Every resident and visitor to Vietnam is left with a lasting impression of its poetry and majestic natural beauty. If you feel that your travels still lack a little bit of “fire,” let’s pack your bags now and join the incredibly unusual travel experiences in the article below to truly explore the Vietnamese splendor.
1. Hunting clouds at Da Lat
Everyone dreams of visiting Da Lat at least once, and the city is well known for its distinctive “specialties.” One of them is cloud hunting. People whisper to one another when traveling to Da Lat to look for Dalat clouds. When you choose to hunt, you will feel a great sense of comfort and healing.
In order to hunt rattan in Da Lat, you must get up at 4 am, get dressed, gather your supplies, and then on the road. The best months to look for clouds are May, June, and July. When there is no wind and it is between 15 and 20 degrees outside, Da Lat’s weather is ideal for cloud hunting.
Early in the morning, when you approach the high hills, you will be able to see the sea of clouds playing with the mountains and catching the pine trees. The sight became more vivid when the sun emerged and began to through the clouds. You’ll feel a range of emotions when going on a Dalat cloud hunt from the time you ascend the hill to take in the breathtaking views till the sun rises.
2. Watch fireflies at Cuc Phuong
Cuc Phuong National Park, which was founded in 1962 and is located in the three provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa, is well known for its experience of seeing fireflies at night.
In the summer in Cuc Phuong forest, when the sun gradually disappears behind the forest trees and night falls, fireflies start dancing. The shimmering light of fireflies in Cuc Phuong forest is an extremely brilliant scene, which can be said to be a light dance created from the magic of creation.
We must closely abide by the basic regulations when visiting the firefly dwelling, including not chatting or playing music too loudly, not using insect repellent lotions, not turning on the lights, and not using a cell phone. Avoid irritating them in order to capture firefly images in Cuc Phuong Forest that have the brightest light show.
3. Enjoy Khe Kem waterfall
Khe Kem waterfall, located about 25 kilometers from Con Cuong town, Con Cuong district, and Nghe An province, is compared as a gift from nature to Pu Mat National Park. When there is no involvement of human hands, this location is confirmed by scientists to be the most pure waterfall in Nghe An specifically and Vietnam generally.
Visitors will be in awe of the spectacular natural beauty when they stop at the waterfall because it is so untamed and romantic.
Small fish can easily be seen swimming in the cool, clear water that is below the stream. There is nothing more enjoyable than being submerged in this cool water. Particularly, it appears that the fish in the stream are used to the frequent bather visits. As a result, they are not hesitant to bother their friend.
4. Fly on the golden season of Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai is a district of Yen Bai Province – Northwest Vietnam. Today, Mu Cang Chai has made the golden season one of its “specialties,” luring tourists in and making them want to return.
Every year, in the middle of September, both domestic and international tourists swarm to Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) to view the golden, cotton-filled rice terraces. When seen from above, the splendor of Mu Cang Chai’s golden season is even more alluring.
The route from Khau San to Mu Cang Chai passes via a number of well-known sites, including Raspberry, Shoe Nose, Horseshoe, and Lao Chai. Over the years, tourists from all over the world have grown accustomed to seeing these sights. Everyone who visits Mu Cang Chai has at least one check-in at each of these locations.
Each terraced field was created over the years using just human strength and simple instruments from the beginning of time. Terraces’ raw, unspoiled, and equally exotic beauty will surely capture your attention immediately.
5. Enjoy Hmong and Dao ethics cultures
There are 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam, including the name of Hmong and Dao. Hands-on learning is the greatest method to comprehend Vietnam’s ethnic diversity. Any journey to Vietnam would be incomplete without experiencing ethnic culture, from homestays in the mountains to medicinal herbs.
The Yao (sometimes spelled Dao or Dzao) are one of the earliest ethnic groups to settle in the northern mountain provinces of Lao Cai, Yen Bai, and Ha Giang. They have been in Vietnam since the 13th century. The Dao people grow a variety of medicinal plants that are not only used to treat diseases and afflictions but also to make calming herbal baths and give therapeutic massages. After a strenuous hike in Sapa or Lao Cai, you must experience Yao herbal baths, which are said to detoxify the body and even improve bone health.
Another exciting activity you should also put on the bucket list is to hike with the Hmong. The Hmong are tough mountaineers and good route guides since they have to live and work in harsh situations.
While taking you around their mountain houses, Hmong guides will be proud to explain the rich Hmong culture to you. Hikers who love to explore new paths should head to Mu Cang Chai and Ha Giang, or plan aside time for a multi-day walk through Sapa’s valleys and villages.
6. Watch the sunrise over Phu Yen land
Phu Yen is a peaceful and beautiful land that director Victor Vu has chosen as the filming location for the movie “I see yellow flowers on green grass”. Bai Xep beach has a gentle and wild beauty with a long green grass hill suitable for young people to watch the sunrise or set up tents.
The easternmost point of Vietnam’s mainland is Cape Dai Lanh, which is particularly near the city of Phu Yen and is designated as “The site to catch the first sunrise on the mainland of Vietnam.” Here, you can take in the dawn’s first rays, zoom out to the “endless,” and take in the majesty of the sea at daybreak.
7. Dive in Con Dao
Although Vietnam is not known for its diving spots, there are still a few locations, such as Con Dao, that are ideal for this pastime. Con Dao is a stunning archipelago where divers can explore any time of year. However, the best diving conditions at Con Dao are between 3 and 6 months, when there are quiet waves, clear water, and high visibility. The most stunning coral reef in Vietnam is located near Con Dao, where you may go diving. It has 16 distinct islands and habitats, so you can see both sea turtles and sea cows there (dugongs).
Coming to this place, there will be 3 diving services ready for you to use:
- National Geographic Dive Centres
- Dive Senses Con Dao
- Dive! Dive! Dive!
Snorkels costing roughly $50 are available from all three Con Dao scuba diving services. Further options for getting to Con Dao include renting small speedboats (often referred to as “canoes”) or going scuba diving, which will give you amazing vistas of the underwater world that you will never forget.
8. Riding motorbike from Danang to Hue via Hai Van pass
The magnificent Hai Van Pass separates Da Nang from Hue City, which is only a hundred kilometers away. It just takes a couple of hours to reach this distance on a motorcycle. Additionally, the road from Da Nang to Hue is very level and convenient, so riding a motorcycle is very safe!
You sprint toward Hai Van Pass beginning in the city core of Da Nang. You can choose to ascend Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam’s most stunning passes, if your motorbike wheel is secure and you desire to conquer it. You can select to go through the tunnel if you wish to be safer. If you decide to use the tunnel, you must first travel to the Hai Van tunnel transfer yard and purchase tickets for both motorcycles and passengers to use the tunnel.
For the experience of passing through Hai Van Pass by motorbike, this will surely make the travel-lovers be enthusiastic about the journey right away!
9. Cave exploring in Phong Nha
Phong Nha Cave is situated in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site, some 45 kilometers northwest of Dong Hoi city in Son Trach commune, Ba Trach district, Quang Binh province. The best months to visit Phong Nha Cave are from April to August because the weather is dry and cool with little rain, ensuring that your enjoyment and sightseeing are not interrupted.
There are stalactite and stalagmite-filled river caverns and underground corridors inside the cave. The best features inside the cave include the highest and widest cave entrance, sandy beaches, the most beautiful reefs, the widest and most beautiful dry caves, the most fantastical and magnificent stalactite, the longest water cave, the most beautiful underground lake, and more. You can also enjoy the local specialties while admiring the works of nature created here.
The stalactites of the rocks glistened beautifully and curiously lovely as you followed the carpentry boat into the deep cave. Visitors can take in the breathtaking natural beauty of Phong Nha cave by sailing over 600 meters of water inside the cave. There are underground tunnels and stalactite- and stalagmite-filled river caves inside the cave as well. Here, you can take in the magnificent works of nature, learn amazing facts about the best features inside the cave and immerse yourself in this marvelous beauty.
10. Release the lanterns of Hoi An full moon night
Hoi An, a World Cultural Heritage Site, is full of charm with its colorful lanterns and old beauty. You probably don’t find it unusual that Hoi An is associated with lanterns. On the other hand, releasing lanterns into the Hoai River on a full moon day will have a quite different effect. The vision of the old town is made more dazzling, shimmering, and vividly dreamlike by the lights floating on the river.
A Buddhist ceremony is the releasing of lanterns. “Flower” refers to a lovely flower. Lamp is meant by “posted.” Flower lamps are lanterns. The early spring of the new year is typically when the lantern festival takes place, and Vu Lan is friendly. Every lantern delivers a wish for happiness, serenity, and luck to the dropping.
The lantern release event is held at the following time:
- 1st day lunar day
- 14th lunar day
- 15th lunar day
- Saturday night every week
The release of Hoi An lanterns continues to be a cultural tradition with its own draw that draws a lot of tourists today. Stopping to visit the ancient town to release Hoi An lanterns will create a lovely glittering memory that you will never forget.
You can travel around Vietnam, taking in all kinds of distinctive culture and activities, with the help of the 10 experiences mentioned above. Don’t hesitate any longer; choose one of the aforementioned activities to partake in and enjoy the exhilarating, one-of-a-kind experiences that we can assure you won’t find anywhere else.