Vietnam 
is our neighboring country, with a long and narrow terrain and over 2,000 kilometers of coastline; each city from south to north has its own unique characteristics, making it a country with fewer people but exceptionally rich in landscapes.
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[Right R] Vietnamese cities:
Hanoi: The capital of Vietnam, rich in historical relics and famous scenic spots
Ho Chi Minh City: The largest city in Vietnam, known as the “Little Paris of the East”
Nha Trang: Vietnam’s “Little Maldives”
Hoi An: A charming ancient town
Mui Ne: Half desert, half sea
Da Nang: A favorite holiday destination for Europeans and Americans
Phu Quoc Island: The only city in Vietnam with visa-free entry on arrival
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Itinerary recommendations
Northern Vietnam: Hanoi + Halong:
Day 1: Guangzhou – Hanoi – Halong
Day 2: Cat Ba Island
Day 3: Halong Bay – Ha Long’s Guilin – Dog Rock – Incense Burner Mountain – Fighting Cock Mountain
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square – Presidential Palace – Hoan Kiem Lake – St.
Joseph’s Cathedral – Ancient Streets
Day 5: Hanoi Airport – Guangzhou Airport
Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City + Mui Ne + Nha Trang
Day 1: Guangzhou – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Reunification Palace – Notre Dame Cathedral – Central Post Office – Opera House – The Cafe Apartment – Mui Ne – Red Sand Dunes – White Sand Dunes
Day 3: Fairy Stream – Nha Trang – Po Nagar Cham Towers – Nha Trang Cathedral – Hon Chong Promontory
Day 4: Hon Tam Island – Mud Bath
Day 5: Nha Trang – Nha Tho Nui – Pham Van Dong Street
Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City – Guangzhou
Grand North-South Vietnam Tour: Ho Chi Minh City + Mui Ne + Nha Trang + Hanoi + Halong
Day 1: Guangzhou – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Reunification Palace – Notre Dame Cathedral – Central Post Office – Opera House – The Cafe Apartment – Mui Ne – Red Sand Dunes – White Sand Dunes
Day 3: Fairy Stream – Nha Trang – Po Nagar Cham Towers – Nha Trang Cathedral – Hon Chong Promontory
Day 4: Nha Trang – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – 36 Ancient Streets – Halong
Day 6: Halong Bay Five-Star Cruise
Day 7: Halong – Hanoi – Guangzhou
Off-the-Beaten-Path North-South Vietnam: Halong Bay + Hanoi + Da Nang + Hoi An
Day 1: Nanning / Beihai – Border – Halong
Day 2: Halong Bay – Ha Long’s Guilin – Dog Rock – Incense Burner Mountain – Fighting Cock Mountain – Hanoi
Day 3: Ba Dinh Square – Presidential Palace – Military Museum – Hoan Kiem Lake – 36 Ancient Streets – St.
Joseph’s Cathedral – Da Nang – Cham Sculpture Museum + Son Tra Peninsula + My Khe Beach – Son Tra Peninsula – My Khe Beach
Day 4: Hoi An Ancient Town – Hanoi
Day 5: Halong – Border – Nanning / Beihai
I’ve always been fascinated by how diverse Vietnam’s landscapes are despite its small size. Hoi An sounds especially magical with its charming atmosphere—definitely on my travel list!
I’ve always been fascinated by how diverse Vietnam’s landscapes are despite its size! Hoi An’s ancient town sounds magical, and I’d love to explore Nha Trang’s beaches too. The guide seems super helpful for planning an authentic trip. Can’t wait to try the street food in Ho Chi Minh City!
Vietnam sounds amazing! I especially love how each city offers something unique. Can’t wait to explore Hoi An’s charming streets and Hanoi’s historic sites. Definitely adding this to my travel bucket list!