TASTE OF
VIETNAM
10 days itinerary
CENTRAL and NORTHERN VIETNAM
BEST TIME TO GO BETWEEN FEBRUARY TO AUGUST
After our first time in Vietnam, we thought we had covered all the essentials.
We went back to Vietnam with less curiosity but more nostalgia.
We weren't expecting that Vietnam could offer that much.
We were surprised by the variety of things to see in Vietnam and how much we missed the first time.
We went back to Vietnam with less curiosity but more nostalgia.
We weren't expecting that Vietnam could offer that much.
We were surprised by the variety of things to see in Vietnam and how much we missed the first time.
1. day Saigon - Hue
Arrived in Hue in the evening and enjoyed the royal cuisine of this once emperor city.
Arrived in Hue in the evening and enjoyed the royal cuisine of this once emperor city.
Hue, Imperial Cuisine
2. day Hue
Hue is the Ancient Capital of Vietnam. Visited the great Citadelle and explored the impressive tombs of the emperors and the Abandoned Water Park around Hue by renting a motorbike.
Hue is the Ancient Capital of Vietnam. Visited the great Citadelle and explored the impressive tombs of the emperors and the Abandoned Water Park around Hue by renting a motorbike.
Hue, The Ancient Capital, The Citadel Complex
Hue, Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
Hue, Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh
Hue, Abandoned Water Park
3. day motorbike drive from Hue to Hoi An
We joined Family Riders and drove a motorbike on the famous Ho Chi Minh Road. From Hue to Hoi An, it is about 250km. During our trip, we stopped to swim in a waterfall, had a great seafood lunch and visited Marble Mountain.
Impressed by darling Hoi An's evening atmosphere full of lanterns, taking a romantic boat tour.
We joined Family Riders and drove a motorbike on the famous Ho Chi Minh Road. From Hue to Hoi An, it is about 250km. During our trip, we stopped to swim in a waterfall, had a great seafood lunch and visited Marble Mountain.
Impressed by darling Hoi An's evening atmosphere full of lanterns, taking a romantic boat tour.
From Hue to Hoi An by motorbike, The Ho Chi Minh Highway
The View from Marble Mountain
Hoi An Night Market
4. day Hoi An
Rented a motorbike and explored MySon early in the morning before the tourist buses.
Went to the An song beach and had amazing seafood on the beach.
Joined local tourists on a basket boat ride at the coconut forest in Bai Mau. Explored Hoi An old city and houses
Rented a motorbike and explored MySon early in the morning before the tourist buses.
Went to the An song beach and had amazing seafood on the beach.
Joined local tourists on a basket boat ride at the coconut forest in Bai Mau. Explored Hoi An old city and houses
My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An, Central Vietnam
An Song Beach, Hoi An, Central Vietnam
Basket Boat Ride in the Coconut Forest, Hoi An
Hoi An by night
5. day Hoi An to Hanoi*
Took a morning flight to Hanoi from the nearest big city, Danang Airport. Enjoy the Capital's old quarter and chaos. Had lots of street food, went to train street and organized our trip for the day after.
Took a morning flight to Hanoi from the nearest big city, Danang Airport. Enjoy the Capital's old quarter and chaos. Had lots of street food, went to train street and organized our trip for the day after.
Hanoi Old Quarter
6. day Hanoi to Ninh Binh
Took a minubus to Ninh Binh Region early morning. Explore the splendid area by motorbike. Took an amazing boat tour in Trang An.
Took a minubus to Ninh Binh Region early morning. Explore the splendid area by motorbike. Took an amazing boat tour in Trang An.
Trang An, Ninh Binh, Northern Central Vietnam, views in central vietnam, rice fields, rice fields in vietnam, rice field view
7. day Ninh Binh
Climbed up the Mua Cave and Pagoda to admire the iconic view of the region.
Visited Hua Lu Ancient Capital.
Went to Van Long Nature Reserve to see the birds at sunset on a boat ride.
Took pictures of the largest Buddist temple (Bai Dinh Pagoda) in South East Asia.
Enjoy a cheerful evening with locals in Ninh Binh city centre, near the lighted pagodas on the water.
Climbed up the Mua Cave and Pagoda to admire the iconic view of the region.
Visited Hua Lu Ancient Capital.
Went to Van Long Nature Reserve to see the birds at sunset on a boat ride.
Took pictures of the largest Buddist temple (Bai Dinh Pagoda) in South East Asia.
Enjoy a cheerful evening with locals in Ninh Binh city centre, near the lighted pagodas on the water.
Mua Cave View, Ninh Binh
Van Long Nature Reserve, Ninh Binh Area
Ninh Binh City, by night
8. day Ninh Binh to Hanoi
Visited Tam Choc Area and Bich Dong Pagoda by motorbike
Departed by minibus in the afternoon to Hanoi
Night market and good street food.
Visited Tam Choc Area and Bich Dong Pagoda by motorbike
Departed by minibus in the afternoon to Hanoi
Night market and good street food.
Hanoi Old Quarter
9. day Hanoi back home by night flight.
Strolled around Hanoi's Old Quarter, did last souvenir shopping and went to the airport back home.
Bye, bye Vietnam!
*Our main plan (my husband's excel spreadsheet) was Hue - Hoi An- Na Trang and island hopping - Dalat - Cat be National Park Forest and Saigon. However, after Hoi An, it started to rain badly. There was no sense in continuing our plan to Na Trang, as it is basically a beach destination.
So we decided to take the cheapest flight to any dry place in the country. And it was Hanoi. We were back in the North. From Hanoi, we decided to explore Ninh Binh Region, which looks like Halong Bay but on land.
Strolled around Hanoi's Old Quarter, did last souvenir shopping and went to the airport back home.
Bye, bye Vietnam!
*Our main plan (my husband's excel spreadsheet) was Hue - Hoi An- Na Trang and island hopping - Dalat - Cat be National Park Forest and Saigon. However, after Hoi An, it started to rain badly. There was no sense in continuing our plan to Na Trang, as it is basically a beach destination.
So we decided to take the cheapest flight to any dry place in the country. And it was Hanoi. We were back in the North. From Hanoi, we decided to explore Ninh Binh Region, which looks like Halong Bay but on land.