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There is an opinion that Vietnam is the same as Thailand; it is only more natural and not so "captured" by tourists. These are two completely different countries, each with its features. In Thailand, there are very wild corners, and in Vietnam, there are resorts with the most advanced infrastructure. The real Vietnam is an ancient temple complex of bygone civilizations, with the natural beauty of national parks, healthy and tasty food, the cheapest diving in the world, and resorts with a distinctly European flair. After all, it is a former French colony. In addition, here you can be nostalgic about the recent socialist past: the flag is almost like our former one, and there are pioneers in ties and even the leader in the mausoleum. If Vietnam suddenly turned closer to Central Russia, the tourist flow to this country would increase many times. After all, among the tangible disadvantages of this destination is that it is only a long and, therefore, expensive flight. Everything else is a solid plus: unusual and exciting "excursion", beautiful beaches with wide opportunities for active recreation, an extensive and high-quality hotel base, low prices in hotels, restaurants, and excursions.

 

For convenience, Vietnam can be divided into three large regions: North, South, and Center. Northern Vietnam is the oldest part of the country with many attractions, including tea and coffee plantations, reserves, and Hanoi—the capital, where the West and the East are surprisingly mixed. The best time for a vacation is spring.

 

Central Vietnam is famous for its long beaches, pleasant climate almost all year round, beautiful views, parties in Da Nang, and ancient temples in Hue.

 

The South is the heart of the economy. Here lies the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, with expensive hotels, the best restaurants, numerous shops, and other benefits of civilization. The main resorts of the South are luxurious Phu Quoc, youth Nha Trang, and the more peaceful Phan Thiet. More information about the country's tourist geography is available on the "Cities and Resorts of Vietnam" page. About a third of Vietnam exists at an altitude of 500 m above sea level, so the climate there is subtropical, and in areas above 2000 m - even moderate. From April-May to October, the southeast monsoons bring warm and humid weather - except for areas protected by mountains.

 

In southern Vietnam, from Ho Chi Minh City to Phan Thiet, there are two main seasons: wet and dry. The firs one spans May to November, peaking in June and August. The second lasts from December to April and is favored by European tourists, especially in the pleasant "velvet" months of January and February, with hot, rain-free days from late February to May.

 

The best time to visit Vietnam, when rain is least likely, is the period from April-May to October-November. The climate of Central Vietnam (from the resort of Nha Trang to the ancient capital of Hue): from February to August - clear, rain is rare, the temperature is +30 ... +35 °C. In mid-December, there are heavy rains, and in October-November in  ​​Da Nang and Hue, typhoons are possible, and the temperature is +20 ... +28 °C.

 

In the north of the country (from Hanoi to the seaside resort of Halong), the winter and summer seasons are more clearly defined than in the South. Winter, cool and damp, lasts from November to February. There is a constant drizzle in February and March, "Fung." In May, the summer season begins abruptly: high humidity and temperatures up to +40 °C.

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