Top 12 Unmissable Summer Travel Destinations

Located in Cam Ranh city, Khanh Hoa province, Binh Ba Island is 60 km south of Nha Trang city and 400 km from Ho Chi Minh City. The island covers an area of about 3 km2, featuring pristine beaches, crystal-clear water, friendly locals, affordable prices, and convenient transportation.

Binh Ba Island is famous for its nickname 'lobster island' along with the richness of a relatively small yet enchanting island. Moreover, Binh Ba is gradually developing into a tourist hotspot. In recent years, islanders have become accustomed to seeing tourists from afar eagerly setting foot on the pier, enthusiastically exploring the island's excellent features.

With three beaches, namely Nha Cu, Chuong Rong, and Nom, visitors can freely swim in the clear blue water and walk on the white sandy beaches. After enjoying the scenery and cooling off in the water, tourists can also rent a boat to explore the coral reefs. The ideal time to visit Binh Ba is from March to October. This is the season of calm seas, clear water, and beautiful sunshine. Binh Ba is usually crowded on weekends and holidays, so it's best to visit during the weekdays to avoid overcrowding.

Phu Quoc is a beautiful archipelago nestled deep in the Gulf of Thailand, belonging to Kien Giang province. Located in the southern sea of the country, Phu Quoc Pearl Island - the largest island in Vietnam, is also the largest island in the cluster of 22 islands here. Crystal-clear seawater, serene streams, and unique seafood are the fantastic advantages of Phu Quoc tourism.

When mentioning Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), tourists will immediately think of pristine beaches, lush green forests, and historical sites that mark a glorious but arduous struggle of our nation. But it doesn't stop there; when traveling to Phu Quoc, visitors also have the opportunity to experience the rustic yet fascinating life of the islanders when visiting fishing villages, pearl farms, fish sauce workshops, or pepper gardens.

The people on the island are extremely friendly and straightforward, always guiding and explaining to tourists very enthusiastically, and there is little to no overcharging here, so you can rest assured about your budget.

Being an island district of Binh Thuan province, located in the Southern Central Coast island system, Phu Quy island is 56 nautical miles east of Phan Thiet city with an area of ​​about 17.82km2. In 2020, Phu Quy was recognized as a provincial-level tourist area.

According to legend, the shape of the island resembles a tuna fish, so it is called Cù Lao Thu. The official name of this island during the French colonial period was Poulo-Cécir-de-Mer (Sea Cù Lao), along with Poulo - Cecir-de-Terre (Land Cù Lao) to refer to Cù Lao Cau (Cau Island, Binh Thuan).

In the past, to reach the island, people had to take a six-hour boat ride. But since Binh Thuan deployed high-speed boats with sleeping beds, the travel time has been shortened to only 2.5 hours, making the once secluded island more well-known, especially among young explorers, especially on weekends. Phu Quy tourism is relatively new, most destinations are still pristine, preserving the inherent natural beauty. There are only four mid-range hotels on the island, the rest are homestays, small guesthouses. Many services are still limited but are attractive to those who love eco-tourism experiences, returning to nature.

Con Dao is a small island located in the East Sea, belonging to Ba Ria - Vung Tau province. When you come to Con Dao, you will enjoy the freshness of the tropical sea. Con Dao tourism is most attractive to tourists in the summer months because of the romantic scenery and clear blue water of the beaches.

Con Dao is also a marine ecological conservation area with beautiful coral reefs and impressive fish species that few coastal areas in Vietnam have. In addition, the beautiful beaches still retain their pristine beauty here and are very famous, typically Con Son Bay with 14 different large and small islands nestled together like a big family creating a fascinating natural picture and captivating every visitor when setting foot on this beautiful island.

Sapa, a renowned tourist destination in Lao Cai province, lies in the northern part of our country. Thanks to its favorable natural conditions, Sapa appears as a magnificent panoramic painting, yet equally poetic.

Visiting Sapa, you will immerse yourself in the breathtaking terraced fields, majestic mountains, and unique experiences with the lives of ethnic minorities. Situated in the highland region of Northwest Vietnam, Sapa enjoys a cool climate all year round. Many travelers even liken Sapa to a second Da Lat in the North due to its very cool and pleasant climate.

When you come to Sapa, you also have the opportunity to embark on trekking journeys to explore the unique cultures of the local residents. Moreover, if you visit during the blooming season around October and November, you'll have the chance to admire a romantic Sapa, filled with the white color of plum blossoms and various wildflowers of the Northwest mountains.

Tam Dao was discovered by the French in the late 19th century, early 20th century. Immediately, they built a resort here with 200 villas, hotels, restaurants, sports playgrounds, swimming pools, and dance floors. Today, only a few of those villas remain.

The Tam Dao tourist area is located in the north of Tam Dao district, Tam Dao town is surrounded by the Tam Dao National Park, with a clean, cool climate, and an average temperature of about 18°C throughout the year. Nature, with traces of time, has bestowed upon this place a magnificent scenery: both romantic, serene, majestic, and mystical in the clouds and mist.

Tam Dao tourism in the summer will be an extremely interesting experience because you will feel the four seasons in one day, extremely cool. On hot summer days, when the temperature is very high, you can treat yourself to a trip to Tam Dao, which is guaranteed to be fantastic, you won't want to leave, and you won't get tan like going to the beach in the summer.

Nestled by the gentle Thu Bon River, when visiting the ancient town of Hoi An (Quang Nam), tourists can leisurely stroll along the street lined with moss-covered ancient houses or drift along the serene water. Hoi An is most beautiful at night, when there is no hustle and bustle, no tourists and shops, only the ancient houses standing close together in silence. It is said that in Hoi An, everything remains unchanged from the 17th and 18th centuries until now.

The ancient town, hundreds of years old, remains as beautiful as ever, the houses still standing together, beautiful and pensive under the shimmering light from hundreds of exquisitely designed lanterns. Visiting Hoi An, tourists seem to rediscover old memories, beautiful childhood memories, right in a strange land. Therefore, this place attracts a large number of tourists to visit and experience regardless of the season.

About 160 km from Hanoi, Halong City in Quang Ninh Province is a famous tourist destination not only in the North, throughout the country, but also worldwide. Halong is a destination you should visit once in your life. Because the natural landscape is incredibly magnificent.

Halong Bay is a famous tourist destination of Vietnam, located on the western coast of the Gulf of Tonkin in the Northeastern Vietnam. With thousands of magnificent islands, the miraculous creation of nature, Halong Bay has been recognized by UNESCO several times as a world natural heritage. Halong tourism has the advantage of beautiful scenery, attracting domestic and international tourists.

When you come to Halong, you can visit Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go Cave, Me Cung Cave, Trong Cave and Trinh Nu Cave. Besides, you will enjoy countless delicious dishes only in Halong coastal area.

Nui Coc Lake Tourist Area is an eco-tourism complex located in Thai Nguyen province, 15 km from the city center. This is a wonderful weekend getaway destination to relieve stress. Nui Coc Lake tourism is not just about resting and relaxing, but also an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the legendary love story of the Fairy and the Shepherd.

Depending on the purpose of the trip, you can visit Nui Coc Lake at any time of the year. The best times to explore Nui Coc Lake are from March to September. During this time, Nui Coc Lake attracts many tourists, so it is very lively, with more sightseeing and artistic activities organized.

You will fall in love with Da Lat at first sight because the land is peaceful like a breath, because of the names that the land carries within itself such as the city of thousands of flowers, the land of love, the city imbued with sadness, the dreamy city…

Unlike other tourist destinations that are seasonal, Da Lat can be visited all year round because each season has its own beauty. You can comfortably choose the most suitable time for your trip to Da Lat.

In the sudden arrival and departure of summer rain, the beauty of Da Lat makes tourists exclaim in amazement. The memories of a peaceful trip to Da Lat with the “strange” weather in summer will increase the endless nostalgia. The heavy rains in August will add to the attraction of the waterfalls as if they were given extra strength to rush and foam white. Pren Waterfall, Pongour Waterfall, Dambri Waterfall… sound powerful as if whispering love throughout the day and night.

Co To is an island district in the eastern part of Quang Ninh province, about 80 km from the mainland. Co To has nearly 50 small islands, among which tourists mainly explore the Co To cluster, Co To Con, and Thanh Lan. Co To tourism has become a smart choice for many young people who love to experience, or families in need of spacious relaxation. Going to Co To means you have chosen for yourself the joy of watching the sunrise on an island once mentioned in Nguyen Tuan's novels, and eagerly awaiting the sunset to see how the light fades slowly on the emerald island of Co To. Moreover, you can admire the pealit rock beach at Cau Thu My - a place that still preserves many natural architectural features.

Located in the south of Co To island, 3km from the center. Cau My has the most beautiful rock system on Co To island. It is a beautiful place to find eternal photos and is very suitable for a unique wedding photo album. It is the place to welcome the first sunlight of the day. The love path shaded by green trees is a very romantic place for couples to walk by the sea together. This is also an entertainment venue, hosting barbecue parties on the island. The best time to visit Co To is in summer and autumn. April and May are ideal because there are no storms, no rain, and the sun is not too hot. June and July are suitable for summer tourism but often have storms. September and October have beautiful scenery but the weather starts to get cold, with more rain - the advantage is that prices are not as high as during peak season.

Cat Ba tourism in recent years has been the top choice for many tourists not only domestic but also foreign tourists, especially during the summer or holidays. Cat Ba Island is an archipelago in Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city. Located offshore and about 30km from Hai Phong city.

On the island, there is a primeval forest on limestone mountains, being developed for eco-tourism. The tourism potential here is proven by the investment in infrastructure, hotel complexes, guesthouses, restaurants... The Tan Vu - Lach Huyen sea-crossing bridge (Hai Phong) recently inaugurated with a length of 5.4km (the longest in Vietnam)

When you come to Cat Ba, you can swim at Cat Ba beach, visit Monkey Island, Lan Ha Bay, the ancient fishing village of Cai Beo, Cat Ba National Park, Thien Cong fortress...