Advised by:Backpacker's – Yutaka
January
Snow Mountain
Mau Son Mountain in Lang Son Province, located in the North of Vietnam, often attracts visitors with the beauty of ice and snow. In January, when the temperature drops, Mau Son can welcome long periods of ice and snow. The ice flowers attract many people to Mau Son. Lang Son City also attracts tourists with many wholesale markets selling all kinds of consumer goods such as Dong Kinh Market, Dong Dang Market, Ky Lua Market, etc.
Da Lat (Lam Dong)
Dalat is most beautiful in the flower season. Coming to Dalat in January, nature-loving tourists will have the opportunity to live wonderful days in the city of thousands of flowers. Countless species of flowers, hundreds of colors, thousands of shades compete to bloom in the cold spring plateau scene. The cold of Dalat is very sweet and gentle, completely different from the bone-chilling, skin-cutting cold at the same time in the North. Flowers bloom along the paths, along the roadsides, on the fences, in the cracks of the walls, and most lovely is the whole sky of cherry blossoms. Tourists do not forget to visit Dalat market, stop at the steps, taste the attractive and warm foods of the valley, and do not forget to visit Dalat XQ Su Quan, a unique destination not to be missed in the journey to explore Dalat.
Sa Dec Flower Village (Dong Thap)
While the North experiences the coldest days of winter, in contrast, in the South in January - the beginning of spring, the weather is warm, the temperature is around 25 degrees, no rain or harsh sunlight. Sa Dec flower village is bright with a variety of flowers. Chrysanthemums, yellow apricots are in full bloom. Japanese porcelain, roses, and cactus are bright pink. Leaving the flower village, visitors visit Kien An Cung and Huynh Thuy Le's ancient house, which marks a beautiful romantic love story in the story "The Lover". Not far away is Tram Chim National Park. Gently splash the water and paddle through the immense purple water hyacinth fields covering the fertile land of Tram Chim. Flocks of white storks flap their wings in the stunningly beautiful sunset. When coming to Dong Thap, don't forget to enjoy specialties such as Cao Lanh field mice, "Bat Kinh" perch, and take a tour of Xeo Quyt on the small "Nam Quang" boat.
February
Sapa (Lao Cai) - Moc Chau (Son La)
From February to the end of March, peach and plum blossoms bloom, creating a heavenly scene for the Northwestern mountains, especially in the two towns of SaPa and Moc Chau. From Hanoi to SaPa, visitors can choose to travel by sleeper bus or train, taking one night to reach Sapa. SaPa's weather is usually below 10 degrees Celsius and occasionally rains. Visitors are advised to wear warm clothes to keep their body warm and always carry an umbrella. This is the most beautiful time of the year in Sapa, the scenery is hazy in the mist, the peach blossoms appear and the colorful flared skirts of the Hmong girls captivate many infatuated travelers. The Sunday market in Bac Ha is colorful, the closer to the Lunar New Year, the more crowded and bustling it becomes.
Plum and peach blossoms in Moc Chau usually start blooming about 2 weeks before Tet, this is also the time when many people come to Moc Chau to find a peach blossom branch to celebrate Tet. Tourists coming to Moc Chau in February will enjoy the immense peach and plum forests blooming regardless of the cold winter. Moc Chau is about 180km from Hanoi, following Highway 6. Mong people in Hang Kia, Pa Co or Long Luong are excited to welcome Tet, wearing new clothes to celebrate Tet. Tourists can drive to Son La or if they are adventurous, they can ride a motorbike to enjoy and feel the spring atmosphere on the way.
Perfume Pagoda Festival (Ha Tay)
Huong Pagoda and Huong Tich Cave are famous scenic spots of Vietnam located in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, about 70km from the center of Hanoi. Huong Pagoda is a complex of many caves and pagodas in a complex structure combining both natural and artificial elements including mountains, hills, caves, streams, forests, pagodas and towers... Every year, when spring comes and apricot flowers bloom white on Huong Son mountains and forests, millions of Buddhists and literati from all over the world flock to Huong Pagoda festival.
Ho Chi Minh City
This is the best time to explore the bustling life of the young city known as the Pearl of the Far East. Visiting the city honored as the festival city of Vietnam, you will see spring colors filling the streets, thousands of flowers blooming on all the roads. The main roads of Le Duan, Le Loi, Dong Khoi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia are sparkling in millions of sparkling colored lights. Images of apricot blossoms, peach blossoms, conical hats and traditional ao dai of Vietnamese girls are honored through the creation of lights by the most skillful artisans. Nguyen Hue Flower Street attracts thousands of visitors to admire the delicate reproduction of history, country, culture of Vietnamese people through colorful flowers and traditional materials such as ceramics, porcelain, straw, rattan and bamboo. Strolling in the center of District 1 through the old quarter of Le Cong Kieu, or works with classical architecture such as the City Theater, Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, you will have a look at an ancient Saigon. But besides that, the luxurious shopping centers will give you the feeling of a modern, dynamic and prosperous Ho Chi Minh City.
March
Central Highlands coffee flower season
In spring, the trees sprout and grow, the Central Highlands - where the villages of the Ba Na, Ede, and Giarai people in Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Daklak, and Dak Nong always echo with the sound of gongs and cymbals. In March, the whole village celebrates the new rice festival. Tourists come to Buon Don to have an interesting experience on the backs of elephants crossing the Serepok River to explore the tree houses. Come to Lak Lake in the dawn to feel the breath of a new day in the middle of the pure mountains and forests. Dak Nong with the Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls will overwhelm you with the majesty of the Central Highlands. And don't forget to visit Bien Ho - Pleiku, take a light boat in the peaceful sunset before a good night's sleep. After a long journey of discovery, visit Kon Tum Wooden Church to immerse yourself in the mysterious spiritual space of the most unique wooden architecture in Vietnam. March is the season of white coffee flowers blooming on the white mountains and forests like the sweetest invitation.
April
Kien Giang - Crane season
Every year, when the dry season in the South begins to warm up, flocks of cranes appear in the sky of Dong Thap Muoi (Dong Thap), Kien Luong (Kien Giang). Witnessing with your own eyes the "fairy dance" of a 1.7m tall bird with wide wings and bright red color on its head in the beautiful dawn is always an endless inspiration for nature lovers. Tram Chim is a paradise for wild birds, about 232 species with tens of thousands of birds living, anytime, anywhere you can see images of birds perched on the tops of cajuput trees, birds soaring in the sky, birds spreading their wings and playing on the clear blue water.
Here, there are many rare species such as: peacock, giang sen, dien dien, quam, spoonbill... but the most interesting experience is "hunting" for photos of red-crowned cranes. Hunting cranes requires a lot of effort, sometimes having to lie down all day in the blazing sun, sometimes having to soak in cold water for hours. But just once seeing cranes in pairs, cranes dancing, and expressing their love is more than enough. In addition, you can still have an exciting eco-tourism experience to explore more than 7,000 hectares of the world's 2,000th Ramsai area.
May
Dear Hue
The festival that begins in the ancient capital of Hue in late April and early May is also the opening ceremony for a new tourist season in Hue. Hue is gentle in the early morning sun, fluttering along the purple ao dai of a schoolgirl on Trang Tien bridge. The profound heritage of Hue has stood the test of time, witnessing many changes of the country. After walking around the tombs, you can visit Lang Co to swim and eat delicious seafood on Tam Giang lagoon. This is the best time of the year to visit Hue because from June onwards, Hue is sunny, extremely hot, rainy and winter is very cold, not a favorable time to visit the tombs.
Lotus season in Long An
When the early summer sun begins to replace the warm spring weather, it is also the time when the West enters the lotus blooming season. Take a short trip to Long An to feel the peaceful and simple land of the South. Summer is also the lotus season, ask a local to row a boat to take you to explore, the small boat separates the large lotus leaves and goes deep into the lagoon, spreading in the wind the fragrant lotus scent lingers, thousands of pure white and pink lotus flowers float on the waves. In the blue sky, white clouds, under the vast waves, the wind blows strongly, pluck the lotus pods, peel off the outer shell and then sip the sweet, pure white core inside, making your heart flutter. When coming to Long An, remember to visit the ancient house with a hundred pillars, Binh Ta relic, Nguyen Huynh Duc tomb to understand more about the history of this land.
June, July, August – The blue sea beckons
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Phu Quoc
Not only for foreign tourists but also for domestic tourists, the name of Phu Quoc Island has long been associated with the image of gentle, leisurely vacations in a place surrounded by immense water and a vast sky. Once lost in this fairyland, tourists cannot miss Sao Beach, one of the famous beautiful beaches of Phu Quoc. Sao Beach is attractive with its long sandy beach nestled in the loving arms of two gentle mountain ranges. The sand here is pure white, not pale yellow like Nha Trang beach or dark yellow turning brown like Vung Tau beach. To admire the beauty of Phu Quoc's sunrise, explore Dinh Cau cape; and to calm down in the sunset, remember to visit Ham Ninh pier. It must be said that there are countless beautiful landscapes in Phu Quoc to make your trip not boring such as Bat Cave, Tranh Stream, Fairy Stream, Ham Ninh fishing village, Coconut Tree Prison... After enjoying all the unique landscapes that Phu Quoc nature generously bestows, do not forget to enjoy the seafood specialties with many characteristics of this pearl island at Bai Sao restaurant. A lunch including boiled crab, grilled shrimp, grilled pork, and herring salad prepared with rich flavors will stimulate the appetite of even the most discerning diners.
Con Dao
Perhaps there are few beaches in Vietnam that have been developed for tourism but still retain their pristine and charming beauty like Con Dao. If you really want to immerse yourself in nature without being "disturbed" by the hustle and bustle of life, visit Bai Nhat. The wild beauty will leave you stunned. White waves lapping the smooth sand, the sea is blue in the vast view of the sky. If you want to explore the animal world, come to Hon Tai, or trek through the forest with many interesting options: So Ray, Ong Dung, Dam Tre... Con Dao has many small islands, so renting a canoe for a trip around the island is indispensable. The places you should visit are: Hon Bay Canh, Hon Tre Lon, or simply a tour around the island to get an overview of the beauty of Con Dao. Temporarily leaving the sea, you should come to the journey to conquer Thanh Gia Mountain - "the roof of Con Dao". Standing on the top, you can immerse yourself in the cool breeze and see the whole beautiful Pearl Island. Don't forget to treat yourself to some delicious specialties such as lady's breast snails, wax snails, cobia, sea worms, shrimp, squid...
Nha Trang sea call
Explore Van Phong Bay, Khanh Hoa in the beautiful summer to feel all the beauty of this bay, which is among the most beautiful bays in the world. The white of the clouds, the green of the small islands, the blue of the sea paint a charming landscape painting. Nature has cleverly arranged the immense white sand dunes interspersed with high cliffs and undulating mountains, creating a space that is both charming and majestic. Strolling and enjoying breakfast at the pristine and beautiful Xuan Dung beach village in the dawn is a wonderful feeling. Explore Dam Mon clam port and Van Thanh fishing village to love the bustling life and simple people here even more. Van Phong has many small beaches with different spaces even though they are only a few kilometers apart. Hon Na beach is gentle and shy, Co Ong beach is shimmering and magical. Xuan Dung beach is bustling and joyful. After immersing yourself in the cool water, take your diving goggles to start exploring the coral kingdom. A magical sea paradise opens up before your eyes, stunningly beautiful.
September
Hanoi in autumn
Nowhere else has a September as beautiful as Hanoi. When the tamarind trees have lost their fruit and leaves, when the last flowers of summer have faded on the West Lake lotus pond, it is also the time when the rustling wind announces the arrival of autumn. Hanoi is so heartbreakingly beautiful in September. The sun is less dry, the autumn wind is rustling, the dew has covered the night and the coolness gently touches the cheeks. Autumn in Hanoi has entered poetry. The streets that make the hearts of many scholars flutter, such as Phan Dinh Phung, Tran Phu, Hoang Dieu, Long Bien bridge... are poetic and romantic. In autumn, the scent of new green rice fills the alleys on the simple shoulder poles of mothers and sisters.
Southwestern region - Fruit season
When the summer lotus petals fall, garden tourism becomes interesting because the fruit gardens in the West have entered the ripening season. Each province has its own unique specialties, very diverse and rich, so you can freely choose according to your preferences. In Binh Minh, Vinh Long, there are vast gardens of Nam Roi grapefruit, with a sweet and refreshing taste. Lo Ren star apple in Chau Thanh, Tien Giang is considered to have no "rivals" in the world market. Splitting the marble-colored skin in half, the fragrant aroma bursts out from the eye-catching milky white flesh. Hoa Loc sand mango has a beautiful bright yellow fruit, bright yellow flesh but small seeds, fragrant and extremely sweet, surely satisfying even the most fastidious people. And there are countless other wonderful fruit gardens waiting for you to discover and enjoy. Stroll in the shady gardens, sweet fruit trees, enjoy specialty fruits and listen to the folk music to love the land and people of the South more.
October
Golden season in Mu Cang Chai
Stretching along Highway 32, from Van Chan to distant Mu Cang Chai, the Mong people's terraced fields are ready for harvest. That is also the time when a beautiful yellow color covers the mountains and forests, the new rice season is bustling in every hamlet and village. The Mong people grow rice on fields stretching halfway up the sky, the terraced fields are harvested once a year, creating beautiful golden carpets. Coming to Mu Cang Chai, don't forget to stop by Tu Le to eat a bowl of new rice, hill chicken and enjoy the sweet aroma of green rice on the tip of your tongue.
An Giang in flood season
Explore An Giang when the water is almost at the dike, the rice fields are green and immense, the rows of palm trees stretch out in the early morning sun and the people's faces are always bright and cheerful. Happy smiles shine and overflow with the coming water - the flood season. It would be a huge mistake to explore the flood season without visiting Binh Thien lake (village) in Quoc Thai commune, An Phu, An Giang, which borders Cambodia. Stroll on the small village roads leading to the sacred water wharf in front of the mosque, watching the peaceful life taking place next to the lake. The image of Cham girls with black scarves covering their faces adds to the mystery in the traditional culture of this land. Tra Su cajuput forest is also a must-visit when exploring An Giang. The boat cuts through the green banana-leaf water fern carpet to go, the green of millions of cajuput trees, the blue of the vast sky, all blend together to bring a peaceful and cool space. Overhead, thousands of birds chirp and sing together to welcome the new day. If you come to An Giang during the Dolta bull racing festival, you will live in the bustling atmosphere of the biggest festival in the Southwest. An Giang also attracts tourists with towering palmyra forests, ancient pagodas with bold Khmer architecture, the sacred Ba Chua Xu festival on Sam mountain, and more than that, tourists can immerse themselves in the love of the simple people, the friendly, sincere smiles imbued with the love of the countryside, and the rich rustic dishes that captivate visitors from afar.
November – Winter comes
Ha Giang buckwheat season
The Mong people in Sung La - Ha Giang grow buckwheat and rapeseed flowers on high hills, and corn and rice on flat land at the bottom of the valley. Mixed in with the green of corn and rice are the purple of buckwheat flowers and the yellow of the sun, the dark green of the rows of cypress trees standing tall in the sky. The flower fields transform the harsh, cold natural landscape into a beautiful picture. 300km from Hanoi, Ha Giang attracts with famous destinations such as Yen Minh, Dong Van, Meo Vac, the northernmost peak of Lung Cu, Ma Pi Leng pass...
Moc Chau wild sunflower season
In winter, the entire valley is frozen in the cold and is decorated with flowers all over the roads. The brilliant orange wild sunflowers bloom like a welcome gate along both sides of the road leading to town, next to the red poinsettias blooming equally brightly, hidden behind the roofs are persimmon trees full of fruit. But the most beautiful are the carpets of white mustard flowers undulating on the hillsides, the sweet and sweet fragrance. The delicious dishes on the dining table cannot lack the fragrant fried veal, the hot hill chicken hotpot or nam pia, a type of goat intestine - bitter and difficult to eat.
December
B'Lao Mountain Town (Bao Loc) - Lam Dong
Following Highway 60 from Da Lat to Bao Loc, along the way you will come across countless coffee gardens with purple and red fruits, waiting to be picked. The coffee harvest season also coincides with the leaf-shedding season of rubber trees. The sky and land of Bao Loc are a deep blue, the wind is cool and pleasant. After passing Bao Loc, don't forget to drive a dozen more kilometers to visit the Damri waterfall, which roars day and night.
If Da Lat is too familiar to tourists to enjoy a bit of cold when winter comes, then the mountain town of B'Lao (another name of Bao Loc city) is a new and interesting destination. The majestic Dambri waterfall echoes the mountains and forests, the gentle and charming Suoi Cat stream, the undulating Bao Loc pass, the peaceful and quiet Bat Nha monastery, the unique Dang Dung pagoda with the unique architecture of the Chau Ma people, the vast green pine forests, the golden hills of wild sunflowers shining in the mountains and forests... and simply a small, pretty and simple mountain town, but when you visit and leave, your heart will be forever attached and unforgettable. Wrap a scarf tightly and explore B'Lao in the early morning mist, walk through the small, pretty red soil slopes that are still sleepy and deserted. The space becomes more magical and magical, the cold gradually numbs each finger, take a deep breath to receive the pure air of the Central Highlands mountains and forests filling the space. In winter, the mountain town is immersed in vast rivers of clouds, and the green tea hills cover the hills. Come to B'Lao and sip a cup of coffee at Sonat to forget all the worries and hustle and bustle of everyday life. Let the gentle cold seep into your soul and feel truly peaceful and happy.
Hoi An Ancient Town
It is impossible not to mention the famous ancient town of Hoi An. At the end of the year, Hoi An is sparkling with the colors of lanterns. Many tourists visit Hoi An to celebrate the New Year. The ancient town is quiet and gentle during the day and colorful at night. The best way to enjoy Hoi An is to take a bicycle trip, visit every corner of the city or run along the Thu Bon River to Cua Dai beach in the warm sunshine.
