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Ninh Binh is one of the most underrated destinations in Vietnam. The landscape is decorated with immense limestone formations surrounded by rice fields. The Trang An boat ride was a beautiful way to explore all of it, and the Hang Mua Viewpoint is a must, especially for sunset. This might be my top destination in Vietnam so far. FYI: Some sleeper buses will get to their destination way earlier than expected, leaving you stranded at 3am without no accommodation.
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Accomodation
|
Room next to bus station |
₫70,000.00
$2.69
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|
Groceries
|
Bottled water |
₫10,000.00
$0.38
|
|
Food
|
Breakfast |
₫50,000.00
$1.92
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|
Urban transport
|
Taxi to hostel (shared) |
₫53,000.00
$2.04
|
|
Food
|
Ice cream |
₫15,000.00
$0.58
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|
Tourist attractions
|
Trang An boat ticket (2.5h ride) |
₫200,000.00
$7.69
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|
Food
|
Snacks |
₫25,000.00
$0.96
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|
Urban transport
|
Taxi to Hang Mua Viewpoint (shared) |
₫16,000.00
$0.62
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Entrance fee to "Hang Mua Viewpoint" |
₫100,000.00
$3.85
|
|
Urban transport
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Taxi back to hostel (shared) |
₫30,000.00
$1.15
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|
Food
|
Dinner |
₫87,000.00
$3.35
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|
Alcohol
|
Beer |
₫15,000.00
$0.58
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|
Alcohol
|
Cocktail |
₫70,000.00
$2.69
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|
Accomodation
|
Trang An Mountain House |
₫138,000.00
$5.31
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| TOTAL | ₫879,000.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $33.80 |
Hue is mostly known for the Imperial Citadel, located in the heart of the city. Even though it was boiling hot, I had a great time exploring the temples, pagodas, and gardens within the citadel, built by the old Nguyen Empire. In the evening I took my second sleeper bus in Vietnam, destination Ninh Binh.
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Food
|
Breakfast (incl. in homestay) |
₫0.00
$0.00
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|
Food
|
Coconut coffee at "The One Coffee" |
₫39,000.00
$1.50
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|
Tourist attractions
|
Entrance fee to "Imperial City" |
₫120,000.00
$4.61
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi |
₫17,000.00
$0.65
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water (x2) |
₫25,000.00
$0.96
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Danh Thuc Ban Linh" |
₫40,000.00
$1.54
|
|
Food
|
Banh Mi |
₫20,000.00
$0.77
|
|
Food
|
Dinner |
₫50,000.00
$1.92
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|
Food
|
Snack |
₫15,000.00
$0.58
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|
Intercity transport
|
Sleeper bus to Ninh Binh |
₫250,000.00
$9.61
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| TOTAL | ₫576,000.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $22.15 |
I know I said I had promised myself not to ride a motorcycle on this trip, but literally everyone I met told me the Hai Van Pass was one of the best experiences they had in Vietnam. So I kinda half broke my promise by doing it on someone's back. The Hai Van Pass takes between 4-6 hours and goes from Hoi An to Hue, passing through beaches, mountains, and the Danang Bay. The experience was indeed incredible, and I'm so happy I did it.
|
Food
|
Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
₫0.00
$0.00
|
|
Intercity transport
|
Motorbike rental + bag shipment |
₫200,000.00
$7.69
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|
Intercity transport
|
Gas |
₫50,000.00
$1.92
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water |
₫20,000.00
$0.77
|
|
Food
|
Lunch |
₫30,000.00
$1.15
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beer at "Secret Lounge Bar" |
₫36,000.00
$1.38
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beers |
₫39,000.00
$1.50
|
|
Accomodation
|
Hue Happy Homestay |
₫85,000.00
$3.27
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| TOTAL | ₫460,000.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $17.69 |
Today I went to An Bang, one of Hoi An's gorgeous beaches. The rest of the day was spent exploring the countryside by bike, and wandering around Hoi An's beautiful night market, also known as "Lantern Market".
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Food
|
Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
₫0.00
$0.00
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi to "An Bang Beach" (shared) |
₫16,009.00
$0.62
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Fee to use beach chairs |
₫40,000.00
$1.54
|
|
Urban transport
|
Taxi back to hostel (shared) |
₫16,000.00
$0.62
|
|
Food
|
Banh Mi at "Banh Mi Phuong" |
₫20,000.00
$0.77
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Countryside bike tour |
₫31,000.00
$1.19
|
|
Food
|
Dinner at "Co Lau" |
₫35,000.00
$1.35
|
|
Food
|
Ice cream |
₫45,000.00
$1.73
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beers |
₫30,000.00
$1.15
|
|
Alcohol
|
Cocktail |
₫50,000.00
$1.92
|
|
Accomodation
|
Tribee Bana Hostel |
₫190,000.00
$7.31
|
| TOTAL | ₫473,009.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $18.19 |
Hoi An must be one of the most beautiful cities I've visited, probably competing with Luang Prabang (Laos) for #1. The city is full of its characteristic colorful lanterns, making every street an explosion of colors.
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Food
|
Coffee at "Mia Coffee" |
₫40,000.00
$1.54
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|
Food
|
Banh Mi at "Banh Mi Phuong" |
₫25,000.00
$0.96
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Entrance fee to "Hoi An Old Town" |
₫120,000.00
$4.61
|
|
Food
|
Fresh cut mango |
₫30,000.00
$1.15
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Hoi An Market" |
₫60,000.00
$2.31
|
|
Food
|
Coffee at "Hoi An Roastery" |
₫45,000.00
$1.73
|
|
Food
|
Dinner at "Hoi An Night Market" |
₫71,000.00
$2.73
|
|
Alcohol
|
Beers |
₫55,000.00
$2.11
|
|
Alcohol
|
Cocktail |
₫99,000.00
$3.81
|
|
Accomodation
|
Hoa Binh Hostel |
₫120,000.00
$4.61
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| TOTAL | ₫665,000.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $25.57 |
Even though it rained the two days I was in Dalat, I'm still really happy I included it in my itinerary. Dalat had lots to offer, in food, views, and activities. Today I took the cable car to Truc Lam Temple. The cable car experience was quite fun, and the views from the top of the hill were incredible, even for a rainy day.
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Food
|
Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
₫0.00
$0.00
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water (x2) |
₫30,000.00
$1.15
|
|
Urban transport
|
Moto taxi to "Dalat Cable Car station" |
₫20,000.00
$0.77
|
|
Tourist attractions
|
Cable Car ticket (round-trip) |
₫80,000.00
$3.08
|
|
Food
|
"Vietnamese pizza" |
₫15,000.00
$0.58
|
|
Food
|
Pastries at "Lien Hoa Bakery" |
₫50,000.00
$1.92
|
|
Food
|
Dinner at "Coi Xay Gio Bakery" |
₫35,000.00
$1.35
|
|
Intercity transport
|
Sleeper bus to Hoi An |
₫300,000.00
$11.54
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| TOTAL | ₫530,000.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $20.38 |
Dalat is different from the rest of Vietnam. It's located in Vietnam's highlands, which gives it its characteristic year-round cool weather. The city is quite hilly, and has a lake in its center, surrounded by pine trees. All of that combined with the colonial buildings give the city a very European vibes. After months of heat, I'm really enjoying the cool weather. I missed wearing pants!
|
Food
|
Breakfast (incl. in hostel) |
₫0.00
$0.00
|
|
Others
|
Laundry |
₫45,000.00
$1.73
|
|
Food
|
Tea at "Maze Bar" |
₫35,000.00
$1.35
|
|
Food
|
Lunch at "Quan Hien" |
₫35,000.00
$1.35
|
|
Groceries
|
Bottled water |
₫5,000.00
$0.19
|
|
Food
|
Coffee at "Cafe Bich Cau" |
₫40,000.00
$1.54
|
|
Urban transport
|
Moto taxi back to hostel |
₫15,000.00
$0.58
|
|
Food
|
Pastries |
₫17,000.00
$0.65
|
|
Food
|
Dinner at "Dalat Night Market" |
₫45,000.00
$1.73
|
|
Accomodation
|
Dalat Sky Hostel |
₫120,000.00
$4.61
|
| TOTAL | ₫357,000.00 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $13.73 |
