When choosing places to go on your trip to Vietnam, you really should consider the weather conditions. One of the smartest choice is to come to Vietnam in April. April in Vietnam is around 2nd and 3rd month of the lunar calendar. It means that it is in late spring. The weather at that time is great for memorable experiences. What are the ideal destinations to visit in Vietnam in April? Let’s see!
Co To Island
In April, the weather is a bit hot. That’s why traveling to islands in Vietnam is one of the best choice. If you still have not found the answer for the question: “where to go in Vietnam in April”, come to Co To and experience the relaxing time here. This island is known as the paradise of Vietnam with stunning long beaches that have clear blue water and smooth white sand coastline.
Co To Island belongs to Quang Ninh province. From Hanoi, you can take a bus at bus stations in Ha Dong, My Dinh or Luong Yen to Cai Rong town. When arrived to Cai Rong – Van Dong, buy a ticket to reach the destination by ship.
The most famous place in Co To is Co To Lighthouse. It is the symbol of the island. You definitely should visit this lighthouse. Besides, there are many other amazing attractions such as Co To Pier, Ho Chi Minh’s Monument, fishing village, primitive forests, islets, etc. that you cannot ignore.
Travel Sapa – Vietnam in April is never a bad idea
You may know about a fact that Sapa of Vietnam is beautiful all year round. However, do you know that April is the perfect time to take a trip to this landscape?
Sapa in April is sunny at day and cold at night. Coming to Sapa at this time, you not only can see many kinds of colorful blossoms but also can take marvelous pictures of terraced fields stretching from deep valleys to the hills top in the middle of the sky. At that time, indigenous people bring water from the streams to the fields, then buffaloes plows. It is time for them to start a new season. It is also the beginning of the terraced field season, which attracts a lot of visitors.
In addition, if you travel Sapa at this time, do not forget to try to conquer the peak of Fansipan and visit ethnic villages like Ta Phin.
Ho Chi Minh City
Why Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is one of the best destinations to travel in Vietnam in April?
Saigon has 2 distinct seasons: rainy and dry seasons. April is the last month in the dry season. The weather in Saigon at that time is the most pleasant to travel in the year. It does not have sudden rains and the average temperature is only around 27 degrees.
Visiting Saigon in April, you definitely should spend a day or just a half-day to explore Cu Chi Tunnels. Being about 100km away from the city center, this “underground spider webs” is the place where the miniature battles of Cu Chi and the locals used as the shelter in the Vietnam war. Moreover, coming here, you will feel how brutal was the war.
Is Hanoi of Vietnam in April is an ideal place to travel?
There are various places to visit in Vietnam in April but why Hanoi is a must? April is the time of transfer between spring and summer. It can be said that this is the most ideal time in the year to travel to Hanoi.
Hanoi in April is youthful, active but still romantic enough for a relaxing trip. If you are about to make a perfect itinerary, consider to add Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda, the Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, 36 ancient streets, etc. to your must-go list.
