10 best family vacation destinations in Vietnam
There is a ton of amazing things to discover in this country, rangingfrom natural charm ofbeautifullandscapes and lovely beaches to traditional charmofhistorical heritages and architecture. Vietnam offers a host of fun and exciting activities that really can match everybody’s desires.
An abundance of kid-friendly spots including amusement water parks, aquarium exhibits and more, that make the country a hot family-getaway destination, so you don’t need to worry about what to visit or what to do with your lovely kids. There’s always something here for everyone.
Let’s check a list of these attractions to pick out the best one for your family vacation.
1. Hanoi
This city is full of national culture, delicious traditional food and many amazing other things for family to discover. It is great start to explore the Old Quarter by strolling around narrow roads and enjoy street vendors. Your family will have a chance to take a look at a plenty of strange traditional items, as well as Vietnamese authentic dishes.
Besides, Hanoi boasts different museums that you and your kids can gain an understanding of cultural beauty and history of Vietnam. For example, Vietnam museum of Ethnology gives visitors an excellent insight about Vietnamese minorities and others such as Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hoa Lo Prison Museum with their own uniqueness.
Thang Long water puppet theatre gives a name as an interesting spots when you’re in Hanoi. Your family can watch the ancient art form of water puppetry that wooden puppets dance elegantly to tell audience historical story about Vietnam.
Outdoor activities is an indispensable part of a families with active children, then, heading to the West lake water park to get a kick out of amazing games under the blue pool. Alternatively, finding a green space to immerse into nature is the best choice for all family members, there’re a few green parks within the city’s boundaries like Lenin Park and Thu Le Zoo to enjoy clean atmosphere.
2. Halong Bay
Visiting a floating village in Halong Bay
You’ll never regret to decide to take a trip coming to this place which hosts a handful of stunning sceneries. Located about 165km from the capital of Hanoi, Halong Bay is home to thousands uninhibited limestone islands rising from the emerald water.
It is highly advisable to take a cruise for your family vacation, this is the best way to contemplate pristine beauty of this island, as well as experience other amazing activities on boat such as Vietnamese cooking lesson or night squid fishing that really excites all ages.
Both children and adults will delight in kayaking and swimming on a deserted island, snorkeling and many water-based other activities there. In particular, your family can also visit Cat Ba island and enjoy sunbathing in white-sand beaches there, then dine on a self-seafood barbeque is a perfect dinner idea for your family trip.
There is no surprise that this place is a plethora of fresh seafood including: lobster, crab, oyster and others so there’re a ton of restaurants there offer a considerable amount of seafood with sensible price for foodie family.
BetweenOctober andDecember isthe most suitable time to pay a visit this bay because of favorable climate with around 23C and . If you’re a young family with infants, remember to choose the right time to ensure your kids’ health.
3. Danang
Asia park in Danang
Known as the Vietnam’s most worth living city, Danang has become a sought-after travel destination of all types of family. Located in the central of Vietnam, it is easily accessible due to 1-hour flight from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city. This coastal city is definitely packed with kid-friendly experiences and fun place to go with kids.
You and your kids can head outdoors for swimming, surfing and bathing in the most beautiful beaches here like My Khe beach, Non Nuoc beach.
At the 40km east of Danang, Ba Na Hill is one of the most premium attractions which your family has a chance to admire the stunning French architecture and explore most exciting entertainments. Hopping on a cable car to contemplate a panoramic view, walking on the legendary Golden Bridge and getting lost in the French Village, are truthfully the best memory. If your kids love active, don’t miss Fantasy Park where your family can be fun together with a ton of thrilling games.
Asia Park is also an ideal spot for your children with many things looking forward to being discovered. The Cultural Park allows guests to enjoy historical architecture and excellent Asian cuisine from Vietnam, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, India and others.
4. Hoi An
You’re seeking a quieter spot and less crowded to spend quality time with your beloved people, Hoi An is right up your family’s street. Just about 45-minute drive from Danang, visitors can be accessible to this small ancient town. You can easily explore beautifully-restored houses, temples and many sightseeing attractions on foot or cyclo. Alternatively, taking a long boat along the Thu Bon river is also amazing way to discover the local life of fishermen.
Pay a visit to ancient spots like Japanese Bridge, Tan Ki house, Fujian Assembly Hall, Chuc Thanh Pagoda and Hoi An Museum of History & Culture, both you and your kids will discover what life was like in the past.
This UNESCO-listed ancient town also offers lovely beaches just a few kilometers from the central. Join cycling and trekking tour are on offer in Hoi An, venture out of the town during your stay to explore green countryside with rice paddies, hills, pristine beaches.
At night, sparkling lights and colorful lanterns at night will catch your eyes immediately. If you’re lucky, you can attend Lantern Festival (14th and 15th day of the eighth lunar month, usually falling in September).
Moreover, cuisine there is quite diverse, some must-try dishes like: cao lau, my Quang, banh bao vac and many delicious ones with the price just around more than $2-$3.
5. Phu Quoc
Discovering Phu Quoc national Park
This island is a hit with families for its relaxing atmosphere and plethora of kid-pleasing things to do. Especially, foreigner from all over the world are granted
Phu Quoc visa waiver allowing them to stay in Phu Quoc without a visa less than 30 days.
A variety of luxurious resorts here that your family can opt for a perfect holiday retreat. While parents can enjoy sunbathing in a brilliantly sunny day, younger ones can join the recreational activities on the white sand beaches at Long Beach or Ong Lang beach.
A family-friendly attraction, Vinpearl Land amusement park offers kids the chance to enjoy of variety of exciting adventures and games such as: thrilling water slides, rollercoasters, 5D cinema, and a wide range of dining options. In particular, Vietnam’s largest zoo definitely makes kids excited with various animals.
Your kids will definitely be attracted to vibrant street performances, magic and musicalshows, and traditional dances organized on a daily basis, which makesit an perfect gateawayforfamilies looking to enjoy a fun-filled day on Phu Quoc Island.
Phu Quoc national park that your kids will love seeing some rare flora and fauna speciessuch as sus scofa, silver langurs, flying foxand long tailed macaque. A unique experience your family should have in vacation is to pay a visit to Phu Quoc prison that your kids can learn about historical story in Vietnam and realize how important peace is in the world.
Dry season (November to March) is the best time to visit this island with sunny skies and pleasant weather temperature around 26C.
6. Nha Trang
National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam
This coastal resort city in southern Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and untouched islands. Here is an ideal place for your family to enjoy an island vacation. The resort is surrounded by a thousand of coconut trees bringing relaxed atmosphere and superb scenery.
In addition, there’s biking, swimming, fishing or taking a kayak on sun-drenched beaches for outdoorsy family. Taking a boat trip for family vacation is also ideal experience serving all members to contemplate the panoramic view there.
While adults seem to be interested in discovering unique and antique architectures such as Po Nagar Cham Towers and Long Son Pagoda, younger ones are totally attracted by Vin Pearl Amusement Park featuring water slides and games, a large aquarium, pool and a variety of rides.
Moreover, check out the National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam that your kids will find a ton of colorful fishes and some rare indigenous underwater creatures like: sea horses, sharks and turtles. Monkey island (20km off the coast of Nha Trang) is the home of hundreds of primates, here also has a number of attractions such as a go-kart circuit and a several entertainment shows.
Try mud bath that is said to have healing properties thanks to its high mineral content and people usually slather their skin with the mud and then lie down in the bath and let it work its magic.
7. Vung Tau
International kite festival in Vung Tau
There’s a good reason Vung Tau is such a popular family vacation destination for all types of family: you’ll find the white sand beaches, crystal blue surf and plenty of family-friendly activities. If your kids are up for some adventurous bonding time, heading to kitesurfing lessons or powerboat rides, you can do it all at the sandy beaches there like Bai Sau (Back beach), Bai Dua (Pineapple beach) and Paradise beach.
One of the most essential part of family vacation is indulge in the town’s delicious seafood. Many fresh tasty dishes like: stingray hot pot, Vietnamese mini pancake (Banh khot), grilled octopus, boiled crab and more offered on most of restaurants’ menu there.
Your family can spend a haft day to explore a giant 105-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ and the oldest lighthouse in Nui Nho Mountain. Ho May Culture & Ecotourism Park makes sure that there’s plenty to do as a family, from the cable car trip, unlimited ride the park to bumper cars, rollercoasters, go karts, water games, even paintball and archery. That’s really excellentdestinationfor your children.
8. Dalat
Feeding animals in Zoodoo
Referred to “City of Eternal Spring”, Dalat is filled up by numerous beautiful flowers with favorable climate all year round. There’s a long list of things to do for family there, from visiting expansive forests to waterfalls such as: Elephant Falls, Datanla waterfalls and Pongour Falls. In particular, adults and children can enjoy jogging, cycling and paddle boating in Love Valley which features green hills and gorgeous gardens.
In addition, to experience the local culture, you can pay a visit to Bao Dai Palace Museum offering a look into the life of Vietnam’s last emperor. Your family can visit a few lovely temples there like Linh Quang pagoda and Truc Lam pagoda that your kids maybe fascinated by all the amazing colorful statues.
Lang Biang best choice for family engaged activities like: doing farming, hiking to get unrivaled view there. For adventurous family, you can try canyoning, it’s really a whole lot of fun.
Located at Central highland (5km from the central), Datanla High Rope course is an ideal for kids who are interest in adventurous games and sports. The zip line is a typical activity there, go for it without any worry because the staffs are professional and quality-skilled that guide you step by step.
For little children love animals, Zoodoo is a kid-friendly zoo with unique style. How amazingly you can hold the sheep by your own hands or feed the squirrels and different birds. This place locates in highland region so it’s not recommended for families with infants because of the difficult road path.
9. Ho Chi Minh city
Cu Chi tunnels
This city offers quite an extensive list of family-friendly activities, from breath-taking destinations to diverse culture and excellent food. You can find everything that can keep your family entertained during the family vacation.
There’s also a hug water and amusement parks that younger ones will flip for such as: Dam Sen Water Park, Suoi Tien theme park, Kidcity, Thao Cam Vien and more.
If you’re finding some historical places, taking Cu Chi tunnels tour that gives deeper insight into the history of Vietnam. Other place worth checking out include War Remnant Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office.
On the other hand, this city has many skyscrapers offering combinations of entertainment and modern utilities. You do not want to miss out on the best sky view from Land Mark 81, the tallest building in Southern Asia. Shopping is fantastic here that you can find the trendy items for your family, as well as taste chain of various cuisine from different countries.
You can easily find a thousand of traditional dishes on the street in this large city with a cheap price ($2 - $3). Spending a day to take Ben Thanh market tour and cooking class is also great idea for your family vacation, those activities can help your kids get closer into Vietnamese culture and people.
10. Mekong Delta
Boat tour in Mekong Delta
Your family is up for getting away the bustle and hustle metropolis, Mekong Delta is a really tranquil retreat with a vast maze of rivers, swamps and islands and rice paddies, creating unique ecosystem that make an ideal kids to explore a natural environment.
Mekong Delta supplies majority of the fruit consumed throughout the country. Taking a tour through the premises is the best interesting activity for your all ages. By this way, you can pick ripe fruit off the trees directly and enjoy them immediately in the largest fruit orchards like Cai Be fruit orchard and Vinh Long fruit orchard.
Activities including a guided boat tour through the region, cruise on the river and take a sampan ride, bring your all family members memorable experience. Not only do you catch the views scenic, beautiful greenery, you can also pass dozens of shrines, tombs or flower farms, rice paper factories on the way to the river.
Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap province is home to around 200 types of birds including rare ones so you family can go bird-watching to discover ecosystem there and it’s also a great opportunity for kids to learn about animals.
Hoping that you can pick the best destinationfor your family and I am sure that whichever place you choose, you will have an amazing time. Coming to Vietnam and making each moment count with your loved ones on a fun-filled vacation!
