Choosing where and when is the best time to vacation in Vietnam

Vietnam is an exotic and beautiful country that has its own characteristics and original culture. Vietnam is located next to Thailand, but is much less popular among tourists. There are several reasons for this. In Vietnam, infrastructure is much less developed. This applies to both the country as a whole (airports, ports, railway connections) and the levels of service at individual resorts (hotels, shopping centers, restaurants). But Vietnam is quickly closing its gap with Thailand in terms of tourism. Therefore, you need to go to this country while it is still in an unspoiled state. We will talk about where it is better to relax in Vietnam in this article.

Let's first go through the resorts of Vietnam, where beach holidays predominate.

Since in most cases tourists fly to Vietnamese resorts through Ho Chi Minh City Airport, let's start with the nearest resort to this city. Getting to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh City takes about 2 hours per road transport. The bulk of the population of Vung Tau is employed in oil production on drilling platforms that are located at sea. There are beaches within the city, but experienced tourists recommend swimming on the beaches that are located 20-30 km from Vung Tau.

Silk Beach is even further away from Vung Tau. It really can be called wild. This beach is located at the foot of the Big Mountain. The shore of the beach is washed by a small bay, which is protected by rocks. This is a place for those who want to retire and admire a beautiful view.

The large city of Danang is located in the central part of Vietnam. Its population exceeds 900 thousand people. Despite its size, the city is quite quiet and calm, and Europeans and Australians often come here for a beach holiday. According to Forbes journalists, Da Nang is home to the most luxurious beach in the world called China Beach. There is also a cable car, the duration of which is more than 5 kilometers. It leads to Mount Ba Na. There are several hotels there and luxury villas. Some hotels were built by French colonialists at the beginning of the 20th century.

Nha Trang is considered the beach capital of Vietnam. If you don’t know where to go on a beach holiday in Vietnam, then this is the place for you. This place is perfect for those who like to lie quietly on the beach, go on various excursions, go to restaurants and the like.

Moreover, you are in a large city with all the infrastructure. In addition, in Nha Trang you can take diving courses and dive around the nearby islands. The main thing you need to know is that your vacation is not spoiled by bad weather.

It is also worth noting that Nha Trang is located in one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam. The main advantages include the city beach. It has snow-white sand and is well maintained. In the vicinity of Nha Trang you can find beautiful, uncrowded beaches. For example, at a distance from the city there is a beach in Bai Dai. There are few hotels and vacationers in its vicinity. Therefore, the beach and water are clean. You can also go to Doklet (Zoklet) Beach.

Mui Ne (Phan Thiet)

In 15 years, the village of Mui Ne has transformed from a small fishing village into a fairly large resort. Fans of surfing and kiting come here for the “big wave”. The resort is located near the large city of Phan Thiet. It is approximately 200 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. A beautiful place with palm trees, sand dunes and, of course, wonderful beaches.

The resort of Mui Ne is very popular among Russian tourists. Many signs in restaurants and stores, menus and price tags are in Russian. In local cafes and restaurants you can find borscht or Olivier salad. Of course, with local flavor. If you don't do water sports, it will be a bit boring here. However, numerous travel companies that offer excursions throughout Vietnam will help out. Another great place to beach holiday

in Vietnam it is Phu Quoc Island. Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam with clean beaches, cheap diving and wonderful weather (at certain times of the year). This is the southernmost resort in Vietnam.

Among the beach holiday destinations in Vietnam, the Con Dao archipelago is also worth noting. But there is not a very large flow of tourists going there yet, although there is an operating airport there.

To have a good rest in Vietnam for children, you need to take a responsible approach to choosing a place. This is especially true when choosing the place and time of travel. Indeed, in certain regions of the country at certain periods of the year it can be unbearably hot. In this case, resting with a child can turn into torture for him.

There is an opinion that the south of Vietnam is most suitable for traveling on holiday with children. The climate here is more comfortable and the infrastructure for tourists is better developed. Many hotels have animators, playgrounds and rooms, and equipment for children on the beach. You can also often find offers for special excursions for children. If you are going to go on vacation with your child to the southern part of Vietnam, then do it between November and May.

If you are going to travel to the central part of the country, it is better to do it in the period March-August. At the beginning of the year, the water will still be cool for children, and in late autumn there is a high probability of storms and typhoons.

In northern Vietnam, the best time to travel is April to May or September to October. Popular places for families with children often include Nha Trang, Mui Ne, and Phu Quoc Island. What attracts tourists with children to the Nha Trang resort? It turns out that this city can become great place

for a relaxing family holiday. In addition to having good beaches, the city offers a lot of entertainment. For example, there is a whole entertainment island called Vinpearl Land. There is a cable car over the water from the coast to the island. Locals call the island their little Hollywood. Children will definitely like it there.

The island has a variety of attractions for children and their parents. You can go to a gaming supermarket, visit a 4D cinema, sing karaoke. There is also a wonderful two-level aquarium and a large water park. Vinpearl Land operates on an all-inclusive basis. Working hours are 12 hours a day from 8 am to 8 pm.

While on vacation in Nha Trang or Mui Ne, you can go on an excursion to Ho Chi Minh City. Children might be interested in the Botanical Garden, where the largest zoo in Vietnam is located. In addition, the Botanical Garden has an aquarium, a water park, children's playgrounds, Entertainment Center. It's called "Give Us."

The entertainment center “Dai Nam” is divided into three zones. In one of them there is a zoo, in another a water park, and in the third there are attractions. Each zone has a separate entrance, and to move around the entertainment center you can use a train, free buses or a bicycle, which can be rented.

Both children and parents in Vietnam can enjoy water puppet theater performances. This art is traditional for the Vietnamese.

They make dolls by hand and dress them in colorful national costumes, and then stage a performance based on their legends and fairy tales. Such performances can definitely be seen in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Today, Vietnam cannot be called a very popular destination for vacationers with children. Many people are put off by a long flight. Even a direct flight to Vietnam takes at least 9 hours. It is quite difficult for children to endure such a long stay on an airplane. As for the locals, Vietnamese people love children and treat them very well.

Where is the best place to go in Vietnam?

Now let’s go through all the major resorts in Vietnam where you can go.

The local An Bang beach is one of the best in Vietnam. There are small restaurants with sun loungers and umbrellas for vacationers. But, if you want, you can easily find a place where you can retire and be on the beach in silence. The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to May, as summer is very hot and storms and hurricanes begin in autumn. Many tourists travel from Hoi An on an excursion to explore the Marble Mountains. Some even rent a bicycle and go on an excursion on their own.

Vietnam is a relatively small state, but its entire eastern part is washed by the sea, and the coastline is more than three thousand kilometers. So there are no problems with a beach holiday here. In addition, the country is strongly stretched from north to south, which provides an excellent opportunity for those who like to travel - all tourist routes are one way or another laid in the direction of Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City or vice versa.

Let's start with beach holiday, since most tourists from Russia go to Vietnam primarily for the sea and the sun.

City

The most popular resort in Vietnam now and in the near future is the city of Nha Trang. Geographically it is southern Vietnam, so it is almost always warm here, with the exception of the period from October to January. At this time, especially in November-December, the temperature may not be as comfortable for swimming as in other months, and it traditionally rains often. Here it must be said that it is simply impossible to give any accurate forecasts; each winter season in Nha Trang is different from the previous one - last winter, for example, was surprisingly warm and dry, but this one was not pleasing (low temperature and wind with waves) . Before deciding whether or not to refuse to visit Nha Trang during this period, it is worth considering not only the possible bad weather.

The point is that now Nha Trang is the most optimal choice for most tourists the following reasons:

• A large number of hotels, including budget ones - 2** and 3***. In addition to the price (for those who value service, there are also expensive hotels), you can choose the location - right next to the beach or in the city center, or maybe away from the bustle of the city.
• Short transfer from airport to hotel (Cam Ranh Airport is located just 35 kilometers from Nha Trang)
• Big choice excursions and entertainment: you can go to the northern or southern islands, wild beaches, waterfalls, mud baths, and also visit the famous island amusement park Vinpearl.
• Developed infrastructure: modern shopping centers, many shops and restaurants for every taste, more intense nightlife compared to other resorts.

However, Nha Trang is still a city with a population of half a million. That is, solitude and relaxation, calmness and serenity are not on the list of its advantages. All this can be found near Nha Trang or in expensive hotels (Vinpearl, Hon Tam, Diamond Bay, Ana Mandara), but the city itself is always very lively - here, In addition to tourists, many Vietnamese are also vacationing. The city beach is across the road, it is free, but you need to pay 40-50 thousand dong (about 2 dollars) to use a sun lounger. In addition to spontaneous accumulations of sunbeds, there are also organized beach recreation areas - Sailing Club, Louisiana, Gorky Park. It’s worth special mention about Gorky Park - there are several swimming pools (few hotels in the city have a swimming pool), a good restaurant and pub, inexpensive massage, and its entire territory is guarded.

So, when considering a holiday in Nha Trang even in months that are not the most favorable in terms of climate, it is worth weighing the pros and cons - it is quite possible that you will be lucky with the weather or it will not be so bad that it will ruin your holiday.

The only thing I would like to warn you against is to be careful when choosing a hotel. Very often, travel agency managers do not yet know the location of all the hotels and may well sell you a tour to a hotel on the edge of the city or even to another resort - Phan Rang, located 100 km from Nha Trang. Be sure to look for information about the hotel on the Internet and read reviews of tourists who have visited it.

The next most popular resort in Vietnam is Mui Ne.

Mui Ne is resort village 15 kilometers from the small administrative center - the city of Phan Thiet with a population of 100 thousand, but it so happens that in the documents of tour operators this resort is referred to as Phan Thiet. Know that in 90% of cases it is Mui Ne that is meant - and be sure to check the hotel offered to you for its location. The fact is that in Phan Thiet itself (an extremely unlucky place to stay) there are a couple of hotels where Russian tourists are also accommodated. In addition, many hotels are located away from the center of Mui Ne and, accordingly, the center of tourist life - restaurants, shops, spas. Living alone has its pros and cons; the main thing is to know in advance what the travel agency is offering you. It happened that people only upon arrival discovered that instead of Mui Ne, their hotel was located on Ke Ga Beach, a beautiful place, but with poorly developed infrastructure and 40 kilometers from the main resort.

But hopefully the hotel you choose is in Mui Ne. What are the differences between Mui Ne and Nha Trang? The first and main difference is that Mui Ne is a resort village. In all senses. On the one hand, this is a great atmosphere of relaxation and tranquility, a leisurely way of life and an excellent beach, available in almost every hotel (here you don’t need to cross the road, like in Nha Trang, just go out of your hotel straight to the sea). At the same time, from the point of view of a tourist, Mui Ne has almost everything you need - food and shopping for every taste, the only thing is that there are fewer excursions and entertainment than in Nha Trang.

The great advantage of Mui Ne is its unique climate. This southern resort is the most sunny place in Vietnam, and while in Nha Trang in winter it can be not very comfortable, in Mui Ne the weather has been excellent since November and there is practically no rain. For the sake of fairness, it must be said that in summer the situation at the resorts is the opposite - in Nha Trang it is hot and dry, and the low season (in terms of the flow of tourists) is not as noticeable as in Mui Ne, where from May to October (August-October especially) there can be a lot of rain . Again, it is impossible to predict anything, and rains are not at all a reason not to come to Mui Ne in the summer, when there are fewer tourists and there are no competitions in the spirit of “whoever gets up first gets the sunbed.”

The peculiarity of Mui Ne, this time not a pleasant one, is that in winter, during the high season, the waves in the sea are quite large, which prevents many from swimming, especially in the afternoon, when they become stronger. These waves are caused by the wind, strong, even, blowing at an angle to the shore, which has long made Mui Ne a real Mecca for kite surfers, who come here en masse just in the winter season. They ride beautifully, but sometimes crowd tourists on the beach. The most interesting excursions are to the white dunes and Fairy Creek, to Mount Ta Ku to the reclining Buddha and to the Ke Ga lighthouse, as well as to the Binh Chao mud bath. You can also go to Dalat (this excursion is also available from Nha Trang), and to Nha Trang itself, located 240 km from Mui Ne.

And here lies the biggest disadvantage of Mui Ne as a resort. The fact is that no matter which airport you fly to (Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City or Cam Ranh Airport in Nha Trang), the transfer to Mui Ne by bus takes about 6 hours, by car - a little less. This not the shortest journey scares off many people, and coupled with reviews that Mui Ne is “boring”, has already led to the fact that the bulk of tourists have reoriented to Nha Trang. And there are fewer hotels in Mui Ne and they are on average a little more expensive than in Nha Trang - so try to book a hotel here in advance, otherwise the rooms in it may be purchased. But still, Mui Ne is a very interesting place, worthy of visiting. And the situation with the transfer will change in the near future, when a new highway is built, along which it will be possible to get to the resort in about three hours.

Phu Quoc Island.

If a high-quality and relaxing beach holiday is all you need, and you are willing to pay for it, take a closer look at the southernmost resort of Vietnam - Phu Quoc Island. The easiest way to get to it is by plane from Ho Chi Minh City (40 minutes on the way). Hotels on the island, of course, are more expensive than on the continent, and the infrastructure is not as developed, but everything pays for itself clear water, beautiful nature and real island relaxation. However, you won’t find bounty-style pictures here, this is not the Maldives. Phu Quoc, unlike mainland Vietnam, is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Thailand, the climate here is approximately the same as in Mui Ne - there is a clearly defined winter dry and summer wet season. Consider how long you can enjoy only the beach and seafood, because there is little choice in terms of excursions and outdoor activities (trips to small islands, pepper farms, kayaking, diving and fishing). Hotels in Fukuoka are scattered along different beaches, and to the center of evening life - the colorful night market, where you can eat and shop deliciously and inexpensively - you will most often have to take a taxi. It is ideal to combine a beach holiday in Phu Quoc with a stay in Ho Chi Minh City and several excursions from there.

Da Nang city.

And finally, the last and very worthy resort in Vietnam is the city of Danang and the beaches around it. Da Nang is the third largest city in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, a modern metropolis located in the very center of the country.

Its beaches, famous for their pure white sand, are among the ten most beautiful in the world according to Forbes magazine, and stretch 30 kilometers to the town of Hoi An. Special mention must be made about Hoi An - it is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, since its Old Town, in everyone’s opinion, best preserves the atmosphere of past centuries. This very colorful and romantic place is very popular among tourists from all over the world, and Russian tourists are still in the minority here.

Figuratively speaking, by choosing Da Nang as a resort, you get a combination of high-quality and secluded relaxation, like in Phu Quoc, and a pastime full of excursions, like in Nha Trang. These include the Marble Mountains, the Cham culture monument Michon, and the ancient capital of Vietnam Hue, as well as trips to the islands. And you can choose the combination of beaches and excursions yourself. In terms of prices, a holiday in Da Nang will be more expensive than in Nha Trang, but if you choose a hotel in Hoi An, you can really save money, although the standard of the hotel will be lower, and you will have to walk or even drive to the beach. The airport is located in close proximity to the city, so the transfer will not cause any problems. The only restriction on vacation in Da Nang is created by nature itself - you can swim from May to October, the rest of the time both temperature and heavy rains will prevent this.

Whatever resort you choose, we hope you will want to return to Vietnam again. Each city here is different from the other in terms of traditions, sea, and local cuisine. Have a great holiday!

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Vietnam can offer its guests more than three thousand kilometers of coastline. Beautiful sea waves, white sand beaches, outlandish islands and bays await fans of beach holidays and water sports enthusiasts. Most of the most famous beaches are located in the south of the country. The tourist season there begins in October and ends around the end of February. The rest of the time it often rains.

The northern part of the Republic of Vietnam also has good resorts located near Hanoi. You can have a great rest on them from May to October. Let's look at the top five resorts to choose the most suitable one according to personal preferences.

Three best resorts in Vietnam

The country has many beaches and resorts of different levels. In order to find out which of them are in the south, which are in the north, which are adjacent to large cities or airports, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the map in Russian, which indicates their location.

Map of the best beaches

The most beautiful beaches and best hotels in Nha Trang

Nha Trang is considered the most popular resort city in Vietnam and is called its “beach capital”. located 30 km from the resort. The tourist influx season lasts almost all twelve months of the year; the most ideal time for a holiday is January-August. The fewest guests in Nha Trang are from October to December.

The resort is ready to offer travelers a lot of interesting things:

• beautiful, well-kept beaches that are quite long and wide;
• active sports (diving centers);
• Hon Che entertainment island for the whole family, connected to the resort by cable car;
• picturesque waterfalls;
• lots of entertainment (night discos, parties);
• a large number of restaurants, cafes;
• cosmetology centers with therapeutic mud and springs;
• cultural and historical attractions (Monkey Island, temples, Long Son Pagoda, etc.);
• hotels for every taste, from luxury to cheaper.

The central part of the resort will delight you with its developed infrastructure and quality service. The city beaches in this area are seven kilometers long and are covered with white sand consisting of small particles of shells. The water near the shore is clean and transparent. Every morning the coastal area is cleaned. There are showers, changing rooms, toilets, and medical aid stations.

Almost all beaches are municipal, so most often you don’t have to pay to enter them. Money will only be needed to pay for the rental of a sun lounger or umbrella.

The beaches on the islands are usually purchased by hotels. The Ana Mandara Beach Resort (five stars) and Sofitel hotel complexes have proven themselves well.

Perfect time for holidays in Nha Trang – January-August.

As for the prices for entertainment offered at the resort, on average they are as follows:

• renting a jet ski for thirty minutes – forty to forty-five dollars;
• parasailing 1 person – twenty dollars, two people – thirty-five dollars;
• banana ride for fifteen minutes five people - forty dollars;
• Catamaran ride for an hour - forty-five dollars.

Coast of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne

These two resorts are located only twenty kilometers from each other, so let’s consider them as a single whole. The resort area of ​​Phan Thiet is several kilometers away from the city. Many young people who love water sports and golf relax here. There are signs in Russian everywhere, and cafes offer menus in Russian.

The Mui Ne Peninsula is also famous for its surfing and kiting schools, of which there are more than twenty. They employ instructors who speak Russian. For an hour of surfing they charge about fifty dollars, for kitesurfing – seventy dollars.

You can relax at these resorts in any month. The main influx of tourists occurs from November to April. But the sea is calmer, on the contrary, from April to November.

Hotels are represented by bungalows, villas, and buildings of respectable hotels. Each offers clients its own beach, equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas. Prices for double rooms in hotels by the sea vary around thirty dollars. Victoria Resort (four stars) is considered a very good hotel.

As for the review of the beaches, it is as follows:

1. Phan Thiet Central Beach is located right in the city. Suitable for those who are too lazy to travel far.
2. Tien Tan (Phan Thiet, Ke Ga lighthouse area)- quiet place. The water brings a lot of debris and turbidity due to large waves. If the first one is regularly cleaned, then it is difficult to get rid of the turbidity. The entire infrastructure ends with the operation of hotels. There is practically no entertainment.
3. Pu Hai Beach (near Phan Thiet)– quiet, surrounded by respectable hotels that keep the coastal area clean and well-groomed.
4. Hon Rom (twelve kilometers from Mui Ne)- secluded and a nice place no entertainment or hotels. City bus number one goes here.
5. Rang (Mui Ne central beach) has a developed infrastructure, many hotels, schools active species sports. It's always crowded here. The entrance to the water is gentle. The passages to many sections of the beaches are blocked by hotels.

Where to relax on Phu Quoc Island?

The country's largest island, located in the Gulf of Thailand, has its own airport. It is considered one of the most popular resorts due to the abundance of beautiful and well-kept beaches. Offers its guests a lot of entertainment:

• tours to the jungle or mountains;
• excursions to the farm and pearl museum;
• visit to a farm specializing in growing black pepper;
• fishing, where they catch squid, crabs and other marine life;
• diving and snorkeling lessons (the cheapest lessons and equipment rental);
• many restaurants and cafes.

The most luxurious hotel is LaVeranda Resort&Spa, which has a huge tropical garden and a French bakery. In general, accommodation on the island is expensive compared to other Vietnamese resorts.

The best beaches on the island are:

We bring to your attention a short video review of Bai Sao beach.

Vietnam is a truly amazing country, it is here that people have united so harmoniously beautiful nature, ancient temples and modern comfortable hotels.

If the distance from Moscow to Vietnam were not so great, the flow of tourists to this country would undoubtedly be greater. But those who endure a long flight will never regret their vacation.

After reading this article, you will learn:

• Where is it better to go on holiday to Vietnam depending on the month.
• Here is a list of the TOP 6 resorts where you can go at any time of the year.
• What to see and do at each of these resorts.

Where is the best place to vacation in Vietnam (by month)

The only thing that can spoil your holiday in Vietnam is rain!

Rainy season in different regions falls at different times.

Thanks to this table you will never be caught in the rainy season:

In the south of the country, two seasons can be distinguished: wet (from May to November) and dry (December - April). The most acceptable season for our compatriots is the second season, or rather January and February, because it is during these months that Vietnam has such soft sun and comfortable temperature water in the sea.

From February to May there are hot, dry days. The lowest chance of rain in Vietnam is from April to October-November.

The center of Vietnam is also distinguished by its weather diversity. In the period from February to August there is clear, dry weather with air temperatures of 30-35 degrees above zero. But from mid-December torrential downpours begin, and typhoons may appear in some regions.

The north of the country has a more pronounced division of seasons than the south. Winter here, lasting from November to February, is cool and humid. February and March will not please you with rain. Well, in May summer suddenly begins with its high humidity and extremely high temperatures air (up to +40°C).

Resorts in Vietnam: where is the best place to go (TOP 7 resorts)

Vietnam has 59 provinces, but for convenience we will divide the country into North, South and Center.

• Northern Vietnam. This is the most ancient part of the country; the capital, Hanoi, is located here, and the bulk of ancient temples and architectural monuments are concentrated here. In addition, the main agricultural lands are located here. This part of the country is least suitable for a beach holiday, as in winter period It is quite cool here, and in summer the region suffers from stifling heat. The most comfortable time for a holiday here is spring.
• Central Vietnam. Most of the beach resorts are located in this part of Vietnam. The local climate is practically favorable all year round, and long beaches and beautiful views only increase the attractiveness of this region. In addition, in this part of the country there is the party capital of Vietnam - Danang and the no less famous imperial city of Hue.
• South Vietnam. The south is the center of the economy. This is where The largest city the country of Ho Chi Minh City with expensive hotels and luxurious beaches. The resorts of Phu Quoc, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet are no less attractive. Nha Trang is a youth resort, Ho Chi Minh City is a huge modern metropolis with bustling life. For a relaxing family holiday with children, Phu Quoc is most suitable, while Phan Thiet will delight vacationers with a memorable holiday in a real tropical jungle.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is the beach capital of Vietnam.

Things to do?

• Beach holiday. Clean sea, comfortable beaches and tropical islands in the middle of the bay - this is why tourists come to Nha Trang. The resort has three attractive beaches, which are considered the best in Vietnam.
• Vibrant nightlife of the resort. The best discos and entertainment shows take place here.
• Top-class spa treatments and mud baths will delight lovers of sybaritic relaxation. The Thap Ba mud bath deserves special attention.
• Diving. The underwater world of the coastal waters of Nha Trang attracts divers from all over the world. On the coast is a large number of diving training centers.
• Surfing and parachute rides.
• While vacationing in Nha Trang with children, visit the Vinpearl Land amusement park. Children will also enjoy the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and the Institute of Oceanography.

What to see:

• Long Son Pagoda (Flying Dragon). It is considered the most beautiful pagoda in the area, and since 1936 it has also been the main temple of Khanh Hoa province.
• Cham Towers Po Nagar. Built in the 7th-12th centuries AD. How religious buildings still operate today, despite the fact that 80% of Vietnamese residents are atheists. Four towers have survived to this day.
• Cathedral in Gothic style.
• Dien Khanh Citadel.
• Bao Dao Villas. This is a whole complex with a museum, a park and a wonderful hotel. The villas were originally used by His Imperial Majesty for recreation. Nowadays, anyone can spend a couple of nights here, try on the imperial dress and even take a photo in it.
• Stone garden
• Monkey Island. It is one of the three “Northern Islands”, which includes: Orchid Island (Elephant Island), Ostrich Island and Monkey Island. The latter is currently a nature reserve, most of which is impenetrable jungle, and only a small part is landscaped for tourists. It is in this sanitized part that you can feed the monkeys by hand.
• Batdang stream. The second name of the stream is Dachai (“Luminous Stone”). The area along the creek will be appreciated by nature lovers and ecotourists, the latter, by the way, often set up camps on large stone slabs on the banks of the creek.

Cham Towers Po Nagar

Thap Ba Mud Bath

Cathedral in Gothic style

Long Son Pagoda

Batdang Creek

This video will tell you about the features of a holiday in Nha Trang!

Phan Thiet

A young but popular resort in Vietnam. Ideal for a family holiday.

Things to do?
Strictly speaking, there are two main areas of recreation in Phan Thiet: beach and active.

• Beaches. Ideal for a leisurely holiday. The undoubted advantage of Phan Thiet beaches is that they are all free; free sun loungers and umbrellas also delight holidaymakers. Until recently, Phan Thiet was one of the main resorts in Vietnam, but now Mui Ne Beach in the vicinity of the fishing village of the same name has taken on this role. By the way, Phan Thiet is often confused with Mui Ne.
• Leisure. Near Mui Ne, windsurfers conquer the waters. Wakeboarding is also in great demand.
• Ecotourism is well developed in Phan Thiet; vacationers will be offered visits to mineral springs, beautiful lakes and, of course, a trip to the Red and White Dunes.
• Well, gourmets from all over the world come to Phan Thiet, because the local cuisine has a special distinctive flavor that attracts food lovers.
• With children in Phan Hit, it is worth visiting the Children's Park, located in the city center.

What to see:

• Red Dunes. Located in close proximity to Mui Ne.
• White dunes with Lotus Lake. Lotus Lake is located at the foot of the White Dunes and has amazing beauty. Lotuses bloom in the second half of the year.
• Ke Ga Lighthouse.
• Mount Ta Ku with Reclining Buddha. A sacred place for Buddhists from all over the world. In 2002, a cable car was built to the pagodas.
• Fairy stream. It is also called the red stream or the magic river. A good place to get acquainted with Vietnamese nature.
• Red Canyon Fire Stream. An amazing natural work. The canyon owes its wilting to the washout of soil by passing rainstorms. The stream at the beginning of the canyon was mentioned above and is called “fairy stream.”
• Cham towers of Poshanu. Erected at the beginning of the 9th century by the peoples who inhabited the area and professed Hinduism. Therefore, nowadays these towers are used as places of worship for Hindus.
• Magic spring. The real spa capital of Phan Thiet. Temperature mineral water at the source reaches 80 degrees. In 2006, a health and entertainment complex was built near the source.
• Crocodile farm.

Red Dunes

Red Canyon Fire Stream

Ke Ga Lighthouse

Lotus Lake

Mui Ne Beach

The following video will help you “transport” to Phan Thiet.

Danang

Danang is the third largest city in Vietnam. The party capital of Vietnam.

Things to do?

• The city itself, apart from being a major transport hub, is unremarkable, but its beaches (the most famous - China Beach) were named by the famous magazine Forbes as one of the most attractive in the world. It is noteworthy that local beach holidays are popular not only among tourists, but also among the Vietnamese.
• In addition, Da Nang is a paradise for surfers and kiters.
• Well, at night the city is buried in the lights of nightclubs, restaurants and cafes.

What to see?

• Tam Thai and Linh Ung pagodas. Tam Thai Pagoda was built in 1825 and is located on the top of Thu Son Mountain (Marble Mountains).
• Statue of a Woman Buddha (Lady Buddha). It can be seen from the beaches of Da Nang. This is a statue of the goddess Quan Am - the patroness of women and assistant during childbirth. Lady Buddha is located on the territory of Linh Ung Pagoda.
• Cham towers of Mai Son. Temple complex Mai Son (Michon) was built during the 5th-8th centuries. Cham king Bhadravakman I. Modern historians call Michon the Sacred Land or the Valley of the Royal Dynasties. The My Son monuments are included in the UNESCO World List.
• Marble Mountains. Located 8 kilometers from Da Nang and are marble hills. The five peaks of these mountains get their names from the five main natural elements (metal, wood, fire, earth and water). The most beautiful mountain is called Thu Son (“Water”).
• The world's longest cable car between Vong Nguyet and Ba Na.

Marble Mountains

Woman Buddha Statue

Temple complex My Son (Michon)

The following video will tell you about holidays in Nha Trang in more detail.

Phu Quoc

The largest island in Vietnam. International Tourism Center.

Things to do?

• Beach holiday. Phu Quoc's beaches are among the most attractive in the world (the most famous is Long Beach). The mountains protect the island from the winds, creating ideal conditions for the germination of tropical plants, turning the island into a real jungle.
• Enjoy the sunsets. By the way, the local sunsets are considered the most beautiful in the world.
• Take a walk through national parks and see with your own eyes endemic plants and many exotic animals.
• Swim in a forest stream.
• Climb a 600 meter high mountain and see the island from a bird's eye view.
• And also see a unique natural miracle - the Suoi Chan waterfall framed by wild orchids.
• Another activity for which people go to Phu Quoc is diving. Diving here is recognized as the cheapest in the world.
• While on the island with children, visit the Vinperl Land Amusement Park. Little fidgets will also love the Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc safari park.

What to see?

• Sung Hung and Hung Long pagodas.
• Pearl farm. At the farm you can see how a pearl grows in a mussel shell, as well as the process of sorting pearls and making pearl products.
• Lighthouse on Phu Quoc Island.
• Kau Palace. An iconic place for the islanders. Built in honor of the goddess Thien Kau.
• Black pepper plantations. Phu Quoc produces about 400 tons of black pepper per year. Excursions to the plantations will allow you to see the processes of harvesting and drying the pepper harvest.
• Coconut prison. Less than half a century ago, there was a real prison in Fukuoka, which got its name from the fact that its prisoners worked on coconut plantations.
• Fish sauce factory.
• Private museum “Coi Nguon Museum”. The museum was founded with private funds. It houses a collection of exhibits depicting the history and culture of the island.

Pearl farm

Coconut Prison

Black pepper plantations

The video will help you see your holiday on Phu Quoc Island with your own eyes!

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is the center of all the bustle of Vietnam with luxury hotels and budget boarding houses.

Things to do?

• Shopping. You can find absolutely everything in local markets and shopping centers. The highest prices await tourists on Dong Khoi Street; cheaper goods can be found at Ben Than Market. And at least for an hour, it’s worth visiting the Ho Chi Minh City night market for the indescribable atmosphere and communication.
• An alternative to the night market is Saigon Square - it is also a kind of market, but air-conditioned.
• But you shouldn’t swim in Ho Chi Minh City, the coastal water is polluted. The nearest resort for a beach holiday is a couple of kilometers from Saigon in the so-called “Vietnamese Riviera” - the town of Vung Tau.
• Be sure to visit one of the most exciting shows in Vietnam - the acrobatic show "A O Show", which takes place at the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House.
• The Suoi Tien Park entertainment park is also worthy of attention, bringing together almost all the famous entertainment: a water park, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a zoo, a Ferris wheel, etc.

What to see:

• Reunification Palace. Known as the Palace of Independence. Its renaming in 1975 to Reunification Palace marked the truce between the south and north of Vietnam.
• Notre Dame Cathedral (Cathedral of Our Lady of Saigon). It is practically a double of the famous Notre Dame in Paris. It was built in six years (1877-1883) by the French colonialists
• Dam Sheen Park.
• Zoo.
• Botanical Garden.
• Cu Chi Tunnels. The Ku Chi area was a center of underground resistance during the American expansion. The tunnels were dug for 15 years using all available methods.
• Puppet theater on the water.
• Biteksko Tower.
• Ben Than Market.

Biteksko Tower

We describe and compare the best resorts and beaches in Vietnam - well-known and not so well-known. Reviews from tourists and personal experience from traveling around the country. Map of Vietnam in Russian with resorts. Choose where it is better to go on vacation!

What resorts in Vietnam can you have a good rest? Let's try to figure it out by looking at the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Vietnam resorts:

Nha Trang

When to go. Best place to relax in Nha Trang in the spring And in summer. The rainy season begins in October - strong winds blow and the sea is rough. In winter it can be uncomfortable because of the waves, but they are not always there. We vacationed in winter - this is a great time for excursions and trips around the surrounding area!

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Cam Ranh

Cam Ranh is a small seaside village located in the bay of the same name. The most famous beach is Bai Zai; people often come here from neighboring Nha Trang.

The beach is only 30 meters wide, but very long, with fine sand and a gentle entrance. There are restaurants and hotels on the shore; on the beach you can rent a sun lounger with an umbrella and go water skiing.

When to go. The climate is the same as in Nha Trang, so come in spring and summer.

Phu Quoc

Where is the best place to go to Vietnam if you want a relaxing beach holiday? Phu Quoc Island is a quiet resort, a diving and snorkeling center. , interesting undersea world, the purest water and warm climate. The infrastructure is actively developing, but there is no nightlife and few attractions. Although, which will not leave you indifferent.

Mui Ne and Phan Thiet

The narrow 17-kilometer resort area between Phan Thiet and the fishing village of Mui Ne is simply called Mui Ne. This is a jumble of hotels, souvenir shops, bokeh (seafood cafes), travel agencies and pharmacies. Most hotels are located on the first line. The best beaches are occupied by expensive hotels, while the worse beaches are occupied by budget hotels. We didn't like the beaches of Mui Ne - they were mostly dirty. There are shallow waters and waves everywhere, so you can’t swim. But there are interesting sights in the area: red and white dunes, Fairy Creek.

When to go. There are no strong climatic swings here, as in the northern resorts of Vietnam. However, it is best to rest during the dry period - from November to April. Strong winds blow most of the time, so kiters and surfers love this place. They prefer to vacation from January to March, when the sea waves are high. From April to the end of autumn the sea becomes a little calmer.

Danang

This resort in Vietnam is almost unknown among Russians (everyone goes to Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc), the Vietnamese vacation here. The city is large and modern, with spacious streets and not too dense traffic, so it is convenient to learn to ride a bike.

The best beaches in Da Nang with white sand and a gentle entrance to the sea are Bac My An and My Khe. Admission is free, the infrastructure is quite developed. The shoreline is wide and long, you can collect a lot of beautiful shells.

A small minus is the distance of the center from the tourist area. There are no large supermarkets on the coast. There are no city buses; you need to go to the center by bike or taxi.

When to go. The high season is short - it’s better to relax from April to June, when it is already quite warm and the waves on the sea are low. It rains from summer until the end of the year, and the winds are fierce in winter. We vacationed in Da Nang in winter: the city and the beach were deserted, but it had its own charm. Dul strong wind, large waves rose on the sea, a red flag was displayed on the beaches, and sometimes it drizzled. During the low season, almost all cafes in the tourist zone are closed, and sometimes it’s not easy to find inexpensive food: the Vietnamese, seeing lonely tourists, raise prices.

If you are looking for the best place to relax in Vietnam with children, then pay attention to Hoi An - the entrance to the sea is gentle there. Most best beach- An Bang (the other, Cua Dai, was destroyed by sea erosion and is being restored). Beaches with fine light sand and in some places developed infrastructure. Parking is paid.

Hoi An has beautiful ancient architecture. It is convenient to visit the Marble Mountains from the city - for example, we went there by bicycle (rental costs only $1 per day).

Of the minuses - Hoi An is located on the river, and you need to drive several kilometers to the nearest beach. Tourists prefer to live near the Old Town, although they can also live by the sea.

When to go. Best time - from February to May. In autumn, hurricanes rage and floods occur.

Ha Long

Beach holidays in Vietnam are also possible in the bay of the same name in Ha Long. The beaches on the islands are mostly made of imported sand, and the water is often muddy, but most tourists come here to admire the wonderful islands.

In the city of Halong itself there is not much to do, except stroll along the beautiful embankment with gorgeous views of the bay, watch the inhabitants of the floating villages, admire the sunsets and climb the Bai Tu Mountain of the Poets, from where a panorama of the city and the bay opens.

When to go. The best time for excursions is from December to the end of May when dry and warm, for a beach holiday - in April, May, September and October. The rainy season is from June to September. We lived in Ha Long in January, and although the sun was often warm, the cold wind prevented the thought of a beach holiday.

Catba

A picturesque green island located in the bay of Ha Long Bay, the largest in the archipelago. The beaches are most often nondescript with yellowish-brown sand, but clean, without trash or algae. The main attractions for tourists at the resort are island cruises and excursions to the local national park.

When to go. Cat Ba gets stormy in summer, so it's better to relax in autumn.

This is a small seaside town with a densely built-up coastal strip and oil production enterprises. The city has beaches - narrow, with muddy and foamy water due to the close proximity to the Mekong and strong winds.

The infrastructure is developed: there are restaurants, hotels, entertainment, shops. However, even locals prefer Long Hai or Mui Ne, where the beaches are better. If you just need a good beach holiday, it’s better to go to the popular resorts of Vietnam: Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Mui Ne or Da Nang.

When to go. From November to April. In winter there are high waves, which are popular with kiters. The rainy season is from May to October.

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The island is good for secluded recreation and ecotourism, it is called the best resort in Vietnam for diving. There are unique species of plants and animals here, such as sea cows and green turtles.

Tourist infrastructure is poorly developed, there are no large shopping centers and few hotels. The island itself is rocky, most of the coastline is steep. In the eastern part of the island there are several sandy beaches, all sparsely populated and semi-wild.

When to go. Ideal time for a beach holiday in Con Dao from December to April, for diving - from February to July.

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Map of Vietnam resorts in Russian

For your convenience, we have compiled a map of all popular resorts in Vietnam.

Where is the best place to go on holiday in Vietnam?

Each resort in Vietnam is good in its own way. Those thirsty for new experiences and active entertainment should go to Nha Trang, Halong, Hoi An and Da Nang. The islands are suitable for lovers of natural attractions and diving. For a holiday with children in Vietnam, it is better to choose resorts with good 4-5* hotels and entertainment - these are Phu Quoc, Hoi An and Nha Trang.

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