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7-Day Foodie Itinerary in Vietnam - November 2023

  1. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City
    10 minutes (3.3 km) from Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Start your culinary journey in Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to Ben Thanh Market. Taste the famous banh mi sandwich at Banh Mi Huynh Hoa for breakfast. In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum and indulge in a bowl of pho at Pho Hoa Pasteur. For dinner, try the seafood at Oc Dao Seafood Restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Hanoi
    2 hours (1,173 km) from Ho Chi Minh City

    Begin the day with a cup of egg coffee at Cafe Giang. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and explore the Temple of Literature. For lunch, try the bun cha at Bun Cha Huong Lien. In the evening, attend a water puppet show and end the day with a bowl of pho cuon at Pho Cuon Huong Mai.

  3. Day 3: Halong Bay
    3 hours 40 minutes (160 km) from Hanoi

    Take a cruise to Halong Bay and enjoy a seafood feast on board. Visit the caves and grottos in the area and take in the scenic views. Spend the night on the cruise and try some squid fishing in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Hoi An
    3 hours (153 km) from Danang International Airport

    Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An and explore the Ancient Town. Try the cao lau noodles at Cao Lau Trung Bac for lunch. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation. End the day with some local beer at Bia Hoi Corner and try the white rose dumplings at White Rose Restaurant.

  5. Day 5: Hue
    2 hours 40 minutes (125 km) from Hoi An

    Visit the Imperial City of Hue and explore the citadel. Try the bun bo Hue at Bun Bo Hue O Kim Chuong for lunch. Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River. For dinner, try the banh khoai at Banh Khoai Ty Vuong.

  6. Day 6: Dalat
    1 hour 20 minutes (30 km) from Lien Khuong Airport

    Explore the charming town of Dalat and visit the Crazy House. Try the banh canh at Banh Canh Ba Ghien for lunch. Visit the Dalat Flower Park and the Linh Phuoc Pagoda. For dinner, try the hot pot at Coi Xay Gio.

  7. Day 7: Mui Ne
    3 hours 30 minutes (200 km) from Dalat

    End your journey in the coastal town of Mui Ne and visit the sand dunes. Try the seafood at Cay Bang Restaurant for lunch. Visit the Fairy Stream and try windsurfing or kitesurfing on the beach. End the day with a drink at Jibe's Beach Club.

Recommendations

Don't miss the chance to take a cooking class and learn how to make some of the local dishes. You can also take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels from Ho Chi Minh City or visit the My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An. To maximize your fun, rent a motorbike and explore the countryside.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Banh Mi Huynh Hoa (breakfast) - 30 minutes, £1
  • Pho Hoa Pasteur (lunch) - 1 hour, £2
  • Oc Dao Seafood Restaurant (dinner) - 1 hour, £10
  • Cafe Giang (breakfast) - 30 minutes, £2
  • Bun Cha Huong Lien (lunch) - 1 hour, £3
  • Pho Cuon Huong Mai (dinner) - 1 hour, £4
  • Halong Bay Cruise (including meals) - 1 day, £50
  • Cao Lau Trung Bac (lunch) - 1 hour, £2
  • White Rose Restaurant (dinner) - 1 hour, £5
  • Bun Bo Hue O Kim Chuong (lunch) - 1 hour, £2
  • Banh Khoai Ty Vuong (dinner) - 1 hour, £4
  • Banh Canh Ba Ghien (lunch) - 1 hour, £2
  • Coi Xay Gio (dinner) - 1 hour, £10
  • Cay Bang Restaurant (lunch) - 1 hour, £10
  • Jibe's Beach Club (drinks) - 1 hour, £5
  • Total Estimated Costs - £110

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