Discover Vietnam
Vietnam is motorbike country with a soul — pho at dawn, karsts at noon, egg coffee at dusk.
Buzzing Old Quarters, limestone bays and the world's best coffee culture.
Capital
Hanoi
Currency
Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Best Time
October to April
Vibe
Energetic, scenic, layered
Budget
$$$Why Vietnam
Vietnam moves to its own rhythm — chaotic, beautiful, layered with history, and home to incredible food and the friendliest egg coffee on Earth.
Must Try
- Phở bò at a sidewalk stall in Hanoi at 6am
- Bún chả — Obama and Bourdain's grilled-pork order
- Bánh mì with pâté, pickled carrots and coriander
Must Visit
- Hanoi's Old Quarter and Hoàn Kiếm lake at dawn
- Hạ Long Bay by overnight junk boat
- Hội An's lantern-lit old town after dark
Before You Go
- Visa: 30-day e-visa for most nationalities, apply online before you fly
- Currency: Vietnamese Đồng — carry small notes for street food and taxis
- SIM: Viettel or Mobifone — cheap, fast 4G everywhere; buy at the airport
Local Legend
Vietnamese egg coffee (cà phê trứng) was invented in Hanoi in 1946 during a milk shortage — a barista whipped egg yolks with condensed milk as a substitute. The Café Giảng family still serves the original recipe.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Vietnam
Cities
- Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Đà Nẵng
Landmarks
- Hạ Long Bay
- Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary
- Củ Chi Tunnels
Nature Spots
- Ha Giang Loop
- Sapa Rice Terraces
- Phong Nha Caves
Hidden Gems
- Pu Luông Nature Reserve
- Phú Yên Coast
- Đồng Văn Karst Plateau
Stories from Vietnam
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A Night in Hội An
Lanterns on the river, floating candles, and the slowest, most perfect chaos I've walked through.
road
Riding the Ha Giang Loop
Four days, 350 km, one 125cc bike, and mountain views that rearrange what you thought Vietnam looked like.
food
The Coffee Culture
Why cà phê in Vietnam is more than a morning ritual — it's the country's second language.
4 Quizzes about Vietnam
View allFood Lover Quiz
Which Vietnamese dish are you? Pho, bún chả, bánh mì or something spicier?
Destination Quiz
North, south, mountains or beaches — where in Vietnam should you go first?
Culture Quiz
Test your knowledge of Vietnamese history, rituals and street-food etiquette.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Vietnam travel vibe — motorbike loop, junk boat or slow-café city hopping?
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