels. Here, you could immerse yourself in the beauty of terraced fields, admire the morning mountains filled with clouds, and try many local specialties. How about taking a trekking tour Sapa to experience all these wonderful things? It would be the best experience you could have on a Vietnam tour!
#6 River Cruise Trip
Many tourists fall in love with Vietnam through their experiences on the Mekong Delta tour! Mekong Delta attracts tourists due to its peaceful scenery and the unique experience that tourists could have here. In this region, you could immerse yourself in the peaceful scenery along the bank and explore life on the water. Why don’t you take a Mekong Delta River Cruise Tour to have all these experiences? Besides, “Floating market” is the highlight in this region that you must experience. And, you could explore daily life here by visiting family-sized businesses, and honey farms and sipping the honey tea with a special taste.
Riverboat ride in Chau Doc
#7 Unique Caves
If you are interested in exploring caves, Phong Nha Ke Bang in Vietnam should be mentioned in your Vietnam itinerary! Phong Nha is the longest cave in Asia, it was formed by limestone mountains in hundreds of millions of years ago. It is a paradise for cave lovers who love admiring the colorful marble in the magical space. Son Doong Cave, En Cave, Tu Lan Cave, and Thien Dien Cave…will definitely blow your mind. Coming here, tourists could totally escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the natural wonder! Moreover, in 2023, there are 23 new caves discovered, they are truly natural and haven’t been spoiled. And this is the reason why this site should be added to your Central Vietnam Tour!
Visit Sung Sot Cave, Halong Bay
#8 Ancient Town
Do you want to go back to the old days and have the feeling of slowing down and enjoying life? If you are looking for this feeling, Hoian is a must-go place for you! Hoian Ancient Town has ancient beauty and peaceful beauty on every corner and street. Coming to Hoian, let’s slow down and feel the rhythm of life here, let’s explore many historical places with unique architecture. At night, you even take a boat tour and drop the lantern on the river. Don’t miss these experiences on your Danang tour!
Hoian Ancient Town
#9 Ao Dai
Why a kind of dress could be listed in the reasons that attract tourists come to Vietnam? This is not a normal dress, Ao Dai is the national dress of Vietnam and it is the symbol of beauty in Vietnam. Many tourists feel excited about wearing it and learn more about the traditions of Vietnam. You even could buy an Ao Dai for you in your Vietnam tour! With its elegant look, many tourists want to try and have it for themselves!
Tourist in Vietnam's traditional costume - Ao Dai
#10 Festivals
Vietnam has many interesting festivals that you could experience to have the best memories during your Vietnam travel. At the beginning of the year, Vietnam has a Tet holiday with many festivals, which hope for luck for the whole year. Besides, throughout the year, in each region, there are many traditional festivals such as Huong Pagoda Festival, Hung Kings Festival, Ponagar Festival,... Each festival has its own meaning but overall, you could participate and understand more about the culture of Vietnamese people.
Hue Festival
#11 Friendly Local People
Vietnamese people are famous for their warmth and kindness. When you come to Vietnam, you can meet many friendly people and they are willing to help you to learn more about Vietnam. Don’t be surprised if someone strange waves at you and says hello to you! They just want to have a nice greeting with you even when you don’t know them. Therefore, don’t hesitate to smile at them and say hello back to them, you might have a worthy conversation with them, and they could share with you traveling tips or help you if you are in trouble, even a kid is also willing to give you a hand!
Friendly Vietnamese ethnic people
#12 Long History Capital With Many Historic Buildings
Do you know that Hanoi's capital has survived for about 1000 years, which means it witnessed many historical events and it has many historical traces? If you are a history lover, Hanoi is a great choice for you! Let’s take a Hanoi tour to fully explore this ancient but also vibrant capital! In Hanoi, don’t forget to visit Old Quater, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and Hoa Lo Prison… to learn more about the history of this old capital. These are must-go places to visit in Hanoi so don’t overlook them. And if you are interested in the ancient capitals of Vietnam, let’s consider Ninh Binh and Hue!
Quoc Tu Giam - Temple of Literature, Hanoi
#13 Affordable Price
Many people suppose that if they want to travel abroad, they have to spend a lot of money - this is not true! A visit to Vietnam is not really expensive as many people think! When you are in Vietnam, don’t be shocked if a bowl of Pho only costs 2$, a cup of Coffee costs 1$ or you only pay 1$ for a load of Banh Mi and so on! They are really cheap and don’t overlook if they are cheap! They are both cheap and delicious! Even the price of hotels, cars… They are really reasonable! If you want to know more about the price of a Vietnam Tour Package, don't hesitate to contact Asia Private Travels for the best support!
Vietnam Tour Package
So that’s it! 13 separate reasons for you to pack your luggage and take a flight to Vietnam the S-shaped country! What do you think about it? What are the most impressive things about Vietnam to you? Leave a comment to share your thoughts with us!
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