10 Things You Must Do Once in Vietnam

Vietnam is quite possibly a spectacular travel destination if you know it right. At some points, travelers love the fact that Vietnam never leaves them with a lack of activities to do next. Here are the top 10 things you’d better do during your stay in Vietnam. Check it out! 

1. Take a cyclo trip around the chaotic Hanoi 

A short cyclo trip around the city

Have you ever taken a cyclo around the intriguing Hanoi? It will be a perfect way to see the pace of life in this bustling city. During your trip, you can have a glimpse of the crowded streets, the narrow alleys, the busy atmosphere of a pre-metropolitan, and its people. It might just cost you 2-3 USD/ 1 hour. 

2. Eat the scrumptious Pho 

The authentic beef noodle soup - Pho bo

Vietnam is widely known for its abundant and colorful cuisines which caught the eyes of a vast number of travelers. One we can name here is Pho - a must-taste dish you should not miss in your life if you have one foot on Vietnam. Pho is quite prevalent in Hanoi and always charismatic for anyone who has given it a try. Its taste won’t do you any wrong. Its taste might make you stay. 

3. Cruise in the wonderful Halong Bay 

Cruise around the exotic Halong Bay

You might hear about Halong Bay - a World Natural Heritage site which is famous for its incredible landscape with tremendous caves and islets. Relaxing on a cruise wandering around the most exotic corner of the bay and the surrounding area, you can catch all the gorgeous views, all while enjoying your time with friends and family. 

4. Trek at the amazing Sapa 

Stunning Sapa in yellow

Sapa is an all-time fantastic place for trekking. The yellow terraced fields, the colorful hill tribes cultivating on the mountain, the lush paths… you will see all those things on the way passing through the ethnic people’s village and experiencing every amazing route. You can also enjoy homestay to live like a local for few days. That could be one of a kind! 

5. Homestay in ethnic family 

Homestay in Mai Chau

This is an exhilarating activity you can take part in when you visit places in the north region of Vietnam like Sapa, Ha Giang, Cao Bang etc. Staying, eating, talking all in their house like a truly member of their family. It absolutely brings you an unforgettable experience and get to know more about unique ethnic minority culture. 

6. Jeep crawling in Mui Ne Sand dunes 

Jeep heads to Mui Ne sand hills (sources: 24 hours in Mui Ne)

Taking in the gorgeous views of White sand hill and Red sand hill stretching along to the horizon is best done by jeep. You can choose to head out on a guided tour, or rent your own Jeep to start the adventure your own. Along the way, you will immerse in cool breeze, fresh air and the salty flavor of the sea. 

7. Swim in the gorgeous Son Tra beach 

Son Tra viewed from Hai Van Pass

If you want to spend your summer vacation in a romantic place with blue water, white sand, then walk on Son Tra beach, Da Nang. Once you’re here, you might be blown away because of its phenomeno view and more than that, people here are amazing. Whenever you go, you will see Da Nang people with a big smile and treat you as if you are their family. The cost there is extremely cheap. There is no room for any trick or cheat. 

8. Join Floating markets in Mekong River Delta 

Floating markets in Can Tho

Ummm hello, fun! What’s better than sitting on a river boat to a fascinating floating market ? Known as Western region of Vietnam, Mekong River Delta is where most of Vietnam’s rice grown with unique floating market you might have never seen elsewhere, fruit orchards, fishes, national parks and pagodas. Joining floating market, you have a chance to discover the river-culture and meeting up with friendly local people in a green, lush place on earth. 

9. Having meal in Vietnamese family 

Meal at a friend's home (sources: 24 hours in Mui Ne)

Having meal with a local Vietnamese family is definitely an interesting experience - not just because of the amazing food. You will feel a little bit weird to use chopsticks to pick up the food, but when you try, you will certainly like it. Virtually, Vietnamese host is hospitable, so they may invite you some cups of beer. Wait for that! 

10. Speak Vietnamese 

A clip for Danish people to learn basic Vietnamese (sources: Vietnam Rejser)

Language is seemingly always vibrant and new once you visit a country. Vietnamese is much like that, even it’s on top of one of the most difficult languages to learn. Naturally, it will take you quite a long time to get used to, then you might feel a deep sense of excitement to say a full sentence: Toi yeu Viet Nam.