Vietnam travel guide

Vietnam stretches more than 1,600 kilometres from top to bottom, and it’s tempting to squeeze every highlight into a single week. Try it, and you may spend more time at airports than in the places you came to see. The good news is that a week can work well if you choose your approach carefully....

December is one of the most rewarding months to visit Vietnam, as long as you pick the right region. The north is cool and mostly dry, the central coast is still drying out after the autumn rains, and the south is warm, sunny and ideal for beaches. Add Christmas and New Year celebrations, and it’s...

March is a good time to visit Vietnam. Most of the country is dry, the south is hot but not at its peak, and crowds are lighter than in the weeks after Tet (Lunar New Year, 6 February in 2027). The main catch is the north. Hanoi and Ha Long Bay are often grey and...

October is a month of contrasts across Vietnam, and that is exactly what makes it so rewarding to travel through. The north settles into its golden autumn, with crisp mornings and rice terraces turning gold across the mountains. The central coast moves into its wettest stretch of the year, asking for a bit more flexibility...

Vietnam is one of the easiest big trips a Singaporean can take. It’s under four hours in the air, entry is visa free, and there are three different gateway cities to choose from depending on which side of the country calls the loudest. Whether the plan is misty mountains in the north, lantern lit streets...

Nha Trang brings beaches, offshore islands, ancient Cham temples, wellness rituals and fresh seafood all within easy reach of each other. Two to three days covers the highlights on a first visit, and four or more suits a slower beach holiday with room for a day trip. This guide walks through the best things to...

Angkor Wat at sunrise on Monday, a steaming bowl of pho in Saigon by Thursday. It sounds like a dream itinerary, and the good news is that it is very easy to make real. Siem Reap and Saigon (also called Ho Chi Minh City) sit in two different countries, so the journey involves an international...

Connecting Saigon and Siem Reap is one of the most rewarding overland links in Southeast Asia, joining the energy of Ho Chi Minh City with the timeless temples of Angkor. Depending on how much time you have, you can close this distance in just over an hour by air, spend a day crossing by road,...