Vietnam Interactive Map
Use this map to get your bearings between the north, the centre and the south, and to place the destinations you are considering before you go.
Destinations
Da Lat Travel Guide: Vietnam's Cool Mountain City Da Lat sits at about 1,500 m on the Lang Biang plateau: pines, cafes, waterfalls and colonial villas. How to get there, how long to stay, when to go. Da Nang Travel Guide: Beaches, Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills Da Nang is central Vietnam's big coastal city: My Khe beach, Marble Mountains, Son Tra, Dragon Bridge and Ba Na Hills, 30 km from Hoi An. Ha Giang: The Motorbike Loop of Northern Vietnam Plan the Ha Giang loop: Dong Van karst geopark, Ma Pi Leng Pass, days needed, licence and insurance risks, best season and easy rider options. Ha Long Bay: Limestone Karst by Boat in Northern Vietnam Ha Long Bay, UNESCO since 1994: how to reach it from Hanoi, day trip or overnight cruise, Lan Ha and Bai Tu Long compared, and the typhoon season. Hanoi: Vietnam's Capital, Old Quarter and Imperial Citadel Hanoi is Vietnam's capital, not Saigon. Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Thang Long citadel, Temple of Literature, how long to stay and how to arrive. Ho Chi Minh City: Saigon's Landmarks, Markets and Metro Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, is Vietnam's biggest city, not its capital. District 1, Cholon, Metro Line 1 and how long to stay. Hoi An: Ancient Town, Lanterns, An Bang and My Son Hoi An's UNESCO old town, lanterns, tailors, An Bang beach, Cham Islands and My Son: how long to stay, when to go and what to budget. Hue, Vietnam's Imperial City on the Perfume River Hue was Vietnam's imperial capital until 1945. See the Imperial City, royal tombs and Thien Mu Pagoda, and eat bun bo Hue where it began. Mekong Delta: Rivers, Orchards and Floating Markets South of Saigon A practical guide to the Mekong Delta: My Tho, Ben Tre, Can Tho, Chau Doc, how long to stay, when to go, and what the delta is not. Nha Trang: Vietnam's Big Beach Resort on the South-Central Coast Nha Trang is Vietnam's main beach resort: city beach, islands and diving, Po Nagar Cham towers, nightlife. How long to stay, getting there, when to go. Ninh Binh: Rice Paddies, Limestone Peaks and Rowing Boats Ninh Binh, about 100 km south of Hanoi: Trang An (UNESCO), Tam Coc, Hoa Lu and Mua Cave. What to see, how long to stay, when to go. Phu Quoc: Vietnam's Largest Island in the Gulf of Thailand Phu Quoc is Vietnam's largest island, in the Gulf of Thailand with its own airport. Best season, beaches, getting there, islands and tours. Sapa: Mountain Town, Terraced Villages and the Road to Fansipan Sapa sits below Fansipan in northern Vietnam: how to reach it from Hanoi, when the rice terraces turn gold and which villages are worth the walk. Can Tho: The Mekong Delta's Big City and the Cai Rang Floating Market Can Tho is the Mekong Delta's main city, 170 km from Ho Chi Minh City, and the best base for the dawn Cai Rang floating market. Cao Bang and Ban Gioc: Vietnam's Far Northern Border Country Cao Bang and the Ban Gioc waterfall on the Chinese border: how far it is from Hanoi, when the water is best, how many days to allow and what to check. Cat Ba Island and Lan Ha Bay: the Quieter Side of Ha Long Cat Ba is the island base for Lan Ha Bay: quieter than Ha Long, with kayaking, boat days, hiking and island life, 150–180 km east of Hanoi. Central Vietnam: Hue, Phong Nha, Da Nang, Hoi An and the Coast Central Vietnam guide: Hue's imperial tombs, Phong Nha caves, Da Nang, Hoi An, the south-central coast and Da Lat, with climate and where to go. Con Dao: A Remote Southern Archipelago Reached by Air or Fast Ferry Con Dao is a remote southern archipelago reached only by plane or fast ferry, never a day trip from Ho Chi Minh City. Season, costs and planning. Mai Chau: A Gentle Rice Valley of Stilt-House Villages in Northern Vietnam Mai Chau guide: a gentle rice valley of White Thai stilt-house villages, reached from Hanoi by road. Walk, cycle and sleep in a homestay. Mui Ne: Sand Dunes and a Seaside Escape on Vietnam's South-Central Coast Mui Ne guide: red and white dunes, beach and fishing village, about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City. Not the Mekong Delta. When to go, how long. Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa and the Mountains Plan Northern Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa and Ha Giang, with the four seasons, typhoon risk, routes and how the hubs connect. Phong Nha: Caves, Karst and the Truth About Son Doong Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (UNESCO): Phong Nha and Paradise caves, the village base, a Son Doong reality check, access, seasons and flood risks. Pu Luong: Terraced Valleys, Stilt Houses and Quiet Trails Pu Luong is a quiet northern reserve of terraced valleys, water wheels and homestays. How to get there from Hanoi, when to go and how long to stay. Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and the Islands Southern Vietnam explained: Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Mui Ne, Phu Quoc and Con Dao, with the two-season climate and how to plan. Central Highlands, Vietnam: Coffee, Plateaus and Village Life Plan the Central Highlands: Buon Ma Thuot coffee, Kon Tum villages, Yok Don and waterfalls. Mu Cang Chai: Vietnam's Rice Terraces of the North-West Mu Cang Chai's rice terraces: when they turn green and gold, how to reach them from Hanoi, where to stay and how to plan a short trip. Quy Nhon: The Quiet Bay on Vietnam's South-Central Coast Quy Nhon is a working seaside city on the south-central coast, without Nha Trang's crowds. Access, seasons, what to do and how long to stay. Vung Tau: A Seaside Weekend Escape from Ho Chi Minh City Vung Tau is the closest seaside break from Ho Chi Minh City: what a short stay offers, what it lacks, how it differs from Mui Ne and Phu Quoc.