Asia

Center of Vietnam

20 November 2020 /

A lot of historical and intresting places in the Center! Which cities should I visit in the Center of Vietnam?

Phong Nha :

Phong Nha is a small town on the riverside. It is known for the many caves around the city, each more impressive than the other.

What are the best things to do in Phong Nha?
Phong Nha Botanic Garden Phong Nha Cave
Dông Tiên Son Dark Cave
Paradise Cave Son Dong cave
Mooc Spring Tù Lan Caves
Hang En Ozo treetop park
Where should I sleep in Phong Nha?
Applebee’s Homestay
What are the best places to eat or drink in Phong Nha?
D-Arts Zone Kebab Phong Nha
Tips about Phong Nha

Share the boat (maximum 12 persons) to reduce the cost for the visit of the Phong Nha Cave, or Paradise Cave.

(by Show Me The Road)

Vinh :

Vinh is a city in centre of Vietnam. It is a quite big town but we can’t say you much about it, except that the people warmly welcomed us. It a good place to arrive from or go to Phonsavan in Laos.

What are the best things to do in Vinh?
Kim Lien Relic Quảng trường Hồ Chí Minh
Núi Quyết | Đền Thờ Vua Quang Trung Vinh Citadel
Cua Lo Beach
Tips about Vinh

No ATM in or around the bus station (the one nearby the airport). We didn’t find neither a shuttle to reach the city centre from there. So, you have to take a taxi or try by foot (if you are lucky somebody will stop and pick you up).

(by Show Me The Road)

Huong Son :

Huong Son is a transit town where to sleep when you take the Ho Chi Minh Tay road between Tam Coc and Phong Nha

What are the best things to do in Huong Son?
Chợ Phố Châu Chùa Tượng Sơn
Where should I sleep in Huong Son?
Backpackers Hotel

Khe Shan :

Khe Shan is a city in the mountains, in centre of Vietnam. It is mainly a transit town for the travellers who came here by motorbike. We stopped there for one night between Phong Nha and Hue.

What are the best things to do in Khe Shan?
Khe Sanh Combat Base Chợ Khe Sanh
Where should I sleep in Khe Shan?
Guest House May Hong

Hue :

Hue is quite big city in the centre of Vietnam, at few kilometres from the sea. It is known for its beautiful citadel which was the capital of the country before.

What are the best things to do in Hue?
Hue Citadel Hue Night Walking Street
Dong Ba Market An Dinh palace
Tu Dam Pagoda Tu Duc Temple
Khai Dinh Tomb Tiger Arena
Dame celeste Pagoda Thuy Tien lake
Where should I sleep in Hue?
Casablanca Hotel
What are the best places to eat or drink in Hue?
Quan Chay Thanh Lieu

Hoi An :

Hoi An is undoubtedly the most charming city of Vietnam. It is not without reason that it is classified at the patrimony of UNESCO. Hence, it is one of the most touristic places of the country. We loved the time spent there.

What are the best things to do in Hoi An?
Hoi An Ancient Town Chùa Câu
Tran Family Chapel Couleurs d’Asie Gallery
Museum of Folk Culture Hoi An Market
Hoi An Night Market An Bang Beach
The Old House of Phung Hung Old House of Tan Ky
Assembly Hall Of Fujian Chinese Duc An House
Hoi An Museum Trieu Chau Assembly Hall
Museum of Traditional Medicine Cua Dai Beach
Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tra Que Vegetable Village
Marble Mountain Golden Bridge
Ban Co Peak My Son Sanctuary
Silk Weaving Hill of wishes
Where should I sleep in Hoi An?
Hoàng Thu Homestay
What are the best places to eat or drink in Hoi An?
Madam Khanh – The Banh My Queen Hông
Street food Thanh Phuong restaurant
Tips about Hoi An

A pass exists, for 120 000 VND. It allows you to visit 5 places among the 22 dispersed in the old quarter. There are many places where the pass is not needed. So, you should first walk around the old city without take the pass and if you still want it then you can buy it.

Try the specialities of the town: Cao Lau, My Quan, Com Ga, the different cakes sell in the streets and the Dau Pho (fresh dessert made of sweet soja).

(by Show Me The Road)

Other cities in Center of Vietnam:

There are many other places we didn't have time to explore, but we would love to do it next time :
Phu To Đồng Hới
Da Nang

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