Vietnam, from the North to the South, includes numerous astonishing cities with various magnificent things to see. So in each and every month of the first half of the year, where should you go, what should you see to capture the best and most impressive beauty of Vietnam?
Where to visit in Vietnam in January?
January is the month that is the closest to Lunar New Year. During January, it is winter in the North and the dry season in the South. If you want to visit Vietnam in this very first month of the year, these are some places that you will want to set your foot on.
Ha Giang: In January in Ha Giang, plum and peach blossoms begin to bloom beautifully, along with a low temperature (sometimes below 0 degrees Celsius), so you can combine flower watching and snowfall viewing as well.
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January in Ha Giang is when the flowers start to bloom beautifully
Thai Binh: In January, the rice starts to ripe in Thai Binh. If you come to Thai Binh at this time, you will witness the scene of the bright yellow rice fields which covers and shines all over the area. Thai Binh is very suitable for adventurous and curious souls, so you really shouldn’t miss this place when traveling to Vietnam.
Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh: Quy Nhon and Binh Dinh beaches are the cleanest and quietest around January to September of the year. At this time, the atmosphere in Binh Dinh is also cool, not too hot nor too cold, the sea is calm, so the seafood is delicious. All cobine creating a lovely and worth visiting place.
The miraculous scene in Quy Nhon in January
Where to go in Vietnam in February?
Tay Nguyen: If you intend to visit Tay Nguyen, you should visit around February because this is in this month, the weather is the most pleasant, it does not rain and the temperature is very cool. In addition, this month is suitable to visit the forest of coffee, rubber, the local villages, explore the majestic mountains as well as the pristine mountains of Tay Nguyen.
Saigon: In addition to the beautiful weather, February is also the time you should travel to Saigon to attend the Full Moon Festival and the Tet lantern festival on the Saigon River.
The local festival in Tay Nguyen
Ninh Binh: Ninh Binh has the temples of Bai Dinh, Tam Coc Bich Dong and Trang An, all of these tourist sites which are very astonishing and worth visiting during February. This is also the time when Ninh Binh attracts thousands of foreign tourist every year.
Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc: You can go to Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc at any time of the year, but if you want to witness the best scenery with the mysterious fog and clouds or visit the famous temples, you should come here in February.
The scenery in Tam Dao, Vinh Phuc
Nam Dinh: Nam Dinh has a sea but it is mainly intended for fishing, so the best time to visit this place is not summer but in February every year, right after the Lunar New Year. This is the time when many big festivals of Nam Dinh take place such as Phu Thick festival, the opening of Tran Temple...
Moc Chau, Son La: January and February of every year is the time when the plum blossoms on Moc Chau bloom, but in February the place is the most beautiful and stunning. The climate is not too cold, so you can freely go out and enjoy the scenery.
The magnificent white plum blossom in Moc Chau
Sapa, Lao Cai: Sapa is the most beautiful place to watch snowfall in Vietnam. If you want to come and see the breathtaking white of the snow, the best time is from December to February.
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What about March in Vietnam?
This month is when the rainy season start, especially the Northern area, the weather is very rainy and humid, so there are not many places to visit in March in Vietnam.
You can visit Dien Bien because in March, the white flowers bloom in Dien Bien are very beautiful and lovely. You will be stunned with the magnificent sceneries here. Or you can visit Nghe An, where the yellow brilliant sunflowers bloom miraculously in March.
The sunflower fields bloom brightly in Nghe An
Which are the ideal places to visit in April?
In April, you will be ecstatic with the beautiful scenery in some outstanding provinces in Vietnam. You can visit Sapa, Lao Cai. During April in Sapa, you can witness the rice transplanting season. The local farmers choose this time of the year to start growing crops, so you can see them work which is an interesting experience. The gray and peaceful terrace fields is also a sight to see.
Sapa in April has a lovely beauty
Ha Giang: At this time of the year, if you come to Ha Giang, you will have the opportunity to attend Tinh Khau Vai fair, one of the unique traditional culture of the people in Ha Giang.
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Phu Tho: March 10th of the lunar calendar every year, which is also April on the normal calendar, is the death anniversary of Hung Vuong Kings in Vietnam. Foreign visitors are absolutely thrilled and happy to visit Phu Tho and attend the festivals at this time in Phu Tho.
The Hung Vuong Festival in Phu Tho
Where to explore in May?
May, the beginning of summer, with sweet-smelling flowers blooming on the mountainous areas, is the time where visitors love to travel the most. Don’t miss these places in Vietnam if you are traveling in May.
Yen Bai: If you can not come to Sapa to see the terraced fields in the flood season, in May, you should come to Yen Bai! Or you can choose Dien Bien to relive the heroic moments of the historic Dien Bien Phu victory. It will be a quite memorable experience of Vietnamese history for you.
Bac Kan: If you want to visit and explore Ba Be Lake, the most suitable time is from May to July. Those are the months when the water in the lake is very clean and quiet, many shrimp and fish swim freely in the water, creating a lively and impressive scene for you to enjoy.
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The peaceful Ba Be Lake in May
Ha Long, Quang Ninh: Few people know that the best time to visit Ha Long and Quang Ninh is in May. At this time the weather is not too hot, the sun is not too bright, so it is very suitable for you to go swimming and visiting famous places such as Thien Cung cave, Dog Islet…
You can also visit Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong. The weather and atmosphere here are quite similar to Ha Long. Or you can choose Sam Son, Thanh Hoa province: where the beach has the advantage of clear water, strong waves with many complexes of resorts, entertainment, combined with the location quite close to Hanoi and the cost of tourism is not too expensive.
The astonishing scene of Ha Long Bay in May
And don’t miss out Cua Lo, Nghe An province. Cua Lo beach is very clear, the seafood is also cheap so this place is also on the list of choices of many families and agencies every May.
What about June in Vietnam?
June is already the time of the middle of summer and the beginning of the rainy season, so the demand for avoiding the heat, cooling and visiting the resort has also increased greatly. This is also a great time to visit places such as Hoa Binh. When exploring Hoa Binh, you can come to Mai Chau to relax, or to visit the Hoa Binh hydroelectric dam at the most beautiful time of the year.
Thai Nguyen: Thai Nguyen with cool green tea hills will be an extremely attractive destination for those who are feeling mysterious, uncomfortable with the bustling, hot and sultry atmosphere of the capital! Or you can visit Bac Giang: coming to Bac Giang in June, you will be able to enjoy the ripe, red ripe litchi everywhere.
Da Nang: The best time to visit Da Nang is from June to August. At this time, the temperature in Da Nang is very comfortable. Da Nang sea at this time is also very smooth, not as stormy as the period after August, so you can go swimming and sunbathing as well.
The bright Da Nang beach in the summer of June
Hoi An, Quang Nam: Hoi An is a fairly close destination to Da Nang, so visitors often combine travel at these two locations at the same time. Quang Ngai is a place that also has quite similar weather to Quang Nam, so you can travel at the same time together!
Here are the astonishing places that you can visit in Vietnam during the six months of the first half of the year. If you are planning to come to Vietnam, don’t miss these lovely destinations.
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