Destination
Vietnam
Motorbike-buzzing cities, emerald Ha Long Bay, terraced rice fields, French-colonial streets, and some of Asia's best street food.
Where to go
What's on in Vietnam
event Hue Festival 2026 - Autumn Festival: What to Know (Hue)
Hue Festival 2026 - Autumn Festival in Hue, Vietnam — August 1 - September 30, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Hanoi Jazztival 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Hanoi)
Hanoi Jazztival 2026 in Hanoi, Vietnam — September 17-19, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event U-KNOW Project 26: SCENE#1 (TVXQ's U-Know Yunho solo tour): What to Know (Ho Chi Minh City)
U-KNOW Project 26: SCENE#1 (TVXQ's U-Know Yunho solo tour) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam — September 19, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event BigBang 2026-2027 World Tour in Hanoi: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Hanoi)
BigBang 2026-2027 World Tour in Hanoi in Hanoi, Vietnam — October 24-25, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Latest Vietnam guides
attraction Long Son Pagoda: Nha Trang Travel Guide (4.3★)
Long Son Pagoda in Nha Trang sits on Đ. 23 Tháng 10 in the Tây Nha Trang area, a short taxi or bike ride west of the city center. 4.3★ (15,439 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Halong Bay: Ha Long Bay Travel Guide
Ha Long Bay is the karst-studded stretch of the Gulf of Tonkin off Bai Chay, Quang Ninh, and the usual way in is an overnight or day cruise from Ha Long City or Hai Phong.
restaurant The Hanoi Cafe: Where to Eat (4.8★)
The Hanoi Cafe, tucked down a narrow lane on P. Yên Thái in Hoan Kiem's Old Quarter, is a well-known spot for egg coffee and Vietnamese home cooking, open daily 7:45am–10pm. 4.8★ (2,115 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Hoi An Art Gallery: Travel Guide
Hoi An Art Gallery, on Nguyễn Thái Học in the heart of Hoi An's Old Town, is a small, quiet gallery of Vietnamese contemporary paintings that most visitors walking the riverside lantern route never notice.
attraction Thong Nhat Park: Hanoi Travel Guide (4.3★)
Thong Nhat Park (also called Lenin Park) is Hanoi's biggest green space, built around Bay Mau Lake with shaded paths, paddle boats, and fitness areas. 4.3★ (16,244 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Ninh Kieu Wharf: Can Tho Travel Guide (4.4★)
Ninh Kieu Wharf is Can Tho's riverside promenade on the Hau River, open 24 hours, best visited at sunrise or right before sunset for cooler air and river light. 4.4★ (15,824 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Saigon Skydeck: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide (4.4★)
Saigon Skydeck sits on the 49th floor of the Bitexco Financial Tower at 36 Hồ Tùng Mậu, open daily 9:30am–9:30pm. 4.4★ (12,739 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Phu Quoc National Park: Travel Guide (4.2★)
Phu Quoc National Park covers roughly 70% of the island's northern half, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of dense evergreen forest, waterfalls and rare wildlife. 4.2★ (1,103 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Quan Cong Temple: Hoi An Travel Guide (4.4★)
Quan Cong Temple is a small 17th-century Chinese temple on Trần Phú Street in Hoi An's Old Town, dedicated to the revered general Quan Cong. 4.4★ (211 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Tao Dan Park: Ho Chi Minh City Travel Guide (4.5★)
Tao Dan Park is a shaded, tree-canopied public park in District 1, a 10-15 minute walk from Ben Thanh Market — great for a calm stroll or people-watching, best visited on weekday mornings (7am-3pm quietest) or, on weekends, during the 1pm-3pm lull. 4.5★ (15,622 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: Ninh Binh Travel Guide (4.3★)
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, about 12km northwest of Ninh Binh city, is the 10th-century seat of Vietnam's first independent dynasties, with two rebuilt temples (Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh) set against limestone karsts. 4.3★ (12,197 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dinh Cậu: Phu Quoc Travel Guide (4.5★)
Dinh Cậu is the small rock-perched shrine and blue-and-white striped lighthouse at the mouth of Duong Dong River — a 10-minute stop that's best done between 7am and 3pm, before the sunset crowds arrive. 4.5★ (3,635 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Before you go
Vietnam travel essentials
Visa & entry, getting around, money, best time to visit, and emergency numbers — with official sources.
Best time to visit Vietnam
Month-by-month weather, crowds and events — measured, not guessed.
Vietnam eSIM & staying connected
eSIM vs pocket WiFi vs roaming, local networks, and setup steps.