{"id":3367,"date":"2020-09-01T05:36:20","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T05:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tripfuser.com\/blog\/?p=3367"},"modified":"2025-01-02T13:51:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T13:51:51","slug":"best-vietnam-holiday-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designerjourneys.com\/blog\/best-vietnam-holiday-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to the Best Vietnam Holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Towering mountains toppling down to secluded beaches, row upon row of rice paddies and odd-shaped limestone karsts make up Vietnam, a land known for its boundless beauty.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The 3,260 kilometres of coastline of Vietnam is diverse, to say the least. While Northern Vietnam is known for its cool mountains, misty skylines and limestone karsts; Southern Vietnam boasts hot flat plains, dense mangroves and even endless sand dunes. To make sure you don\u2019t miss out, Central Vietnam has all of this combined! To add to Vietnam\u2019s interest, the culture and atmosphere is different in each region, so for the best Vietnam holiday you have to visit all three.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vietnam\u2019s countryside has an old-time charm, where religion lingers in the air along with the faint sound of karaoke and the distant hum of motorbikes. This atmosphere is distinctly Vietanemse, and will leave a lasting impression on you as you go through the country.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Quite the opposite of this calming image is Vietnam\u2019s cities, where the only thing you will see is congestion, and lots of it! The cities of Vietnam are truly unlike anywhere else in the world. While Hanoi holds tradition close to its heart with old and new sandwiched together; Ho Chi Minh City demands that you look up with high-risers appearing faster than you could ever imagine.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A playground for everyone who wishes to explore it, Vietnam has all you could ever need for a trip to remember, and more. This rough guide to Vietnam will expose the secret of travelling the country and open your eyes to the possibilities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

When to Go to Vietnam<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Vietnam can be a year-round destination, but you must plan your time carefully or it could go wrong, here is an introduction to Vietnam\u2019s seasons:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Southern Vietnam<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The tropical south of Vietnam enjoys heat all year-round, with temperatures never dropping below 27 degrees celsius. The south of Vietnam has two seasons, hot and wet. Although, the wet season is still hot!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The weather in the south is unpredictable with the beginning of the wet season changing all the time, however, it is estimated that it is from April to October; the remainder of the year is hot with a smaller chance of rain. Luckily, a storm in the south of Vietnam lasts between 10 minutes to an hour. So you can still have the best holiday in Vietnam at this time of year!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Rest of Vietnam<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Central and Northern Vietnam enjoy four seasons. In the north, seasons are defined: in winter (November to February), Hanoi reaches chilly low temperatures and in summer (May to August), the city reaches the high 50s. Central Vietnam strikes a pleasant balance of the two with temperatures, never going below 20 degrees celsius with wet winters and summers reaching the high 30s.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

No matter what time of year you choose to travel to Vietnam, it is important to remember that a little rain is inevitable. The greatest benefit is the knowledge that it will never last a long time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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