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Truong Dinh Minh (26 years old, Hanoi) currently works in tourism and has a strong passion for traveling. He has traveled across 50 provinces and cities in Vietnam, as well as taking smaller trips throughout the country. In many of the places he has explored, each has its own unique beauty and characteristics. But the five destinations that left the strongest impression on him are: Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Hanoi, Binh Thuan, and Hue.
Truong Dinh Minh has a passion for traveling and exploring.
5 impressive destinations on your journey to explore Vietnam.
Ha Giang:Dinh Minh has been to Ha Giang many times but always wants to return. The mountain passes, the blooming flowers, and the scenery that changes with each season keep a travel enthusiast like him from getting bored; instead, he feels a strong attachment to the place.
Majestic mountains and forests in Ha Giang
The children of the highlands at Tham Ma slope.
Lao Cai:Dinh Minh loves Lao Cai because of its mountains. He has conquered Fansipan, Lao Than, and Bach Moc Luong Tu. The feeling of conquering a mountain peak always gives him excitement, motivating him to explore more of Vietnam's mountain peaks.
Conquering Ngu Chi Son, Lao Cai
Lao Cai viewed from above.
Hanoi:"People might wonder why I chose Hanoi, my birthplace. But after traveling to many places and experiencing life away from Hanoi for a few months, I realized I always miss it and can't bear to leave it. The food, the culture, and the weather in Hanoi make me crave and miss it, especially when I work in the South and the Mekong Delta for two months," Dinh Minh shared.
Hoan Kiem Lake - a symbol of the capital city.
The vehicles carrying countless varieties of flowers evoke fond memories in Hanoi.
Binh Thuan:Dinh Minh recommends that summer is a must-visit for Binh Thuan, especially destinations like Bau Trang, Mui Ne, and Phu Quy with their blue seas and white sands. Or Phu Quy – an incredibly beautiful and still unspoiled island.
Phu Quy Fishing Village
Hue:"I've been to Hue four times. I love listening to the Hue accent, I love the diverse cuisine here, especially Hue sweet soups. And I also love the gentle atmosphere of this city," Dinh Minh said.
Dinh Minh likes the gentle atmosphere of Hue city.
Travel experiences on all trips
Regarding transportation:Dinh Minh always prefers using a motorbike for transportation at his destination to visit more places and have more control. For destinations in the North, he will take an overnight sleeper bus from Hanoi and arrive at his destination the next morning. The rented motorbike will be delivered to his location, and he especially chooses a geared motorbike for traveling on mountain roads.
Itinerary and accommodation:Dinh Minh compiled destination information from reviews by previous travelers on social media. Then, he arranged an itinerary with destinations that suited the purpose of the trip.
Mui Dien, Phu Yen
Regarding accommodation, Dinh Minh usually finds the best rooms at affordable prices through booking apps like Traveloka, Agoda, and Airbnb. He also searches on Google Maps by looking at keywords like "homestay," "guesthouse," and the name of the destination. He then chooses a well-rated, conveniently located place to stay, contacts the reception directly, and negotiates the price.
Cuisine:This is the second priority after photography when Dinh Minh travels: exploring the local cuisine. His experience is that to eat many delicious dishes and avoid waste, you should go in a group of 2-4 people. You should only order one dish at a time, and order more later if you find something delicious.
Experience the culinary delights at Cai Rang floating market, Can Tho.
Sharing about the difficulties Đình Minh encountered during his trips, he recounted: “My most memorable experience was getting seasick while traveling to Phú Quý Island. I went to the island on a day when the sea was rough and the waves were high, so that was the first time I ever got seasick. Two hours on the boat felt incredibly long; I didn't dare open my eyes or stand up to move. After the boat docked, I went back to my homestay and slept there all afternoon.”
Notes for trips
You should save your must-visit destinations to a list on Google Maps by province to plan your itinerary smoothly and avoid missing anything. If you enjoy photography, you can check out reviews from famous travel bloggers who share beautiful photos and even the locations and angles before moving on to the next destination.
"For me, the key to a successful trip is having the right companions. I'm fortunate that my past trips have all been with compatible travel companions who share the same interests," Dinh Minh added.
The mountain passes, the blooming flowers, and the scenery of Ha Giang in all four seasons are different, making it a place that travelers like him never get bored of, but rather something to be captivated by.
