Hidden gems in Vietnam? - shopping, sightseeing, activities, treks, food,etc! I’m going to be traveling between Hanoi, Sapa, HCMC, Ninh Binh, and Ha Giang for two weeks in September

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Clara · Answer

Watching the fire-breathing dragon bridge: This was awesome for a bunch of boring adults, so I imagine it would be unbelievably mind-blowing to two little guys. Show is on Saturday and Sunday nights, and there’s a great night market right in the area at the same time.

Clara · Answer

Banh Mi Queen in Hoi An, Vietnam: This is sort of the reigning champ of the banh mi scene in Hoi An, but dang, from that first bite it is obvious why.

Clara · Answer

My favorite meal I’ve ever had — in Hue, Vietnam: I’ve never in my life insisted on eating only at one place for the rest of a holiday before, except for at Maison Trang. Food in central Vietnam is to die for, but bánh bèo is — at least for me — the culinary highlight.

SammyBoBammy · Answer

Bò Trứng Pate (Thập Cẩm): Find a place with this incredible breakfast: pate, beef, and egg in a sizzling skillet with bread. The stuff dreams are made of. We went to a place called BÒ NÉ THANH TUYỀN in HCMC.