Vietnam offers everything you need for an exotic honeymoon including beautiful beaches, city breaks, luxury resorts and charming culture and heritage. If you are looking for an unforgettable, multi-centre experience with memories that will last a lifetime then you have to put this kaleidoscopic country high on your wish list. Experience the buzz of Hanoi, the pulse of life along the Mighty Mekong, the cultural romance of Hoi An and chill out on pristine beaches on the Gulf Of Thailand.
Here are some of the ‘must see’ highlights from north to south:
Hanoi, Northern Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and is known for its rich cultural history. It’s home to many notable landmarks, including the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Head to the historic Old Quarter to sample the vibrant cafe culture by day and as night falls sample the delights of the street food.
Halong Bay, Northern Vietnam
Encompassing approximately 1,500 km2, this iconic bay boasts 1,969 karst and limestone islands, rich in geological history spanning 500 million years to form Halong Bay. The unique aspect lies in its towering limestone formations, unlike typical ground-based structures, making it an unparalleled marvel and one of the country’s most popular cruising destinations.
Muong Hoa Valley, Northern Vietnam
In the stunning Sapa region of Vietnam you’ll find Muong Hoa Valley. To describe this place as picturesque would be a rather dramatic understatement – with rolling emerald hills lined with lush rice paddies and countless sleepy villages housing some of Vietnam’s most ancient tribes, this is a place of astounding natural beauty and rich cultural heritage.
Hoi An, Central Vietnam
Renowned as Vietnam’s most charming ancient city, Hội An is an idyllic place, cut through with canals. The former port city’s melting-pot history is reflected in its architecture, a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Southern Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city, situated in the south of the country. It serves as the nation’s economic and financial hub, boasting a vibrant mix of modern skyscrapers and French colonial architecture, including the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. With a bustling street life, diverse culinary scene, and rich history, Ho Chi Minh City is a major tourist destination, offering a blend of traditional Vietnamese culture and Western influences.
The Mekong Delta, Southern Vietnam
Known as Vietnam’s ‘rice bowl’, the Mekong Delta is a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands, home to floating markets, Khmer pagodas and villages surrounded by rice paddies. Boats are the main means of transportation and the region is a key part of a Mekong cruise.
