Vietnam Holidays: The Best Things to do while Travel to Vietnam |
Posted: September 24, 2018 |
It’s easy to fall head over sandals in love when you’re travelling. But it’s even easier on this journey through two of Southeast Asia’s most enchanting countries. Lovely scenery, friendly folks, and low-cost food and accommodations make it a preferred destination not simply with backpackers. As one of the less traditional stops on the so-called Banana Pancake Trail, Vietnam is quickly growing in popularity. Less touristy than Thailand, but still easy to navigate, it offers up the simplest of everything—great beaches, incredible food, fascinating history and the feeling that you’re in a place that’s more or less like anywhere else on earth. With its fascinating history, beautiful landscapes, tasty food and spirited energy, Vietnam can awaken all your senses and pull you in by all angles. Visiting Vietnam seems like a tour you’ve never taken before. The best is to expect nothing and just enjoy the thrill, serenity and relaxation of it all. Vietnam holidays are made up of changeful images: neon-hued cities, lush paddy fields, huge stretches of undisturbed white-sand beaches and dramatic seascapes.
Highlights of Vietnam Tour HOAN KIEM LAKE – A HANOI NIGHTLIFE Hoan Kiem Lake is a famous destination in Hanoi which is known as the spiritual and geographic centerpiece of Hanoi. Hoan Kiem Lake looks elegant in its fresh and quiet atmosphere, with a spiritual essence fusing into the air from Ngoc Son Temple in the heart of the lake. However, when the sun sets down, the lake seems to pulse in it’s the new face which is vibrant and striking. The buildings and roads around the lake are equipped with a system of colorful lights which are reflected on the water surface creating a wonderful sight. The walking street along the Hoan Kiem Lake attracts so many people at the night, especially youngsters and families. There are a variety of interesting activities on three nights of the weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) because that is the time walking street bans the vehicles. You can enjoy the laid-back festival vibe with the folk plays from traditional singers and music performances of Vietnamese bands which is totally free. You can also see the paintings displayed right at the walking street and take a portrait of yourself from artists. In addition, joining in the folk activities is a great idea to experience Vietnamese culture. In the weekends, folk games like mandarin square capturing, skipping rope, blind man’s bluff, tug of war, stilt walking, etc. are organized along the lake to serve tourists and local people. WEST LAKE – A POPULAR RESIDENTIAL AREA FOR EXPATS While Hoan Kiem Lake is quite bustling, the West Lake will give you a different aspect of Hanoi nightlife. West Lake has a gentle beauty with fresh air and peaceful atmosphere. Therefore, a lot of local people and travelers come to West Lake to take a stroll around the lake. Or you can sit at a street food stall to taste the delicious dishes and enjoy the serene view of the lake. In addition, West Lake is an ideal place in Hanoi to have a romantic dinner. There are various restaurants along West Lake that can serve all your requirements. Dining in a floating restaurant may be a novel experience that you should not miss. Potomac Restaurant, Hemispheres Steak & Seafood Grill, Da Paolo Westlake, Dieu’s Cuisine, etc. are the restaurants having good reviews around West Lake. One of the attractive places in West Lake is Tran Quoc Pagoda – Vietnam’s oldest temple which was built in the 6th century. It is considered as a cultural symbol of Vietnamese Buddhism. This pagoda is a stunning place to see the sunset over West Lake. If you have a chance, you definitely come to Tran Quoc Pagoda to enjoy the poetic view of West Lake when the sun comes down.
DONG XUAN NIGHT MARKET – ENJOY THE LIVELY ATMOSPHERE OF HANOI NIGHTLIFE Dong Xuan Night Market is an ancient market in Hanoi with hundreds of year’s old heritage, which appeals to both local and tourists. This is a great place for shopping with thousands of products and souvenirs. Maybe, it is not exaggerated to say that you can find almost everything you need here. However, even if you are not interested in shopping, Dong Xuan Night Market is still a must-visit place to explore Hanoi nightlife. Immerse in the lively night-time atmosphere and enjoy various interesting activities at Dong Xuan Night Market. You can walk along the pedestrian street illuminated with decorative lights, which is a popular spot for snapping photos. Also, tasting the famous street food of Hanoi in one corner of the market and chatting with friends is a great idea to cherish the vibrancy of Dong Xuan Night Market. Especially, on Sundays, there are some traditional music performances organized by Vietnam Musicians Association such as Cheo singing, Tru singing and Xam singing. In addition, this is an ideal place to buy souvenirs from a lot of cute and adorable items sold in Dong Xuan Night Market. Certainly, you can save a lot of money because the price is less expensive than the conventional souvenir shops while the quality is the same.
TA HIEN BEER STREET – EXPERIENCE THE CLASSIC NIGHTLIFE Ta Hien is a small street located in the Old Quarter. Ta Hien Street also has another name called “International Crossroads” as you can see the harmony between Western and Eastern culture. It is well-known for a kind of beer called “BIA Hoi”. Coming to Ta Hien Street, you can see several shop houses with plastic tables and stools spilling out onto the sidewalk. Each night, Ta Hien Street attracts a lot of foreigners and local people coming to drink beer and chit-chat with friends. Also, it is really a small food heaven with a lot of kind of exotic snacks sold in the super small alleyways that you can explore. If you come to Hanoi, you definitely come to Ta Hien Street because it is the best place to make friends. Most people coming to this street are really friendly and quite young so it is quite easy to strike up a conversation with them. One interesting thing is that a glass of beer in Ta Hien Street is just under US$1 – so cheap, right? But it is still super delicious. There is no place to experience the vibrant Hanoi nightlife than in Ta Hien Street. Therefore, it’s definitely worth a try!
LONG BIEN BRIDGE – A PEACEFUL AND ROMANTIC PLACE UNDER NIGHT SKY Long Bien is the first steel bridge across the Red River in Hanoi. It has witnessed the ups and downs of the nation’s history and has become an iconic structure of Hanoi. Today, the bridge is not in its original beauty as after being used for a century, it experienced a lot of maintenance work to ensure the safety and protect its beauty as much as possible. Long Bien Bridge has a special beauty when the sun sets. In the late afternoon, the bridge is a great place to watch the sunset. At this time, if you are on Long Bien Bridge, you will enjoy the fresh air and the antique architecture under fading sunlight. You should bring the camera to capture the sunset scenery of Long Bien Bridge. In the evening, the bridge becomes comparatively quiet and romantic. Therefore, it appeals to a lot of couples and groups of friends to stroll around. You can take a seat at a stall on the bridge, drink a cup of lemon tea in the summer or eat a hot grilled corn in the winter and enjoy wholesome river atmosphere. Each night, there are some trains, crossing the bridge with their familiar sound. Many people say that this sound brings to them the peaceful feeling of nostalgia that makes their soul beautiful.
HANG BUOM FOOD STREET – TASTE LOCAL STREET FOOD AT NIGHT Hang Buom Food Street is one of the famous tourist attractions in Hanoi. The street is just about 300 meters but it has over 50 food stalls selling Hanoi cuisine and a number of Western restaurants. Apart from tasting the food, you can have a chance to enjoy another contrasting aspect of Old Quarter at night – a peaceful charm that is completely different from the busy atmosphere in daylight. Also, you can discover the sophisticated architecture of ancient colonial houses and enjoy the cultural activities all around. In Huong Tuong Temple located near Hang Buom Food Street, several traditional and folk music shows are held to serve the tourists.
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