{"id":1364,"date":"2017-10-11T15:33:17","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T08:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=1364"},"modified":"2019-07-03T11:47:24","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T04:47:24","slug":"8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Off The Beaten Track Destinations in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Vietnam is seeing more and more visitors each year, with the actual number of tourists per year reaching to well over 12 million.\u00a0 Some areas in Vietnam, such as Halong Bay, Sapa, and Hoi An, are very beautiful and are part of <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/vietnam-itinerary-how-long-to-stay-in-ho-chi-minh-city-hanoi-hoi-an-halong-nha-trang\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\"> Vietnam itineraries<\/a>\u00a0but also packed with tourists year round. \u00a0Fortunately, if you want to get away from the crowds, you have <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/the-best-tours-in-vietnam\/\">several tour alternatives<\/a>. \u00a0Here are some of the<em> best suggestions<\/em> you might consider adding to your Vietnam off the beaten track itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Buon_Ma_Thuot\" >Buon Ma Thuot<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Vietnam_off_the_beaten_track_Culture\" >Vietnam off the beaten track: Culture<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Chau_Doc\" >Chau Doc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Mu_Cang_Chai_Mai_Chau\" >Mu Cang Chai, Mai Chau<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Vietnam_off_the_beaten_track_History\" >Vietnam off the beaten track: History<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Hue\" >Hue<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Dien_Bien_Phu\" >Dien Bien Phu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Vietnam_off_the_beaten_track_Beach\" >Vietnam off the beaten track: Beach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Quy_Nhon\" >Quy Nhon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/8-off-the-beaten-track-vietnam-travel\/#Con_Dao\" >Con Dao<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Vietnam_Caves\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Central Vietnam Caves<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A few years ago, the largest caves in the world were discovered in central Vietnam.\u00a0 These caves are a complete marvel, in pristine condition and also thought to contain the largest stalagmites in the world, up to 70 metres tall!\u00a0 Currently, only a limited number of expeditions per year are allowed and come at the very hefty price of $3000 per person.\u00a0 If this is out of your price range, fear not!\u00a0 In the same area, you can visit the Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, wherein lies two famous caves &#8211; Phong Nha cave and Paradise cave.\u00a0 Up until the discovery of Son Doong cave, Phong Nha cave was thought to be the largest in Vietnam.\u00a0 To put it into perspective,\u00a0 Son Doong is more than five times the size of Phong Nha cave!\u00a0 Nevertheless, the smaller caves are beautiful and unique in their own way.\u00a0 The entire area is also very serene and peaceful, with many small lakes in the area and quaint lodging options. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to get there: From Dong Hoi train station or airport, arrange a pick up with your hotel or hostel in Phong Nha.\u00a0 The drive is a little over an hour.\u00a0 Otherwise, it is a 4-hour drive from Hue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1373\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1373\" style=\"width: 605px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1373 \" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/phong-nha-ke-bang.jpg\" alt=\"Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave\" width=\"605\" height=\"403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/phong-nha-ke-bang.jpg 350w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/phong-nha-ke-bang-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/phong-nha-ke-bang-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1373\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Phong Nha Ke Bang Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buon_Ma_Thuot\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Buon Ma Thuot<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the unique places in Vietnam is Buon Ma Thuot, it is in the central highlands of Vietnam.\u00a0 This area is most famous for generating a majority of Vietnam\u2019s coffee for export and is often dubbed Vietnam\u2019s \u201ccapital of coffee\u201d.\u00a0 Besides the coffee plantations, Buon Ma Thuot is also situated next to a\u00a0large\u00a0and beautiful lake which is still shallow enough in some areas to be able to cross on elephants! \u00a0This activity is a major draw for tourists, but still not enough to make this area touristy.\u00a0 This is one of the few places in Vietnam where you can actually ride elephants, and it is much more \u2018rustic\u2019 of an activity than the organized elephant tours in Thailand and other neighbouring countries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to get there: You can visit Buon Ma Thuot by road from DaLat or Nha Trang.\u00a0 Or, you can sign up for a motorbike tour through EasyRiders where they have itineraries that take you to Buon Ma Thuot. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1367\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1367\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1367 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/buon-ma-thuot.jpg\" alt=\"Children riding elephants crossing streams in Buon Me Thuot\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/buon-ma-thuot.jpg 500w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/buon-ma-thuot-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/buon-ma-thuot-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/buon-ma-thuot-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1367\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Buon Ma Thuot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_off_the_beaten_track_Culture\"><\/span><strong>Vietnam off the beaten track: Culture<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chau_Doc\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Chau Doc<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Chau Doc is a small city in the Mekong Delta close to the Vietnam-Cambodia border.\u00a0 Due to its proximity to the border, the people of this region are either Cham, Cambodian, or Vietnamese in ethnicity, and they all live together in harmony.\u00a0 The Cham people who live in Chau Doc are descendants of the Muslim Cham people who were displaced from Central and South Vietnam during the war in the 18th century. This unique mix of cultures and religions gives this town a different kind of vibe.\u00a0 The main draw to this town, besides the slower paced life, is the religious architecture.\u00a0 A few kilometers outside of Chau Doc is Mount Sam, where they have many temples and pagodas, and around the area, you will find many mosques as well.\u00a0 Chau Doc has a very close trading relationship with Cambodia so this border crossing is very convenient if you want to continue your journey westward.\u00a0 An interesting way to get to Phnom Penh from Chau Doc is to take a boat along the river. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to get there: By road from Ho Chi Minh City is <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2014\/06\/18\/top-5-day-trips-from-ho-chi-minh-city\/\" rel=\"\u201ddofollow&quot;\">the easiest route to Chau Doc<\/a>, and the drive takes 4 to 6 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1368\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1368\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1368 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Boats on Mekong river in Chau Doc Vietnam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc-150x99.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc-400x265.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc-900x596.jpg 900w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/chau-doc.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1368\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chau Doc<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mu_Cang_Chai_Mai_Chau\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Mu Cang Chai, Mai Chau<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With towns like Sapa becoming more and more touristy by the minute, Mu Cang Chai or Mai Chau are great alternatives. Mu Cang Chai is a small town of 43,000 people in northwestern Vietnam is one of the most naturally beautiful places in the country, and Mai Chau is also very similar.\u00a0 Many people have a romanticized view of rice terraces and open mountainous areas with farmers donning conical hats, and this is the place to see it!\u00a0 Not only is it quiet and tranquil, the scenery is spectacular.\u00a0 There are as many as 20 different ethnic groups, and in some areas, the Viet people are not the majority.\u00a0 These different people live harmoniously with one another and live a very peaceful and self-sustaining lifestyle.\u00a0 There is very little interference from modern culture and they adhere to their beliefs very strongly.\u00a0 That being said, they are incredibly friendly and open with tourists.\u00a0 You will find that they are also less aggressive than their counterparts near Sapa because these smaller towns have not been inundated with tourists in the way that Sapa has. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How to get there: The easiest way to get to Mu Cang Chai or Mai Chau is by road from Dien Bien Phu or from Hanoi. \u00a0It is a long drive but so worth it. \u00a0Even though it&#8217;s a long drive, the journey is much shorter to get there in comparison to the journey time to Sapa. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1372\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1372\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1372 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai-1024x635.jpg\" alt=\"Mu Cang Chai highland\" width=\"1024\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai-1024x635.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai-150x93.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai-400x248.jpg 400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai-900x558.jpg 900w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/mu-cang-chai.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1372\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The spellbinding view of Mu Cang Chai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_off_the_beaten_track_History\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Vietnam off the beaten track: History<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hue\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Hue<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Hue has played a very important role in Vietnam\u2019s history throughout the centuries, not just recent history.\u00a0 This area was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty almost 150 years just before the emperor abdicated to governmental pressures. The DMZ between North and South Vietnam is also located very close to Hue. During the war between North and South Vietnam, soldiers have built many tunnels near the DMZ. Those are very similar to Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi Tunnels are very touristy, so visiting these tunnels near Hue is a great alternative. There are many more historical sites and museums to visit in Hue. There are fewer tourists visit there than other cities in the region, like Danang and Hoi An.\u00a0 If you can get past the notoriously bad weather, visiting Hue can be both an enjoyable and educational experience.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How to get there: Hue is very accessible by road, plane or train since it is on the coast. \u00a0In order to visit the DMZ or the tunnels in the area, you will\u00a0need to set up a tour or find a xe om.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"266\" height=\"190\" class=\"wp-image-1371 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hue-dmz.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Tourist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hue-dmz.jpg 266w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/hue-dmz-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 266px) 100vw, 266px\" \/>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dien_Bien_Phu\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Dien Bien Phu<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Dien Bien Phu is the city that has been an important aspect of Vietnamese nationalistic pride.\u00a0 During the French Indochina War, Dien Bien Phu was the site of the ultimate battle between the Viet Minh and the French Union . The battle led to the termination of French rule in Vietnam.\u00a0 In fact, this battle is so famous that it has been depicted in paintings and caricatures. It also has even been featured in a movie of the same name.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">As a side note, the commander who led the Viet Minh into battle and secured this victory, General Vo Nguyen Giap. He has recently passed away and his death weighed heavily on the hearts of Vietnamese throughout the country. He played a very important part in giving Vietnam its independence. Interestingly, Dien Bien Phu was also once famous for being one of the strongest fertile areas in Vietnam at that time. The area was known for exporting rice mainly but also being at the center of opium export. You can experience some of this history first hand by visiting the bomb crater sites and museums in Dien Bien Phu. The surrounding area of this city is also breathtaking, with the hills and the greenery all around. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How to get there: Dien Bien Phu is very close to the fringes of Vietnam and although it is accessible by road, it could be a long trip. \u00a0Fortunately, there is an airport there and you can fly in from many major cities in Vietnam and Laos.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1370\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1370\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1370 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Dien-Bien-Phu-War-Remnants.jpg\" alt=\"Dien Bien Phu War Remnants\" width=\"460\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Dien-Bien-Phu-War-Remnants.jpg 460w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Dien-Bien-Phu-War-Remnants-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Dien-Bien-Phu-War-Remnants-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Dien-Bien-Phu-War-Remnants-400x257.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1370\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dien Bien Phu War Remnants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_off_the_beaten_track_Beach\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"s1\">Vietnam off the beaten track: Beach<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quy_Nhon\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Quy Nhon<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">With beaches in Vietnam becoming more and more popular in Southeast Asia, it can be difficult finding some quiet beach time.\u00a0 During high tourist season, many of the beaches in Vietnam are riddled with tourists and locals.\u00a0 Although this makes for a very lively atmosphere, it is most definitely not tranquil.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2013\/08\/02\/cruising-the-coast-the-top-5-best-beach-destinations-in-vietnam\/\">Quy Nhon<\/a> is the perfect alternative to busy beach areas like Nha Trang and <a title=\"How to Spend One Day in Hoi An \u2013 Custom Itineraries for Vietnam\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2014\/03\/16\/how-to-spend-one-day-in-hoi-an-custom-itineraries-for-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hoi An<\/a>. The beach is relatively untouched, there are very few peddlers, and it is not very commercialized yet.\u00a0 There are very few resorts and hotels there and fishing is a major industry in Quy Nhon. This city doesn\u2019t have the kind of nightlife that Nha Trang does, but you feel like you are much more connected to the local culture. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How to get there: \u00a0Quy Nhon is actually quite accessible by train or road. Quy Nhon locates perfectly between Nha Trang and Hoi An. \u00a0You can stop over in Quy Nhon to break up the journey!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1374\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1374\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1374\" title=\"Vietnam off the beaten track: Quy Nhon\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/quy-nhon-beach.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam off the beaten track: Quy Nhon beach\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/quy-nhon-beach.jpg 275w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/quy-nhon-beach-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1374\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">quy nhon beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Con_Dao\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span class=\"s1\">Con Dao<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/5-incredible-islands-in-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Con Dao Island<\/a>, an archipelago off the southern coast of Vietnam, is actually an old prison island.\u00a0 The Con Dao Prison is a historical site and held many political prisoners during the French colonization.\u00a0 Today, it is a highly sought after<a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/5-incredible-islands-in-vietnam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> beach destination in Vietnam<\/a>. It is one of the few places in Vietnam where you have really white sand and turquoise waters!\u00a0 These islands are very seldom visited by tourists because it is both remote and expensive. Some of the resorts on the island are very expensive. However, there are a few places to stay that are easier on the wallet. Nevertheless, The Island is very untouched and considerably more &#8216;off the beaten track&#8217; in comparison to other beach areas in Vietnam. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">How to get there: \u00a0The only reasonable way to get to Con Dao is by plane. \u00a0The short flight from Ho Chi Minh City adds to the appeal of Con Dao. There are\u00a0only a few flights a week and operate under a smaller carrier affiliate of Vietnam Airlines.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1369\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1369\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1369\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/con-dao.jpg\" alt=\"con dao island\" width=\"670\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/con-dao.jpg 670w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/con-dao-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/con-dao-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/con-dao-400x255.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1369\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">con dao island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you like <a href=\"https:\/\/drivevietnam.com\/vietnam-private-tours.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\">off-the-beaten-track experiences<\/a>, join us on our<a title=\"Saigon By Night tour\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/tours\/things-to-do-in-vietnam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\"> Saigon By Night Tour<\/a>, where we take you to parts of the city that are less frequently visited by tourists. \u00a0For more <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\">Vietnam Travel Tips<\/a>, check back on our blog often!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam is seeing more and more visitors each year, with the actual number of tourists per year reaching to well over 12 million.\u00a0 Some areas in Vietnam, such as Halong Bay, Sapa, and Hoi An, are very beautiful and are part of Vietnam itineraries\u00a0but also packed with tourists year round. \u00a0Fortunately, if you want to [&hellip;]<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":1372,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"8 Vietnam off the beaten track Travel destinations for Travelers","_seopress_titles_desc":"If you hate touristy places and want to spice up your itinerary, you will love this article highlighting 8 unique Vietnam off the beaten track destinations","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[434,28],"tags":[165,243,244,245,246,247,248,249,250],"class_list":{"0":"post-1364","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-what-to-do-in-vietnam","8":"category-vietnam-travel-tips","9":"tag-beaches","10":"tag-off-the-beaten-path","11":"tag-con-dao","12":"tag-mu-cang-chai","13":"tag-hue","14":"tag-mai-chau","15":"tag-dien-bien-phu","16":"tag-vietnam-history","17":"tag-quy-nhon"},"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1364"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5328,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1364\/revisions\/5328"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1372"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}