north of vietnam - GoGoGoVietnam.com https://gogogovietnam.com Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:03:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gogogovietnam.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-iconVIETNAM-32x32.png north of vietnam - 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 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 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 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 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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