Vietnam’s capital Hanoi is one of the country’s largest cities, so there’s plenty to do and see here. It’s bustling with street vendors on almost every corner and come evening, cocktail bars and nightclubs are open way into the night. Meals, luxury accommodation and souvenirs are all relatively cheap in Hanoi, so if you have champagne taste but are on a lemonade budget, then this is a perfectly suited destination to you, especially as Brightsun Travel offers cheap holidays to Hanoi, saving you more money.

Hanoi has a fascinating history worth delving into. The city’s Old Quarter is over 1,000 years old, which makes it Vietnam’s oldest surviving neighbourhood. It’s home to wall remains of the Hanoi Citadel, the Red River, many small pagodas, temples, and colonial buildings and the famous Hoan Kiem Lake, a symbolic landmark of Vietnam. Hanoi has many other historical attractions including the Museum of the Revolution, the legendary Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the Hoa Lo Prison.

There are so many other exciting activities on offer in Hanoi; visitors can watch a performance at the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, discover the best views of the city at the Lotte Tower Observation Deck, visit the Temple of Literature or wander a little further outside the city to the Sapa Mountains to discover colourful hill tribes. We also recommend a day trip to Halong Bay whilst in Hanoi. This breath-taking bay boasts dramatic limestone karsts, emerald waters and lush rainforests.

Ho Chi Minh City offers the ultimate blend of past and present, with colonial style buildings, street markets, and historic temples set aside boutique shopping malls, gourmet restaurants, and towering structures with roof-top bars. This Vietnamese city is vibrant, fast-paced, and thriving with colourful cultures and it’s also one of Asia’s most eye-opening destinations. Brightsun Travel offers cheap holidays to Ho Chi Minh City, taking you to the heart of this dynamic travel destination.

The War Remnants Museum is an exceptionally moving experience in HCMC, allowing an insight into the Vietnam War. It’s one of Vietnam’s most visited museums with exhibits showcasing the catastrophic event. A short drive from the city is the Chu Chi tunnels; this ancient tunnel complex was built underground during the Vietnam War and it’s now a popular tourist attraction where visitors can sample meals that underground soldiers once ate, discover the army’s underground routes, and fire a M16 rifle.

Ho Chi Minh City boasts some of Vietnam’s finest architectural masterpieces including the Notre-Dame Cathedral which was built in the late 1880s with neo-Romanesque styles, the striking Saigon Central Post Office which features French-colonial style architecture and the beautiful Taoist Jade Emperor Pagoda. There are also plenty of bustling markets in the city, selling pretty much everything that you can buy and bargaining is a big part of the city’s culture, so you’ll be able to barter for the best price!