Would you like to find a place for a family vacation? Would you like to immerse yourself in the nature, history, and culture of a country? If you do, Vietnam is indeed a suitable destination thanks to the variety of tourism activities and attractions. Let’s find out why you should take a family trip to Vietnam with Handspan Travel Indochina!

Family trip to Vietnam

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Vietnam - the timeless charm

Vietnam’s timeless charm is shown through stunning natural landscapes, fascinating culture, and friendly people. Traveling to any part of the S-shape country, you can admire the poetic, majestic natural sceneries from mountain to beach, forest, and river. Besides, you can learn more about the long-standing culture with a rich national identity and feel the peace and tranquility of village life.

Y Ty, Vietnam

Vietnamese people

Coming to Vietnam, you will be welcomed by honest local people with a smile and enthusiasm. Vietnamese people are always willing to help you with your problems and answer your questions. Indeed, a family trip to Vietnam is highly suitable for you and your children.

Vietnamese people

Let’s find out some destinations you may come to during your family trip to Vietnam and some featured characteristics of Vietnamese culture!

Vietnam’s destinations you should not miss

Vietnam has many destinations that you can visit, from crowded cities to off-the-beaten tracks. Below are some places that Handspan highly recommends for you and your family.

• Sapa - the mountainous areas with diverse ethnic minorities 
• Hanoi - the capital city of Vietnam
• Halong Bay - The world’s natural heritage
• Ninh Binh - “Halong Bay on land” with majestic dry and water caves
• Hoi An - An ancient city with ancient architectural works
• Hue - Vietnam’s ancient capital
• Nha Trang - appealing to tourists with beautiful beaches and islands
• Phu Quoc - charming “Pearl Island”
• Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam’s most significant economic center

Besides, there are many other attractions in Vietnam you should come to. Let’s prepare for your family trip to Vietnam and explore Vietnam's charming beauty!

Sapa

Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi

Halong Bay

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

Featured characteristics in Vietnamese culture

Vietnam’s cultural beauties originated thousands of years ago, attracting tourists to explore and learn. Below are some attractive characteristics of Vietnamese culture you can learn from your family trip to Vietnam.

• Vietnam has a diverse culture

Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, among which the Kinh people around the Red River Delta account for the largest number. Each of the groups has their own beliefs, cuisine, and identity. 

H'mong girl in Ha Giang

• Beliefs and religions in Vietnamese culture

Vietnamese people’s thoughts are affected by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. Therefore, when you explore Vietnamese culture, you will find many religious architectural works from Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, etc., are featured architectures. 

Hanoi Temple of Literature

One Pillar Pagoda

• Vietnamese culinary 

Vietnamese cuisine also has regional characteristics, with a different way of processing, enjoying, and tasting. The leading food in Vietnamese meals is rice, and you can find rice fields in almost any part of Vietnam. 

• Traditional costume

The “Ao Dai” is Vietnam’s national costume that both men and women can wear. Coming to Vietnam, you should not miss trying to wear “Ao Dai” and feeling its beauty. 

Handspan Team in Ao Dai

• Traditional festivals

Holding festivals is one of the Vietnamese culture’s unique features. The Lunar New Year holiday, the largest festival in Vietnam, is when Vietnamese people worship gods and ancestors, wishing for a favorable new year. Coming to Vietnam this time, you can admire and enjoy the local activities and atmosphere. 

Chung Cake on Tet Holiday

Various tourism types

With various tourism types, you and your children can totally enjoy a wonderful family trip in Vietnam. Let’s explore which types of tourism you should not miss. 

Relaxing vacations

Nowadays, relaxing vacations are getting more popular in Vietnam. By joining a relaxing vacation, you can relax and relieve stress. A relaxing holiday can be in a beach destination or mountainous destination, such as Sapa, Halong Bay, Mui Ne, Ho Tram, Phu Quoc, etc. 

 Phu Quoc

Eco-tourism 

Ecotourism is a type of tourism based on Vietnam’s natural and cultural conditions, taking place in areas with natural ecosystems that are still well-preserved. The Mekong Delta is one of Vietnam’s most attractive eco-tourism destinations, with some beautiful ecotourism areas, such as Con Phung, Xeo Quyt, Tram Chim, Tra Su, etc.

Con Phung

Cultural and historical tourism

On each trip to another country, besides visiting attractive sites, you should not miss learning about the history and characteristics of the country’s culture and people. For a family trip to Vietnam, you and your children can have a good view of Vietnam's national history and understand more about Vietnamese people. 

Sightseeing and discovering tourism

Vietnam has a diverse and rich landscape from hills, and mountains to forests, and seas. Coming to any part of Vietnam, you can explore nature and have your own experience. 

You can combine many activities, such as hiking, trekking, cycling, canyoning, etc. For example, besides trekking around mountainous villages, you can experience canyoning, a new type of tourism in Sapa. In addition, cycling around Tam Coc-Bich Dong, cruising on the Halong Bay or Mekong River, hiking in Dalat, exploring caves in Phong Nha, etc., are also engaging activities for a family trip in Vietnam. 

Sapa canyoning tour

Wellness retreat tourism

Wellness retreats have appeared in Vietnam as a new type of tourism. This type of tourism is exceptionally suitable for families with children from 12 years old. Joining a wellness retreat vacation, you can enjoy Yoga, Taichi and meditation, holistic energy and health care, art & music therapies, and many physical activities. 

Doing Yoga in TIA Wellness Resort

By combining all of the above types of tourism, you and your children will absolutely have unforgettable experiences. Let’s take a family trip to Vietnam and enjoy a great time with your family!

Family-friendly accommodations

In Vietnam, you can find accommodations suitable for families with both infants and teenagers. Let’s find out some hotels and resorts you can choose for a family trip in Vietnam.

Topas Ecolodge

Located in the remote area of Sapa with fresh air and atmosphere, Topas Ecolodge is indeed one of the suitable places for a family trip to Vietnam. Coming here, you and your children can get closer to nature and local people. You will have chances to join some activities such as trekking through the villages, visiting local people’s houses, relaxing by the cool stream, and experiencing the unique herbal spa treatments of the traditional Red Dao people, etc.

Topas Ecolodge

Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa

Besides spacious rooms and other conveniences, staying in Emeralda Ninh Binh, you can easily get to tourist attractions. In addition, the resort has a children’s playground bringing fun, friendly, and healthy entertainment for your children, with various exciting games. 

Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort & Spa

La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Sa

The La Siesta Resort & Spa Hoian is located in a quiet location a few minutes from the Old Town's center overlooking paddy fields. Besides a private beach guaranteeing guests’ tranquility and privacy, the resort also offers bicycles for you to explore the local area. 

Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Con Dao brings a cozy atmosphere between modern and traditional styles. All of the building materials of the resort are taken from nature, such as bamboo or wood. Couples or families always prefer to choose this place as their accommodation for relaxation in Con Dao.

Ho Tram Beach Boutique Resort

Ho Tram Beach Boutique Resort appeals to beach holidayers with the traditional Vietnamese architectural style and a wide range of room choices from classical buildings to garden or sea view bungalows. It's an extensive resort featuring a lush green garden surrounded by the lotus lakes that create a beautiful tropical vibe. Besides the children's playground, the resort offers many other activities for families, such as fishing, kayaking, beach volleyball, cycling, cooking, and yoga classes.

Lotus Villa, Ho Tram Beach Bouique

Besides these above hotels and resorts, there are many other suitable choices for you to choose from. Please contact the Handspan team for more information about the accommodation.

In conclusion, you have just learned some reasons to have a family trip to Vietnam through this article. Hope that these pieces of information will be helpful for your trip.