Things to Do in Vietnam

Here are some of the interesting activities travelers to Vietnam can indulge in.

Visit the monuments
Take a walk down part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail that was used as supply routes by the North Vietnamese during the war. Also go underground into the claustrophobic network of tunnels used by villagers and guerrillas during the war at Cu Chi. This will give you an experience of the war sights.

Visit to Dalat
The city of Dalat is the main centre of the Southern Highlands region. As the economy booms and life speeds up, Dalat is losing its charm as a green city. Nonetheless, Dalat is definitely worth a visit and it's a good base for trips into the surrounding highlands, which remain tranquil. In Dalat, worth visiting is the Hang Nga Guesthouse & Art Gallery, nicknamed by locals the Crazy House. Dalat is famous for its coffee shops, and is extremely popular with domestic tourists and honeymooners. You can fly to Dalat from Ho Chi Minh City. The airport is 30km from town; express buses also link the two cities. Dalat is one place you can get a feel of the interesting tribal villages in Vietnam. Although most are located further out of town, you can visit the villages of some of the hill tribes, such as Lat Village and the Chicken Village (with a huge statue of a chicken) close to Dalat itself. Photo opportunities are endless during the trip.

Beaches & Islands
Beach holidays are booming in Vietnam. A vast and strikingly beautiful coastline stretches the entire length of the country, along with pleasant weather all year round. A visit to the Vietnamese islands and beaches is a trip not to be missed. There are no less than 71 islands, and dozens of pristine diving and snorkelling locations. The famous limestone formations of Halong Bay should not be missed as well. Other beach paradises in Vietnam include Nha Trang, known as the Riviera of the South China Sea and Phu Quoc, an island that technically lies south of Cambodia, but belongs to Vietnam.

Boat trip along the Mekong Delta
To get to the Mekong Delta, you will first have to arrive at My Tho which is the capital of the province of Tien Giang. This city serves as the Mekong Delta's gateway. Once in My Tho, a boat tour can be arranged by your hotel. They will find a local with a boat that will take you wherever you want at a per day rate.