Attractions - GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com Sat, 25 Jan 2025 13:32:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gogogovietnam.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-iconVIETNAM-32x32.png Attractions - GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com 32 32 Dong Xuan market: Hanoi’s huge, bustling indoor market https://gogogovietnam.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market/ https://gogogovietnam.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:42:13 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1997 Dong Xuan market, located in the heart of Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking an authentic Vietnamese shopping experience. The market is Hanoi’s largest indoor market, and offers a vast array of products, from fresh produce and souvenirs to clothing and electronics. It might not be quite on the same touristy friendliness level as Saigon’s legendary Ben Thanh market, but Dong Xuan market definitely makes our Hanoi must-see list. It’s been around for over 130 […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/dong-xuan-market-hanois-huge-bustling-indoor-market/feed/ 0 Cat Cat Village, Sapa: lame tourist trap or worth a visit? https://gogogovietnam.com/cat-cat-village-sapa-lame-tourist-trap-or-worth-a-visit/ https://gogogovietnam.com/cat-cat-village-sapa-lame-tourist-trap-or-worth-a-visit/#respond Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:36:07 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1649 When you make it up to Sapa, one of the first things you’ll likely hear about – or be pushed towards – is the local village of Cat Cat. You might have heard some good things about it, maybe some bad, but there’s no question it’s a mighty popular spot. So to help you out, this is our essentially honest guide to Cat Cat Village in Sapa, where we recently spent the day… To make it a little easier, we’ve […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/cat-cat-village-sapa-lame-tourist-trap-or-worth-a-visit/feed/ 0 Sapa in Vietnam: the ESSENTIAL guide https://gogogovietnam.com/sapa-in-vietnam-the-essential-guide/ https://gogogovietnam.com/sapa-in-vietnam-the-essential-guide/#respond Sun, 06 Oct 2024 07:16:00 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=820 Sapa in Vietnam is one of those northern Vietnamese gems that will get your pulses racing! Surrounded by stunning views, hiking options galore, and a pace of life that will melt even the hardest of city dwellers, add this place to your Vietnam wish-list! Known for being a small and rather welcoming mountain town, Sapa is located in the Lao Cai Province of North Vietnam, close to the border with China and about 350 km from the capital city of […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/sapa-in-vietnam-the-essential-guide/feed/ 0 The Top 10 ESSENTIAL things to see & do in Vietnam https://gogogovietnam.com/top-10-essential-things-to-see-do-in-vietnam/ https://gogogovietnam.com/top-10-essential-things-to-see-do-in-vietnam/#comments Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:45:37 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=131 OK, so this is a toughie, narrowing down Vietnam’s top attractions to a top ten “things to do in Vietnam” list. But, here it is, our attempt at bringing you the best of Vietnam in one ultimate checklist – these are things that you really should see and do in Vietnam, no matter if you’re here for a few days or a month. In no particular order (just click on any item in the list below to jump to the relevant […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/top-10-essential-things-to-see-do-in-vietnam/feed/ 1 Ma Pi Leng Pass: Vietnam’s ultimate mountain pass https://gogogovietnam.com/ma-pi-leng-pass-vietnams-ultimate-mountain-pass/ https://gogogovietnam.com/ma-pi-leng-pass-vietnams-ultimate-mountain-pass/#respond Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:27:55 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1219 Vietnam has some stunning scenery to explore, of that you’re probably already aware. But for me, one of the ESSENTIAL spots to visit for some truly breathtaking vistas is the Ma Pi Leng Pass, in the far north of Vietnam. The very best way to get to see this stunner is to take a tour of the Ha Giang Loop, the now legendary northern Vietnam route best done on the back of a motorbike. The Ma Pi Leng Pass is […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/ma-pi-leng-pass-vietnams-ultimate-mountain-pass/feed/ 0 Starfish Beach, Phu Quoc: all you need to know https://gogogovietnam.com/starfish-beach-phu-quoc-all-you-need-to-know/ https://gogogovietnam.com/starfish-beach-phu-quoc-all-you-need-to-know/#comments Mon, 09 Sep 2024 05:09:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=329 Starfish Beach on the island of Phu Quoc has fast become one of those attractions now on many a must-see checklist – and for good reason! Before I continue, however, I have to point out that the various videos you may have seen online about having Starfish Beach to yourselves are already wayyy outdated. This beach is fast turning into a chill-out location for many other tourists (not just you!), and the sun-beds (expect to pay 100K Dong) and kiosks […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/starfish-beach-phu-quoc-all-you-need-to-know/feed/ 1 Sao Beach: quite possibly the best beach in Vietnam! https://gogogovietnam.com/sao-beach-quite-possibly-the-best-beach-in-vietnam/ https://gogogovietnam.com/sao-beach-quite-possibly-the-best-beach-in-vietnam/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:49:00 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=520 For the beach lovers out there hunting down Vietnam’s best beaches, Sao Beach on the island of Phu Quoc really has to be at the top of your sun-soaked list! Before I tell you a little more about this stunner, just take a look at the video below and tell me this ain’t paradise… When is the best time to visit Sao Beach? Sao beach lies at the southern end of the island of Phu Quoc, and is quite simply […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/sao-beach-quite-possibly-the-best-beach-in-vietnam/feed/ 2 The 10 BEST things to see & do in Hanoi https://gogogovietnam.com/the-10-best-things-to-see-do-in-hanoi/ https://gogogovietnam.com/the-10-best-things-to-see-do-in-hanoi/#respond Sat, 10 Aug 2024 07:26:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=266 Although a relative newcomer to the tourist trail, Vietnam offers a unique travel experience to those who are thirsty for culture. And where better than the capital city of Hanoi, which is steeped in history with plenty of sights, sounds, and experiences waiting for you and your camera! It wasn’t easy, but we’ve collected a list of the BEST 10 things to see and do in Hanoi – those that are certain to give you a real sense of the […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/the-10-best-things-to-see-do-in-hanoi/feed/ 0 The BEST 10 things to see & do in Saigon https://gogogovietnam.com/the-best-10-things-to-see-do-in-saigon/ https://gogogovietnam.com/the-best-10-things-to-see-do-in-saigon/#respond Fri, 09 Aug 2024 08:49:00 +0000 http://igoogledvietnam.com/?p=269 Saigon – which is actually officially called Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) – is the largest of Vietnam’s cities (based on population). Hundreds of years in the making, this fascinating, and scooter-packed city has many things to offer the millions of visitors it receives every year. We fell in love with Saigon on our very first visit back in 2002. And OK, it doesn’t have the old school charm of Hanoi (or the delightful backstreets of an Old Quarter), but […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/the-best-10-things-to-see-do-in-saigon/feed/ 0 Ha Giang Loop: 3 days of amazing views, people & food! https://gogogovietnam.com/ha-giang-loop-3-days-of-amazing-views-people-food/ https://gogogovietnam.com/ha-giang-loop-3-days-of-amazing-views-people-food/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 12:41:00 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=464 If you’re looking for adventure and some stunning Vietnamese views, the Ha Giang Loop is a road trip second to none! Ideally done by motorbike, a Ha Giang Loop Tour really should be on any traveler’s bucket list or Vietnam MUST DO checklist. And it doesn’t matter if you’re doing the driving or riding pillion – I did it riding pillion with a seasoned guide because I wanted to take plenty of pictures and videos – the experience is still […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/ha-giang-loop-3-days-of-amazing-views-people-food/feed/ 0 Cu Chi Tunnels: a must-see reminder of Vietnam’s war-torn past https://gogogovietnam.com/cu-chi-tunnels-a-must-see-reminder-of-vietnams-war-torn-past/ https://gogogovietnam.com/cu-chi-tunnels-a-must-see-reminder-of-vietnams-war-torn-past/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:30:56 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1000 I’ll be completely honest: it was only on my FOURTH visit to Vietnam that I finally got to check out the Cu Chi Tunnels. Long overdue it has to be said – and yes, now I can finally say it, highly recommended! The Cu Chi Tunnels are definitely one of Vietnam’s must-sees, and definitely worth viewing as part of Vietnam’s war-torn history. Perhaps coupled with a visit to the War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, you could turn […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/cu-chi-tunnels-a-must-see-reminder-of-vietnams-war-torn-past/feed/ 0 Add the stunning Ong Nui pagoda to the bucket list! https://gogogovietnam.com/buddha-at-chua-ong-nui-bucket-list/ https://gogogovietnam.com/buddha-at-chua-ong-nui-bucket-list/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:50:00 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=955 Chua Ong Nui (Ong Nui Pagoda) is a stunningly huge Buddha temple complex, carved into the mountainside in Binh Dinh province (next to Phu Yen in central-southern Vietnam) – definitely one to add to the temple wishlist! With a huge number of pagodas and temples to enjoy throughout Vietnam, it’s easy to get templed-out. But seriously, Chua Ong Nui is a stunner that you really have to go see! It’s still fairly unknown as it’s a little bit off-the-beaten-track, but […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/buddha-at-chua-ong-nui-bucket-list/feed/ 0 TEN amazing photos of Hanoi Train Street! https://gogogovietnam.com/ten-amazing-photos-of-hanoi-train-street/ https://gogogovietnam.com/ten-amazing-photos-of-hanoi-train-street/#respond Wed, 11 Oct 2023 22:10:00 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=1032 The amazing Train Street in Hanoi fast became one of the must-sees in Hanoi over the last few years. Partly because it looked like it was closed, then open, then closed again…but more likely because of the amazing experience of drinking that cafe sua da while a train roars past you, just centimeters away! There are signs informing you in both Vietnamese and English that access to the train street is now forbidden, but you can generally find a way […]

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]]> https://gogogovietnam.com/ten-amazing-photos-of-hanoi-train-street/feed/ 0 Hoang Su Phi: the place to go for stunning rice terraces and tea! https://gogogovietnam.com/hoang-su-phi-the-place-to-go-for-stunning-rice-terraces-and-tea/ https://gogogovietnam.com/hoang-su-phi-the-place-to-go-for-stunning-rice-terraces-and-tea/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2022 14:03:40 +0000 https://gogogovietnam.com/?p=990 Hoang Su Phi is a northern Vietnam gem that you really have to add to the bucket list! You might come across Hoang Su Phi as part of your trek into the northern part of Vietnam, especially if you’re doing the HaGiang Loop. It is, in fact, very similar to the terrain you’ll come across on the Loop, but different enough to provide you with another great motorbike tour of this magnificent region… One great option for exploring Hoang Su […]

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