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vietnam guide: ho chi minh, da nang, hoi an & hue!
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items here's the best reccs and tips (as a viet person who went to vn for the first time)
Sections
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ho chi minh (saigon)
da nang
hoi an
hue
additional info
ho chi minh (saigon)
i sadly could not stay long (2.5 days and 2 nights) this will expand when i have the chance to go back :)
small hotel we stayed at, it was a good location!
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outdoor book street!
Ho Chi Minh City Book Street - Nguyen Van Binh Book Street Saigon
market that has food and cute knick knacks, i would try to bargain a little, just a little!
Ben Thanh Market Ho Chi Minh City - Central Marketplace Saigon
new playground! (small shopping mall) mainly streetwear, but one of my favorite places to shop. i still order from those brands
The New Playground | What to Know Before You Go
i believe this is right across the street from the new playground!
Vincom Mega Mall | What to Know Before You Go
their club street “city that never sleeps”
EXTREMELY loud, i usuaally don't mind loud music but it's even loud for me, we just sat outside
EXTREMELY loud, i usuaally don't mind loud music but it's even loud for me, we just sat outside
Bui Vien Street - The famous backpacker street of Saigon
if you like history, then check this place out & the link, they give a good explanation why this building has alot of historical meaning + cute coffee shops :)
Café Apartment Building in Saigon - An Insider Guide 2025
in HCM, the standard sugarcane has kumquat in it already and it’s the best flavor - in my opinion. also this is $0.80… it’s $8-9 in the US so drink as much sugarcane juice!!
Sugarcane juice
da nang
very touristy city with beaches and golf courses. lots of good food!
dragon bridge! if you book a hotel near it, you can also see it. i believe they also have some sort of water show (must check for tines)
Dragon Bridge (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
viet udon but in this region the broth is starchier which in my opinion is so good and a must try. i ate here twice before i left
Bánh Canh Ghẹ Quận Nhất - Đà Nẵng | Da Nang
check out the beaches in da nang!
THE 15 BEST Da Nang Beaches (2025) - Tripadvisor
absolute tourist trap, but everyone needs to go once, the hand bridge is pretty (when there isn't alot of people) THOUSANDS of photo ops and if you like Pop-Mart, they opened a CASTLE up there, i think 3 stories.
a mix of universal studios and an inexperienced disneyland (but they're trying)
a mix of universal studios and an inexperienced disneyland (but they're trying)
Sun World Ba Na Hills (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
an idea! 💡 get a tattoo! they're a lot cheaper than the US just do your research beforehand! saw lots of shops in Da Nang
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hoi an
the famous Ancient Town
must try! it was difficult for me to find in the US. i still think about this dish
Cao Lau: The taste of Hoi An and Vietnam in a dish
cafe hopping or ride a boat!~
10 essential things to do in Hoi An
hoi an is known for their tailors! i personally didn't get anything during my trip but i always see it.
The Ultimate Guide to Hoi An's Best Tailors in 2024: A Journey Through Custom Craftsmanship
hue
the origin of bun bo bae and my family's hometown :)
first time staying at a vinpearl and it did not disappoint!
Meliá Vinpearl Hue Hotel, luxury in Trang Tien | Melia.com
go see the imperial city and pagodas. hue has more historical landmarks vs. modern attractions
Hue
a large market! larger than Cho Ben Thanh
Hue's Dong Ba Market
if i had to pick top 3 to try
1. Number 1 Bun Bo Hue
2. Number 9 Banh Nam
3. Number 2 Banh Canh Nam Pho
1. Number 1 Bun Bo Hue
2. Number 9 Banh Nam
3. Number 2 Banh Canh Nam Pho
Hue food: The top 17 famous delicious dishes that you must try
additional info
travel tips!
make sure to obtain a visa
Vietnam National Electronic Visa system
Do NOT run or speed speed walk, somehow motorcyclists and pedastrians collectly make an effort to keep the flow of traffic. Running makes it unpredictable. I, myself was a little stunned for the first day or two then quickly adjusted
Crossing the streets in Vietnam