In the late summer and early fall, not too hot and not yet cold, August will be the ideal time to plan a trip to Vietnam.
Traveling to Vietnam in August is also considered a reward for yourself for working hard from the beginning of the year until now, and it will also be a relief before entering the last months of the year. If you're still wondering where to enjoy your trip, we're here to help you figure out the top 6 destinations for your August trip right away!
Start your trip in August by "hunting" the green rice season in Mu Cang Chai
Famous for the most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, Mu Cang Chai (in Yen Bai Province) is an August tourist destination not to be missed in this year's "to-do list". In August, the weather in Mu Cang Chai is cool and pleasant, completely contrasting with the peak hot season in many Northern provinces of Vietnam. Therefore, August is the time when visitors flock to Mu Cang Chai to fully enjoy the clean and peaceful atmosphere. The most attractive feature of Mu Cang Chai in August is the cool green color of the rice fields mixed with the soothing sounds of birds and flowing streams. Among them, Tu Le and La Pan Tan are the most famous tourist destinations with terraced fields.
If you want to experience the rustic lifestyle of local people, visit Lim Mong Village and Thai Village, just a few kilometers from Mu Cang Chai center. Here, you will be able to stop by lovely stilt houses, experience cuisine and take a traditional medicinal bath. In addition to the beautiful, wild and poetic natural scenery, Mu Cang Chai also attracts tourists thanks to its unique dishes with great flavors such as Tu Le sticky rice, Pa Pinh Top, Docynia indica fruits, roasted stream crab, and Tu Le green rice, Thang co, etc. To get here, you can travel by car, motorbike or fly to cities with airports in the North and continue to catch a bus to Mu Cang Chai.
Visit Ninh Thuan grape ripening season in August
In the August travel itinerary, there is also an ideal stop that should not be missed, which is the South Central Coast - Ninh Thuan. Coming here in August, you will witness the fresh scenery of vast green vineyards at harvest time. Traveling to Ninh Thuan during the ripe grape season, you absolutely should not miss the experience of visiting these gardens, enjoying fresh grapes right in the garden, and at the same time, taking stunning photos. When it comes to visiting vineyards, most tourists will choose to go to Ba Moi or Thai Anh Grape Farms - these two destinations are very convenient to travel from the center of Phan Rang.
In addition to the opportunity to experience the vineyard during the fruit season, you can also get more vitamin “sea” when coming to Ninh Thuan in August. With a series of beautiful beaches such as Vinh Hy Bay, Ca Na, Ninh Chu, Binh Tien, Binh Son, etc., Ninh Thuan will help you "recharge" your energy with many diverse activities such as swimming, scuba diving, sand skiing, seafood fishing... Besides, other interesting destinations such as Nui Chua Ninh Thuan National Park, An Hoa sheep fields, Po Klong Garai Cham Tower, and Bau Truc Pottery Village will also help you fully discover the culture of this sunny and windy land.
Eating fresh fruits in Can Tho in August
If you love nature tourism and cultural exploration, Can Tho is definitely a name that must be on the list of travel destinations in August. This place will entertain travelers with fruitful fruit seasons and vast river scenery that is extremely suitable for taking beautiful photos. Famous check-in spots in Can Tho you should visit are Cai Rang Floating Market, Ninh Kieu Wharf, Bang Lang Stork Garden, Binh Thuy Ancient House, My Khanh - Rach Ke - Lung Tram Fruit Garden...
When traveling to Can Tho in August, don't miss its specialty fruits such as durian, star apple, rambutan, and mulberry... and buy them as gifts. In particular, at the end of August, Can Tho will hold a 3-day Vu Lan Festival with many interesting activities. Currently, domestic airlines of Vietnam are all selling air tickets to Can Tho from major cities, so you will have many options when buying tickets.
Traveling to Ly Son in August to welcome golden sunshine and blue sea
When it comes to island tourism, Ly Son (Quang Ngai) is one of the must-visit destinations in Vietnam because August is the most beautiful time of the year here. During this period, Ly Son Island has little rain, the weather is clear and cool, the sand is fine and the sea is not rough. There is nothing more wonderful than immersing yourself in the blue water and diving to see the coral.
In addition to the blue sea and golden sunshine, Ly Son also has many other interesting spots such as Cau Cave, Mu Cu Island, Duc Pagoda, Thoi Loi Peak, and onion and garlic fields spread across the island...
August is also the watermelon harvest season on Ly Son Island. So, don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the famous sweet and cool Ly Son watermelon right in the middle of the field. If you have traveled to Ly Son, you cannot miss the opportunity to taste Huynh De crab and fresh seafood dishes at extremely cheap prices. Because Ly Son is quite far from the mainland, the only way to travel is by boat (or water canoe). Besides, there are no direct flights from major cities in the country to the island because Quang Ngai currently does not have an airport. Therefore, you can choose other forms (car, bus, train...) or land at Chu Lai Airport (Quang Nam) to reach the "Maldive of Vietnam".
Explore colorful Hoi An in August
Located across the poetic Hoai River, Hoi An is a trading port formed in the 16th century, in Quang Nam Province. Therefore, when you arrive in Hoi An, you will be surprised to get lost in the streets with typical architectural styles of Japan, China and Europe in the heart of this old town. Traveling around all the streets of the old town by bicycle will also help you create many unique photos. August also marks the end of the dry season here, so you don't need to worry about the weather.
In addition, when traveling to Hoi An, you do not need to worry about where to go because there is no shortage of cultural experience activities for the whole family to participate in, such as taking a boat to release flower lanterns, playing card games or enjoying delicious local cuisine famous for the Central region. Famous destinations not far from the ancient town such as Tra Que Vegetable Village, Thanh Ha Pottery Village, An Bang Beach, and 7-acre Coconut Forest... will also bring warm travel memories for the family. One point to note is that there is no airport here, so you need to book a flight to Da Nang and Hoi An by car or motorbike in about 1 hour.
Immerse yourself in nature with a trip to Quy Nhon in August
Besides the "garlic kingdom" Ly Son, Quy Nhon is also a beach tourism paradise for those planning to travel to Vietnam in August. The dry season here usually lasts from May to September (when it is sunny and not affected by storms), so this is the perfect time to travel to many locations and participate in outdoor activities. However, August is also the peak tourism season in this coastal city. Therefore, you should hunt for plane tickets to Quy Nhon and book accommodation early to avoid sold-out situations.
With a coastline that curves like a semicircle with white sand and clear blue water, Quy Nhon will welcome you with many interesting activities such as swimming, scuba diving to see coral, sand skiing, and watching the sunset at the beach... A trip to Vietnam in August will not be full of flavor if you do not visit famous places here such as Ky Co Beach, Trung Luong Beach, Eo Gio, Kho Island, Thi Nai Lagoon, Cu Lao Xanh... If you want to understand more about the culture and history of this land, don't miss the 1000-year-old Banh It Cham Tower or Han Mac Tu's tomb.
So where should you go this August in Vietnam?
Whether it's Mu Cang Chai, Quy Nhon or Hoi An, traveling to Vietnam in August is an experience worth trying to fully relax and recharge in the last months of the year. If you are concerned about not being able to find air tickets, good accommodation or what to eat and do at your desired destinations, we are here to help you plan your schedule, buy air tickets, and book hotel rooms. You can throw away all your worries to enjoy your trip from A to Z!
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