Uncover Vietnam Travel Guide

From major metropolitan cities to pristine natural beaches, Vietnam caters to everyone. And since there is so much to see and do in this part of Asia, we created this free online Vietnam guide and travel blog to help you out. Thanks for visiting Uncover Vietnam!

• Activities and things to do
• Cities and provinces
• Hotels and lodging
• Transportation methods
• Culture and traditions

Tucked away on the gorgeous coastline of Southeast Asia, Vietnam is a beautiful country full of amazing gems and welcoming people. It has a long colorful history full of ups and downs. The future though mostly certainly looks bright for Vietnam! Get started with our trip planner for an overview of the best vacation ideas and spots.

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What To Do in Vietnam

From beaches to mountains, and museums to food, there is a lot to uncover in Vietnam. Whatever type of traveler you are, you’ll be able to craft the perfect itinerary at a slew of different destinations around the country. Couple an overnight cruise on Halong Bay with a mountaintop gondola ride in Sapa later that week. Or head south hitting the caves in Central Vietnam or the island life activities in Phu Quoc.

Where To Go in Vietnam

Vietnam’s expansive coastline offers an array of oceanside hot spots, such as Nha Trang and Vung Tau. Experience a multitude of water sports there. It also hosts world class cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, with their historical sites, endless food and nightlife. And don’t forget about the alpine getaways including Sapa and Dalat. Stand at over 10,000 feet on Mt. Fansipan. There are so many cities, villages and even islands to discover in Vietnam.

Places To Stay in Vietnam

Hospitality in Vietnam is part of the culture and no matter what your budget, you’ll be able to find a comfortable room and welcoming staff. Speaking of cost, rates for a typical hotel in Vietnam are far lower than in the U.S. and many other countries. So treat yourself to something special, maybe even a five star hotel (Khách Sạn năm sao). From Hanoi to Saigon find the best hotels in each major destination.

How To Get Around in Vietnam

Like hotels, transportation is considerably less than in other countries like the U.S. It won’t break your bank to take a taxi from the airport to the center of town, in fact, it will probably be cheap to you. It’s important to choose good, reliable companies. Motorbikes reign supreme on the roads of Vietnam, so consider renting one or using a ride hailing like Grab. Flying about the country is easy with its multiple airports.

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Vietnam is home to an amazing culture of nearly 100 million people (96.5 in 2019). The are spread around the mountainous, tropical, and coastal country from north to south.

The Vietnamese language is spoken throughout, with some variations in how it sounds. English will be spoken in tourist destinations by enough people to get by, although it’s rewarding to learn a few phrases.

Often spelled locally (and by the United Nations) as Viet Nam, the typical English combines the two into Vietnam. A lot of cities (and words) around Vietnam share this dual-spelling, such as:

• Ha Noi – Hanoi
• Da Lat – Dalat
• Sa Pa – Sapa
• Da Nang – Danang
• Ha Long – Halong

The local currency is the Dong and the best place to probably exchange and receive the money is out of an ATM. So long, you have a friendly bank that doesn’t charge foreign ATM fees, like Charles Schwab. Otherwise, you can go to each of the currency teller stands at the airport and get their top rate, and exchange dollars to dong.

Get more travel advice by looking over our frequently asked questions about Vietnam.