The new year 2025 is here, and as if there isn't enough stuff on your travel bucket list Already, we're about to convince you why you should add another destination to this ever-growing list: Vietnam. Whether you're a new traveler or a seasoned vacationer, Delhi-based content creator Aanchal (Instagram name Aanchal Around The World) is here to show you why you should go to Vietnam soon – she recently shared an article on how of traveling on a budget in Vietnam. Read also | First time traveler in Vietnam? 5 things you need to do here
“I still can't believe I was able to take an international trip on a budget of only ₹30,000 for a WHOLE week excluding flights, but they are also very affordable,” she wrote in the caption of her travel video.
Traveling on a budget doesn't always mean giving up comfort or delicious meals. Aanchal tried to show that with strategic planning and patience, you can plan an unforgettable vacation that meets your needs without putting a strain on your finances. Whether it's visiting some of the most beautiful travel spots in this Southeast Asian country, strolling the lantern-filled streets, or eating delicious traditional Vietnamese food, there's so much to TO DO. Read on to see what her top things to do in Vietnam are.
Accommodation
“I stayed in a mix of cute hostels and boutique hotels that were such good value for money that they never seemed to compromise on style or comfort. These are the places where “I have stayed at and highly recommend – Meander in Ho Chi Minh City, Ivy Hotel in Hoi An and Sofiana My Khe in Da Nang,” she said.
Food
Aanchal also said: “Vietnam’s most beautiful, hippest and aesthetically pleasing restaurants are SO CHEAP! For example, a large portion of avocado toast with eggs and a fresh coconut was only ₹480 at Nourish Eatery in Hoi An. And if you opt for local food, it will be even cheaper. »
Journey
“It's very convenient and affordable to take a taxi from Grab. For example, my taxi from the airport to my hostel in Ho Chi Minh only cost ₹300 and to get to most of the tourist spots in the city I only spent around ₹100 every time,” Aanchal added.
Its perfect itinerary for your trip to Vietnam
⦿ Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and visit Nguyen Hue Street and Café Apartment.
⦿ Day 2: Today in Ho Chi Minh, visit Saigon Central Post Office, Tan Dinh Pink Church and Book Street.
⦿ Day 3: Take a flight to Da Nang then a taxi to Hoi An. Explore the ancient town, get custom clothes at one of the many tailor shops here, try the coconut coffee at Moments Hoi An and board a lantern boat at sunset.
⦿ Day 4: Take a taxi back to Da Nang and stay at My Khe beach. The only tourist attractions in Da Nang are Lady Buddha and Dragon Bridge, but you can also take a day trip to Ba Na Hills from here. There are also great restaurants like Maia, I Vegan and Roots that you must visit.
⦿ Day 5: Reach Hanoi via flight and visit the train street.
⦿ Day 6: From Hanoi, take a bus to Sapa and explore Cat Cat Village, ride the Fansipan Cable Car and enjoy nature.
⦿ Day 7: Go to Halong Bay for a cruise (I didn't do it) or return to Hanoi to return home.
