Is there a sea in Ho Chi Minh City? Ho Chi Minh City. Beach holiday in Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam is one of the “rice civilizations” with ancient Buddhist temples lost in the jungle, underground guerrilla tunnels and a rich colonial heritage, perfectly preserved from French times. Vietnam is the Thailand of 20 years ago, not yet trampled by millions of tourists. “Fun, bright, inexpensive” - this is how you can describe local resort life in three words. Incendiary discos until the morning, forbidden pleasures, excellent shopping, unimaginable exotic dishes... Or a relaxing holiday with children, romantic sunsets, mountain hikes and the best photos as a souvenir. You choose what you like.

How to get there?

It takes approximately 9 hours to fly from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City on regular Aeroflot or Vietnam Airlines flights. And this is the only point that can confuse beach lovers in winter. Our fellow citizens do not need a visa to Vietnam. And if you want to see more in one trip, it’s logical to combine a vacation in Vietnam with a visit to neighboring countries - China, Laos, Cambodia, Burma or Thailand. Where is the best place to relax? More on that later.

Which resort should you choose?

If you fly now or in the coming months, then a rain-free holiday is most likely in the south and center of the country. These are popular resorts: Phu Quoc Island, Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Da Nang. Focus on flights to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, depending on the chosen resort. January and February are “velvet” months, it’s comfortable to relax, the air and water are +25...+28 °C. In March and April it is hot and dry, the temperature is +30…+35 °C. In the summer months, it is better to choose resorts in Northern Vietnam with a flight to Hanoi. And now we will briefly describe the most popular and rated resorts in the country, where you should go first.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang and its antipode Phan Thiet top the rating of preferences of Russian tourists. Nha Trang Bay takes an honorable 29th place in the world ranking of the most beautiful resort bays. Nha Trang (Russians from the Far East say “nishtiang”) is growing and developing rapidly, new hotels of international hotel chains appear every year. Many restaurants, shops, colorful markets, a beautiful resort promenade. You won't be bored. After or instead of the beach, you can go on a boat to the neighboring islands - see the monkeys or hang out for the whole day in an amusement park. Temple complexes, Buddha statues, pagodas are the cultural component of the resort. And you can improve your health in local mud baths and thermal baths. Nha Trang has a lot of European youth, decent clubs with trendy DJs, and a good selection of inexpensive alcohol. A few disadvantages: most hotels are on the second line; Locals come to the city beach, which is used by most tourists, in the late afternoon; after work, they like to relax here with their children. And in the summer months there are many jellyfish near the shore.

Phan Thiet

The complete opposite of Nha Trang. Relaxed, democratic, inexpensive. Most of the hotels are two- or three-story cottages on the shore, comfortably hidden in palm groves. Here everyone smiles at each other, there is no crowd on the beaches, only the sea, the sun and a light, fresh breeze. If flip-flops (aka “flip-flops”), shorts and a white Panama hat are your style of relaxation, but you want to forget about the dress code at least for a while, this is definitely the place for you. Tourists come with children because it is inexpensive, sandy beaches and the entrance to the water is gentle. Couples find romantic sunsets and time to be alone in Phan Thiet. Lovers of large portions of seafood with ice-cold beer will find relaxation here, and local masseuses will make you see “the sky in diamonds” with their little hands. There are no particularly interesting attractions in Phan Thiet and the surrounding area. Tourists tired of the sun prefer to dilute their idle lying on the sand with water sports. And the downside is perhaps the only one. From the nearest airport in Ho Chi Minh City, it will take 5-6 hours to get to the resort by bus or taxi.

Mui Ne

A neighbor of Phan Thiet, this resort is loved by outdoor enthusiasts. Thanks to the constant wind, there is an ideal wave for surfers and kiters and several dozen specialized schools with professional instructors. The prices are tolerable: an hour of windsurfing costs about $50, kitesurfing costs $70. Many speak Russian, and there are several establishments where you will be treated to borscht and dumplings. True, prices at the resort are higher than in Phan Thiet, again thanks to the large number of our tourists. On the central street of Mui Ne you will find spas and massage parlors, cafes and souvenir shops.

Phu Quoc

An island resort in the very south of the country, in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 km from the coast of Cambodia. Considering the size of the island (the largest island in Vietnam is the size of Singapore), there is plenty of room to expand here. Active tourists choose trekking through the jungle, kayaking and canoeing, walks through numerous gardens and parks, and excursions to pearl factories. And diving in coastal waters is considered the most interesting and inexpensive in the country. But the main natural wealth of the island is its luxurious sandy beaches, stretching for many kilometers. There are still very few tourists on the island, although the infrastructure is rapidly developing. Hotels, casinos, golf courses, shopping and entertainment complexes are being built, and a new airport has appeared. But today it is still a calm, clean and still inexpensive resort. There is no better place for a quiet family or romantic holiday in Vietnam.

Vung Tau

A popular family resort 130 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is almost as large and famous as Nha Trang, but there is no vibrant nightlife here. But in the evening you can while away the time in bars with live music, which is very rare for Vietnam. The beaches are wide, sandy, and restaurants and guest houses are now open in the former villas of the French aristocracy. The choice of hotels is also decent, for every taste and budget. Buddhist temples, pagodas, parks, a former royal residence, caves and underground tunnels - there is where to walk and what to see. There are two disadvantages: petty theft on the beaches and the presence of oil drilling platforms in the water area.

Con Dao

“Let’s catch up and overtake Thai Phuket!” – this is roughly how one can voice the ambitions of the Vietnamese tourism authorities on the islands of this archipelago in the South China Sea. The first description of the islands belongs to Marco Polo, and Con Son (the old name of Con Dao) received its notorious fame thanks to the most terrible prison for political prisoners in Vietnam. Today it is a young resort with beautiful beaches and the best Six Senses hotel complex. Most of the island is occupied by a National Park, with many interesting dive sites and fishing spots.

Dalat

A popular international mountain resort in the south of the country, 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City. These places are reminiscent of the French Alps with their mild climate and natural beauty. And it was built during the French colonization of Indochina as a mountain refuge from the sweltering heat. It is cooler here than on the coast, and daytime temperatures, even in the hottest summer months, do not exceed 25 °C, and at night drop to a comfortable 15 °C. From November to April is the dry season, it is better to come at this time. Dalat can be compared to Ubud in Balinese. Here are the best spas and massage parlors in the country, and also offer several options for treatment and healing using traditional oriental methods. These are acupuncture, Vietnamese herbal massage, Indian massage, Tibetan practices of facial and body massage with warm basalt stones. And Dalat has the best themed restaurants serving Vietnamese and French cuisine. As souvenirs, tourists buy the famous Luwak coffee (a palm marten has already feasted on its beans), artichoke tea, ceramic dishes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and premium quality silk products. It’s logical to combine Dalat with a holiday on the beaches of Nha Trang and a few nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Danang and Hoi An

The most popular seaside resorts in Central Vietnam. The best season for a beach holiday is March and April. Da Nang has a modern international airport, the city is the fourth largest and the industrial center of Vietnam. Nevertheless, it is very picturesque, there are several good beaches nearby, including the famous China Beach - a place for youth hangouts and surfing stations. And 40 km away is the cozy town of Hoi An with a huge number of temples, pagodas, art salons, silk and souvenir shops. This is a museum city; 844 historical monuments are officially registered in it. Here you should try authentic Vietnamese cuisine and inexpensively replenish your summer wardrobe with handmade silk items, literally sewn in front of you. The ancient imperial capital of the country, the city of Hue, is a place of pilgrimage for tourists, history buffs and adventurers a la Indiana Jones, located a few hours away by car from Da Nang.

Halong and Haiphong

Halong Bay is a very beautiful and unusual place in northern Vietnam. From Hanoi it takes 3-4 hours (150 km) by bus or taxi. If you've seen James Cameron's film Avatar, the cliffs of Ha Long will remind you of the floating boulders of the planet Pandora. Only in Ha Long do they strangely stick out from the turquoise waters of the bay. The best way to spend a few days in Ha Long is on board a wooden cruise ship. So you can swim to your heart's content in warm and clear water, visit the most beautiful and interesting places, buy authentic souvenirs in a floating village, go down into mysterious caves on the shore and take the best selfies of your life. And don’t forget to try the local delicacy – sweet and sour fish baked in sugar. Ha Long is also famous as the filming location for the films “Indochina” starring Catherine Deneuve and “Tomorrow Never Dies” with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Haiphong is a cozy resort town not far from Ha Long. It is reminiscent of Hanoi twenty years ago with its clean flower-filled boulevards, colonial houses and leisurely pace of life. In addition to good shopping, the city has many temples, inexpensive restaurants, and a decent zoo. The proximity to Hanoi makes it easy to visit Halong and Haiphong in one trip, along with a few days' stop in the capital.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

A description of the resorts will be incomplete without mentioning the main cities of Vietnam, which are usually visited by almost all tourists, because they are also the air gates of the country. These cities are definitely worth attention and at least a short introductory visit.

Hanoi is the capital of the country. This city will not leave anyone indifferent: old French houses are surrounded by greenery, and two steps around the corner there are ancient temples. Halt a rickshaw and ride along the city boulevards, and in the evening catch a performance at the Theater on the Water. Have dinner at a national restaurant, and the next morning go take a photo at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, look into the Temple of Literature and be amazed at the elegance of the One Pillar Pagoda and throw a coin into the Lake of the Returned Sword. And if you have time and energy left, go for a while to the mountains to the former French resort of Sapa. In one day in Sapa you can feel all four seasons, enjoy natural beauty, see the unique Tafin Underwater Palace and the Thac Bak Silver Waterfall. And the bravest and most resilient will be able to climb the highest peak of Indochina, Mount Fansipan (3,143 m).

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as locals and American tourists habitually call it, is the main city of South Vietnam. Saigon is interesting during the day and does not sleep at night. Colonial buildings from the last century coexist peacefully with skyscrapers, shopping centers and office buildings. You'll be impressed by the former Presidential Palace, and you can buy interesting finds from local designers on Dong Hoi Boutique Street. Military history buffs will be interested in descending into the guerrilla tunnels of Cu Chi, while families with children will appreciate a river cruise along the Mekong with lunch and a visit to a snake nursery. And in the evening it’s so nice to admire the bright lights and life boiling below, while sipping a cocktail or a cool beer at the hotel’s rooftop bar. And with renewed vigor, go in search of “adult” night adventures after an invigorating foot massage. In terms of the number and density of bars, discos, and entertainment on the edge, Saigon is not inferior to Bangkok.

This post is a logical continuation of the story about “the main Vietnamese resorts”, in which I tried to give a complete picture of the most popular Vietnamese cities that are suitable for tourist holidays.

Rating of the best resorts in Vietnam

Choosing the best Vietnamese cities for a beach holiday is a rather difficult task, because for each tourist the word “best” has its own meaning. The table lists the most popular ones and the desired time to visit them.

Beach resorts

This table lists the best beach resorts in Vietnam and the preferred time to visit them. Some cities are great for combining a seaside holiday with short trips on excursions.

Excursion resorts

Most of the cities listed in this table do not have the sea, but there are historical and natural attractions. When planning a visit, be sure to look at the seasonality; a lot depends on the weather.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is the most visited resort city in Vietnam, it really is perfect for the role of the best, it has everything a tourist needs for a vacation.

An excellent city beach, more than 7 kilometers long, a large selection of hotels, including island ones, nightlife, Russian restaurants and local markets.

Near Nha Trang there is a whole island of entertainment (Vinpearl), the resort also has an abundance of inexpensive excursions, historical attractions (Long Son Temple, Cham Towers), and the international airport is a 20-minute drive from the city.

The list of advantages can be continued endlessly, so Nha Trang can rightfully be considered the best place to relax.

Phan Thiet Mui Ne

Phan Thiet Mui Ne can also be considered one of the best resort cities in Vietnam and here's why. Recently, several expensive hotels have been built in Mui Ne, which are located on the first line (not across the road, but right on the seashore). Mui Ne is calm and very colorful; it also has its own local attractions (red and white dunes, Mui Ne fishing village, etc.).

Mui Ne is very specific and is not suitable for everyone, it is boring here (essentially it is a village with one street) and there is absolutely nothing to do in the evenings, after 11 pm all life falls asleep. Not everyone will like the sea either; constant wind and big waves can bring true joy to those who wind surf, but cause problems for other vacationers.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island deserves special mention; a holiday on this tropical island is ideal for relaxing doing nothing in the shade of palm trees. There is no vibrant nightlife on the island with discos and noisy clubs, and the vacationers here are a little different, but all the necessary tourist infrastructure is present.

Phu Quoc Island is washed by the warm waters of the Gulf of Thailand, which guarantees colorful diving in amazingly clear water (there is definitely no such water in Nha Trang). If you don’t want to dive underwater, you can go on one of the exciting excursions (black pepper plantation, pearl farm, etc.) around the picturesque island or spend the whole day on one of the island’s magnificent beaches.

Hoi An

This beach resort perfectly combines snow-white beaches and the opportunity to visit the most colorful of Vietnamese cities, which is included in the UNESCO list. And from the picturesque beaches to the historical center is only 5 kilometers. In the old town you can have a great time in local cafes or go shopping, which can greatly diversify your beach holiday.

Be sure to take an excursion to the islands of the Cu Lao Cham archipelago, during which you will visit the largest island of this archipelago, Hon Lao Island. Hon Lao Island is amazing in every way, the coastal waters offer excellent diving and snorkeling, the local beaches are picturesque, and there are few tourists here. If you like it here, you can return to the island without an excursion; a state ferry runs from the port in Hoi An to Hon Lao Island.

Danang

A beach holiday in Da Nang itself may disappoint you (usually there are a lot of Chinese and Vietnamese tourists), but near Da Nang there are really high-quality hotels with private beaches and a high level of service, and you will definitely like it here.

Most of the expensive hotels in the suburbs of Da Nang are located on the first line and have their own beach, where there are no casual vacationers. Pay attention to the area of ​​the Nui Son Tra peninsula, which is also called “Monkey Mountain”. Here is located one of the most expensive hotel complexes in all of Da Nang - InterContinental Danang Resort

Rating of the best beach resorts in Vietnam

Thanks to the tropical climate and warm seas, all Vietnamese beach resorts can be a good holiday destination, but each city has its own pros and cons. In this part of the post we will look at the main beach cities (there are not many of them).

Nha Trang - beach resort No. 1

Nha Trang cannot be called an ideal beach resort, but the city is perfect for most tourists; many regularly return to this Vietnamese city.

Nha Trang has everything you need for a beach holiday; there is a good sandy beach, many hotels and well-developed tourist services. For tourists with children there is a whole entertainment island (Vinpearl Entertainment Island) with attractions, a water park, a show program, etc.

Pros of Nha Trang as a beach resort:

• nice beach;
• large selection of hotels;
• proximity to the international airport;
• There is an amusement park called Vinpearl.

Disadvantages of Nha Trang as a beach resort:

• dirty and noisy in places;
• in the northern part of the city beach a dirty river flows into the sea;
• Nha Trang is a fairly large city;
• The city is home to thieves and other petty swindlers; there is no serious crime here (this is not Rio).

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is the hallmark of northern Vietnam; most tourists strive to see this amazingly beautiful bay. Unfortunately, apart from the natural beauty of Halong Bay itself, there is nothing to see here, so this resort is not particularly popular among our compatriots.

During the winter months in this region the temperature can drop to +10 degrees, so Ha Long cannot be called an ideal beach resort.

Pros of Ha Long Bay as a beach resort:

• there are good beaches;
• very beautiful bay;
• good transport accessibility.

Disadvantages of Ha Long Bay as a beach resort:

• the season is too short;
• many tourists;
• few good beaches.

Da Nang Resort

Whether Da Nang can be considered a beach resort is a moot point. Da Nang really has good beaches, one of which is China Beach, which was even ranked by Forbes magazine as the most attractive beach in the world. Da Nang has a tourist infrastructure and an excellent transport system (international airport, railway station, intercity bus station, seaport).

In the immediate vicinity of the city are some of the most visited historical attractions of Vietam (Hoi An city, the imperial capital of Hue, My Son ruins). In close proximity to the city there is one of the best water parks in Vietnam - Da Nang Water Park.

But it is worth remembering that Da Nang is a large industrial city with all that it implies, so Russian tourists do not stay on its beaches for long, but use the city as a transit point on their journey.

Pros of Danang as a beach resort:

• good tourist infrastructure;
• good beaches;
• the presence of historical attractions in the vicinity of the city;
• excellent transport accessibility.

Cons of Danang as a beach resort:

• large industrial city;
• too many local tourists and tourists from China;
• expensive accommodation.

Vung Tau

The sandy beaches of Vung Tau attract tourists, but the presence of a metropolis like Ho Chi Minh City next door makes the holiday uncomfortable. Basically, the majority of vacationers in Vung Tau are Vietnamese who come here from Ho Chi Minh City for a weekend or vacation.

Pros of Vung Tau as a beach resort:

• good infrastructure;
• there is a choice of hotels;
• good shopping;
• good transport accessibility (from Ho Chi Minh City by water in an hour).

Cons of Vung Tau as a beach resort:

• there are many industrial enterprises in the city;
• the city is dirty;
• the Mekong River brings a lot of garbage that washes up on city beaches;
• many local tourists.

Longhai

Long Hai Beach Resort is a secluded place for rest and relaxation in Vietnam's most tranquil tourist destination. The city is located 30 kilometers from the popular tourist destination Vung Tau, and there is an atmosphere of calm and serenity.

A holiday at the Long Hai resort is suitable for a relaxing family holiday; there are local attractions in the surrounding area, but basically all the entertainment is the sea, the beach and the surrounding nature.

Pros of Long Hai as a beach resort:

• uncrowded beaches;
• calm environment;
• good hotels.

Cons of Long Hai as a beach resort:

• boring and monotonous rest;
• distance from the airport.

Phan Thiet Mui Ne

Mui Ne is perfect for a relaxing family holiday on the sandy beaches of this tropical village. In Mui Ne you can practice water sports all day long, and for those who are not familiar with kite and wind surfing there is an opportunity to learn, there are several excellent kite and wind surfing schools in the village.

Be sure to go to the BoKe street cafes for dinner every evening, they have the freshest and most delicious seafood.

Pros of Phan Thiet Mui Ne as a beach resort:

• good beaches;
• excellent conditions for water sports;
• relaxed atmosphere of a family resort.

Cons of Phan Thiet Mui Ne as a beach resort:

• there is no airport (the nearest is in Ho Chi Minh City, it takes 5 hours to get there by bus);
• no night entertainment (after 11 o’clock everyone is already asleep);
• There are often strong waves and wind.

Phu Quoc Island

Beach holidays on the island of Phu Quoc are considered by many to be the best in Vietnam, but there are also some disadvantages. Most of the island is surrounded by tropical greenery, and there is all the necessary tourist infrastructure. A holiday on Phu Quoc is suitable for those who like a quiet, leisurely pastime; there are several excellent places for diving and snorkeling near the island, you can go on an eco-trip in the jungle or go on an excursion to a plantation where black pepper is grown. But such a vacation can quickly become boring.

Pros of Phu Quoc Island as a beach resort:

• relaxing beach holiday;
• good hotels on the first line;
• best place for diving and snorkeling;
• great beaches.

Disadvantages of Phu Quoc Island as a beach resort:

• there are no direct flights, you will have to fly with a transfer;
• quite expensive resort;
• very simple tourist infrastructure, everything is very modest.

What's the weather like at the most popular Vietnamese resorts?

Be sure to study this table before choosing a vacation spot; it shows popular resorts and weather conditions for each month.

• green color is a great time to relax;
• yellow color - be prepared for possible precipitation, winds and other natural features of the local climate that may complicate your vacation;
• red - going to the specified resort this month is highly discouraged (rainstorms, hurricanes, floods, abnormal temperatures, etc.)

Which resort in Vietnam to go to, and at what time of year?

Before you buy a ticket, be sure to read my post about weather conditions in Nha Trang, because the vast majority of Russians choose this particular seaside resort for the New Year holidays. If the air ticket has already been purchased and the hotel has been booked, then there is no need to worry too much, because besides the sea, you can find a lot of interesting things in Vietnam.

In this part of the post, I will try to briefly talk about the weather at the most popular Vietnamese resorts among our compatriots. In order to keep the story short and informative, I chose the most popular months for vacation (November, December and January).

What happens at Vietnamese resorts in November

In November, all Vietnamese cities are suitable for a comfortable holiday, perhaps with the exception of the tropical island of Phu Quoc and the resort of Vung Tau, but even there the weather can be disgusting in early November.

• Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there may be rare rains, muddy sea;
• Phu Quoc - air temperature +30 +32 degrees, clear, clear sea;
• Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, heavy rain, windy, cloudy, choppy sea;
• Hue - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons;
• Hoi An - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons; muddy and very choppy sea;
• Danang - air temperature +22 +24 degrees, cloudy, gusty wind, rain, there is a possibility of typhoons; muddy and very choppy sea;
• Hanoi - air temperature +18 +20 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a slight chance of rain.

Weather at Vietnamese resorts in December

In the most popular beach resorts (in Nha Trang and Phan Thiet Mui Ne), the December weather becomes slightly better than in November, but the sea is still unpredictable, and precipitation is likely, and the water temperature is not conducive to swimming.

At this time of year, the best place for a beach holiday and swimming is still the island of Phu Quoc, and probably the beaches of Vung Tau (but the weather here can have surprises).

• Ho Chi Minh City - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there may be rain;
• Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, there is a chance of rain, cloudy sea;
• Phan Thiet Mui Ne - air temperature +29 +31 degrees, partly cloudy with a chance of rain, strong gusty wind, cloudy, choppy sea;
• Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, there may be rain, windy, cloudy, choppy sea;
• Hue - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, strong wind, rain;
• Hoi An - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
• Danang - air temperature +20 +22 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
• Hanoi - air temperature +16 +18 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a slight chance of rain.

Weather at resorts in January

In January, the season comes to most beach resorts, with the exception of the northern regions and Halong Bay, where there is bad weather at this time.

In the second half of January, the weather improves in almost all popular resorts in Vietnam. In Nha Trang in the second half of January, the sea becomes calmer and more predictable, you can safely enter the water and swim (but a lot depends directly on the year).

Mui Ne Phan Thiet also takes on the image of a real paradise for a beach holiday (with small reservations), waves and wind are always present in Mui Ne. Phu Quoc Island maintains the best conditions for a relaxing beach holiday and diving in calm and super clear water. Vung Tau's beaches in January are just as stunning as they are in December.

• Ho Chi Minh City - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, rare rains;
• Vung Tau - air temperature +28 +29 degrees, rare rains, muddy sea;
• Phan Thiet Mui Ne - air temperature +28 +30 degrees, there is a chance of rain, wind, muddy sea;
• Phu Quoc - air temperature +28 +30 degrees, clear, clear sea;
• Nha Trang - air temperature +26 +28 degrees, cloudy, there may be occasional rain, cloudy sea;
• Hue - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain;
• Hoi An - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
• Danang - air temperature +20 +24 degrees, cloudy, wind, rain, cloudy and choppy sea;
• Hanoi - air temperature +10 +16 degrees, partly cloudy, there is a slight chance of rain.

How to choose the best Vietnamese resort

Holidays in Vietnam can be both memorable and excellent, and disgustingly unpleasant, it all depends on the right choice of the resort that will be the best for you. For a European, not all cities will be suitable for a comfortable holiday, so the choice of place should be taken very seriously, because not every Russian will experience wild delight while relaxing on the beach, when there is a whole swarm of noisy Chinese in the neighborhood.

Main criteria for selection:

• climate;
• transport accessibility;
• hotel quality;
• availability of tourist attractions;
• general atmosphere;
• possibility of relaxation with children.

As you can see, the list is not small, but each item in it is logical and important, and now let’s talk about everything in order.

What is the climate like in Vietnamese resorts?

A table with the weather by month will help you (a little higher on this page), but it is worth remembering that the weather in Vietnam can present real surprises, you should prepare for this in advance. In any case, you should not refuse to travel just because of an unfavorable weather forecast, because there is always an alternative. For example, if it is rainy during your December holiday in Nha Trang (), then head to the mountainous Dalat, or to the island of Phu Quoc, where the sun is shining at that time and the weather is excellent for a comfortable stay.

Transport accessibility

The presence of an airport near Vietnamese resorts is a real problem; not every tourist city has a convenient international airport; some popular seaside resorts (Mui Ne) can only be reached by bus. For example, to get to Phan Thiet Mui Ne you should spend five hours on a bus that slowly follows the Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne route. What will it be like for tourists who made a nine-hour flight, and then another five hours on the bus? Not everyone likes this transport adventure.

Only local airlines fly to other tourist destinations, which is also inconvenient; in any case, you will need a transfer. The situation is strange with the most popular beach city in Vietnam - Nha Trang; only local airlines and charter flights fly to Cam Ranh International Airport, which is also inconvenient for independent travel.

Hotel quality

There are no problems with choosing hotels in Vietnam, but the wide selection of hotels is also confusing. In the most popular tourist cities (Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc), the choice of accommodation is huge, from a cheap guesthouse with all the amenities of civilization (shower, WiFi, TV, refrigerator, etc., follow the link to see what a guesthouse looks like for $7) to luxury hotels with its own beach and VIP service.

For complete unity with nature, bungalows on the seashore (right at the water's edge) in Mui Ne or on the island of Phu Quoc are more suitable; other Vietnamese resorts accommodate tourists in standard hotels. Most Europeans choose Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc - these settlements are most suitable for a comfortable beach holiday.

Availability of tourist attractions

Nha Trang is the most advanced Vietnamese city; in terms of entertainment, few resorts in Vietnam can compete with Nha Trang; there is the longest cable car in the world and the largest entertainment island in Vietnam, Vinpearl, and other attractions of this Vietnamese town.

In Phan Thiet you will find more relaxing activities, most of which are of natural origin (white and red dunes, canyons, lighthouse, etc.). For active water sports (kite and wind surfing), Mui Ne is the best place in all of Vietnam.

On the tropical island of Phu Quoc there is a little less entertainment, but nevertheless there is some. Quite recently (in 2015), Fukuoka opened its own amusement park, Vinpearl, and the island itself is very beautiful, here you can book a jungle tour or go diving.

General atmosphere

When choosing a Vietnamese resort for your future vacation, you should carefully study which tourists like to relax in this city. Recently, the rapidly growing Chinese economy (which is the second largest economy in the world) has allowed the Chinese to vacation in the most expensive parts of the world, Vietnamese beach cities are no exception.

There is nothing wrong with Chinese and Vietnamese tourists, it’s just that Asian and European cultures are very different. For example, on the wonderful beaches of the resorts of Vung Tau and Da Nang there can be so many Asian vacationers that getting into the water is a real problem; not every European tourist likes this “immersion in Asia.”

Is it possible to travel with children?

If you choose the right holiday time (season), then almost any beach city is perfect for holidays with children.

Of the most popular resorts in the country where children will feel comfortable, I would like to mention the suburban beaches of Nha Trang (Paragon Beach and Doc Let Beach) and hotels on Vinpearl Island, as well as Phu Quoc Island. Most hotels in Phu Quoc are located on the first line, which is much more convenient for vacationers with children than in Nha Trang.

In second place is Mui Ne; this resort has good hotels for family tourists, many of which have a specially designated place on the beach, without waves and any “flying people” (kite surfers).

Have a nice holiday in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City is a city experiencing rapid development, which attracts the attention of millions of tourists from all over the world. There are no disappointed: the city is so original that it never ceases to amaze every time you visit: the juxtaposition of buildings of different eras, styles, purposes; an abundance of green islands, retail outlets, street food; transport uniqueness - an abundance of scooters and a small number of cars. What is it like to vacation in Ho Chi Minh City in 2019? We'll tell you about the best attractions, entertainment and what it costs in the economic capital.

Saigon remained the center of political wars for a long time. In 1976, the reunification of North and South Vietnam took place, the city was renamed in honor of the first president of the united country, Ho Chi Minh.

The next two decades were not the best period in the city's history: many businessmen left the city, which negatively affected the economy of the growing city. It was only in 1994 that the government managed to return foreign investment, which quickly took off and turned Ho Chi Minh City into the economic center of Vietnam.

Today Ho Chi Minh City is divided into 19 districts (urban) and 5 counties (rural). Of these, the following are of tourist interest:

• district No. 1 - French quarters with Notre Dame Cathedral, Opera House, post office, city hall, Reunification Palace, botanical garden, zoo;
• area No. 3 – colonial-style villas, pagodas and temples, Museum of War Victims, railway station;
• District No. 4 – museums, old port piers.

It is important to know: the monetary unit of Vietnam is the dong. Ruble to dong exchange rate at the beginning of May 2019: 1 ruble - within 350 dong (VND).

Climate

Ho Chi Minh City is located in a subequatorial climate zone with constant hot weather. There are no low or high tourist seasons here. The calendar is divided according to other criteria: dry period (December-April) and wet period (May-November).

The driest month is February, most often it rains in September. Sometimes the rains can fall several times a day, but they are fleeting, although plentiful, bringing life-giving freshness to the metropolis exhausted by the heat.

The city receives large flows of tourists all year round, but the favorite time to visit is the rainy season.

How to get there

Direct flights from Moscow Sheremetyevo to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City are operated by only one airline - Aeroflot on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Flight duration is about 10 hours. The cheapest one-way ticket is from 14,000 rubles.

The best time to travel is in February: the cost of round-trip tickets is on average 18 percent cheaper.

Note: you can purchase tickets at a minimum price seven months before the flight, excluding weekends and holidays.

You can save on airfare but spend much longer on the road by taking connecting flights in Hong Kong, Bangkok, Doha, Seoul or Tokyo.

From airport to city

Tan Son Nhat is located 6 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. This distance can be covered using various transport.

Bus

• No. 152 goes to the Pham Ngu Lao tourist center, where the most popular hotels are located (from 7.00 to 19.00, ticket price - 7000 VND);
• No. 147 – to the Sholon bus station (6000 VND);
• No. 109 - to the park "23 September" (from 5.45 to 1.30, ticket price - from 12,000 VND).

Taxi

The cost of a trip from the airport to the hotel is from 160,000 VND.

Mototaxi

To ride a motorbike to the city, you will have to vote on the road and pay for the ride with a breeze of 90,000 VND.

Transport

Ho Chi Minh City is often compared to an anthill. Here, personal cars are rare due to their high prices. Scooters, mopeds, bicycles are the most popular types of transport.

Public transport is provided by buses. The metro is expected to be built in the coming years.

Buses

There are more than 150 routes in the city, many of them cover the main attractions. Tickets can be purchased on the bus from the conductor. The fare depends on the distance and type of bus - 3000-10000 VND.

To better navigate bus routes, it is better to purchase a map.

Taxi

A convenient means of transportation around Ho Chi Minh City, and also inexpensive: from 80,000 VND around the city. Most taxis are equipped with meters, payment is made according to their readings, and only in cash.

Mototaxi

The fastest way to travel around the metropolis, which can be found on any street. The cost of the trip also depends on the distance and starts from 20,000 VND.

Note: motorcycle taxis will deliver you to the right place without delay during heavy traffic hours, when residents go to work and return home (7.00-8.30 and 16.30-18.00).

Where to stay

There are more than 2000 hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels in the city. The lowest prices are May-September.

Most of the hotels are located in the center (District No. 1), with fashionable ones on Dong Khoi Street and areas nearby, budget ones on Pham Ngu Lao Street.

The backpacker quarter on Pham Ngu Lao Street is considered a tourist area: where you can find accommodation at any price. There are many shops, cafes and restaurants, entertainment centers.

The cheapest accommodation can be found in mini-hotels starting from VND 110,000 per night. Accommodation in a double room in a 1*-2* hotel - from 230,000 VND, 3*-4* - from 420,000 VND, 5* - from 2,400,000 VND.

Note: it is better to choose a hotel not on the main streets, but in the streets and alleys adjacent to them: the incessant noise of the metropolis does not reach there.

Hotel Continental

The most famous hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1885 in a colonial style, is surrounded by attractions: the Opera House, City Hall, Main Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral.

There are two restaurants here: “Le Bourgeois” with European cuisine and live piano or violin music, “Continental Palace” with Vietnamese cuisine. There is a bar and a cafe.

The price for a double room starts from VND 2,000,000 per night.

Many celebrities have stayed at the Continental, including the writer Somerset Maugham (Saigon is described in the essays “The Gentleman in the Lobby: From Rangoon to Haiphong”). Another writer, Graham Greene, often visited here (there are many descriptions of Saigon and the hotel in the novel “The Quiet American”).

During the 1940-1950s, the hotel became a kind of international journalistic press club, where information about the Indochina War was discussed and exchanged.

The hotel features in many scenes in the French-Vietnamese film Indochina, starring Catherine Deneuve, which won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993.

Where to eat

In Ho Chi Minh City, seductive aromas are everywhere: on the streets from stalls; in shopping centers, where entire floors are occupied by catering establishments; in markets, in numerous cafes and restaurants that can be easily found anywhere in the city.

South Vietnamese cuisine differs from the cuisine of the northern regions: it is less spicy, more varied, with its own twists, borrowed from its neighbors, whose dishes are also represented in the city: Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Indian. Those who prefer European cuisine are not deprived of attention: you can easily find restaurants and cafes serving French, Italian and dishes from other European countries.

• "Xu Restaurant Lounge" - Vietnamese cuisine. The signature dish is rice crackers with beef;
• “La Villa French Restaurant” - French cuisine. Famous for beef with tomatoes and mozzarella;
• "Restaurant Bobby Chinn" - European, Asian, African cuisine. Popular dishes include Moroccan soup and steaks;
• "New York Steakhouse & Winery" - American cuisine. The main course is, of course, steak;
• "Zen Saigon Japanese Yakitori Restaurant" - Japanese cuisine. Popular national dishes and amazing plum wine;
• Temple Club - Vietnamese cuisine with an antique store. The signature dish is fried monkfish;
• "Quan An Ngon" - Vietnamese cuisine. Famous for rice pancakes and grilled meat;
• La Camargue" - French cuisine where you can taste foie gras and chateaubriand beef.

The basis of Vietnamese cuisine is rice and noodles, served with meat, seafood, aromatic herbs, and various sauces.

Dishes you must try in Ho Chi Minh City:

• pho soup with rice noodles, cooked in meat broth and served with chicken, beef or dried squid;
• banh mi - a sandwich with a variety of fillings (fish, seafood, sausage or egg);
• Banh Seo spring rolls – deep-fried pancakes filled with mushrooms, meat, seafood or vegetables;
• goi suon - rice paper rolls stuffed with minced pork, noodles and herbs;
• thit nyong - noodles with grilled pork, topped with fish sauce and served with vegetables and herbs;
• banh bo ha – meat soup with round noodles, herbs and soybean sprouts.

Shopping

In the huge city you can find huge supermarkets, shopping centers and department stores with goods from world brands, several hundred markets, souvenir shops and shops.

The most famous and popular shopping places:

• “Ben Thanh Market” (Ben Thanh Market), built at the beginning of the 20th century, the main entrance is decorated with a clock tower - one of the symbols of the city. Here you can buy clothes, shoes, dishes, souvenirs and, of course, food - fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and have a snack in one of the many cafes;
• Binh Tay Market is located in Telon Chinatown, where all goods (both food and industrial) are from local producers. People rush here early in the morning to buy the freshest products at prices much lower than in other markets in the city;
• Saigon Center occupies three floors of the skyscraper: 1st floor – cafes and restaurants; 2nd – branded clothing, shoes, accessories; 3rd – household goods, including interior decoration;
• Dong Khoi Street - an abundance of souvenir and antique shops, artists' workshops where you can purchase exclusive products.

What they bring from Ho Chi Minh City:

• paintings embroidered on silk;
• figurines;
• products decorated with wood carvings;
• varnished miniatures;
• products made of bamboo and mahogany;
• jewelry made of silver and pearls, sea and river;
• natural cosmetics;
• green tea, coffee.

Note: in city markets it is customary to bargain: a talented buyer can reduce the price by two and sometimes three times.

Attractions

Few cities in the world can be proud of such a variety of architectural and natural attractions as Ho Chi Minh City: Asian and European traditions, styles, and cultures overlap here.

Reunification Palace

Built in 1966 on the site of a palace destroyed in 1962 during the conflict, erected in 1868 for the governor of the French colony.

The author of the project for the new palace is the talented Vietnamese architect Ngo Viet Thu, who used elements of Western architecture and the principles of Feng Shui. The architect's discovery is marble screens in the shape of bamboo shoots on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the building, behind which there are verandas. Screens provide shade and airflow into the rooms.

The palace got its name in honor of an important event in the history of Vietnam: the document on the reunification of the country was signed here.

Today the building houses the Ho Chi Minh City Museum, the exhibits of which tell about the history of the palace, its inhabitants in different years, and events. There is an American Huey helicopter on the roof - the same one used by the last inhabitants to escape. In the park adjacent to the building there are tanks and a fighter-bomber - weapons of historical events.

Ticket price: VND 15,000.

Notre Dame Cathedral

The beautiful namesake of the famous temple of the French capital is located on Paris Square in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1880, the building resembles Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. All materials for its construction were delivered from France.

Previously, on the square in front of the cathedral, a monument was erected to the missionary Father Pierre Pignot, who held Prince Cagnes in his arms. But in 1945 it was destroyed. On the preserved foundation, a white granite statue of Our Lady, commissioned by the Saigon bishop in Rome, was installed in 1959.

The Catholic Cathedral is active and open to the public even during services.

Central Post Office

The elegant pink building appeared in Saigon in 1891; Gustave Eiffel took part in its design. Already at the end of the 19th century, a telephone exchange was operational here, the first in the country.

The post office has not changed its originally intended functions, except that souvenir points have been added, where you can buy original things to remember the city, send a letter or postcard anywhere in the world.

Opera theatre

The elegant building with an equally beautiful interior, designed for 800 spectators, decorating Lam Son Square, was built in 1863 for performances of a European theater troupe. Currently, concerts and performances are rarely held here.

Jacques Lam Pagoda

The oldest pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1744 from precious wood and becoming the first Buddhist monastery in the south of the country, is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List for its beauty and uniqueness.

Monks from different countries come to the center for teaching Buddhist canons of the existing monastery. There are many beautiful statues and sculptures made of wood and bronze on the territory. The buildings amaze with their wall decorations and priceless collections that introduce the history, architecture and culture of Buddhism.

The pagoda is open to the public. Here you can sip aromatic tea, relax in the shade of the trees, enjoying the beauty of the architecture and surrounding nature.

Temple of the Jade Emperor

The Taoist temple was built in 1909 by representatives of the Chinese community and is dedicated to Ngoc Huang, the deity on whom the fate of people after death depends.

The interior decoration of the temple is striking: a statue of a god surrounded by other deities and heavenly guards, skillful carved decorations.

Thien Hau Pagoda

One of the most beautiful pagodas in the city is dedicated to the goddess of the sea, patron of sailors and fishermen. It is believed that if you write a wish on special red paper strips and attach it to the wall, the goddess will hear and your wish will come true.

The pagoda was built at the beginning of the 19th century in the Telon region of China. It’s great luck to get into the temple during a service.

Huyen Chi Church

One of the most beautiful Catholic churches in the city was built in 1902 by the grandfather of Nam Phuong, the last Vietnamese empress. Huyen Shi converted to Christianity at the beginning of the 20th century, the church is named after him. In its chapel there are marble tombstones on his grave and the grave of his wife.

War Victims Museum

Opened in 1975. Its original name was the American War Crimes Museum. The name has changed, but the exhibits remain: captured military equipment; cages where prisoners were kept; the guillotine, which was used for the last execution in 1960; many photographs and other items depicting the cruelty of war and the consequences of the use of napalm, phosphorus bombs, and Agent Orange.

Ticket price is 10,000 VND.

Cu Chi Tunnels

A system of underground passages with a length of about 200 kilometers was created near Ho Chi Minh City during the guerrilla war. Several camouflaged entrances, living quarters, kitchens, warehouses, weapons workshops, hospitals - everything testifies to the courage and love of freedom of the Vietnamese partisans, who did not stop the war even in such conditions.

Dam Sen Park

This is not just a huge park, but also the most popular cultural and entertainment center in Ho Chi Minh City, where you can relax with the whole family.

There are lakes on which you can ride boats, attractions, the Royal Garden, a zoo, a botanical garden, a water park, a miniature narrow-gauge road, and a Historical Museum.

Entrance to the park: adults - 18,000 VND, children - 12,000 VND. Water park: adults – 50,000 VND, children – 30,000 VND. Botanical Garden and Zoo: adults – 8000 VND, children – 4000 VND. Museum – 10,000 VND.

Recreation and entertainment

In the city you can find interesting excursions with a Russian-speaking guide. Fans of active recreation will not be left indifferent to safaris, mountain hikes or bicycle tours.

An unforgettable journey will be along the Mekong River, surrounded by stunning nature, with a visit to the floating market, ethnic villages, and workshops of local craftsmen who create exclusive items and souvenirs.

In the parks, relaxation can be combined with watching puppet theater performances on the water. The city has several water parks with a wide variety of water slides and attractions.

For lovers of night entertainment - clubs, bars, cafes, discos, including live music. Popular nightclubs: “Apocalypse Now”, “Sax n’ Art Jazz Club” (jazz lovers will appreciate it), “Saigon” (located on the 10th floor of the Caravelle Hotel) - you can admire the city at night from above.

Please note: entry into nightclubs is prohibited in sandals, shorts, and sleeveless T-shirts.

Festivals

Among the variety of holidays and festivals, the most striking and impressive are:

• The festival of lanterns and light takes place from early December to mid-January, during which you can see hundreds of glowing lanterns in the shape of various figures, including giant ones. The program includes music shows, entertainment;

• The Southern Fruit Festival takes place from May to August in Suoi Tien Park. It presents all varieties of fruits grown in the country, which can be purchased at up to 40 percent below market prices.

Vacation with children

The city offers entertainment and activities for families with children of all ages. The parks have many attractions and playgrounds. Water parks with children's areas, a zoo with a dolphin show, and a botanical garden will be of interest to everyone.

With children under 10 years old, you can visit the city of professions “Vietopia”, where, over a large area, children can try themselves in a variety of professions.

Schoolchildren will be interested in the Just Kidding Thao Dien amusement park: car racing, a climbing wall, an electric train, creative workshops and many other events.

The fascinating performances of the water puppet theater last about an hour, and even the little ones will be captivated by the unusual action.

Boys will love the Museum of the History of Vietnam, which displays various artifacts and weapons, including those from colonial times.

The whole family will enjoy the Japanese park "Rin Rin" with miniature bonsai, rock gardens, colorful fish in ponds.



The city of eternal summer cannot leave you indifferent. It is not like other South Asian cities, not only in Vietnam, but also in China, Cambodia, and Korea, people from whom live here. It has its own rhythm, its own appearance, its own character, a special mentality of its inhabitants.

More information about the city in the program “Heads and Tails”:

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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.

Halong 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.