Vietnam is a country with a breathtakingly beautiful coastline, a mouthwatering food scene, and vibrant cities where UNESCO World Heritage Sites huddle in the shadow of gleaming skyscrapers. Take one look at its serpentine profile, meandering up the eastern coastline of South East Asia’s mainland, and it’s easy to see why this is one of Asia’s most diverse destinations, one that nudges up against the South China Sea and stretches from canal-streaked Cà Mau province in the far south to the border with China in its mountain north. It borders both Cambodia and Laos, making it easily accessible from other Asian hotspots. In recent years, various new flight routes have improved accessibility for those arriving from further afield too. The cultural, natural, and culinary diversity of Vietnam means this is a place worthy of lengthier explorations, and our suggested two-week itinerary covers countless highlights in several regions. In other words? Whether you’re planning on a leisurely road trip or keen to brush up on the country’s highlights, our guide is packed full of inspiration, along with essential tips for anyone considering a visit to this Southeast Asian beauty.

Vietnam is one of Asia’s most diverse destinations.

Full disclosure: No matter how long you spend here, you’ll almost certainly leave wishing you had more time. But two weeks is enough to take in its big hitters—not just larger cities such as Hồ Chí Minh and Hanoi, but cultural hotspots such as UNESCO-listed Huế. Vietnam has a large number of budget airlines:

, to name a few. And its vast network of railways (never miss the chance to ride one of its many

) makes it easy to get to the destinations topping your hit list.

Where is the best place to base yourself in Vietnam?

Hồ Chí Minh and Hanoi are fantastic bases for those who want easy access to great bars, restaurants, heritage sites, and cultural hot spots, although we’re also huge fans of Da Nang. Stay in this Central Coast city to soak up its laidback vibes and enjoy easy access to gorgeous beaches and excellent transport connections to southern and northern Vietnam hubs. UNESCO-listed Huế and Hội An are both easy to get to from Da Nang; it’s a one-hour train journey to Hội An from Da Nang and a three-hour train journey to Huế.

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