Vietnam travel map 2026 · Indochine CHIC guide – North to South destinations, tips & itineraries

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🇻🇳 VIETNAM TRAVEL MAP 2026

an indochine chic curation — 50+ destinations to live truly · north to south

visa 2026: e-visa 90 days (all)

best time: feb–apr & oct–nov

lingo: xin chào, cảm ơn

4G/5G: Viettel / vinaphone

NORTH VIETNAM

W — N — E

HÀ GIANG (loop & karst)

Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Geopark
Ma Pi Leng Pass (heaven’s gate)
Local markets Sunday: Meo Vac, Dong Van

Ha Giang loop takes 3-4 days, book easy rider if not confident.

SAPA (terraces & Fansipan)

Rice Terraces Muong Hoa valley
Fansipan “Roof of Indochina” (cable car)
Cat Cat village
Ethnic culture H’Mong, Red Dao

homestay in Ta Van for authentic experience.

HANOI (capital & heritage)

Old Quarter 36 streets, beer corner
Hoan Kiem Lake & red bridge
Temple of Literature
Train Street (check times)
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

try egg coffee at Giảng Café, and phở at Bát Đàn.

NINH BINH (Trang An & Tam Coc)

Trang An (World Heritage) boat tour
Tam Coc Bich Dong
Mua Cave viewpoint (500 steps)
Bai Dinh Pagoda

cycle between temples, best at sunrise.

HA LONG BAY (cruise & caves)

Overnight Cruise (2d1n recommended)
Sung Sot Cave
Titop Island & kayaking

CENTRAL VIETNAM

S — C — N

PHONG NHA (caves)

Paradise Cave
Phong Nha Cave (boat)
Son Doong* (world’s biggest)

*expedition only, book years ahead

HUE (imperial)

Imperial City
Thien Mu Pagoda
Royal Tombs
Perfume River boat

Hue royal tea at An Dinh palace garden.

DA NANG (Golden Bridge & coast)

Golden Bridge (Ba Na Hills)
Dragon Bridge fire show (weekend 9pm)
Marble Mountains
My Khe Beach

rent a scooter to explore Hai Van pass.

HOI AN (ancient town)

Ancient Town Japanese Bridge
Lanterns night magic
My Son Sanctuary
Coconut Forest basket boat

full moon lantern festival (14th lunar day).

NHA TRANG (beach & islands)

Vinpearl Land cable car
Island hopping snorkeling
Mud Bath Thap Ba

SOUTH VIETNAM

W — S — E

DA LAT (highlands)

Crazy House
Xuan Huong Lake
Flower Gardens
Lang Biang mountain
Elephant Falls

avocado ice cream and night market.

PHU QUOC (island paradise)

Starfish Beach
Cable Car (world’s longest)
Safari
Sunset Sanato
Grand World

rent motorbike, avoid peak dry season (dec–mar).

MUI NE (sand dunes)

White Sand Dunes
Red Sand Dunes
Fairy Stream
Fishing Village

MEKONG DELTA (floating markets)

Floating Markets (Cai Rang)
Boat Tours
Tropical Fruits
Coconut candy workshop

HỒ CHÍ MINH CITY (Saigon)

War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Independence Palace
Cu Chi Tunnels (half-day)

banh mi Huynh Hoa, rooftop bars with skyline.

north: mountains & terraces

central: heritage & beaches

south: delta & islands

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