Amazing Things to See and Do in Vietnam
Vietnam may be renowned for its many pristine temples, colonial architecture, geological wonders, and mouth-watering cuisines, but this quaint country is also plenty of unique experiences you won’t find elsewhere. Despite years of colonialism and modernization, there are several parts of Vietnam that remain relatively authentic, with its local population making great efforts to preserve its many traditions and beliefs.
From staying with a hill tribe in Sapa to downing a shot of (poisonous) snake wine, check out our list of 10 crazy experiences you will have in Vietnam. Be warned that some may be unsuitable for the squeamish.
1. Enjoying Snake Alcohol
It is the strangest Vietnamese drink made from rice alcohol and usually noxious snakes. The most popular site to find this kind of drink is in Le Mat Snack Village located in Hanoi Although it is available in many shops and markets. People often enjoy it with an eight-course meal of a snake. You have to pay from $27 to $50 for these activities based on your snake option.
2. Exploring Secret Tunnels of Vietcong – Vietnam Top Experiences
Exploring Cu Chi Tunnels can be considered the most exciting journey in our country. However, we do not introduce this trip to those who are suffered from claustrophobia. It consists of more than a 120-kilometer-long subterranean system of tunnels situated 70 kilometers far away from Ho Chi Minh City from the northwest. It is a historical spot equipped with a command center, armory, trapdoor, hospital, storage facilities, living site, and kitchen. We are going to feel the atmosphere like in warfare time during the 1960s and 1970s although we just go inside a short part.
3. Traveling on 6-lane Traffic in Ho Chi Minh City on Foot
It is clear that Vietnamese traffic is disordered like in Saigon. Now and then, riders can run their vehicle on small alleys, pedestrian streets, and sidewalks in order to travel faster. It is undeniable that this phenomenon brings about danger so that you should stay calm if you stroll on this onrushing 6-lane traffic. The most ideal way is going with a group of native people and praying at your stable speed.
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4. Experience Boarding on Sand at Mui Ne Dunes
This spot is well-known for its amazing activities like biking quad, flying kite, and boarding on the sand as well as its charming scenes. In Mui Ne, there are many tour agencies that can help you to set up the schedule of a journey in 1 day in these dunes which have white and red sand like in the Sahara desert. In addition, you can rent plastic shreds at a reasonable price. Read more to know others of top things do in Mui Ne.
5. Moving Around Hoi An Old Town by Bicycle – Vietnam Top Experiences
This town is very suitable for walkers with many spots to explore such as timber shops, ancient canals, traditional markets, Chinese temples, houses of French colonists, and a Japanese-designed bridge. It is quite easy to travel on foot. However, a more relaxing and funnier way to explore the town that is on the list of UNESCO is taking a cyclo. The drivers are friendly to share with you some information about the town. Besides, some of them are able to speak French or English.
6. Bargaining for goods at native markets:
It is fascinating to join the trip to native markets to enjoy crowded space, brilliant kiosks of household appliances, fresh food, and apparel, and relish Vietnamese cuisine. It will provide you a strange scene of displaying fish and butchered fresh pork or an old woman holding a big hand-roll cigar in her hand. In case you want to purchase, you should bargain with the sellers to lower the price that you have to pay.
7. Enjoying Beer in Hanoi at Bia Hoi Intersection with Only $0.5
The journey to the capital city of Vietnam only leaves you the most unforgettable memory when you travel to the Bia Hoi intersection in the evening. It is situated in the Old Quarter’s heart, where people enjoy the nightlife by sitting on the chair and relishing indigenous beers. The price is affordable: just $0.5 for a glass. In case you are hungry, it is easy to find several vendors selling exotic snacks, beef jerky, and steamed peanut. Here is detailed information on beer street Hanoi – Ta Hien.
8. Swimming in Natural Pools of Elephant Stream
It is a group of nature stream located around 50 kilometers far from Hue southward. This spot is the place that visitors take part in many activities, for example picnicking, hiking and swimming. Provided that you would like to enjoy the private space, you are suggested to call on in weekday. However, you have to prepare the food and drink because indigenous sellers near this stream do not come these days. In the food stands, there are many drinks and snacks. It is easy to rent cabins and life jackets at a reasonable price.
8. Dropping by Phong Nha – Ke Bang to Visit Heaven Cave
Located in the central part of Vietnam, this park consists of more than 3 hundred limestone grottoes and caves at the age of more than 4 hundred million years. Although Son Doong which is the biggest cave in the world is often attracted more tourists than Heaven Cave, we fall for this cave because of its distinctive limestone stalagmites and stalactite shapes. This spot can be an ideal area for hiking through a grassy rain-forest, biking on the mountain, and admiring birds.
9. Accommodating with Tribal Families in Sapa – Vietnam Top Experiences
To enjoy the indigenous life of native people, we highly recommend you to stay at their house in traditional villages. Sapa which is situated 400 kilometers far from the capital is a famous spot for those who long to experience the charming scenes in just a couple of days. In several tribes like Red Dzao, Hmong, and Giay, people are friendly to put you up. You will have a chance to relish regional authentic food, try doing farm work and putting on native costumes.
