{"id":15640,"date":"2020-01-24T14:03:05","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T14:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=15640"},"modified":"2026-03-03T07:27:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T07:27:48","slug":"highlights-of-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/highlights-of-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlights of Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">Tired of the chaotic world or the daily grind you&#8217;re caught up within a day in &amp; out? Need to break free from the concrete jungle you&#8217;re trapped in and take a breath of the pristine air? Just close your eyes and imagine, what if you could embark on a journey to a place with natural beauty rich in culture? Well, the most ideal place I would recommend is &#8216;Vibrant Vietnam&#8217;! Where memorable encounters expect you including a cultural twist, authentic cuisines and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Hanoi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hanoi-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Hanoi\" class=\"wp-image-43118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hanoi-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hanoi-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hanoi-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hanoi-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">We\u2019ll begin our venture from the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi. The city has the perfect balance of the buzz and the calm.&nbsp; The most popular location for travellers is the Old Quarter, where you will find many hotels, weekend markets, street food vendors and so much more. You could take a Motorbike Taxi and visit the museums; Pagodas and The Hanoi Opera House also among popular tourist sites. While you\u2019re at it, don\u2019t forget to gorge on some delicious street food like the famous Bun Cha (Grilled pork with noodle) or Pho Cuon (Stirred beef rolls) The best is taking a holiday in Hanoi and tour around from North to the south of Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6900\">Suggested Read:<\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/a-day-in-hanoi-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#000000\">A Day in Hanoi, Vietnam<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Ha Long Bay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ha-Long-Bay-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Ha Long Bay\" class=\"wp-image-43119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ha-Long-Bay-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ha-Long-Bay-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ha-Long-Bay-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ha-Long-Bay-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">Now, Ha Long Bay is a highlighted expression in Hanoi and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You could take an overnight cruise and stumble upon the beautiful sights of limestone islands, rock formations fishing towns and feast on some freshly caught fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Hoi An<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hoi-An-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Hoi An\" class=\"wp-image-43120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hoi-An-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hoi-An-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hoi-An-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Hoi-An-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">You are bound to fall in love with this little village Hoi An. An old town that has an unimpaired history, abundant rice fields, organic farms, and livestock farms. You can have a hands-on experience of how a local makes a living by engaging in activities like cultivation, farming. The best way to make it through the fields is by bicycle. Participate in a cookery class and prepare traditional dishes and indulge yourself in a meal prepared by a local host in an authentic Vietnamese atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000;background-color:#d1dade\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#ff6900\">Suggested Read:<\/span><\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/the-most-incredible-waterfalls-to-tour-in-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Most Incredible Waterfalls to Tour in Vietnam.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#000000\"><strong>Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-1-1024x516.jpg\" alt=\"Ho Chi Minh City\" class=\"wp-image-43121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-1-1024x516.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-1-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-1-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-1.jpg 1190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">An ancient but lively city, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/flights-to-ho-chi-minh-city\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Ho Chi Minh <\/span><\/strong><\/a>is known as the financial hub of Vietnam. Oozing with urban beauty of the French architecture and culture that you could soak up. A boat tour sounds splendid as the breeze flows through your hair and as you glide along mangroves of the Ben Tre and Mekong rivers, observe various types of local factories, to mention a few, traditional brickwork shops, rice paper factories, and coconut candy workshops. Back in the city, you could take a mini food tour to conclude your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#000000\">Are you ready to wind down in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-vietnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">Vietnam on a short holiday<\/span><\/strong><\/a>? then Travel Center UK is ready to take a load off your shoulders. So, kick off your work shoes, and gear up and get ready for a beautiful and relaxing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/holidays-to-hanoi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span class=\"tadv-color\" style=\"color:#0693e3\">holiday in Hanoi. <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tired of the chaotic world or the daily grind you&#8217;re caught up within a day in &amp; out? Need to break free from the concrete jungle you&#8217;re trapped in and take a breath of the pristine air? 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