This a big name when it comes to Vietnam for being a big tourist destination. However, keep in mind that in recent years it has transformed into an area that caters quite largely to the overwhelming influx of Russian tourists and entrepreneurs.
Both Instagram and Vietnamese locals will tell you that straight up. In addition, when we stopped for a hot minute to check out its beach, it was quite underwhelming. As a result, we decided to bypass Nha Trang altogether. Quy Nhon was one of the absolute best spots we could have accidentally fallen in love with. Located km from Dalat or km from Nha Trang, our plan to stay one night turned into four. Its amazingly lengthy beach had neither a single person nor piece of trash on a hot afternoon, allowing us to enjoy the big surfable waves all to ourselves.
The city itself has a fantastic communal feel, with locals rollerskating in the big public park. Movie theaters, malls and mega supermarkets, along with a lively night scene all tied in. But, we liked that. Hoi An was the next big stop on our route, and quite frankly, one of the most famous small towns in Vietnam.
But avoiding homicidal trucks and buses to get there was a pretty big priority. Since Google Maps will try to get you there via the shortest route possible, here are coordinates to plug in to keep you on quieter backroads. Or, punch in the following GPS coordinates for a scenic adventure.
These will veer you off the highway and onto a dirt road that will rumble you through picturesque rice fields before getting you to bizarrely unique raising bridge made ONLY for 2 wheelers and pedestrians. Neither of us have ever seen anything like it. After the bridge, the road cuts past peaceful villages with trees hanging overhead like a canopy.
Choose the alternate route that takes you in a straight line, not the original route that puts you back on the highway. This will turn you onto a pretty fantastic ride on a brand new and nearly empty backroad highway that runs a straight line into Hoi An. Hoi An is a tourist favourite, and for many reasons, most of which can widely be found via Trip Advisor and more popular online sources. Our pro tip recommendations:. Da Nang is well worth a stay if you enjoy having a mix of metropolis and the beach life.
Direct flights into Da Nang from local powerhouses like South Korea have brought in a pile of tourists. During the day, lounge on the expansive beach lined with palm trees. At night, many of the tourists flock to the downtown core that has been designed to resemble a pseudo-Singapore, with a waterfront boardwalk and a ripoff of the Merlion to boot.
As a comparison, the mountainous Highway 2 out of Dalat was steeper. With that said, it was incredibly blustery and entirely enveloped by clouds, so suit up, hold on tight, and ride cautiously!
We made up for it by exploring several different historical exhibitions free of charge within the citadel the walled ancient city itself. Cuci Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh city are the most famous ones, thanks to their proximity to a major city, but this also makes them oversaturated with tourists.
While the southern Cuci Tunnels were used as a bunker for active fighters, Vinh Moc was primarily used as living quarters for 60 families totaling up to people for six long years.
To make life underground a little more bearable, the corridors are less claustrophobic than those of Cuci by reaching heights of up to 1. At just cm tall, Jen never had to duck once but taller Barun came out with a sore back! Vinh Moc also enjoys better air circulation thanks to the beach and coast being next door. The two kilometer network is split into 3 stories, with the shallowest being for living quarters, the middle level for munition storage, and the deepest as refuge during bombings.
A museum offers English documentary screenings about the tunnels. I just rode around the park and the mountain view was amazing. However, for going south from Phong Nha to Hue , I chose the east part of Ho Chih Min highway instead of the more beautiful west part because of safety issue — the west part is much longer, no mechanics on the way, and I was alone, not familiar with fixing any bike problem…Anyway, you could still try if you have other friends driving together or you feel confident to fix some small problems.
The big attractions include:. Ninh Binh and its surrounds, such as Tam Coc to the south, is an area rich with river channels that cut right through the countless jagged karsts limestone mountains dotting the horizon. What an extensive guide!!! I was told to try and stay away if possible because of accidents. Hey Sam, thanks for the compliments, we kinda owe you big time for the website revamp!
I wish we could have traveled this way when we were in Vietnam! We just have to go back I guess! This is really helpful for anyone planning this journey for themselves! It looked like an awesome trip! We want to do the largest cave,but dang that price tag and waitlist is out of control! What a thorough and extensive guide too.
You have inspired me. This is so detailed, informative, and helpful. Beautiful photos too! I went to Ho Chi Minh two years ago. I loved it. One of the things that stands out most is the number of people on motor bikes. Thank you so much! You are indeed a certified adventurous creatures. I find it scary to travel on a motorcycle from one place to another in a foreign country, but you prove me wrong.
With all those beautiful views and unique sights, I think I would be very interested to follow your itinerary. WHen I go to Vietnam, I will try this out. And your pictures are so amazing! I am left speechless by your amazing adventure traversing Vietnam.
Thankfully I made a friend at my hostel that was happy to drive around. Seeing the area with the bike definitely made the trip. Hi Rocio! We definitely know what it feels like to feel uneasy about riding a motorbike. Lucky you were able to find a friend at your hostel to experience traveling by motorbike! We love it and if possible, will always choose motorbike over any other transportation.
Glad you enjoyed enjoyed Taiwan. One of our favorite countries for sure. Your post is sooo inspiring! It suddenly made me want to do the same project except in China. It crossed my thought again this morning when I attended a talk and was asked, if you were to go on a roadtrip where would you go?
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