Vietnam from North to South: Nature and Gastronomy

A route from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via the legendary Halong Bay, the limestone caves of Ninh Binh, and the medieval town of Hoi An. It blends natural wonders, architecture, and Vietnamese street food.

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Arrival in Hanoi, Old Quarter

Hanoi

3 places

Culture

Старый квартал Ханоя (Old Quarter)

A maze of narrow streets lined with French colonial architecture and traditional shop signs. A vibrant hub of trade and street life.

Arrive at 7–8 am before the tourist crowds; locals eat breakfast before 10:00.

Photo by Shubham Singla on Unsplash

Free

On foot700 m

Directions

Nature

Озеро Хоанкьем (Hoan Kiem Lake)

A sacred lake in the heart of Hanoi, with the iconic Turtle Tower rising from a small island. The lakeside promenade is a favorite gathering spot for locals.

Best visited at sunset, with plenty of waterfront cafés nearby.

Photo by Ryan Le on Unsplash

Free

On foot200 m

Directions

Food

Уличная еда в Ханое

Phở, bún chả, and fresh spring rolls at the bustling evening markets of the Old Quarter. Authentic Vietnamese cooking at rock-bottom prices.

Head out for dinner from 18:00 and pick stalls with queues of locals. A bowl of phở costs 20,000–30,000 VND ($1–1.50).

Photo by Frida Aguilar Estrada on Unsplash

$3–5 per meal

By car2.2 km

Directions

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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature

Hanoi

3 places

3

Transfer to Halong Bay

1 place

4

Halong Bay: Kayaking and Caves

Halong Bay

2 places

5

Return to Hanoi and Onward to Ninh Binh

1 place

6

Ninh Binh: Trang An Boat Tour and Caves

Ninh Binh

3 places

7

Flight to Hoi An

0 places

8

Hoi An: The Lantern-Lit Ancient Town

Hoi An

4 places

9

Hoi An: Beach and Handicrafts

Hoi An

2 places

10

Transfer to Hue

1 place

11

Hue: The Citadel and Royal Tombs

Hue

4 places

12

Flight to Ho Chi Minh City

0 places

13

Ho Chi Minh City: War Museums and History

Ho Chi Minh City

3 places

14

Cu Chi Tunnels and Surroundings

Ho Chi Minh City

1 place

15

Ho Chi Minh City: Last Day and Relaxation

Ho Chi Minh City

3 places

Route map31 points

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Points of interest

Старый квартал Ханоя (Old Quarter)

Culture

Озеро Хоанкьем (Hoan Kiem Lake)

Nature

Уличная еда в Ханое

Food

Мавзолей Хо Ши Мина (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum)

Attraction

Храм литературы (Temple of Literature)

Culture

Вьетнамский кофе и местные кафе

Food

Бухта Халонг – ночной круиз на джонке (Halong Bay Cruise)

Nature

Бухта Халонг – ночной круиз на джонке (Halong Bay Cruise)

Activity

Пещера Мраморных гор (Sung Sot Cave)

Nature

Ниньбинь – поселение и ночлег

Lodging

Чанг Ан (Tam Coc-Bich Dong) – круиз по подземным рекам

Nature

Хангу Пещера (Hang Mua)

Nature

Пагода Му (Mua Pagoda)

Attraction

Старый город Хойана (Hoi An Ancient Town)

Culture

Японский мост (Japanese Bridge)

Attraction

Рынок Хойана (Hoi An Market)

Food

Район улицы Tranphuong (Old Town Alleys)

Culture

Пляж Хойана (Hoi An Beach)

Nature

Старый город Хойана (Hoi An Ancient Town)

Shopping

Хюэ – поселение

Lodging

Императорская цитадель Хюэ (Hue Citadel)

Attraction

Гробница Ту Дока (Tu Duc Tomb)

Attraction

Гробница Кхай Динь (Khai Dinh Tomb)

Attraction

Вьетнамский каноэ на реке Пёрпл (Purple River boat)

Activity

Музей войны Вьетнама (War Remnants Museum)

Culture

Дворец Воссоединения (Reunification Palace)

Attraction

Рынок Бен Тхань (Ben Thanh Market)

Shopping

Тоннели Кучи (Cu Chi Tunnels)

Culture

Район Dong Khoi (спокойная прогулка)

Culture

Кафе на закате и ужин на набережной

Food

Уличная еда Хошимина (финальный ужин)

Food