From rice paddies field to islands, caves, rivers, beaches or “little desert”, When backpacking in Vietnam you can find various destinations to explore and experience the unique culture of this S-shaped country. Among hundreds places to go, where to find the heaven for backpackers in Vietnam? Let’s see!
Hanoi – The heaven for backpackers in Vietnam
According to “Price of travel” – a famous travel site, Hanoi of Vietnam ranked second in the list of most attractive places in Asia for backpacking. With a budget of only from $20/day, you can totally live like a king in this city. The diverse street food with the combination of Asia and Europe culture is the key highlight of Hanoi.
When coming here, you can easily find hottest backpacker areas such as at Ta Hien, Dinh Liet and Luong Ngoc Quyen Streets, followed by St. Joseph’s Cathedral and West Lake. You can enjoy exciting time when sitting on stools on sidewalks to drink fresh beer, try some fried cheese sticks, Vietnamese fermented pork rolls, and fruit salad with yogurt, etc.
The price of a renting room in Hanoi is not too high compared to other countries in Asia. So, this is definitely one of the heavens for backpackers.
Must-visit destinations: Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, Hanoi Opera House, The Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, One Pillar Pagoda.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
The price of items and services in Saigon is quite high compared to the average level in Vietnam. However, it is still the ideal place for backpacking when in Vietnam if you know how to spend money wisely. Hanoi is the cultural hub of Vietnam, while Ho Chi Minh is the more international one.
Bui Vien Walking Street is the most favorite area of all backpackers when traveling to Saigon. The city has no specialties, but you can enjoy specialties of any province, any region of Vietnam here. Another plus point of Saigon is the very good service style.
The most suitable locations for finding an accommodation are in Pham Ngu Lao, Tran Hung Dao, 3/2 and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Streets. The general price for a room at a good hotel range from $10 to $20/night. You should call to ask for discount price.
Must-visit attractions: Cu Chi Tunnels, Duc Ba Church, Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace, Saigon Central Post Office, Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum.
Nha Trang – Another heaven for backpackers in Vietnam
With a budget of only from $150, you can totally discover almost every corners in Nha Trang. Tourist sites, beaches and islands in this city will never disappoint you. Hung Vuong, Tran Phu, Biet Thu, Tran Quang Khai, and Nguyen Thien Thuat Streets are known as one of the most popular backpacker areas in Nha Trang.
The backpacker areas in Nha Trang listed above are the perfect places for you to experience the vibrant life of the people in the city. Wandering around, you can find various shops selling handicrafts, potteries, jewelry, Vietnamese brocade and diverse eateries with mouth-watering dishes and extremely fresh seafood.
Must-visit attractions: Ponagar Cham Tower, Hon Mun Island, Nha Trang Beach, Monkey Island, Thap Ba Hot Springs, Stone Church, Hon Chong, Vinpear Amusement Park.
Backpacking offers you many exciting experiences that you cannot have when traveling on a tour or other ways. So, why not contact us to get your Vietnamese visa and plan for an amazing trip to destinations mentioned above right now?
