10 things not to miss in Vietnam by Crossing VIetnam Tour
10 things not to miss in Vietnam by
Crossing VIetnam Tour
There are so many choices of activities and services in Vietnam that you may
become quite confused about what to do and what to leave for another time
Vietnam Spirit Travel would like to list some of the highlight activities that
we think you should try while travelling in Vietnam. However, we also understand
that everyone has their own ideas, so what we suggest is just that. We look
forward to hearing your comments and recommendations to extend this list.
1.Having Pho - Noodle soup:
Vietnam's most popular breakfast made from rice and different kinds of herbs.
This is not only simple food but also our culture of food - art. Where do you
go to try this? Everywhere! Ask your tour guide or any local people and they
will show you the one that they normally eat at daily. However, the many Pho 24
or Pho 2000 restaurants are famous with travellers.
2.Bia Hoi - Vietnamese Beer:
The French had brought beer to Vietnam so we have beer from can, from bottle. In
recent time beer from Germany , Denmark , Czech.are brought to Vietnam . But the
most beer Hanoians drink is "bia hoi" that means "steam beer". It is a kind of
premature beer.
In the summer, after a hard working day or after a short exercise, nothing is
more refreshed than a couple glass of "biahoi". The restaurants store the beer
barrel in a cellar filled with ice. Important is that the beer stays at a fixed
temperature (it is the secret of each restaurant) for a fixed time, if the
temperature is hotter the beer will be bitter. Otherwise it will be sourer.
From the barrel beer is poured in 400ml glass and will be brought to customers.
People usually order some meat dishes to accompany the beer. Sometimes people
(mostly men) can spend more than 6 hours drinking "bia hoi". You can find "bia
hoi" almost on every street, it is a great idea to sit on the sidewalk of a
street corner drinking "bia hoi" and chat with your friends.
3.Riding Xich Lo (Rickshaw) in the Hanoi old quarter:
Hanoi 's old quarter itself is interesting but riding by Xich Lo to see it is
even better. There are plenty of routes to cruise through the 36 old streets. We
recommend a 1.5 hour ride to see that special part of Hanoi . Most of Vietnam
Spirit Travel tours include this experience in their itinerary.
4.Sit back for water puppet show in Hanoi:
The original Water Puppet shows were created by farmers in the 11th century
during flood seasons. Plays are very simple representations of daily activities
and something only rarely ever seen out of Vietnam . This is another great
chance to understand the Vietnamese 'water-rice' culture.
5.Junk cruise in Halong Bay:
Many people travel to Vietnam just because of Halong Bay . This natural world
heritage site attracts millions of visitors per year. It is definitely the most
popular destination in Vietnam . Let's have a nice junk to enjoy this famous
spot.
6.Visit Sapa homestay:
Sapa is in the northwest of Vietnam and is the hometown of many different
colorful hilltribe groups. This remote area is highly recommended to adventure
travelers especially for trekking and homestay. Quite different from homestay in
Mekong Delta, a stay in a local house of one of the people in Sapa is more
rustic. Everything seems to be very simple but what you really get from it is
the diversity of the local culture, atmostphere, scenery and unique hospitality.
7.Motorbike cruise in Hue:
A great way to get off the beaten track & see Vietnam in close-up. It is also
the only way the locals get about as a car is too expensive to purchase! Please
note that all guides carry helmets which can be used, and the top speed ever
gained is no more than 25km/h.
Begin by departing the hotel by 08.00am and the first stop is on the Vi Da
Bridge for a great view of the river, and photo opportunity. Then head out of
the city and through the rice paddies and countryside. There are many things to
see including the Old Covered Bridge; the Tiger's Arena (where the elephants &
tigers used to fight and the elephants always won!), visit some of the local
cottage industries such as incense making and conical hat making, then head up
to the military bunker on the top of the hill for a great view of the Perfume
River.
At 11am you may be lucky enough to get to a monastery and hear the monks
chanting. Lunch is usually either in a monastery or a convent. The nuns are
super friendly at the convent, and the meal - a fully vegetarian buffet - is
usually one of the client's trip highlights. After lunch, you will head to one
of the Emperor's Tombs and then maybe onto the Thien Mu Pagoda before heading
back to the hotel. You will usually get back around 4pm or maybe earlier.
8.Cooking class in Hoi An:
For many visitors to Vietnam the food is, a highlight and eating it a serious
activity in itself. Hoi An is Foodie Heaven, and budding gourmets who want to
take a step further into Vietnamese cuisine will find ample op portunlty here.
Many of the popular eateries offer cooking classes, and the best bit is that you
then get to sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labour. One of the best
classes is offered by Hai Scout Cafe at its Red Bridge Cooking School (Starting
out with a trip to the market, you then cruise down the river to this relaxing
retreat about 4km from Hoi An The lesson includes a tour of the herb garden,
making rice paper, several local specialities and some decorative nourishes -
although it's hard to imagine how your dinner party guests hack home will react
to tomatoes morphed into roses and lotus flowers.
The class costs 235,000d per person; it starts at 8.45am and finishes at 1 pm.
You're given print-outs of the recipes to try at home. More informal classes can
be found at Hong Phuc restaurant, Cafe 96 , Green Moss and Cafe des Amis.
9.Fighting Cu Chi tunnels:
Begun during the French war, CuChi was used widely during the more recent
Vietnam war. These were hidden tunnels to protect the village people from bombs
and fighting. Most now is closed for security purpose, however enough is
maintained so people still have a great opportunity to see how it was built and
its various uses. The highlight of Cu Chi is you can actually crawl through it
(if you want to).
It will be hot down there but this is the way you understand just a bit about
how hard it was for people here who had to live in the tunnels during the
actions above.
10.Homestay in the Mekong Delta:
Vietnam Spirit Travel believes the local culture will be best understood if you
join local activities. That's why we recommend this action. The best tour is a
small private tour and an overnight stay with a small family in Vinh Long or Ben
Tre.
Stay to understand the lovely locals of the Mekong Delta - always selected as
the highlight of a Vietnam trip from our past customers.
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Sapa Budget Tours
- Sapa Day Tours - Sapa Day Excursions - Day Trips Sapa Vietnam
- Sapa Walk and Bac ha Market
- Sapa Hard Trekking Two
- Sapa Hard Trekking One
- Sapa Medium Trek Two
- Sapa Medium Trek
Sapa Trekking and Adventures
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering VIP tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (4 days - 3 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (3 days - 2 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Deluxe tour (2 days - 1 nights)
- Fansipan peak conquering Standard tour (4 days - 3 nights)
Sapa Cycling Options
- Sapa - Binh Lu - Lai Chau(with biking)
- Sapa - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Ban Ho
- Sapa Biking Tour - Ban Ho Village
- Sapa Biking Tour - Binh Lu - Lai Chau
- SaPa - Bac Ha Market with biking
- Pedalling The Remote Sapa\'s Northwest
Sapa Luxury Holidays
Traditional Minority Discovery Packages
- Green Sapa bus (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Eco Sapa Limousine Van (Hanoi – Sapa)
- Private car Hanoi Sapa
- Hanoi Sapa Private Cabin bus
- Coc Ly market with boat trip
- Cao Son market -boat trip on Chay river- Sapa Tours
Sapa Classic Trips
Northern Mountain Discovery Packages
Topas Ecolodge Sapa tours
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge and Market Package-2D/3N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 4D/5N
- Topas Ecolodge and Victoria Sapa Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package – 3D/4N
- Topas Ecolodge Package 2D/3N
Top hotels in Sapa
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