Vietnam
Southeast Asia · last verified 2026-06
Do Korean-style apps work here?
Essential app stack
Pre-departure setup checklist
Popular cities (big & small)
See where they are at a glance.
Stay: Old Quarter
Walking plus Grab; connects to Ha Long Bay
Stay: District 1 (Dong Khoi)
Pham Ngu Lao (De Tham) backpacker street
Stay: Near My Khe Beach
Day trip to Hoi An
Stay: Old Town
Lantern-lit nights; 30 minutes from Da Nang
Stay: Sapa Town
Rice terraces and trekking; overnight bus from Hanoi
Stay: Beach Road
Beaches and snorkeling
Stay: Xuan Huong Lake
A highland retreat with cool weather
Stay: Duong Dong
A resort island with resorts and night markets
Suggested routes 🗺️
Popular routes travel YouTubers often follow.
- 1Hoan Kiem Lake — A morning stroll
- 2Old Quarter (36 Streets) — On foot — egg coffee
- 3Train Street — Check the operating hours
- 4Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre — An afternoon show
- 5Beer Street (Ta Hien) — Evening — bia hoi
💡 Get around the Old Quarter on foot plus GrabBike. When crossing the street, move slowly at a steady pace.
- 1Enter the Old Town — Afternoon — combination ticket
- 2Japanese Covered Bridge — The iconic bridge
- 3Tailor Street — Pick up custom-made clothes
- 4Thu Bon River wish lanterns — At dusk — a boat and lanterns
- 5Night market — Evening — the lantern street
💡 It's hot during the day, so focus on afternoon to evening. If you're staying in Da Nang, a 30-minute Grab round trip works too.
Traveler hangouts 🎒
Where solo and backpacker travelers actually gather.
De Tham and Bui Vien; lively at night
Pub crawls and tours
FAQ
Q. Is Grab essential in Vietnam?
Effectively yes, to avoid taxi touts and meter trouble. Motorbike taxis (GrabBike) are cheap too.
Q. Do I need a lot of cash?
Yes. Street stalls, markets, and smaller towns run mostly on cash, so you'll need to exchange for dong (VND).