NORTH VIETNAM TRAVEL
Best time to visit northern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam, including
popular destinations like Hanoi,
Ha Long Bay, Sapa, and Ninh
Binh, experiences four distinct
seasons, making the "best" time
to visit somewhat dependent on
your preferences. However,
generally, the most favorable
periods are spring (March to
May) and autumn (September to
November).
Vietnam Visa on Arrival
Vietnam offers a "Visa on
Arrival" (VOA) option, but it's
crucial to understand that it's
not like the typical VOA you
might experience in other
countries where you simply show
up at the airport and get a
visa. For Vietnam, "Visa on
Arrival" actually means getting
a pre-approval letter online
before you travel, and then
getting the actual visa stamp.
How to get to Sapa from Halong Bay
Getting from Halong Bay to Sapa
involves a substantial journey,
as they are in very different
parts of Northern Vietnam.
There's no direct train or
flight, so you'll typically
combine different modes of
transport.
Here are the main ways to get
from Halong Bay to Sapa...
