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Happiness is sometimes so simple. It is listening to the sea waves or going for a walk under the gorgeous sunset. Maybe it is simply spending time with your lovers and seeing their smiles.
Check out the top 10 relaxing holiday destinations in Vietnam below to enjoy the happiest moments with your lovers.
Sapa is relaxing heaven in the Northwestern mountain
Sapa is a relaxing haven in the Northwestern mountain area of Vietnam. A little town standing at the head of a deep valley owns so many special interesting things. Enticing winding path mountains lead the eye down to the valley floor.
White-water rivers rush among stunning terraced fields. Lush green mountains are dotted with old roofs faded in the fog. Plum flower or Ban flower seasons also have their stories to tell tourists. Everything here is still as they have been for centuries.
Sapa offers you a range of accommodations, from comfortable homestays to excellent lodges. Here you can find individual bungalows in peaceful surroundings. Some come with private balconies overlooking verdant valleys.
Set among the terraces, you'll probably brush shoulders with locals as they go about their daily lives.
Halong Bay cruise sleeping spot at night
Halong Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, is a must-not-miss in your travel to Vietnam! Here you will be amazed at nearly 2,000 limestone islands and islets covered by a tropical fauna system.
They are standing strong on the bay for centuries and some are eroded by wind and seawater action. It is also home to amazing natural dry and wet caves such as Sung Sot, Dau Go, Thien Cung, Thien Canh Son, Luon, Dark & Bright, etc.
The most relaxing way to explore the bay is by taking overnight cruises. Those are kind of floating hotels with en-suite cabins for singles or groups.
They sail the fixed routes, offer you a chance to witness the stunning beauty of the bay, and organize activities to enjoy the vacating time. You can explore the caves, kayak, swim, and visit a floating farm.
Spending a night in Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay (a part of the Halong Bay region) is also recommended. In the center of the island is a little town with the same name. Cat Ba town has a peaceful daily life and exciting nightlife with bars and clubs. The surrounding area is rocky and wild, begging to be explored.
Half of the island is a verdant national park, a paradise for a hike, climb, and kayak. Let's head up to Cannon Fort for jaw-dropping views across Halong Bay.
Golden Bridge in Da Nang
The modern riverside city of Da Nang should also be on your must-see list. The city owns a seemingly never-ending broad beach, fantastic food, the legendary Hai Van Pass, and a collection of cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Da Nang is home to some of Vietnam's top luxury resorts.
Da Nang is a true beach city with the white sandy 20-mile stretch of My Khe Beach stretching south from the Son Tra Peninsula. Wake up early, and walk along the shore, you will feel the positive buzz of Da Nang life.
Fishermen sell their early catch; residents play ball matches, jog, stroll, or just relax as the morning breeze kicks up.
Da Nang is a heaven for foodies, with seafront eateries serving every night. The Vietnamese baguette, banh mi, is taken to a new level here. Mi Quang is another delight. Each bowl features pork, shrimp, and quail eggs on a bed of yellow rice noodles. Add a flavor-infused broth then top with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs, you have a very delicious meal.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An is a place for peace of mind. In the old town, the Thu Bồn River meanders past well-preserved shophouses and weathered pagodas. Outside the town, country roads run through rice fields and meet up at a frothy coastline.
From the 15th to early 19th centuries, the town was a bustling commercial hub. The old ferry quay where sampans come and go used to be a famous silk trading port.
In that heyday time, hundreds of Japanese and Chinese boats came here every day for trade. Foreign merchants settled here, creating the unique architectural fusion well-preserved till today.
Hoi An's allure is found in its narrow streets, tight alleys, open market, and wooden footbridges. The townscape you see today is as it has been for centuries. Another special thing about the ancient town is the lanterns which you can see everywhere on the streets.
At night, when the houses turn the candle on, the lanterns are vibrant and light up the town. A lantern festival is held on every full moon day. You can embark on a sampan on the Hoai River, leave lanterns on the water, and wish for luck.
Food is also a quintessence of Hoi An. All ingredients are daily brought from outside farms and by fishing boats. You'll have no shortage of fresh vegetables, herbs fruits, and seafood.
The most famous dishes in Hoi An are cao lầu noodles, hoành thánh crispy wonton, and white rose shrimp dumplings. But the humble banh mi is the best seller here.
Pinwheel Maker in Hue
Hue is a city of historical stories. It once served as the imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty. Throughout the city, you can see the vestiges of this glorious period. Impressive architecture, culture, and cuisine, all reflect its illustrious thousands of years of history.
Come to Hue, you will feel the incredible peace from the atmosphere, scenery to people. Everything here seems to be too quiet compared to the noisy and exciting life outside.
In Hue, you can immerse yourself in a romantic, gentle atmosphere along leafy streets, mossy pagodas, art déco mansions, and eye-popping homestays.
The cafes come in all styles but are not too fussy as the nature of Hue people. Hue's cuisine makes many people happy because of its variety and deliciousness.
Try Hue's much-loved snacks, such as bánh khoai and bánh bèo. Roving vendors feed your hungry stomach with bánh mì or bún thịt nướng. It is a mistake if you miss the chance to try bún bò huế in the city of its origin.
Cycling is a very exciting way to explore Hue's photogenic streets and lush countryside. You can take a ride to Thanh Toan Bridge, past vegetable farms and flocks of ducks.
In town, let's cycle on classic Le Loi and Bach Đang streets for scenes of local life. A more relaxed option is hailing a xích lô (bicycle rickshaw) for a city tour.
Hidden away in the Central Highlands, Da Lat is an ideal destination for relaxation. At a height of 1500 meters from the sea level, Da Lat plays the cooler cousin to Vietnam's seaside places. This city was once considered a mountain resort town for the French.
They came here for summer getaways and left their mark on the city's architecture and countless lakes. Xuan Huong Lake, Da Lat's main lake, is the center of the activity. Magnificent natural wonders are hidden in the hills all around.
Da Lat is famous for its luxuriant pine forests, shining tree marigolds, and fabulous waterfalls. These things together with a countryside charm have created such a peaceful and picturesque natural landscape.
Don't forget to visit Pongour Waterfall or Elephant Streams, Love Valley, Tuyen Lam Lake, or Lang Biang Mountain. Besides the natural landscape, the city's architectural works such as Summer Palace, Cock Church are also must-visit sites.
Coffee is an essential part of Da Lat. Here you can find some of Vietnam's best coffee. It is grown on the slopes around the town, brewed, and served in local cafes.
In the chilly weather of Da Lat, sitting by a romantic window, watching the city from above, no matter the day and night, everyone will be infatuated.
As one of the most beautiful bays in Vietnam, Nha Trang is always a great destination for relaxation. This bay city is less affected by storms, so you can travel to Nha Trang at almost any time of the year.
Nha Trang has a temperate climate and mild sunshine, which creates a playground for sunseekers.
Being at the top of the most beautiful bays in the world, Nha Trang features clear seawater with fine sand. Nha Trang is also a destination for tourists who like unspoiled and peaceful islands.
Coming to Nha Trang, you have to set foot on the following islands:
Nha Trang is a vibrant coastal city with lots of entertainment. Typically Vinpearl Land Nha Trang - an entertainment complex with thousands of attractive games. There are thrilling games for parents, gentle games for children... and a water park for the whole family.
In addition, Nha Trang is also famous for other recreational activities such as mud baths, mineral water baths in Thap Ba, canoeing, scuba diving to watch the coral...
For Nha Trang cuisine, whether it is the dishes in the main meal or the snacks in the afternoon, all are pleasing to visitors. The affordable dishes that you should try when coming to Nha Trang such as coastal seafood, Grilled beef with groundnut, Ninh Hoa grilled spring rolls, Quang noodles, and fish cake noodle soup...
Relax at Phu Quoc Beach
Phu Quoc Island, so-called "The Pearl Island", is the largest island in Vietnam with 150km of coastline. Phu Quoc features a poetic landscape, natural golden sand, a great old forest spreading close to the sea, and beautiful mangrove ecosystems.
The island, thus, is voted as one of the 5 most beautiful beaches in the world.
Phu Quoc owns many beautiful beaches with crystal-like water and picturesque sandy stretches. Coming here, visitors will be fascinated by the wild beauty and calm waves at Sao Beach or the blue and white sea at Khem Beach.
Walk barefoot on the sand, deep in the cool water, and watch the sun slowly drop into the sea. This is also an ideal place for swimming activities, yachting, fishing, scuba diving for coral reef watching, water sports, picnics...
Coming to Phu Quoc island, visitors have the opportunity to visit many historical sites such as Dinh Cau, Phu Quoc prison, the base of the hero Nguyen Trung Truc, Truc Lam Ho Quoc Zen Monastery...
Phu Quoc cuisine is also a highlight. The dishes with bold flavors of the sea leave an unforgettable aftertaste. The most attractive kinds of seafood you must not miss are herring salad, sea nuggets, crab noodle soup, and fish hotpot.
In addition, visitors can go to Dinh Cau night market to explore the rich cuisine of the island: crab rice, grilled Bien Mai scallop with salt and chili, grilled fish, squid, snails, oysters, abalone... or seafood porridge.
Located in Phan Thiet City, Mui Ne is an ideal destination for relaxing. The beautiful natural landscape and mild temperature of 27ºC are the irresistible attraction of Mui Ne. Over the years, this seaside retreat has evolved to offer a great number of international-standard resorts. Thus, Mui Ne is also known as "The City of Resorts" in Vietnam.
The 150-kilometer coastal line makes Mui Ne the heaven for kite surfing and windsurfing. The dunes, Hon Rom, and Tuy Phong Seven-color stone bank are the main things that people often talk about in Mui Ne. Besides, its cultural and historical relics are also worth a visit.
You should visit Po Sah Inu Cham Tower, Ong Hoang Building, and Duc Thanh School to admire the magnificent architecture. How relaxed it is to bike along the coast, spend afternoons by the pool, and enjoy fresh seafood on the beach.
Mui Ne attracts visitors not only for its beautiful landscapes but also for its rich cuisine. The food here is very unique with the typical flavor of the sunny and windy land.
The Fish Cake Noodle Soup, Quang Noodles, Crispy Pancakes, Fish Salad, and Seafood are all specialties here.
Vung Tau Beach
With a long coastline of 20km and a location within 3 hours of drive from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau has long been a favorite destination for tourists in the South.
Wherever you go on your Vung Tau tour, you will be attracted by the scenery of this place.
Lying protruding from the mainland like a strip of land, from here, one can see both the sunset and sunrise on the East Vietnam Sea. Coming to Vung Tau, you will have a pleasant feeling from the wide airy streets, blue sea, spectacular mountains, and peaceful pagodas.
Not only the beaches and historical sites, but Vung Tau also draws visitors for its food. Vung Tau cuisine is very famous for Banh Khot Cake, seafood dishes like ray Hotpot, Snails, Russian-style dishes...
A vacation in a beautiful place is just enough for your true happiness. Don't pack your life with work, let's reward yourself with a trip to refresh your mind and spend more time with your beloved family and family.
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