The southeast Asian nation of Vietnam is well-known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and busy cities. Ho Chi Minh, the countries well-known leader during the communist era, is honoured in the capital city of Hanoi by a massive marble tomb. French colonial sites, Vietnamese war history museums, and the Củ Chi tunnels, which were utilised by Viet Cong Forces, may all be found in Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon.

Vietnam is home to some of the world’s most extraordinary subterranean landscapes, with the most popular of the country's caves being the gigantic Hang Son Doong. So big it has its own weather system, the caves could accommodate a 40-storey skyscraper. Mountaineers will adore Vietnam, which is home to Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, as well as Sapa in the north of Vietnam. Climb aboard a motorcycle and live like a local; renting a road bike will allow you to travel the entire length of the nation or to the northern mountains. The diverse settlements and breath-taking scenery in Vietnam's northern mountain ranges will appeal to adventurous tourists. Try rock climbing in the crags in Huu Lung, sign up for canyoning at Datanla Waterfall in Da Lat, or go on the cave exploration of a lifetime in Phong Nha.

Vietnam is a beautiful location for a honeymoon for newlyweds or for couples looking to renew their vows. This location would be ideal for an adventurous pair because of the many hiking routes and athletic opportunities Vietnam has to offer.

Vietnam Highlights

🧡 Experience the Vietnamese event of Tet Nguyen Dan, which is held to thank the gods for the return of spring. Villagers pay their respects to their ancestors and gather with family members to greet the New Year during this time

🧡 Halong Bay's karst seascape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest locations to visit in the world for stunning marine vistas

🧡 Nha Trang is the king of sandy fun in Vietnam. The well-kept beach stretches for six kilometres along the shores of downtown Nha Trang city and is popular with both local families on holiday and foreign visitors throughout the summer

Local Info

Currency

The currency used in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong.

Time Difference

Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of Dublin (GMT +7).

Weather

While Vietnam is a great holiday destination year-round due to its diversity, spring (March to April) is often the greatest season to visit the entire country, with days that are nice, temperatures that are moderate, and rainfall that is mild.