The rich past and distinctive way of life are what makes Vietnam so beautiful. Visitors should experience Vietnam as locals do to have the most enjoyable trip possible. Relax! Everything is legal and safe. 15 Weird Things Tourists Should Do In Vietnam are listed below.

Trying Pyjama Fashion

 Vietnamese women love pajamas

There’s nothing more comfortable than a pair of pajamas. Particularly among women in rural areas, it’s basically the norm. Pajama sets come in a range of styles and at the first sign it might seem bizarre, but before you know it you’ll be envying how practical and relaxing they look, and maybe even getting a pair yourself. 

Drinking weasel-poop coffee 

 The coffee beans are collected after the weasels digested 

Weasels naturally prefer to select the nicest, ripest berries while eating berries that contain coffee beans. The beans are roasted to create some of the best coffee in the world after they have been washed and dried. Cà phê chồn brings a beautifully chocolatey, gunpowder-strong rich taste.

Eating silkworms 

 Cooked silkworms after separating the silk

It may seem a little bit odd when using silkworm to be an ingredient in a dish. However, don’t judge the book by its cover! The crunchy outside and buttery taste inside will blow your mind away! Prepared silkworms are usually found in any supermarket or local market.

Using honeycomb slippers

 Honeycomb slippers are Vietnamese ‘crocs’

Honeycomb slippers (Dep to ong) are either compulsory or in style but the length of time it has continued is particularly special. Created during Vietnam’s renovation years (1986 – 1990), these 40,000 VND slippers were mostly focused on performance rather than fashion. Through the years, Dep to ong is still cool and sustainable like before, and the modern themes are dyed with various colors for any hobby. Another tip for you is remember to use honeycomb slippers when trekking in Phong Nha national park because it is cool!

Traveling by pedicab 

 Rickshaw riding in Hanoi

A unique kind of transportation that distinguishes Vietnam is the pedicab. By choosing this option, you’ll get the chance to travel with friendly people who can share their deep knowledge of Vietnamese history and culture. By traveling by pedicab, you can sense the pure peacefulness of Vietnam. So why not give it a try?

Eating at burden street

 Burden street at a corner of Hoian

Street food is considered a unique cultural feature of Vietnamese. Unlike other places, traditional Vietnamese street food is always sold on burdened streets from savory to sweet. You can also watch the street and the life happening while eating at Burden street at a cheap price. Let’s try some!

Enjoy Bia Hoi at Hanoi

 Local draught beer at Ta Hien District

If in the morning in Hanoi, the street will be filled with shops and vendors, then when the sun goes down, you will see a different Hanoi at the same location. They are alive with bars at night, particularly at Bia Hoi Corner near the Chương Dương Bridge. After 11 o’clock, visit one then join the crowds of residents and visitors seated at sidewalk tables drinking inexpensive local draught beer.

Walking into the small alleys in District 3 

 Peaceful and mystery District 3

District 3 lies in the center of the city, making it ideal for those of you who find District 1 to be congested and would prefer to explore in quiet. Unlike other districts in the city, district 3 has an interesting different vibe which you can feel right away when you step into the area. Thus, the place also has unique architectural works that make you want to spend more time discovering this corner of Ho Chi Minh City.

Bargain at local markets

 Bargaining can be seen at any Vietnamese local markets

If you want to experience all about Vietnam, you should learn this Vietnamese habit. That is bargaining. It is not the culture, it is simply to get the better deal price. So why do we need to bargain at local markets? Products sold at Vietnam tourist markets have a higher price than the original one and to have the best price, you should learn how to bargain.

Bathing in hot springs in Tu Le – Mu Cang Chai 

 Tu Le people bathing at hot spring

Bored of ordinary hot springs? Tu Le is the place for you. The area has year-round hot springs, and the Thai population of Tu Le has enjoyed free mineral water baths for hundreds of years. There are 2 baths: the hot one and the warm one for you to choose. According to local people, bathing together to connect more is an essential culture at Tu Le.

Go to the fish market early in the morning in Tam Tien – Hoi An and buy seafood cooked on the spot 

Fish market at Tam Tien Beach at 3.00 AM

Every morning between April and September on Tam Tien Beach (Hoian), the fish market will hit an unforgettable spectacular moment during your tour, so be prepared because it only happens before dawn. In the early morning, thousands of basket boats return after a long night out at sea and bring back the freshest fish to the mainland. Another interesting thing about the fish market in Tam Tien is that you can buy and cook seafood on the spot.

Eating wasp pupae in the Northwest 

 Bee-pupa fried with vegetables

The stir-fried bee pupa in the Northwest area is mostly attractive to everyone because of their indescribably nutritious deliciousness. Anyone who has enjoyed it once will never forget it. The dish is not available every season; it is only processed during the nesting and breeding season of wild bees (from April to August). Therefore, they are considered a rare specialty of the mountains.

Catching fish in terraced fields with H’mong people 

 Catching fish scene at terraced fields in Ha Giang

You may know about terraced fields in many newspapers but do you know we can catch fish there? In Hoang Phu SiSi – the northern part of Ha Giang province, fish farming in terraced fields is a ‘hidden’ tradition of the H’mong people. During the harvesting time, catching fish with bare hands is a popular tour for tourists and families to experience. After experiencing, a meal will be treated for you with caught fishes.

Visiting Ma – Vinh An cemetery in Hue 

 The City of Ghost in Hue

Vietnam is reputed for its preservation of traditional culture and spirituality. Thus, many people believed that there is an after-life so An Bang Village in Hue a.k.a The City of Ghost is the evidence. ‘The city’ was built with the primary reason being to show respect to their ancestors and means that ancestral grandparents can have a fulfilling life in the other world. The tombs also represent their social status so the bigger the tomb has the higher class of that family is. 

Visiting crocodile at Hoa Ca Farm 

 Visitors feeding crocodiles in Hoa Ca Farm

Have you ever thought of a big city like Ho Chi Minh City having crocodiles besides zoos? Come and visit the Hoa Ca Farm at District 12, you will have a chance to interact with hundreds of crocodiles. The Saigon Crocodile Village is designed with the main style as the cool and spacious West of rivers and lakes. At Hoa Ca Farm, tourists will have a chance to feed crocodiles, eat their meat and own some legit crocodile leather goods.