1. Sapa (Lao Cai)
Sapa is the hottest place this winter. The temperature is gradually dropping from 2-5 degrees Celsius, at night it drops to 0 degrees Celsius, a time when snow and ice can easily occur. Coming to Sapa on cold days, you can enjoy the floating beauty of the "land of fog", watch the dense mist, feel the "cutting cold" and enjoy delicious grilled dishes.
This time last year, snow covered Sapa
At this time, if you come to Sapa, if you are lucky, you can witness an amazing natural phenomenon when white snowflakes fall on the road, on the roofs of houses, trees, etc.
On the 3,143m high Fanxipang peak in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, about 9km from Sapa town, on December 18, dense frost appeared due to the temperature dropping to minus 1 degree Celsius.
2. Ha Giang
Ha Giang always has an attraction for tourists. In each season, Ha Giang has its own beauty that makes anyone who comes here once remember it forever. If you go to Ha Giang in winter, you will enjoy the cold wind in the rocky mountain plateau. Some areas such as Meo Vac can also have snow and ice when the temperature drops. If you go to Ha Giang when spring comes and Tet comes, you will enjoy the flavors of unique dishes of ethnic minorities here.
Coming to Ha Giang, you can enjoy thang co dish with the aroma of cardamom, doi seeds and lemongrass, mixed with the greasy taste of meat, warming the space in the cold weather. Au tau porridge, five-color sticky rice, smoked pork,... are also dishes not to be missed when coming to this northern region of the country.
Ha Giang with its four-season walled houses protecting the Mong people from the harsh climate, with white ban flowers, and graceful highland girls will bring you unforgettable emotions.
3. Moc Chau (Son La)
The period from November to February is the most beautiful time of the year for Moc Chau. The vast fields of blooming mustard flowers, the vast green tea hills of On village, Tan Cuong with fresh, pure air are enough to make the heart calm and relaxed.
January and February are the time when Moc Chau peach and plum flowers bloom. The flower buds clustered on moldy tree branches fragrant with wood, the crisp smiles of highland children, the baskets slung on the shoulders of people working in the fields... all become shimmering and hazy in the wind and clouds.
In winter, the temperature in Moc Chau can drop below 10 degrees, the whole plateau seems to be covered with a layer of mist, peaceful like a poem.
4. Mau Son (Lang Son)
Mau Son peak in winter is also an attractive place for tourists. This is a high mountainous region of Lang Son province, with diverse terrain with an average altitude of 800 - 1,000 m above sea level, including a complex of 80 large and small mountains with the highest peak being Phia Po (1,541 m). , also known as Cong peak or Cong Son - where milestone 42, Vietnam - China border is located).
The Mau Son mountain region has a climate with two distinct seasons per year. Winter from November to March of the following year, the average temperature is from 6-13 degrees, can drop below 0 degrees and snow and ice often appear.
The top of Mau Son mountain is covered with clouds all year round. The best time to explore the hazy beauty of Mau Son is from late December to January every year. This mountainous area is the residence of the Dao, Nung, and Tay ethnic groups. Coming to Mau Son at this time, you can enjoy Tuyet Son tea products, six-spur chicken, frogs, roasted pigs, Mau Son wine, bell peaches or medicinal bath services of the Dao people.
5. Le Thuy (Quang Binh)
Bang Hot Springs in Kim Thuy commune, Le Thuy district, Quang Binh is one of the tourist attractions in winter. To get here you can go in 3 directions: one is from Dong Hoi city to the southwest 60km; Second, turn west from Truong Son road about 20km; The third is from the center of Le Thuy district, about 10km upstream from Kien Giang.
The reason why many people come to the hot spring is because it is an open stream stretching through wild and mysterious forests. Going down the stream for about 300m, you will encounter an open-air beach formed by blocking and guiding two water streams of the hot Ban stream and the cold Ban stream. The temperature of the hot water tank ranges from 40-45 degrees Celsius, suitable for bathing, relaxation and healing.
If you are an adventurer, there are mysterious water holes here. The source has the only water holes in Vietnam with a local boiling temperature of about 105 degrees Celsius.
After a relaxing soak in the hot spring, you can visit a cluster of historical and cultural relics such as the memorial house of General Vo Nguyen Giap, the mausoleum and church of Marquis Nguyen Huu Canh's Thanh Ceremony, and the Army Command Headquarters. 559 Truong Son…
6. Da Nang
Da Nang is located in a typical tropical monsoon climate zone, this is a place of climatic transition between the Northern and Southern climates. Winter months such as December, January, February are suitable for traveling because at this time the temperature falls around 18-23 degrees Celsius, the weather is cool and chilly.
During the winter, you should travel to Da Nang because this season the climate is quite cool and service prices are especially cheaper than summer.
The city on the banks of the Han River always brings charm to tourists because of its beautiful beaches, forests, rolling mountains and a rich culinary paradise. Coming here, you will enjoy delicious dishes such as pork rice paper rolls, Quang noodles, goby fish pot rice, Nam O fish salad,...
And one thing that tourists love so much about Da Nang is that the people of Da Nang, from the taxi driver to the seafood seller or street vendor,... are all extremely friendly.
7. Da Lat
Da Lat is known as the city of thousands of flowers, the city of thousands of pine trees or the misty city. Regardless of the name, visitors coming here will feel the freshness and coolness, which is extremely pleasant. The poetic and romantic scenery with thousands of flowers blooming makes the scenery here seem like a paradise.
From November to April every year is Dalat's dry season, so you can comfortably plan your travel. Coming to Da Lat, you can feel the temperature of 4 seasons in one day. The city's favorite destinations such as Xuan Huong Lake, Dalat flower park, Love Valley, Lang Biang peak... each place has its own interesting features that when coming to Da Lat you must definitely visit.
Coming to Da Lat, in addition to visiting famous tourist destinations, remember to enjoy mountain town cuisine such as grilled spring rolls, Anh Sang ham beef noodle soup, grilled rice paper, shumai bread, corn spring rolls, banh beo, banh beo. soup, stir-fried dishes...
8. Phu Quoc (Kien Giang)
The feeling of running on a long white beach, away from the noise and stress of life is always a dream for many people. So this winter, you should visit Phu Quoc, known as the Pearl Island with pristine beaches and long stretches of fine white sand.
Coming to Phu Quoc, visitors not only have the opportunity to explore the beauty of primeval forests, the whispering blue sea with swaying coconut palms, and admire the strange coral reefs, but also have the opportunity to learn about the rules and regulations of Phu Quoc. Fish sauce making process in long-standing factories.
The climate in Phu Quoc is quite cool, the average temperature is from 17 - 24 degrees Celsius. From November to April is the dry season, this is the right time for you to visit this place. Coming to Phu Quoc, don't forget to enjoy dishes made from fresh seafood such as shrimp noodles, mushroom hotpot, crab rice, crab soup cakes, dried seafood noodles...