Regions of Vietnam
Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Red River Delta — Best in Oct–Apr (Crisp Autumn Oct–Nov is #1) · Gateway: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN — Bus 86 Express 45,000 ₫) & Hanoi Railway Station
Hanoi, Ninh Binh & Red River Delta (Hà Nội & Đồng bằng sông Hồng) is famed for Hanoi Old Quarter (36 Guild Streets), Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Ninh Binh Tam Coc / Trang An Karsts. Signature regional specialties include Phở Bò Gia Truyền, Bún Chả (Grilled Pork & Herbs), Chả Cá Lã Vọng & Cà Phê Trứng (Egg Coffee). Primary transit hub: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN — Bus 86 Express 45,000 ₫) & Hanoi Railway Station.
Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Sapa & Ha Giang — Best in Sep–Nov & Mar–May (Golden Rice Terraces in Sep) · Gateway: Ha Long / Cat Ba Island & Lào Cai Station (Overnight Train SP3/SP4 to Sapa)
Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Sapa & Ha Giang (Vịnh Hạ Long & Tây Bắc) is famed for Ha Long Bay & Bai Tu Long Overnight Cruise, Cat Ba Island & Lan Ha Bay, Sapa Muong Hoa Terraces, Fansipan (3,143m) & Ha Giang Loop. Signature regional specialties include Chả Mực Hạ Long (Hand-Pounded Squid Cake), Thắng Cố, Grilled Bamboo Sticky Rice (Cơm Lam) & Shan Tuyết Tea. Primary transit hub: Ha Long / Cat Ba Island & Lào Cai Station (Overnight Train SP3/SP4 to Sapa).
Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue & Phong Nha Caves — Best in Feb–Aug (Warm Sunny Beach Season) · Gateway: Da Nang International Airport (DAD, 40 min from Hoi An) & Hue / Dong Hoi Stations
Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue & Phong Nha Caves (Miền Trung (Đà Nẵng, Hội An, Huế & Quảng Bình)) is famed for Hoi An UNESCO Lantern Ancient Town, An Bang Beach, Hai Van Pass Scenic Train, Hue Imperial Citadel, My Son Sanctuary & Phong Nha / Son Doong Caves. Signature regional specialties include Cao Lầu Noodles (Hoi An), Bánh Mì Phượng, Mì Quảng, Bún Bò Huế & Bánh Xèo. Primary transit hub: Da Nang International Airport (DAD, 40 min from Hoi An) & Hue / Dong Hoi Stations.
Nha Trang, Da Lat, Quy Nhon & Mui Ne — Best in Jan–Aug · Gateway: Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) & Lien Khuong Da Lat Airport (DLI)
Nha Trang, Da Lat, Quy Nhon & Mui Ne (Nam Trung Bộ & Tây Nguyên) is famed for Da Lat Pine Highlands, Crazy House, Po Nagar Cham Towers (Nha Trang), Hon Mun Coral Reefs, Quy Nhon Ky Co & Mui Ne Sand Dunes. Signature regional specialties include Bún Cá Nha Trang, Nem Nướng Ninh Hòa, Bánh Căn Đà Lạt & Central Highlands Robusta/Arabica Coffee. Primary transit hub: Cam Ranh Airport (CXR) & Lien Khuong Da Lat Airport (DLI).
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) & Cu Chi — Best in Dec–Apr (Dry Season) · Gateway: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) & Saigon Railway Station
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) & Cu Chi (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh & Đông Nam Bộ) is famed for Ben Thanh Market, Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Central Post Office, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Metro Line 1 & Cu Chi Tunnels. Signature regional specialties include Cơm Tấm Sườn Nướng (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop), Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa, Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang & Cà Phê Sữa Đá. Primary transit hub: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) & Saigon Railway Station.
Phu Quoc Island, Can Tho & Mekong Delta — Best in Nov–Apr (Sunny Calm Dry Season) · Gateway: Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC — 30-Day Visa-Free Island!) & Can Tho (VCA)
Phu Quoc Island, Can Tho & Mekong Delta (Đảo Phú Quốc & Đồng bằng sông Cửu Long) is famed for Phu Quoc Sao Beach & Hon Thom 7.9 km Over-Sea Cable Car, Cai Rang Sunrise Floating Market (Can Tho), Ben Tre Coconut Canals & Chau Doc. Signature regional specialties include Bún Quậy Phú Quốc, Herring Salad (Gỏi Cá Trích), Cai Rang Floating Market Pineapple & Sim Wine. Primary transit hub: Phu Quoc International Airport (PQC — 30-Day Visa-Free Island!) & Can Tho (VCA).