Vietnam is one of the best places to live and daydream about your next vacation. With countless sights and sounds in the city, unobstructed vistas in the northern mountains, and a long stretch of shiny coastline in the center, Vietnam can tempt any travel-loving soul. locals and foreigners. If you need an idea for your next short getaway, start with these seven things:
Around Hanoi
Yen Bai – Xoi Farmstay
The country’s homestay landscape has flourished over the past few years, allowing tourists to experience the real Vietnam at an affordable price.
In the heart of Vietnam’s gem land, Xoi Farmstay represents everything a true rural homestay needs to be: it’s set in a lush tropical garden in a quiet and homely village. Its home is a middle-aged Tay couple.
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The owners, all farmers, built their own traditional Tay house and called it home before their lives took an unexpected turn when their eldest daughter graduated from college. home and began to open the door to welcome guests from afar.
They are now running a successful homestay business and have three spacious guest rooms, one in the garden cottage and two indoors. Relax on the balcony and enjoy home-cooked meals, or cycle and take a short ride around the quiet village.
Not only does a person dip their toes into the way of life in the Tay community that hasn’t changed in these centuries, but also helps preserve it.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Pu Luong is said to be one of Vietnam’s most stunning nature reserves offering majestic vistas, wildlife, and romantic cottages scattered throughout.
The nature reserve is just over three hours from Hanoi but has a quiet and isolated feeling.
There are several hostels to choose from and they are spread out to ensure privacy and complete immersion in nature.
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If anyone wants a more upscale accommodation, Pu Luong Retreat is located right in the alley. Set among palm trees on a hillside overlooking rice fields, the eco-resort doesn’t sacrifice all of its style for sustainability: a cluster of simply furnished stilts, each with a bed. comfortable, clean bathroom and private terrace.
Try your hand at trekking, rafting, biking, or simply do nothing but sit quietly and enjoy the view.
Sapa – Laxsik Ecolodge
The alpine town of Sapa is cool all year round, except for a few cold winter months, and is home to spectacular stretches of rice terraces and hill tribe villages, making it a must-visit destination. attractive climbing spot for locals as well as tourists. Unfortunately, that also means the town is full of restaurants and hotel chains that trap tourists. But that doesn’t mean one should ignore the area entirely.
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Laxsik Ecolodge is located on a mountainside and is surrounded by breathtaking views of the Muong Hoa valley. There is accommodation to suit all tastes from family chalets that can accommodate up to five people to feature rooms with fireplaces and working bathtubs.
Hike the trails in the valley or take a mountain biking trip. Afterwards, guests can relax in the tub or by the fireplace before a scrumptious organic feast.
Around Ho Chi Minh City
La Maison De Campagne B&B
They are getting harder and harder to find but there are still quiet corners near Ho Chi Minh City.
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Just 30 kilometers or an hour from the city, La Maison De Campagne B&B is a small resort that stands out with its homely atmosphere and secluded location. With no independent restaurants nearby, travelers’ best choice is the on-site dining room serving farm-to-table fare.
Can Gio Forest and Cu Chi Tunnels
After an hour northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, visitors arrive at the Cu Chi tunnels complex – a maze of secret underground passages that were once key to guerrilla strategy.
Squeezing through a camouflaged hole clearly designed for smaller-bodied Vietnamese fighters to reach a small alcove beneath a house can evoke feelings of claustrophobia, but it gives visitors a first-hand experience of what took place during the infamous War era. .
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On the second day, immerse yourself in nature at the UNESCO-recognized Can Gio Biosphere Reserve. With wildlife and mangrove canals, the forest makes for a fun and affordable day out. On your way to the nature reserve, don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the lives of Mekong Delta residents, who are famous throughout Vietnam for their laid-back and cheerful attitude towards life.
Dong Nai – Chi-Bu Resort
Travelers have much to explore in South Vietnam beyond war ruins and a sprawling city as there are places like Chi-Bu resort – an eco-resort on the water that helps you escape Busy city life.
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The idea is that the resort is completely riverside. Visitors come here by boat and there are seven cottages, eight dorm rooms, a restaurant and bar. Many cottages have sun loungers that face the river, and the rest open to private gardens. And to sweeten the deal, those staying at the Chi-Bu resort have access to a private stretch of river – a perfect spot for watersports or just a simple swim.
Wooden furniture and en suite bathrooms may seem a bit out of the ordinary in a secluded corner of the Mekong Delta, but there’s no denying that Chi-Bu resort is a rural style break.
Overnight Cruise to Mekong Delta
For residents of the Mekong Delta, the river is life. It provides cocoa silt to create fertile soil and it shows. Everywhere you look, you see something bearing fruit.
When it comes to exploring the Mekong Delta, there’s nothing better than spending a few days on a boat that meanders to small settlements and farms, offering an up-close look at life on the water’s edge. .
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A list of destinations in the Mekong Delta would be incomplete without a trip to the floating market where traders and buyers steer sampans with single oars and every transaction takes place on the river. Local food is a key feature of any trip, so don’t miss the chance to sample locally sourced fruits.
Source: https://traveland.com.vn
