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South
Ho Chi Minh City
A fast, generous southern city best understood through neighbourhoods and food.
- Best for
- Food, history and city energy
- Ideal stay
- 3–4 days
- Best months
- December–April
South
Mekong Delta
Waterways, orchards and family life across Vietnam’s fertile southern delta.
- Best for
- Waterways, orchards and homestays
- Ideal stay
- 2–4 days
- Best months
- December–April
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Where should you begin?
Layered & dramatic
History, street food, limestone landscapes and mountain routes.
Best first base: HanoiHeritage & coast
Imperial culture, graceful old towns, beaches and food traditions.
Best first base: Hoi An or HueEnergetic & tropical
City life, waterways, orchards and an easy island finish.
Best first base: Ho Chi Minh City