The most popular resorts in central Vietnam include:

• Hue is an ancient city in Thia Thien province, known for its picturesque mixed landscapes with mountains in the west and the sea coast in the east. Here, in the former capital of the last imperial Nguyen, more than 300 historical monuments are concentrated, many of which are included in the UNESCO heritage;
• Da Nang is the country's largest port city with well-groomed beaches, founded in 1888 on the banks of the Han River;
• Hoi An is a small coastal town at the mouth of Thu Bon, which was an important trading center in the Middle Ages, today attracts with its snow-white beaches, the architecture of the Old Town, included in the UNESCO lists, and original architectural monuments in the Chinese style;
• Dalat, a mountain resort developed by the French during the colonial period, is today suitable for 1-3-day excursions with visits to waterfalls, lakes and gastronomic restaurants.

Resorts in northern Vietnam

In the northern part of Vietnam there are resorts and major tourist centers such as Sapa, Hanoi, Haiphong and Halong.

Hanoi has been the capital of the country for more than 1000 years. The city's architecture combines oriental and French traditions; the city has dozens of parks with lakes, markets and museums. Here you can see the Pillar Pagoda, White Horse Temple, Flag Tower and the imperial Forbidden City.

In Sapa, located in the mountains and attracting with an authentic flavor, it is worth visiting the Love Market, the Bac Ha Sunday Market, the Catholic Church of the Holy Lady of the Rosary, waterfalls and a bamboo forest.

Ha Long is a classic beach resort with a rapidly developing infrastructure. Its main advantages are clean white sand beaches, small bays, Tuan Chau Island, which can be reached by bridge, many restaurants and shops.

Haiphong and neighboring Baitu Long Bay and Cat Ba Island are good for a traditional beach holiday. In addition, this coastal town and its surroundings are home to attractions such as Nghe Temple, the French Theater and the UNESCO-recognized Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve.

Resorts near Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam

The most popular youth and respectable resorts are concentrated in the south of Vietnam. Among them:

• Nha Trang is one of the best resorts for a beach holiday in Vietnam with long sandy beaches (the main one is 7 km long), quiet bays and a huge number of hotels and restaurants.
• Saigon is an obsolete name for Ho Chi Minh City, the country's largest city and most important economic center, where you can see many monuments: the Temple of the Jade Emperor, Notre Dame de Saigon, pagodas, mosques and Hindu temples.
• Vung Tau is the closest beach resort to Ho Chi Minh City, to which boats depart 10 times a day. It has the most developed infrastructure, a large number of nightclubs and bars;
• Phan Thiet is an excellent quiet resort for surfing and a relaxed family holiday, its beaches are surrounded by palm and pine groves, 5* hotels of famous international chains are concentrated here, many of them have their own comfortable beaches and golf clubs;
• Mui Ne is a resort on a cape near Phan Thiet with sand dunes and kitesurfing schools;
• Long Hai - a resort town on the outskirts of the country on a small cape in the South China Sea is distinguished by a quiet sea and clean, wide beaches;
• Phu Quoc is the country's largest island with great tourism potential, famous for its diverse landscapes with 99 mountains, waterfalls and a reef ecosystem, suitable for lovers of tropical nature and water activities.

Dry weather in the southern resorts of Vietnam lasts from December to April, and from May to the end of autumn the rainy season lasts.

What it will be depends on the chosen season and the holiday resort. The country's territory consists of over 50 provinces, which can be divided into 3 regions:

• Northern Vietnam– there are many ancient sights, temples, places untouched by human hands. In winter, the resorts are cool, in summer it is too stuffy, so tourists go not for a beach holiday, but for excursions in the spring;
• Central Vietnam– the choice of young people and everyone who prefers to sunbathe on the beaches and swim in the sea. There is an impeccable coastline, the weather is favorable for tourists all year round, there are many bars and nightclubs, luxurious nature;
• South Vietnam– a concentration of the most expensive luxury hotels and branded restaurants. In the south of the country you can relax both with children and with your significant other. Beaches, tropical jungles, fashion boutiques - there is everything for happiness here.

Where exactly depends on tourist preferences, the company of travelers, budget and season for vacation. However, in this country there is something for every taste and budget.

5 best resorts in Vietnam where you should go on holiday

There are a lot of rumors and myths about Vietnam - some tourists are even sure that this country is the same as Thailand, like a twin brother. In fact, these are not just two different states, but also absolutely unique nature resorts with their own advantages and disadvantages. The most popular places to visit in Vietnam are:

1. Nha Trang– famous for its favorable climate from January to August, the cleanest beaches, low prices, lots of entertainment for adults and children. Here you can explore the Pongar Tower, visit the Silk Museum, visit the pagodas and Monkey Island. True, a traveler may be confused by the crazy traffic on the roads - you shouldn’t get behind the wheel of a car or bike here;
2. Phu Quoc– a luxurious beach resort with unlimited possibilities for relaxation on the coast. The season here lasts from November to June, there are many secluded places to relax, which will appeal to fans of extreme sports. The only downsides are high prices and the lack of significant attractions;
3. Ho Chi Minh City– there seems to be everything from boutiques to sophisticated hotels, from amusement parks to old landmarks. Beach holidays here are spoiled due to dirty water in the sea. Tourists are invited to visit the Palace of Independence, the zoo, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Cu Chi tunnels and many other places;
4. Hanoi is northern Vietnam, the capital of the country, where the exoticism of Asia coexists with a busy business life. There are no beaches here, but you can do exciting shopping, visit the Women's Museum, the Citadel of Hanoi, the Presidential Palace and Sword Lake;
5. Danang– a paradise for lovers of nightclub life. The local beaches are recognized as some of the best in the world, and surfers and kiters will generally want to move to these parts. Among the attractions are the Lady Buddha statue, Marble Mountains, Cham Towers, a cable car and several pagodas.

Vietnam is diverse, therefore, when going on vacation and choosing where to go, look for a resort to your liking: study photos, read reviews, find out what attractions and entertainment there are so as not to be disappointed.

Tourism in Vietnam

There are resorts in this amazing Asian country that enjoy no less attention and love from tourists than the most popular places. When planning an independent trip to Vietnam, consider resorts such as:

• Mui Ne– Russian tourists will like it, since many people speak Russian here, there is an abundance of shops and active entertainment;
• Vung Tau– ideal for romantics and a family trip, it is quiet, the beaches are wide, the sea views are spectacular, and there is also a colossal statue of Jesus, but the coast is quite dirty;
• Phan Thiet– attracts with a relaxed holiday, free beaches, eco-tourism, here you can see red dunes, a magical spring with mineral water, the Chem Towers;
• Dalat– a mountain resort with countless flower parks, temples and pagodas, you can come here from November to April, there are many attractions, but there are no beaches;
• Hoi An– a resort where the high season lasts from January to August, the beaches are beautiful, prices are low, and there are fabulous events on board the ships.

So, a holiday in Vietnam can be impeccable if you choose the right place to go. You should not rely only on the advice of tour operators - look for “your” resort yourself.

Vietnam Vacation Tips for Independent Travel

A personally organized one is more difficult, but at the same time, it will be more interesting, because you can get a lot of positive impressions without regard to the tourist group. When you travel to Vietnam on your own, remember that:

• there are many fake travel companies and scammers that a gullible guest needs to beware of;
• You need to keep an eye on your things - they can not only be stolen, but also snatched from your hands, hold them tightly to yourself;
• do not show that you are a wealthy traveler, dress more modestly, stock up on small change, it’s easier to bargain in the markets;
• when going on an excursion with a group of tourists, try not to get lost - it’s very easy, so get to know someone and stick together;
• be prepared to leave your passport at the hotel - this is a common practice for budget establishments;
• cross the road with caution - pedestrians are not allowed to pass here, the main thing is not to make sudden movements, drivers themselves must go around you;
• do not drink tap water, and buy ready-made food on the street if it is hot.

Although danger awaits the traveler, the holiday here promises to be eventful and memorable. Beautiful nature, luxurious beaches, excellent service, centuries-old attractions and countless entertainment - both romance, families with children, and independent tourists, history buffs or shopping lovers will love this place.

Many tourists are interested in holidays in Vietnam. This country has become popular for many reasons, including visa-free entry, gorgeous sandy beaches, a pleasant climate, and low prices for local hotels.

So tourists from all countries flocked there, including Russo tourists.

I was lucky enough to visit two of the most popular Vietnamese resorts in this country, so I had the opportunity to compare them. And in this article I will talk about the features of these resorts, and why Vietnam can become your most vivid tourist experience!

Socialism in paradise: who will enjoy a holiday in Vietnam

Do you remember how we treated foreign tourists during the Soviet Union? That's right: they ran on their hind legs in front of them, they, foreigners, were offered only the best. Good hotels were built for them, expensive restaurants were opened for them.

This is exactly what it looks like in Vietnam. If the same Chinese built their loved ones for themselves, then the Vietnamese do not yet have so many rich people to build luxury hotels for them. And they were built specifically for tourists. Moreover, they were built quite recently - about 10 years ago. Since, unlike the same thing, before this Vietnam was somehow in no hurry to develop resorts.

But after a tourism development program was adopted in the country at the beginning of the 2000s, the Vietnamese began to build in such a way that everyone gasped.

So, if you want to feel like a celestial, go to Vietnam!

By the way, please note that there have been changes to the rules for entry into Vietnam. You can read more about this in this article:

When is the best time to go: holiday seasonality

To begin with, let's first determine the best season to travel. In Vietnam there is a dry season and a rainy season. Due to the fact that Vietnam is sort of “stretched” from north to south, the climate in different parts of Vietnam is also different.

But both the north and south are affected by the monsoons. From November to April it is cooler in the north, but there is less rainfall. And from May to October it is hot and humid. The south has high humidity all year round, and the rainy season lasts from May to November. Because most popular resorts are located closer to the south of Vietnam, perhaps, it is worth choosing for a trip to Vietnam time from November to April.

Most often, tourists do just that. Accordingly, prices in the dry season are more expensive, and during the rainy season, tours to Vietnam are slightly cheaper.

You can view current prices for holidays in Vietnam here: Tours to Vietnam

Resorts in Vietnam - which one to choose?

Choosing a resort in Vietnam should also be approached quite responsibly, because two most popular resorts Vietnam - Nha Chang And Phan Thiet- very different in their structure and location.

Having been both there and there, I can say that by choosing any of them, you will get an excellent vacation and a lot of opportunities for excursions.

But it’s still better to know about the features of these resorts in order to get exactly the impressions from your trip that will make you remember Vietnam with love and delight.

Phan Thiet Resort

So, Phan Thiet located quite far from the airport - 200 km, the transfer there takes 3-4 hours. Actually, the town of Phan Thiet itself is not a tourist destination. This is an ordinary small town where the local population earns a living by fishing.

Next to it - about 15 km - there is Mui Ne resort area . That's where all the hotels are located.

Just 10-15 years ago, mostly surfers and kitesurfers traveled to Mui Ne. During the day, the guys rode the waves and in the evening they drank beer on the beach and picked up girls in several local bars. A kind of specific paradise on earth, a party for our own people.

But everything is changing. Large travel companies found out about Mui Ne. The monsters of the tourism industry considered the potential of the local beaches and began to lovingly improve this place and sell organized tours to a godforsaken village in the south of Vietnam.

Now there are more than 70 hotels. They are of different levels - from three to five stars. But the nice thing is that all the hotels in Mui Ne have their own large or not very large, but, as a rule, beautiful and green territory, and are located on the 1st line from the sea, and their beaches with pleasant golden sand have a gentle entrance to the sea .

3* hotels: Vinh Suong Resort 3* , We lived in it: an amazingly green and cozy hotel, very well located - everything is nearby. Hotels MUINE OCEAN RESORT & SPA 3*, CANARY BEACH RESORT 3* — also decent, with beautiful areas and good rooms.

4* hotels: BAMBOO VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA 4* — very stylish, with good territory; PALMIRA MUINE 4* — A little further from other hotels, but ideal for a relaxing holiday with children. NOVELA RESORT 4*— small area, good rooms (and views from most rooms), good location. SUNNY BEACH PHAN THIET 4* — great area, flowers everywhere, nice rooms .

Two 4* hotels stand out: Novotel Coralia 4* And PARK DIAMOND HOTEL 4*. They are no longer located in Mui Ne, but on the outskirts of Phan Thiet itself. But if Novotel Coralia 4* is a large area, its own beach, infrastructure, excellent rooms with balconies, i.e. a good hotel for a good rest, then PARK DIAMOND HOTEL 4* — this is essentially a city hotel without territory, with the beach across the road. And I wouldn’t want to spend all 10-12 days of my vacation there...

5* hotels: ANANTARA MUINE 5* — pretentious, high-tech style, excellent territory, endless swimming pool, huge rooms with stylish interiors... in short, the coolest hotel in Mui Ne. MUINE DE CENTURY BEACH RESORT & SPA 5* — a large beautiful area, colonial-style houses, in general, heaven on earth.

Across the road from the hotels, on the 2nd line from the sea, is the entire tourist infrastructure of Mui Ne in the form of restaurants, shops, massage parlors, travel agencies and rental offices.

And in the surrounding area there are several natural and cultural attractions:

• white sand dunes
• red dunes
• hot springs and geysers
• Fairy Creek (Red Creek)
• Cham towers

All of them are located at different distances from the resort. You can try to get there on your own by renting a scooter, or you can take a tour and go admire the nature and landscapes of southern Vietnam with a guide.

By choosing the second option, you will see several amazing places in one day: you will visit the White Sand Dunes and you will be able to admire the lotus blossoms on the lake next to the dunes. Near the Fairy Creek, where, according to local legend, magical fairies live, you will take a barefoot walk right along the shallow stream. It goes along the jungle and sand mountains and leads to a small waterfall.

In addition, you can take a cable car up Mount Taku, 694 meters high. It offers stunning views of the South China Sea and the landscapes of South Vietnam. On the mountain you will also see the famous 49-meter statue of Buddha, see an active temple in which monks live, and pagodas to which Buddhists make pilgrimages.

The pretty girl Alexandra can take you on such an excursion. You can view the program for this excursion here: Amazing Binh Thuan

As I already mentioned, the Mui Ne resort area is a mecca for wind, kite and other surfers. There are excellent conditions for practicing these sports - stable winds and moderate but also stable waves.

The only disadvantage of a holiday in Mui Ne may be the abundance of compatriots. Even in Turkey there have probably become fewer of them in recent years. Signs in cafes and restaurants are entirely in Russian, and in the evenings you can hear Baskov’s drawn-out voice and Pugacheva’s old songs from the speakers. But if after 10 days of rest you get bored with seafood and want borscht, you will find it.

Kega District

I would like to say a few more words about the resort area Kega (KE GA).

It is also located a 20-minute drive from Phan Thiet, but only in the opposite direction from Mui Ne. About 10 hotels have now been built and operate there. They are all very decent, even three rubles, for example ROCK WATER BAY 3*, or Eco Spa Village 3*(in the spirit of a Vietnamese village with cozy eco-style houses buried in the jungle).

But there is really nowhere to leave the hotel in the evening - there is no infrastructure around. So if you book a hotel in the Kega region on breakfast, then you will have a problem with dinner - you will either need to go to Phan Thiet, or pay extra and make do with the hotel restaurant. Usually tourists choose the first option, because... At a hotel dinner, everyone quickly gets bored.

In Phan Thiet itself, even if you have a hotel in Mui Ne, in general, you can go a couple of times, renting a scooter, to get acquainted with the life of the local population. Well, perhaps young people will like the nightclub: it can be easily found by the glowing beam of the club spotlight, which is visible against the background of the night sky even at the entrance to the town.

In general, lovers of parties, crowds and nightlife, as well as anyone who does not like long transfers from the airport to the hotel, are better off going to another popular resort in Vietnam - Nha Trang.

Hang out in Vietnam: Nha Trang

Nha Chang– a fairly large and modern city (about a million people), the road to it from the airport will take a maximum of 40 minutes.

All hotels except one - ANA MANDARA RESORT 5*, - are located across the road from the sea, but right in the city itself (with the exception of island ones). This is both a plus and a minus.

Plus, all the temptations of a big city are available to you right on your doorstep. The downside is that the population of this big city is numerous on this very city beach. But this is a minus rather for those tourists who are ready to communicate with the local population only in the form of refined hotel staff.

As for good hotels in Nha Trang, I can recommend the following:

More expensive: Sheraton Nha Trang, Balcony Seaview Nha Trang Center, InterContinental Nha Trang, The Light Hotel & Spa

Cheaper: Dendro Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel, Green Hotel, New Sun Hotel, Euro Star Hotel,Seaway Hotel

Those tourists who need an ideal beach with sun loungers/umbrellas and no local population on it, and indeed all tourists vacationing in Nha Trang, will really like it on Vin Pearl Island , which is connected to Nha Trang by cable car.

In addition to a gorgeous beach in a quiet, wave-free harbor, this island has luxury hotels - VINPEARL RESORT NHA TRANG 5 * And VINPEARL LUXURY NHA TRANG 5*, and the huge Winpearl Land park with a water park, an aquarium, an amusement park and a 3D cinema. Tourists with children, I think, will appreciate all the possibilities of Vin Pearl Island.

All this is available for about 600 rubles with our money. Having paid this amount for the ticket, you get there by cable car and spend the whole day there on the beach, water slides and other attractions (you only have to buy food and drinks). And it all ends with an evening fountain show. It is also included in these 600 rubles.

Why else should you choose Vietnam?

Well, how do you like this country already? Let me give you a couple more reasons in favor of a holiday in Vietnam.

Good excursion programs

In Vietnam you can and should go on excursions . At any resort in Vietnam you will be offered an excellent excursion program: from a trip to hot mineral springs or to Sand Dunes before Dalata.

IN Dalat It is advisable to go just for a couple of days, because... The road takes quite a long time, and there is a lot to see.

Those who are more active will of course go to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) And Ha Long Bay.

If you don’t like to follow the beaten path, and you want to see the real Vietnam, views that will make your heart beat faster, then you should take these excursions:

Dak Lak Province and Lien Son Village– two-day trip: wildlife, rice fields, coffee fields, huge waterfalls, elephant and boat rides, local tribes and their national cuisine.

Fishing village and Vinh Hy Bay: see how ordinary Vietnamese fishermen live, learn about their way of life and the structure of the village, see how the fish is dried, which is then sent to stores around the world; look at salt fields, where the locals mine salt, and look at Vietnamese vineyards, try young Vietnamese wine.

Good inexpensive shopping

Vietnam is good shopping . The country is famous for its cosmetics, tea and coffee, as well as silk and pearl products. What can you bring from Vietnam? Yes, almost everything: jewelry, leather goods, clothes and shoes. And all this is very inexpensive. After all, many famous brands have been making their collections in China and Vietnam for a long time. It sells both traditional silk clothes and clothes made from patterns from world brands; You can also find local designer shops.

When going shopping, be prepared to play by the rules. And they are as follows: if you want to buy a thing, do not immediately give the amount stated by the seller. You need to bargain, even you are not used to doing this. But you will get an item of excellent quality for an inexpensive price. These are the rules of shopping.

When buying street goods, you can also use the following “psychological maneuver”: walking away from the tray with an offended look. The merchant will call you back and will definitely give in. Well, there is no bargaining in supermarkets: their prices are fixed.

Seafood and other delicacies

What else can make you fall in love with Vietnam is its cuisine. Vietnam is not only a variety of fruits and seafood at ridiculous prices:

Vietnamese kitchen represents the totality of all known world traditions: Indian, Japanese, Chinese and so on. Let's remember the history of Vietnam - who was there: the Mongols, the French, and even the Americans!

Thus, the Vietnamese share the Chinese concept of “five tastes”: food should have a balance of salty, sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. As in Chinese cuisine, vegetables and herbs play a large role in dishes. However, the Vietnamese use less oil when frying food than the Chinese.

Following China, Mongolian shepherds came to Vietnam in the 10th century and taught the Vietnamese to eat beef. Neighboring Cambodia also influenced the development of Vietnamese cuisine: thanks to it, Indian spices and seasonings became quite common in Vietnam.

The French, coming to Vietnam in the 19th century, brought their philosophy to cooking: respect for the high quality of ingredients and the correct use of them. Asparagus, avocados, corn, tomatoes and wine appeared in Vietnam thanks to the French. They taught the Vietnamese to eat bread (baguettes), drink beer, coffee with milk and make ice cream.

The friendliness of the Vietnamese

In Vietnam, no one, I repeat - NO ONE, will pull you by the hand into their store, shop, restaurant. No one will pester you on the street with their goods. The Vietnamese generally deserve the sympathy of tourists precisely because of their friendliness and unobtrusiveness.

So, to summarize: Vietnam is a great option for your vacation if you need a warm sea, good hotels, cheap seafood and a lot of impressions.

For those who could not decide on a resort, there are combined tours that give the opportunity to live in both Nha Trang and Phan Thiet.

See you on the blog!

Vietnam is a beautiful country with ancient history and culture, which contains a huge number of valuable historical monuments, many of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The classic combination of bright sun, warm sand, blue sea surface, excellent resorts, makes this place ideal for travelers who decide to forget about their problems and immerse themselves in a fabulous vacation.

Diving enthusiasts have an amazing opportunity to enjoy an activity dear to their hearts. Many hotels in the best Vietnamese resorts are equipped with their own massage rooms and spa complexes with healing mud and natural springs. Vietnam is the best holiday for body and soul!

The capital of the Republic of Vietnam is the city of Hanoi, but this is not a place for a beach holiday, but an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the interesting sights of the country. In general, you can vacation in Vietnam all year round, because when one region is humid or cold, another is dry, sunny and hot. Let's figure out which resorts in Vietnam are best to relax by month.

- Ha Long Bay or Ha Long Bay, is located in northern Vietnam, in the Gulf of Tonkin in the South China Sea. This place is located one hundred and seventy kilometers from the city of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its numerous islands, of which there are three thousand. These islands are home to picturesque cliffs, proud cliffs and mysterious caves. Ha Long is also the capital of Quang Ninh Province and there are no tourist attractions in the city itself. But Halong Bay itself, which translated means “the bay where dragons dive,” has been taken under the protection of UNESCO since 1994; in 2011, it was named “one of the seven new wonders of the world” and declared a wonder of nature, because the most famous landscape of Vietnam. Almost all the islands of this bay are rocky; there are thousands of caves with amazing stalactites and stalagmites, small but beautiful waterfalls. Visiting caves is the most popular tourist attraction for vacationers in Vietnamese resorts. Many caves are decorated with lighting, and this makes them look a little like underground palaces. Most often, tourists check into hotels on Cat Ba Island to relax on the local coast. The tourist season in Halong Bay lasts all year round, but the ideal time to visit is September, October, April, May. The rainy season in this area falls in June, July, August, September.

- Danang– located on the coast of Central Vietnam, it is the administrative center of Quang Nam Da Nang province and the fastest growing and economically developing city in the country. Da Nang was founded in 192, it belonged to the kingdom of Champa, but no ancient sights have been preserved from earlier times. Everything was destroyed during the war with America. Today in Da Nang, European tourists are a rarity, but in vain, since the beaches of the resort are magnificent, although rather deserted. But local residents love to relax at this resort. And yet, if you go on vacation to Da Nang, you can get acquainted with the following attractions: the Cham sculpture museum, a large Buddha statue, Mount Bana and the Hai Van Pass, the May Son ruins, Bach Ma National Park, and the Marble Mountains. From Da Nang, tourists like to visit the city of Hoi An and the ancient capital of Hue on excursions. Also, tours to Laos are popular from here. If during the day this resort is a bit boring, then in the evening it flashes with lights, night clubs open, although it is not yet Europeans who predominate there. But the fact that the city infrastructure can offer everything you need for a quality holiday, the fact that the city has some of the best and widest roads with no traffic jams, and also thanks to the huge selection of hotels of different categories - this resort still has everything ahead , just a couple more years and it will become very popular. This is also facilitated by the presence of an international airport, railway station, seaport, and bus station. As for the weather, it is hot here in August and September, with an average temperature of thirty-three degrees. In the coldest season, in December, January, February, it is twenty degrees here. The dry season, which occurs in the months from January to August, is especially loved by tourists. The most successful months for the swimming season are from May to August, when there are almost no waves. The rainy season begins in September and ends in December, there are heavy rains, but for a short time after them the ground immediately dries out, although the humidity is high. In September-October, typhoons and floods often hit this coast, but at this time prices for holidays in Vietnam are the lowest.

Hoi An- a small resort town located in the central part of the country. It is located twenty kilometers from Da Nang, on the banks of the Thu Bon River, just a few kilometers from the sea coast. The city was formerly called Faifo, back in the sixteenth century, it was considered an important trading port. It must be said that Hoi An is one of those places where the atmosphere of past centuries has been perfectly preserved, and is also a favorite place for tourists. Since 1999, it has been protected by UNESCO as an excellent example of a south-east Asian trading city of the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries. It is often called an “open-air museum.” There are almost eight hundred and fifty buildings of historical significance: ancient Chinese-style houses, Cham temples, public buildings, and burial complexes. Hoi An is also called the most romantic resort in Vietnam, with its narrow ancient streets. There are many souvenir shops and sewing workshops. While relaxing in the city, you will not be left without a beach holiday; the beaches of Hoi An are just a few kilometers from the city center, you can get there by bicycle, taxi or free shuttle bus. Or, you can even stay in one of Hoi An’s beach hotels, located right on the shore. The beaches here are amazing: all sandy, uncrowded, clean. The beaches are also very picturesque and make for excellent photographs: along the beaches there are numerous palm trees and casuarina trees leaning towards the water. Diving is popular here, with the lowest prices in the world. You can stroll through numerous cafes, restaurants and bars in the city, where you will taste inexpensive but varied dishes of national cuisine.

Shopping in Hoi An is amazing: there are many sewing workshops, shops that make their own shoes and hats, souvenir shops, and the catalog of goods is so huge that you definitely won’t leave without buying something, you can order something, and the next day they will bring you yours order directly to your hotel room. Hoi An is one of the most popular and beloved resorts in Vietnam by our compatriots, and every fourth vacationer here is Russian. There is a lot to love about the city; it has a well-developed tourist infrastructure, many different hotels, restaurants, a lot of supermarkets where you can buy food for next to nothing to save even more on food. But there are no nightclubs or discos in Hoi An, except for restaurants with a dance floor that are open until late. This resort is considered year-round, but the high tourist season here is from January to August, the ideal time for the swimming season is from May to August. From September to January, although it is hot here, there are often short-term rains. This is the time when you can save a lot on your trip, sometimes up to 30% of the cost of the tour at other times. The hottest months are August, September, the coldest, in the sense of the word by the Vietnamese, namely twenty degrees Celsius, are December, January, February. September-October on this coast is the time of typhoons, heavy rains, and floods.

Nha Trang is the recognized capital of Vietnamese resorts and the capital of Khanh Hoa province, located in the central part of the country. The famous beaches of Nha Trang are washed by the South China Sea. "Nha Trang", translated as "Mangrove River" or "Reed River". Back in the days when Vietnam was a French colony, Nha Trang was a modest fishing village, now there is a fashionable resort where various interesting events and beauty contests are held, for example, “Miss Asia”, “Miss Vietnam”, in 2008, “Miss” was held here Universe". Nha Trang is the most popular resort in Vietnam, which is loved by both locals and Russian tourists. Especially for our compatriots, a new option has been organized at the local Cam Ranh airport - “obtaining a visa on arrival”. It is worth clarifying that a holiday of up to fifteen days for Russians in Vietnam is visa-free, and if you want to stay longer, then please get a visa. The city has a lot of Russian-speaking travel agencies, various cafes, shops, hotels with Russian-speaking staff, signs on the streets are duplicated in Russian, and every second tourist is Russian. Tourists are attracted here to relax on beautiful beaches, with healing springs and mud. Here you can receive complex treatment; you are especially attracted by the local air, saturated with eucalyptus aromas, which has a beneficial effect on people with weakened immune systems and those who suffer from respiratory diseases.

The length of local beaches is six kilometers. They are also considered the most beautiful in Vietnam, with coconut palms protecting vacationers from the scorching rays of the sun. Due to the fact that Nha Trang Bay is half closed from the sea by islands on one side and mountains on the other, the resort is not threatened by hurricanes or storms. The water here is amazingly clear and clean, reaching twenty-six degrees. If you come to relax at this resort with children, then be careful: the depth here increases rapidly, a couple of meters from the shore - it’s already deep! You won’t be bored in the resort city; there are a great variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, discos, massage parlors, beauty salons, and several diving centers. There are healing springs and mud. Nearby small islands allow tourists to engage in snorkeling, surfing, diving, and other water sports. Nearby is the island of Hon Tre, connected to the resort by a long cable car. It has its own hotels, beaches, the Vinpearl amusement park, where children and adults will not be bored, and there is also an interesting night disco located inside an artificial mountain. The city and its surroundings offer natural, cultural and historical attractions. Let's start with the funny island of Nha Trang Bay, completely inhabited by monkeys. The Oceanographic Institute is also located here, one of the first research centers in the country, where more than eight thousand representatives of marine and freshwater fauna live. The Chinguyen Aquarium is also interesting - a large artificial lake with fresh water. One of the most interesting historical monuments of the seventeenth century is the Dien Khanh Citadel, which was rebuilt several times by different dynasties of rulers, from which several parts of the wall and gate have survived to this day. Long Son Pagoda, also known as Tinh Hoi Khanh Hoa Pagoda and Nam Phat Hoc Hoi Pagoda, is the most impressive local attraction. Behind the pagoda, on the top of the hill, is the White Buddha - Kim Than Phat To. You can climb to the statue by a staircase consisting of one hundred and fifty-two steps. The composition was staged in 1963 and depicts Buddha sitting on a Lotus flower. The height of the Buddha is fourteen meters. The observation deck offers stunning views of Nha Trang. Buddha can be seen from anywhere in the city. Interesting is the Nha Trang Cathedral, built in 1928 from concrete blocks in the French Gothic style with multi-colored stained glass windows. The residence of the Bishop of Nha Trang is located here. The Po Nagar Towers or Thap Ba - Lady of the City - have stood as the site of Hindu religious ceremonies since the second century AD. The towers themselves were erected in the seventh century. Nha Trang is a paradise for sex tourists, finding a priestess of love here is a trifle, she will find you herself if you walk around the city in the evening. But be careful, theft is common here, so keep your wallet and valuables in sight. The weather here is excellent all year round, the temperature does not drop below twenty-two degrees even at night. The rainy season here is from mid-October to mid-December. But the rains, although torrential, are short-lived and everything quickly dries out, it becomes clean and sunny again, you can swim and sunbathe. True, strong winds in the low season can cause quite large waves, making it difficult and dangerous to enter the sea, but this is the favorite time of surfers. Hurricanes and typhoons rarely occur during the rainy season, but prices drop sharply. The ideal time for a beach holiday lasts from January to August. “Storm season” occurs from November to mid-February, large waves form, but this does not affect beach holidays - sunbathing on the shore, and you can swim in the hotel pool.

Phan Thiet or Mui Ne or Phan Thiet - the second popular Vietnamese resort among Russians. Gordes is located in the southern part of the country. Mui Ne is a Phan Thiet resort located twenty kilometers from the city center. The main part of the hotels and the best beaches in this area are located along the coast between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, called “Mui Ne Beach”. The resort is so popular among our compatriots that local restaurants have menus in Russian, there are signs in Russian on the streets, all excursions are conducted in Russian, Russian films are shown in the local cafe, almost all the resort’s shops are oriented to the Russian language, natives work there from the CIS. The beaches here are good, sandy, of course, not very picturesque, since there are no palm trees leaning towards the water, the color of the sand is not snow-white, and the wind and waves often bring garbage from the sea and make the water cloudy. But the beaches are well equipped: there are sun loungers for rent, water activities, cafes, restaurants, board rentals, its own kite school and surfing school. Mui Ne does not have a lot of nightlife, although it does exist; there are many restaurants, massage parlors, and the surrounding area is famous for its natural, historical and cultural attractions. Mui Ne is a “mecca” for windsurfers and kite surfers. Phan Thiet is calmer than Nha Trang and more affordable in prices. This is a year-round resort with an average annual temperature of twenty-nine degrees.

The lowest temperature during the year is the night temperature of twenty-five degrees. The rainy season lasts from May to October, the high season from November to April. Throughout the year, it is windy in Phan Thiet, which makes it easier to feel the heat, but there are always waves on the sea; in the rainy season they are calmer; in the dry season they are quite strong, often preventing swimming. The ideal time for surfing, windsurfing and kiting is January, February, March.

Phu Quoc Island– located in the Gulf of Thailand and is the largest island of Vietnam. Its size: forty-eight by twenty-five kilometers. Around it there are numerous small islands that you can easily visit while vacationing in Fukuoka. Due to its mountainous island topography, Phu Quoc is called the “island of ninety-nine mountains.” It is often compared to the Thai island of Phuket, although Phu Quoc is less developed and developed, it is quieter, and there is not a lot of entertainment: discos, bars, shopping and sex tourism. This island is a quiet paradise - calm and secluded. Tourists who visit it even once always consider it their paradise island. The beaches here are the cleanest and most beautiful in the world, and the nature of the island is luxurious: majestic tropical forests, beautiful mountains, rivers, waterfalls, rich flora and fauna. That is why fans of eco-tourism love to come here. While relaxing on the island, it is worth visiting the farm and pearl museum. It is worth noting that another name for the island is “Pearl”.

A popular entertainment for tourists is fishing not only for fish, but also for squid, crabs and other marine life. Another traditional activity for tourists is diving. This is facilitated by the rich underwater world with beautiful coral reefs, rare species of underwater flora and fauna, and at the same time, completely transparent water. These conditions are also favorable for snorkeling. There is a diving center, equipment rental, and excursions to distant beaches and nearby islands. In the evening, you can relax in restaurants that specialize in preparing dishes from the freshest and inexpensive seafood. Phu Quoc Island is part of the tropical hot climate zone and is warm all year round. The high season runs from November to March. The hot season lasts from April to June, and hotel prices are slightly reduced. The rainy season begins in July and lasts until September. At this time it is warm but rainy, and prices are minimal.

Con Dao Island– located in the southern part of the country, it is an archipelago of sixteen small islands. Tourists here are offered an excellent beach holiday that is secluded, exotic and quiet, in addition, there are excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling. The lion's part of the archipelago is the territory of the National Park, where exotic animals, plants, and a rich underwater world live. A visit to the park is possible either independently or on a group tour, or with an individual guide. It must be said that the historical sights here are specific: the prison of political prisoners, where twenty thousand prisoners died, is now a museum. The next memorable place is the cemetery where those who died in prison are buried. There is also a Temple on the island. The tourism infrastructure is not yet very developed; apart from hotels and restaurants there is almost nothing else. The center of the island is the new city “Con Son Village”, where there are excellent roads, here you can buy everything you need in the market, since there are no shopping centers here. But there are diving centers and travel agencies where you can purchase a tour to nearby islands or an excursion to the National Park. The climate of Con Dao is tropical and warm. The dry season begins in December and lasts until April, the rainy season - from May to November. Diving and snorkeling are best enjoyed from February to July.

Vung Tau is a large resort city on the southern coast of Vietnam, located on Cape Saint-Jacques. The city is a major commercial center with nearby oil exploration and production activities. There are many Russian-Vietnamese enterprises here and many Russians live here; the largest Russian diaspora in Vietnam is located here, with its own microdistrict. Vung Tau is popular with both locals and foreigners. Beach holidays, shopping and a lot of entertainment, many different hotels are good here. It is worth considering that the beaches in the city are not very clean, and the waves here can be strong, which attracts kitesurfing enthusiasts to these places. Of course, Vung Tau itself is a beach resort, with a huge stretch. But south of the city the beaches are cleaner. There are not many attractions in Vung Tau, there are temples, pagodas, a lighthouse and a giant statue of Jesus Christ, thirty meters high. There is a temple on a small island that you can easily reach on foot at low tide, where there is a local “Calvary”, where there is a huge statue of the Virgin Mary. During the day you can take a walk in the city park, go to the Amusement Park on the mountain, visit the local market, shopping centers, and lie on the beach. Spend the evening in a cafe, restaurant, bar open late or nightclub. Vung Tau is a year-round resort. The dry season begins in November and lasts until April, the rainy season runs from May to October, but the level of precipitation at this time is very low.

Not a single tourist who has visited Vietnam once will remain indifferent to a wonderful holiday at its resorts. Here you will be greeted by a special atmosphere of complete serenity, calm and joy, filled with an elusive echo of French charm.

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When is the best time to vacation in Vietnam, when is the rainy season, what time and where is the best resort?

Until recently, there was a civil war in this country, there was devastation and danger lurked everywhere. But now it’s safe there, there are huge white sand beaches, warm seas and luxury hotels. Yes, Vietnam has become a tourist country with great potential, and every year it gets better and more beautiful. But you can relax in the country not all year round, but only during some months, and these are not the summer months. Intrigued? Then let's see when is the best time to vacation in Vietnam, what time of year and where are the best resorts. And, of course, we won’t forget about the islands, where holidays are always better.

Rainy season in Vietnam

Any country in Southeast Asia experiences the phenomenon of the rainy season once a year. And Vietnam is no exception. There is also heavy rain, frequent typhoons and stormy seas. Fortunately for tourists, this does not last the whole year, but only half of it.

The wet season begins in May and lasts in different parts of the country until November-December. During this period it rains almost continuously. Almost always it is heavy rain, accompanied by wind. Sometimes the rain turns into a typhoon and then many coastal cities are flooded and there is water on the streets.

Beach season in Vietnam

After the rainy season ends, the dry season begins, which is called the beach season. This happens in November-December, and the dry beach season lasts until the end of April. Although you can still swim here in May, because, as a rule, the rains begin to increase their power only at the beginning of summer.
The best months for a beach holiday are January, February and the first two spring months. That is, tourists have at least four months to enjoy their holidays in the resorts of Vietnam.

Tourists love to come to the country to celebrate New Year and Christmas. Therefore, prices these days are slightly higher than other times. But the most tourists are observed on the beaches of Vietnam in February and March. People miss the sun and beaches, and want to quickly start the beach season and relieve stress after a long autumn and cold winter.

Where is it always better to go on holiday in Vietnam?

There are many resorts in the country that are happy to welcome tourists. Some of them are large, some are small fishing villages. But they are all beautiful and have gorgeous beaches.

Nha Trang is the number one resort in Vietnam.

Many tourists vacation in Nha Trang, but do not even know that this resort is located in Vietnam.

Nha Trang is a big resort. Everything is done here to make tourists comfortable: entertainment, parks, water parks, attractions, excursions, attractions and much more. Restaurants and cafes are especially attractive at the resort. There are thousands of them here and each establishment offers a variety of food. It is no secret that tourists choose this particular resort not only because of the beaches and hotels, but also because of the food, which is considered the best in the country.

Excursions in Nha Trang are more varied. Here you can visit Monkey Island, where, as is already clear, monkeys live. You can visit the island, which is entirely dedicated to a park with attractions and entertainment. There is an island nearby that is completely made into a farm. In general, in Nha Trang there is where to go and what to be surprised by.

Phu Quoc – holiday on the island.
The second most popular resort in the country is Phu Quoc Island.

There are many beaches on the island, although, in fact, the entire coast of the island is one large beach. The sand on the shore is white and fine. It is better to walk on it barefoot, and your feet will rest.
There is a pearl farm on the island where they grow pearls and make jewelry from them. There is also a fish sauce factory and huge black pepper plantations.

In addition to the listed attractions, there is something else: the amazing underwater world. Diving enthusiasts especially come here to dive under the water. Underwater you can see the underwater world with fish and plants, and most importantly: small submerged islands that keep many secrets.
Since Phu Quoc is an island, you can watch the sunrise and see off the sunset there. Believe me, this is where these spectacles are the brightest and most unforgettable.

Muine is a modern fishing village.
Do you like fresh fish dishes? Then go to the resort of Mui Ne.

More recently, this was an ordinary fishing village, and people here lived poorly. But now the fishing village has become modern, and the residents began to live better thanks to tourists. Local sailors catch a variety of fish in the ocean, sell them to tourists and rent them to restaurants. In any cafe there are hundreds of fish dishes on the menu, and to try them all, you will have to spend at least a month here.
The village is located in a small bay and the wind often blows here. And since there is wind, there are also waves. And if there are waves, then there are surfers. Riding a board on the waves is a favorite pastime of locals and tourists after fishing. In the evenings at sunset there are hundreds of surfers in the sea trying to catch a wave.
True, there is a minus here - the resort is located quite far from the airport, and after the plane lands, you will have to travel another 5-6 hours to the hotel by land transport. But it’s worth it; there’s hardly anything that can compare with the beauty and silence of the resort.

Da Nang - the history of the country in one place.
The Danang resort is visited more by tourists who love sightseeing holidays rather than beach holidays. The city has museums and exhibitions that preserve the entire history of the country.