30 Epic Things to do in Vietnam

When people think of things to do in Vietnam they think of a destination in rawness, rich culture and spectacular scenery.

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In the 3 weeks that we spent traveling the country, we uncovered some of the most popular places to visit but also some of the more off-track places.

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Taking the time to visit will give you a true jungle adventure featuring intense flora and exotic fauna around every turn.

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Found near the small fishing village of Mui Ne, the sand dunes are easy to get to! And — of course — absolutely spectacular. T

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3. Cat Ba Island

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4. Walking on the Fairy Stream of Mui Ne

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5. Try a Vietnamese egg coffee

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You can easily access the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City, the gateway of the south of Vietnam and the former capital city.

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There are plenty of beautiful hiking places in the world, and hiking in Sapa valley in Hoang Lien Son mountain range is definitely one of the top 10.

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30 Epic Things to do in Vietnam

When people think of things to do in Vietnam they think of a destination in rawness, rich culture and spectacular scenery.

In the 3 weeks that we spent traveling the country, we uncovered some of the most popular places to visit but also some of the more off-track places.

Taking the time to visit will give you a true jungle adventure featuring intense flora and exotic fauna around every turn.

1. Cuc Phuong National Park

Found near the small fishing village of Mui Ne, the sand dunes are easy to get to! And — of course — absolutely spectacular. T

2. Visiting the Mui Ne Sand Dunes

3. Cat Ba Island

One of the highlights of the time we spent there was on a tour that we took to the Halong bay.

4. Walking on the Fairy Stream of Mui Ne

Mui Ne is famous for two things; sunrise and sunset over the sand dunes and a magical walk on the fairy stream.

5. Try a Vietnamese egg coffee

Originating from the heart of the city of Hanoi, the now-famous Vietnamese egg coffee is a must while you’re in town.

You can easily access the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City, the gateway of the south of Vietnam and the former capital city.

6. Visiting Mekong Delta

There are plenty of beautiful hiking places in the world, and hiking in Sapa valley in Hoang Lien Son mountain range is definitely one of the top 10.

7. Hiking in Sapa, Vietnam

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