6 destinations for New Year travel

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Phu Quoc, Da Nang, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Ninh Binh are the destinations recommended by Booking for a New Year trip.

According to Booking’s Travel Trend Forecast, a booking application in more than 200 countries around the world, 94% of Vietnamese guests surveyed want to go out with their families in 2023. Priority destinations are places that are close. belonging to the past, to be able to recall childhood memories. 2023 is also predicted to be the year when multi-generational family travel becomes popular. The six places and experiences below are recommended by Booking for the first trip of the year.

Phu Quoc

This is the largest island in Vietnam, located in the Gulf of Thailand and nearly an hour’s flight from Ho Chi Minh City. Phu Quoc attracts domestic and foreign tourists thanks to its unspoiled nature, diverse forest and marine ecosystems.

Dinh Cau in Phu Quoc.  Photo: Khuong Nha
Dinh Cau in Phu Quoc. Photo: Khuong Nha

What to do: Take a walk in the unspoiled bay, travel to the surrounding islands by boat or canoe; Take the longest cable car in Vietnam from Phu Quoc to Hon Thom island; Visit traditional fishing villages.

What to eat: Phu Quoc night market located in Duong Dong town is a suggestion. This place sells all kinds of street food, local specialties.

Where: Guests can stay at thousands of hotels, from budget to luxury, on the island such as Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort, Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort, Luna Thai Spa.

Danang

Whether traveling with family, friends or alone, the bustling atmosphere at night, the unique fire spray from the Dragon Bridge always makes Da Nang the most worthy place to visit.

Da Nang in the morning mist.  Photo: Nguyen Sanh Quoc Huy
Da Nang in the morning mist. Photo: Nguyen Sanh Quoc Huy

Where to go: for tourists who love spiritual tourism, the Marble Mountains should not be missed. Here, you can admire the Buddha statues, enjoy the view of the whole city. Linh Ung Pagoda is located in the suburbs, where there is a giant Buddha statue and a 67 m high Bodhisattva statue.

What to eat: Da Nang is considered by many tourists as a “food paradise”. Some favorite specialties include: seafood, grilled spring rolls, pancakes, pork rice paper, Quang noodles.

Where: Risemount Premier Resort Da Nang, just 500 meters from My An beach, near Dragon Bridge and Cham museum is a suggestion.

Da Lat

Covered by pine hills, tea and lakes, Da Lat is considered as one of the destinations for those who love nature and sightseeing walks.

Morning mist at the wooden bridge to hunt clouds in Da Lat.  Photo: Pham Kim Nhan
Morning mist at the wooden bridge to hunt clouds in Da Lat. Photo: Pham Kim Nhan

Where to go: Tuyen Lam Lake, Xuan Huong Lake, Dalanta Waterfall, Langbiang Mountain, Robin Hill are recommended destinations by the booking application with a network in more than 200 countries and territories. In addition, you can experience cycling, climbing, canoeing, trekking, camping.

What to eat: Can cake, shumai bread, wet cake with chicken intestines, snail stuffed with meat, grilled rice paper, chicken hot pot with é leaves are some suggestions.

Where: Dalat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa, 10 km from Dalat city center and 30 km from the airport, is located along the banks of Tuyen Lam lake. If you like to stay at homestay, you can visit some places such as Cloudy porch, Latana.

Nha Trang

The resorts built against the mountains, overlooking the coast make Nha Trang a destination for any trip of the year. Especially for the New Year, entertainment and sightseeing activities in Nha Trang are suitable for the whole family.

Alma Resort is located along the beach in Cam Ranh, Nha Trang.  Photo: Booking
Alma Resort is located along the beach in Cam Ranh, Nha Trang. Photo: Booking

What to play: In addition to swimming and participating in water sports activities, visitors can take a mineral mud bath, scuba dive, visit coral bays in Hon Tam and Hon Mun.

What to eat: Fried rice with é leaves, vermicelli, mango rice paper, squid ink rice paper, beef dry salad, iced tofu, seafood are some suggestions for visitors.

Where: Alma Resort Cam Ranh, located in Cam Ranh Bay, surrounded by white sand blue sea and outstanding landscape is a suggestion.

Hoi An

Unlike Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, two cities with vibrant and modern life, Hoi An is a place to take visitors back in time, back to the past. Located at the mouth of the river and bordering the sea, Hoi An ancient town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring yellow houses, canals and lanterns hanging from ancient wooden houses.

American delegation took souvenir photos at Cau Pagoda, Hoi An in May.  Photo: Ngoc Thanh
American delegation took souvenir photos at Cau Pagoda, Hoi An in May. Photo: Ngoc Thanh

Where to play: Nature lovers can visit An Bang beach, Cu Lao Cham, Bay Mau coconut forest.

What to eat: Quang noodles, Phuong bread, Cao Lau, chicken rice, pound cake, banh beo, grated juice.

Where: Bloom Boutique Village is 1 km from Hoi An Historical Museum and 1.5 km from Assembly Hall of Chaozhou Chinese Congregation or luxury resorts such as Emerald Hoi An Riverside Resort, Hoi An Silk Village.

Ninh Binh

Favored by nature with majestic landscapes, Ninh Binh has so far retained its wild character, charming landscape and rich history. This place is only 95 km from Hanoi, convenient to travel.

Bai Dinh Pagoda, Ninh Binh.  Photo: Minh Phung
Bai Dinh Pagoda, Ninh Binh. Photo: Minh Phung

Where to play: Visit the world cultural heritage Trang An, Bai Dinh pagoda, Tam Coc limestone mountain landscape, Van Long nature reserve, Hoa Lu cave.

What to eat: Visitors can also enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes at Bop market or in local restaurants. The dishes to try are burnt rice, dishes made from goats.

Where: Le Clos Du Fil, located in the Van Lam valley, is a 700-year-old craft village and boutique resort. In addition, Emeralda, Trang An Ecologge are also suggestions.

 ( According to vnexpress )

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