Below are Booking.com's suggestions for 6 ideal destinations across Vietnam for a perfect "stress-relieving" trip after the exam season.
1. Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak
Located in the central area of the Central Highlands, Buon Ma Thuot brings a slow pace of life, completely separated from the noise and pressure of the exam season.
The city is known as the "coffee capital" thanks to its vast coffee plantations covering green hillsides.
Spending a morning at the traditional coffee shop here, enjoying locally roasted and ground coffee beans on the spot is a completely different experience compared to coffee shops in the city.
Not only coffee, the majestic Dray Nur and Dray Sap waterfalls flowing along the Serepok River, the vast Yok Don National Park and the unique cultural identity of the E De and M'Nong communities bring visitors many reasons to relax, immerse themselves in nature and feel the unique rhythm of life of the Central Highlands.
With reasonable costs, Buon Ma Thuot is also a suitable choice for the first self-sufficient trips of young people.
2. Phu Quoc, An Giang
As the largest island in Vietnam, Phu Quoc has developed into a comprehensive resort destination by the sea but still maintains the relaxation that makes this place attractive.
Not only suitable for groups of friends who want to enjoy golden sunshine, seafood and watch the sunset at Dinh Cau night market, Phu Quoc is also an ideal destination for families looking for diverse entertainment activities at VinWonders or the island's new sea-crossing cable car route.
In the north of the island, the Ong Lang beach area still retains its peaceful beauty for those who want to enjoy a holiday after the exam season in a quieter space. For tourists who like to explore, pearl farms, pepper gardens or traditional fish sauce farms of Phu Quoc are definitely must-see stops.
3. Ba Vi National Park, Hanoi
82% of Vietnamese tourists said they often consider extreme weather risks when choosing destinations and travel times, while 81% of respondents said they would actively avoid places with harsh weather.
With these factors, Ba Vi National Park is an attractive choice for students in the Northern region who want to enjoy a vacation near home.
About 60 km from the center of Hanoi, this vast forest is an ideal rendezvous for families and groups of friends with weekend camping trips, BBQ parties under pine trees or trekking routes that bring a feeling of complete detachment from urban life without having to travel too far.
The fresh, cool highland air makes this place especially suitable for a "heat escape" trip in the summer, when the heat in Hanoi is becoming more intense.
4. Ha Long, Quang Ninh
For many families, Ha Long Bay is always the answer to the question of where to go when wanting to mark a truly memorable milestone.
Thousands of limestone islands standing majestically on turquoise water have helped this UNESCO-recognized World Natural Heritage site become one of Vietnam's iconic scenic spots. For families who want to congratulate their children on completing the national high school graduation exam, the night cruise on the bay brings a completely different experience from their daily life.
Not only are there spectacular landscapes, but experiential activities such as kayaking to explore caves, swimming in calm straits or squid fishing at night on the deck also create opportunities for family and friends to spend quality time together, creating memorable memories beyond the exam season.
5. Quy Nhon, Gia Lai
In the past decade, Quy Nhon has quietly risen to become one of the most wonderful sea tourism destinations for those who want to find a journey separate from familiar tourist routes. Beaches like Ky Co and Eo Gio possess clear turquoise water, no less beautiful than famous destinations abroad.
Gia Lai's Cham tower heritage also brings cultural depth to those who want to explore more offshore.
Meanwhile, the sea food paradise with the focus being the fish market near the port will "treat" tourists to the most delicious fresh grilled fish cake.
6. Can Tho
The capital of the Mekong Delta region will be a worthy reward for those who are willing to change the wind from familiar coastlines to charming riverine areas.
Can Tho moves in its own rhythm, where time is defined by the flow of the river instead of the sound of the clock, making this place one of the most ideal places to relax and "charge" energy in the South after the exam season.
The most wonderful experience at Cai Rang Floating Market is at dawn, when small traders start trading agricultural products and fruits on wooden boats, goods are tied to long poles to signal the goods being sold.
Leaving the floating market space, families can explore the Mekong Delta by trimarans, visit fruit-laden orchards in rural villages, or simply spend an afternoon watching the river life from a coffee shop by Ninh Kieu wharf.
