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Hanoi, Vietnam
The best place to start your 3 weeks in Vietnam is in the lively capital city of Hanoi. Here you will be welcomed by the friendly locals and their colorful markets, small temples, little coffee shops, and thousands of scooters. Hanoi is shaped by Chinese, French, and Southeast Asian influences that can be recognized not only by different types of food but also in the architecture of the city’s buildings. The most iconic and authentic area of Hanoi is the Old Quarter where you will stumble upon little coffee shops and food stalls on narrow streets.
- Hỏa Lò
- Phủ Chủ Tịch
- Thang Long Water Puppetry Theatre (Nhà Hát Múa Rối Thăng Long)
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Cát Bà Island, Vietnam
The UNESCO world heritage site Ha Long Bay definitely belongs on your Vietnam Bucket List. Here you can spot more than 300 limestone karsts, authentic floating fisherman villages, and numerous hidden caves. It’s no surprise that Ha Long Bay might be Vietnam’s number one tourist draw and that you have to visit it during your 3 weeks in Vietnam.
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Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam
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Ninh Bình, Vietnam
Displaying Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes and the life of Vietnamese people in the rural areas of the country, Ninh Binh was one of my favorite places to visit during my 3 weeks in Vietnam. Green mountains, huge rice fields, and tiny boats along the river – nature in this area of Vietnam looked exactly how I imagined it.
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Ninh Hải, Vietnam
One of the best ways to explore the landscapes of Tam Coc is to take a boat tour that takes you along the river in between the rice fields. During the ride, you will pass 3 caves, admire the scenery, and observe locals working in the rice fields. The 1.5-hour boat tour costs 390,000 VND for two people.
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Hue, Vietnam
Hue is Vietnam’s ancient capital of the 19th and early 20th centuries and was once the center of the imperial Nguyen dynasty. Located on the Perfume River, Hue is one of the most historic cities in Vietnam. Here you will find the country’s most impressive pagodas and royal tombs.
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Hội An, Vietnam
The ancient port city of Hoi An was one of my favorite places to visit during my 3 weeks in Vietnam. It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy Vietnam at its best. You can find numerous cute bars, coffee shops, and restaurants on every corner of the town. If you’re planning to go shopping during your Vietnam trip, here’s the best place to do so! Several little boutiques and tailors line up in the streets waiting to dress you.
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Chàm Islands, Vietnam
Just 15 kilometers offshore from Hoi An, you will find the Cham Islands archipelago. It consists of eight granite islands of which Hon Lao is the largest and the only inhabited one. Being officially protected as a UNESCO marine park, the area is home to various species of fishes, corals, and mollusks.
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, was the capital of Southern Vietnam until the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Nowadays, it’s the economic center of Vietnam and, with over 9 million inhabitants, the largest city in Vietnam. From skyscrapers, shopping centers, and modern office buildings to ancient French colonial buildings – the city combines old and modern Vietnam.
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam