Vietnam is a country that offers unique experiences for tourists. And have you ever wonder what you should do while traveling in Vietnam? Here's the list of 15 things you must do in Vietnam, suggested by Asiatica Travel.
1. Drink a cup of egg coffee and enjoy Hanoi
Only in Vietnam, specifically in Hanoi, can you find a cappuccino made with egg whites. Making egg coffee is not simple; you need a bit of cinnamon to mask the fishy smell, and the coffee cup must be at the right temperature so the eggs don't cook but aren't raw either. Sipping a cup of egg coffee while watching Hanoi's streets is a unique, slow-paced, and emotional experience for every visitor.
2. Drink tea in the afternoon in Hoi An
Hoi An is a city with a slow pace of life, a poetic beauty, and is a perfect place to enjoy tea. In tea houses like Reaching Out, you can enjoy tea made from Da Lat tea leaves or herbs from nearby Cham Island. Among the mossy yellow walls, after a tiring day of walking, a cup of tea will help you relax and forget the Central Vietnam heat.
3. Stay overnight in a Thai stilt house
The Thai people in Vietnam, like the Lao and Thai people, have a custom of living in wooden houses raised 2 meters above the ground. These houses are often up to 50 square meters, airy, and intricately crafted. You can visit Mai Chau or Mu Cang Chai to spend the night in these unique houses.
4. Join a cooking class
Vietnamese dishes are generally delicate and can be challenging for beginners. However, if you love Vietnamese cuisine, don't hesitate to join cooking classes on a boat in Ha Long or in Hoi An. The classes often include simple dishes like fresh spring rolls, bánh xèo, papaya salad, and five-color sticky rice. After the class, you can enjoy the food you prepared.
5. Travel by cyclo
The cyclo, a type of bicycle taxi, is a characteristic form of transportation in Indochina from the early 20th century. Nowadays, due to traffic safety concerns, cyclos are only allowed in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, central Hoi An, Hue, and District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. Experiencing Vietnam at a leisurely pace by cyclo is something you'll never forget.
6. Duck massage
Although farmed ducks have a distinct smell, they are quite clean when used for tourist experiences. The farm owner will let you sit or stand and sprinkle food around your feet. The ducks will nuzzle around your feet looking for food, accidentally massaging them. They are strong, fast, and noisy, giving you a refreshing, thrilling, and humorous feeling during your trip to Vietnam.
7. Spin like a top in a coracle
The coracle is a traditional boat used by Central Vietnam's coastal residents for transportation and fishing. These small boats easily navigate through the nipa palm-lined canals in Hoi An. Here, fishermen can spin the boat 180 degrees at dizzying speeds. Try getting on one of these coracles for a high-speed spinning experience.
8. Participate in craft workshops
In Vietnam, craft workshops like lantern making, kite making, fan making, calligraphy, and paper flower crafting are popular among tourists. Vietnamese artisans will guide you in making simple items that you can use as souvenirs. Hoi An and Hue are the two places with the most such workshops.
9. Get custom-made clothes in one day
Vietnamese tailors are incredibly skillful. You can have a suit made within 24 hours. Hoi An is the place with the most professional quick tailoring service in Vietnam, with a suit for men costing around 50 euros.
10. Trek in the Northern Mountains
Northern Vietnam has many hiking trails with the most beautiful landscapes in Southeast Asia. Not only are there primeval forests, but Vietnam also has limestone mountains, caves, terraced fields, and the culture of mountain ethnic groups. Popular destinations for trekking enthusiasts include Sapa, Ha Giang, Ba Be, Mu Cang Chai, Mai Chau, and Pu Luong.
11. Explore the countryside by bicycle
If you enjoy cycling, there are beautiful cycling routes through Vietnam's rice fields and countryside, such as routes in Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Hue, and Hoi An. Come to Vietnam to experience these cycling routes.
12. Explore Vietnam with vintage vehicles
This is a new trend for tourists visiting Hanoi, Saigon, or Hoi An. You can be driven around in vintage Jeeps, Soviet-style Minsk motorcycles, or Vespas to explore places that cars cannot reach.
13. Experience farming
Farming is a hard but incredibly interesting profession. In Ninh Binh, you can experience rice transplanting, buffalo herding, and fish catching. In Tra Que village, you can participate in harvesting and planting herbs. Local farmers will directly guide you to live like a true farmer.
14. Do charity work
In the mountainous and rural areas of Vietnam, many families are poor or have disabled members. We will list these families for you to visit and give gifts or check on them. This is a meaningful experience for those with kind hearts.
15. Observe animals
At nature reserves in Vietnam, such as bear and pangolin rescue stations or bird sanctuaries, endangered animals are preserved. When you visit these places, you not only observe nature but also contribute to the conservation of these species.
Source: https://vietnam.travel/
Written by
Long Nghiem
Hello. My name is Long Nghiem, i am a Marketing Staff at Asiatica Travel. My goal is to showcase the stunning beauty of Vietnam and other Southeast Asia countries, and to inspire others to explore. I hope to connect people with the rich cultures and breathtaking landscapes that make travel an enriching experience.