Vietnam is known as a country of breathtaking natural beauty with unique heritage and where is one of the most inspiring travel destinations in Southeast Asia. Of course, Vietnam is famous for the impressive landscapes of its beautiful coastline, landscapes, the culture and traditional foods. In the article, Travel Sense Asia offers the detailed Vietnam itinerary 10 days to help you get the best trip.

Spending 3 days on Northern Vietnam itinerary 10 days

Day 1: Hanoi capital

Hanoi is an architectural treasure and has been the political and historical center of Vietnam for over a thousand years, with a wealth of sights to explore. Heavily influenced by French colonial architecture, Hanoi is both historically beautiful and a vibrant capital city sure to entice you. The city tour will start with well-known sights of the Ho Chi Minh places complex including the Mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, and one-pillar pagoda. The next stop will be Tran Quoc pagoda, a beautiful pagoda, located by the side of the West Lake.

Next, you shouldn’t miss the Ethnology Museum which is a museum that focuses on the 54 officially recognized. Another place is Hoan Kiem Lake located inside a complex of Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, and Pen Tower. Hanoi Old Quarter is organized night market where displayed shopping-wise, the fashion items including inexpensive t-shirts, handicrafts, accessories, shoes,… Therefore, you feel free to buy souvenirs with low price. Nearly the night market is Ta Hien street where foreigners should not miss the trip in Northern Vietnam.

Day 2 & 3: Halong Bay

Halong Bay is one of the world’s natural wonders recognized by UNESCO, which is the place you shouldn’t miss. One suggestion for you is to book the room on the cruise as you can grace the stunning landscapes on the beach and enjoy the delicious seafood suppers. Vung Vieng is one of the largest fishing villages in Bai Tu Long. After climbing up the mother boat, you will be departed by rowing boats or kayaks to enter Vung Vieng village. This village offers a great opportunity for visitors to experience the villager’s daily life as well as observe the traditional culture and customs of the fishermen. Moreover, you have a short visit to Pearl Farm to learn how natural pearls are created and return to Paloma Cruise for your leisure or join one of the following optional activities: Sunbathing, traditional massage, swimming and so on. You will take 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing then upon return to the boat. It ensures this place is very attractive as you can enjoy yourself on the beach, swim and play some volleyball or try your hand at some kayaking in the magnificent setting of Halong Bay.

Thien Canh Son Cave called Dong Co by local is a wild cave located on Bai Tu Long Bay, in the center of Cong Do Island. You climb toward heaven as the pathway to Thien Canh Son Cave. Clearly, inside the cave, it is an ethereal wonderland with naturally carved images resembling a lotus, and a baby elephant. To visit this cave, you would walk up about 100 stone steps, placed under the foliages and craggy cliffs which bring in a new feeling like climbing on the heaven gate’s side. The ceiling of the cave is covered with a shiny ‘gem carpet’ and a large number of sparkling stalactites like ’hanging lamps’. Stone of seals and flowers build a paradise in the world. Thien Canh Son Cave offers a wild and mysterious beauty. It attracts so many tourists both domestic and overseas by a rare natural beauty, pristine limestone stalactites and beautiful surrounding landscape.

Spending 4 days in Central Vietnam itinerary 10 days

Day 4 & 5: Hue

Hue is located in central Vietnam on the banks of Perfume River, just a few miles inland from the East Sea. Hue holds the beauty of a Vietnamese feudal empire which had vanished. The architecture system – Hue citadel – located in the center of Hue is considered as the representatives of the authority of Nguyen monarchy. The Citadel is the harmony of the Western quintessence and oriental architecture, which creates a charming view of the city. And Tu Duc’s tomb is the most popular and impressive of the royal mausoleums. The enormous expenditure of the tomb used in its construction spawned a coup plot that was discovered and suppressed Hue owes its charm partly to its location on the Perfume River. The Imperial Citadel displays a unique South-East Asian culture.

Next, the charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop of the day. Located on the converse of rivers, and it gives you a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding area. In the evening, the couple should join the boat trip on the Perfume River to deep in the romantic moment under the traditional sounds.

Day 6: Hoian town

Historic Hoian is Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town. Hoian is very impressed with the town interesting lines of the lamp. During night time, almost houses are turned on with colorful lamps and you grace a lot of floating candles appeared on the river. You will visit the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge which is an invaluable property and has officially been established as the symbol of Hoian. For a long year, it was created by the Japanese then living in Hoian as a way to reach the Chinese quarter across the water. The Fujian Assembly Hall, which bears all the fundamental features in the structure of a Chinese Assembly Hall, is believed to be built by Chinese merchants of the Fujian Province.

Next, you will have an experienced tour with the Lifestart community which is a non-profit charity organization. Especially, you will learn life skills through handicraft. The mission of this tour directly supports disadvantaged of members in the community. At the end of the session, you will be able to keep your own handmade card as a souvenir. Lanterns in Hoian are very famous and attractive foreigners.

Day 7: Danang city

Danang is one of the cultural destinations and tourists in Vietnam itinerary 10 days.  Bana Hills is one of the most attractive destination. Sitting on Carbin, you can see the mountains, streams… which is very impressive. Stop at By Night station to visit Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden, Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, the Old Villas of French. Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden is designed in European style and divided into seven small gardens. Mo Stream is another attraction worth a visit, typically in combination with a trek up the mountain. The pristine stream lures people by its natural landscape. Coming here, you can take the greatest pleasure of swimming in the cool water. The next destination is the Wax Museum which tourists can see a copy of Showcase politicians, celebrities from all over the world such as Lionel Messi, David Beckham, movie star Jet Li… Free for joining game in Fantasy Park which is the largest state in Vietnam and satisfies the entertainment demands of all ages. If you come here, of course, you shouldn’t miss an entertainment paradise with all kinds of game: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park… Then Debay Wine Cellar is home to an abundance of grape wine.

My Khe is worldwide known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world which always welcome you with all harmonious facilities supplied for tourism, convenient transportation, free entrance for tourists. The weather and wave in My Khe beach are very suitable for swimming or takes place the water sports like diving, water-skiing, diving, and yacht race. Besides, you should try many special kinds of seafood like shrimp, crab, squid, and abalone.

Spending last days in Southern Vietnam itinerary 10 days

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh city

Being a tourist city, Ho Chi Minh has systems of infrastructure and tourism service developmentally. The first place you should come to is Duc Ba church because of its design, apart from the intention to create a religious look, aims at showing the influence of French architecture. Some couples come to take photograph and record movies, especially for the wedding. You should go to Saigon Central Post Office to admire its interior. The office can provide many services for visitors such as sending letters, changing money, selling stamps and coins. Next, Ben Thanh market in district one is a great place to find local handicrafts, branded goods, Vietnamese art and other souvenirs. However, you should bargain the price of goods you want. There are the popular products such as clothes, textiles, luggage, watches and an assortment of electronic goods.

In the late afternoon, you should come to Saigon Opera House has been constructed by the French architect, which is now a venue including 468 seats offers a good view from every seat for many high-profile events in the city. The Saigon Opera House becomes a theater for a variety of traditional and classical performances.

Day 9&10: Mekong Delta

You should come to the island with lush tropical gardens to know the history of the regions and steers. The tropical fruit is the place you know the stories of the area’s cottage industry, coconut candy. Spending time gracing a coconut candy factory, where you will hear the history of the industry and watch how this confection is made. You should visit the catfish farm by motor boat after travelling downs the canals and backwaters of the main Mekong Channel. Coming to the traditional handicraft villages and tropical fruits gardens, you can enjoy the typical folk music in Southern Vietnam.

You should visit Phong Dien market located roughly 15 kilometers away from the Can Tho City center, which is at its busiest at this time of day. The market also sells many types of food: noodle soup, noodle with roasted meat, rice soup, hu tieu, and so on. Then cruising through small channels to visit rice noodle making village, a large rice mill. Otherwise, they have a chance to experience how to pass a “Monkey bridge” which is built by only one bamboo. You keep cruising through the small channels system and visit a rice noodle making village.

Finally, after reading the guide for Vietnam itinerary 10 days, we believe that you will get the best trip. Maybe you can search more experience in the almost destinations in this country.