{"id":2180,"date":"2019-02-24T21:28:59","date_gmt":"2019-02-24T21:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=2180"},"modified":"2025-01-02T07:43:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T07:43:24","slug":"vietnams-lesser-known-destinations-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/vietnams-lesser-known-destinations-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Vietnam\u2019s Lesser Known Destinations & When to Visit Them"},"content":{"rendered":"

An all-year-round destination, Vietnam\u2019s 1,000-kilometre stretch lends itself to stark seasonal contrast between the north and south of the country. If you welcome the saying – \u201cthere\u2019s no rice without rain\u201d – then you\u2019ll understand that to admire stretching fields of lush green paddies scattered with conical hats upon heads of those tending to their crops, a little rain will suffice. That said, you may be lucky and miss the clouds all together but that does depend on when you travel to Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n

Calling Vietnam home for almost two years, Designer Journeys\u2019s Grace Homer has seen her fair share of Vietnam and wants to share the hidden destinations that spend less time in the spotlight – but are no less worthy – than their busier neighbours. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best overall time to visit Vietnam?<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to travel the length of the country then the best time to come would be between February and April or August and October when rainfall is low and temperatures are moderate across most regions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Quy Nhon<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re looking to escape the crowds, dine on freshly caught seafood, relax on pristine beaches and explore the raw beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, then Quy Nhon rightfully deserves a place on your itinerary. <\/span><\/p>\n

Somehow missed off the tourist\u2019s radar, the vibrant fishing city of Quy Nhon has long been a popular weekend getaway for expats and wealthy locals. Home to the Binh Dinh Museum and the 18th-century Long Khanh Pagoda, Quy Nhon\u2019s attractions are few and far between: the main events are it\u2019s dining scene and stretches of golden sand which are definitely worth a visit alone. <\/span><\/p>\n

Best time to visit Quy Nhon:<\/strong> in the dry season, from March to December<\/span><\/p>\n

Phong Nha<\/b><\/h2>\n

Did you know the largest cave in the world can be found in Vietnam?<\/span><\/p>\n

Undiscovered until the early 1990s, the famous cave, Hang Son Doong, is just one of the many reasons to visit Phong Nha. Formed around 400 million years ago, the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is riddled with hundreds of cave systems, remarkable underground rivers, jungle, lakes and an abundance of exotic wildlife. It has it all! As Vietnam grows in popularity, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is gradually becoming a must-see destination and with that, we expect this spectacular area to change – make sure you see it soon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best time to visit:<\/strong> June to August<\/span><\/p>\n

Cat Tien<\/b><\/h2>\n

Situated in South Vietnam\u2019s Lam Dong province, a mere four hours drive from the southern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh city, Cat Tien is a UNESCO-protected national park spanning an area of 70,000 hectares. Worthy of a night\u2019s stay, Cat Tien National Park is home to a wide range of exotic wildlife, ancient trees, rare birdlife and not one, but two wildlife rescue centres. Grab yourself a map and head off on a DIY hunt for the giant, centuries-old trees. When you\u2019re feeling sufficiently dwarfed by these trees which roots are taller than you, you can head to the research centres to lay eyes on the moon bears, sun bears and gibbons all under protection here.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best time to visit:<\/strong> April to June<\/span><\/p>\n

Ha Giang<\/b><\/h2>\n
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