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Vietnam 8-Day Tour Guide: A Complete Loop to See It All

Hey guys! The super comprehensive 8-day Vietnam guide is here! You can take a redwood boat to admire the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, explore mangroves, Halong Bay, and Lion Island, check out Hanoi’s European-style town and the century-old cathedral. You’ll also get to enjoy an Australian lobster feast, fresh fruit on the boat, and baguettes stuffed with mango and jackfruit. This trip is totally worth it! -- Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia🌏, with a rich history, blending French charm and Eastern vibes🥖. Known as the Eastern Hawaii, Ha Long Bay and Nha Trang beaches are absolutely amazing👍! -- 🚩Route Overview: * Day 1: Qing Dynasty No.1 Boundary Marker — Zero Point Monument on the Border Road — Dongxing City Zhushan Mountain Sea-Connected Landmark Square — Zhushan Ancient Street — Dongxing Border Port Arrive in Dongxing, check in at the boundary marker and landmark square, stroll through the ancient street to experience border culture, and end the day at Dongxing Border Port! * Day 2: Ha Long Bay — Fighting Cock Rock — Incense Burner Rock — Paradise Island Take a redwood boat to view the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, visit Fighting Cock Rock and Incense Burner Rock, climb Paradise Island for a panoramic view, and enjoy a unique fruit meal on the boat! * Day 3: Ba Dinh Square — Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum — Hoan Kiem Lake — 36 Streets — Hanoi Cathedral Feel the historical atmosphere at Ba Dinh Square, visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, explore the 36 Streets for local life, and finally visit the century-old cathedral! * Day 4-5: Black Island — Coral Island — Soi Beach - Honsoi — Zhongyu Stone Cape — Po Nagar Cham Towers — Nha Trang Cathedral — White Sand Dunes — Mui Ne Beach Head to Black Island and Coral Island for diving adventures, relax at Soi Beach; then check in at Zhongyu Stone Cape and Po Nagar Cham Towers, visit Nha Trang Cathedral, and finally unwind at White Sand Dunes and Mui Ne Beach while tasting baguettes, mango, jackfruit, and other local delicacies! * Day 6: Mui Ne Fishing Village — Red Sand Dunes — Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne Experience fishermen’s life at Mui Ne Fishing Village, have fun sand sliding on the Red Sand Dunes, stay at Centara Mirage Resort Mui Ne, and enjoy an Australian lobster feast! * Day 7-8: War Remnants Museum — Ha Long Bay (Return) Visit the War Remnants Museum to remember history, then head to Ha Long Bay to prepare for departure, concluding a wonderful Vietnam trip! -- 🌏Travel Preparation: 📱SIM Card & Plug Adapter: Buy a Vietnam data SIM card in advance, bring a two-prong flat plug adapter, so communication and charging won’t be a hassle! 🪪Documents: Keep your passport and visa paper on you, make two copies, and lock important documents in the hotel safe for extra security! 👗December Clothing & Essentials: Bring a light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, swimwear for island fun, and don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and an umbrella! -- That’s all for the joy of group tours in Vietnam. Want to unlock more surprises? Quickly check out the super comprehensive guide on the homepage!
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Posted: Dec 12, 2025
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