{"id":6496,"date":"2019-12-07T12:34:27","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T05:34:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/?p=6496"},"modified":"2020-01-28T16:30:21","modified_gmt":"2020-01-28T09:30:21","slug":"visiting-vietnam-with-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Vietnam With Children: A Family Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Vietnam is a great family vacation option because the cities have a large variety of fun activities with high quality, affordable accommodations for families on any budget.\u00a0 Below you&#8217;ll find top suggestions for things to do with your family in Vietnam in addition to suitable accommodation recommendations that offer adjoining rooms and swimming pools. Knowing the type of activities that the country offers and what kind of accommodation options are available will make planning your family vacation to Vietnam much easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6500\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6500\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam for families\" width=\"1920\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com-696x290.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com-1068x445.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-of-four-in-Halong-Bay-hanoivoyages-dot-com-1008x420.jpg 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6500\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnam is a great destination for creating family memories that will last a lifetime. (Source: hanoivoyages.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#TABLE_OF_CONTENTS\" >TABLE OF CONTENTS:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Should_I_Hire_A_Travel_Agent_to_Plan_My_Vietnam_Family_Vacation\" >&nbsp;Should I Hire A Travel Agent to Plan My Vietnam Family Vacation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_What_are_the_best_places_in_Vietnam_for_a_family\" >&nbsp; What are the best places in Vietnam for a family?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#South_Vietnam_Itinerary_for_families\" >South Vietnam Itinerary for families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#North_Vietnam_Itinerary_for_families\" >North Vietnam Itinerary for families<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_What_are_the_best_things_to_do_in_Vietnam_for_a_family\" >&nbsp;What are the best things to do in Vietnam for a family?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Northern_Vietnam\" >Northern Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Central_Vietnam\" >Central Vietnam<\/a><\/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\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Southern_Vietnam\" >Southern Vietnam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Best_Hotels_in_Vietnam_for_Families_Where_to_Stay\" >&nbsp;Best Hotels in Vietnam for Families: Where to Stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Best_Ways_To_Get_Around_Vietnam_Cities_with_your_Family\" >&nbsp;Best Ways To Get Around Vietnam Cities with your Family<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Best_walking_streets_in_Hanoi\" >Best walking streets in Hanoi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Best_walking_streets_in_Hoi_An\" >Best walking streets in Hoi An<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Best_walking_streets_in_Saigon\" >Best walking streets in Saigon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Using_Grab_Car_like_Uber_for_Southeast_Asia\" >Using Grab Car (like Uber for Southeast Asia)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Using_Vietnam_Taxis\" >Using Vietnam Taxis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Hiring_A_Car\" >Hiring A Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Using_Cyclos_Spoiler_not_really_transportation\" >Using Cyclos (Spoiler: not really transportation)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Family_Traveling_from_city_to_city_in_Vietnam\" >Family Traveling from city to city in Vietnam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Where_to_eat_in_Vietnam_with_your_Family\" >&nbsp;Where to eat in Vietnam with your Family<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Street_Food\" >&nbsp;Street Food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Family-friendly_restaurants_in_Vietnam\" >&nbsp; Family-friendly restaurants in Vietnam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Interacting_with_Locals_When_Visiting_Vietnam_with_Children\" >&nbsp;Interacting with Locals When Visiting Vietnam with Children<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Inappropriate_touching_as_a_way_to_show_affection\" >Inappropriate touching as a way to show affection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Pick-pocketing_in_tourist_areas_in_Vietnam\" >Pick-pocketing in tourist areas in Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Learn_to_say_%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D_respectfully\" >Learn to say \u201cno\u201d respectfully\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Obtaining_help_if_you_get_lost_in_Vietnam\" >Obtaining help if you get lost in Vietnam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#Break_the_ice_by_learning_a_few_simple_Vietnamese_phrases\" >Break the ice by learning a few simple Vietnamese phrases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/visiting-vietnam-with-children\/#_Keeping_your_children_healthy_in_Vietnam\" >&nbsp;Keeping your children healthy in Vietnam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TABLE_OF_CONTENTS\"><\/span><strong>TABLE OF CONTENTS:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>(Click on the links below to jump directly to the section you would like to explore)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#itinerary\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Planning a Family Itinerary<\/a> <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#go\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">(Where to Go,<\/a> <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#do\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">What to Do)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#hotels\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Best Hotels for Families<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#getting around\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">How To Get Around Vietnam Cities With Your Family<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#eating\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Where To Eat in Vietnam With Your Family<\/a> <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#street food\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">(Street Food,<\/a> <a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#restaurants\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Restaurants)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"#locals\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Interacting With The Locals<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#healthy\">Keeping Your Children Healthy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Should_I_Hire_A_Travel_Agent_to_Plan_My_Vietnam_Family_Vacation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"itinerary\">&nbsp;<\/span>Should I Hire A Travel Agent to Plan My Vietnam Family Vacation?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some families may opt to use the services of a travel agent to help coordinate the logistics of their Vietnam trip. It can save a lot of time and headache, especially when there are so many things that you have to take into consideration when traveling with kids. Kids tend to be picky and are not often as willing to compromise as grown-ups however, so make sure that you work with a travel agent that has a lot of experience in planning family vacations. An easy way to keep you and the kids happy during a trip to Vietnam is to plan activities that are \u2018hands-on\u2019 but still appeal to both the younger and older crowd.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No travel agent will understand the kinds of places and activities your family likes as well as you do though so no matter how your itinerary is being planned, make sure you have a big say in it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For family travelers that want to save a bit of money, we are confident that you can plan a great Vietnam vacation for your family with the help of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/vietnam-itinerary-how-long-to-stay-in-ho-chi-minh-city-hanoi-hoi-an-halong-nha-trang\/\">trip planning guides<\/a> you can find on this site.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_are_the_best_places_in_Vietnam_for_a_family\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"go\">&nbsp;<\/span> What are the best places in Vietnam for a family?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam is positively packed with interesting and unique tourist locations with so much to see that many family travelers try to fit in too many places into their Vietnam itineraries. Due to it being more complicated and expensive to get from one place to another for bigger groups, we recommend that families traveling to Vietnam stick to destinations in either South or North Vetnam rather to trying to cover the entire country in one trip. Trust us, there will be more than enough to see either way. We have provided a couple of sample itineraries below for north and south Vietnam respectively with the number of days you should consider staying in each city.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6553\" style=\"width: 1380px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6553\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map.jpg\" alt=\"Tourism cities in Vietnam\" width=\"1380\" height=\"2080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map.jpg 1380w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map-768x1158.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map-679x1024.jpg 679w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map-696x1049.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map-1068x1610.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnam-travel-map-279x420.jpg 279w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1380px) 100vw, 1380px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">From north to south, Vietnam is full of diverse cultures and stunning natural beauty; an excellent place for families to explore. (Source: nam-viet-voyage.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"South_Vietnam_Itinerary_for_families\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Vietnam Itinerary for families<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-42\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-42\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><b>City\/Region<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><b>What to Expect<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><b>Recommended Stay (Assuming 2 weeks total)<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saigon<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Street food; shopping; a thriving metropolis<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-5 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mekong Delta<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat rides through mangrove forests; rural villages; lots of agriculture<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phu Quoc<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful beaches; peaceful island life; fishing villages; 5-star resorts<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mui Ne<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of natural beauty; sand dunes; beaches; a sleepy town<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nha Trang<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The premier resort town in Vietnam; seafood; world-class beaches; an amusement park<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoi An<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A charming town; amazing countryside; ancient landmarks; beaches; shopping<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-6 Days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-42 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"North_Vietnam_Itinerary_for_families\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Vietnam Itinerary for families<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-43\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-43\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><b>City\/Region<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><b>What to Expect<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><b>Recommended Stay (Assuming 2 weeks total)<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanoi<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Vietnamese culture; ancient landmarks; cuisine; shopping; a thriving metropolis<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-5 Days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Halong Bay<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bay cruises; caving; kayaking; floating villages<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 Days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sapa<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trekking; meeting colorful hill tribes; stunning vistas<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ninh Binh<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boating on spectacular waterways; temples; caves; mountain paths<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Danang<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A big city with a slower pace of life; beaches; Bana Hills amusement park<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoi An<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See above<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-6 days<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-43 from cache -->\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that the\u00a0<a title=\"The best time to visit Vietnam\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/2014\/01\/04\/the-best-time-to-visit-vietnam\/\" rel=\"noopener \u201ddofollow&quot;\">weather in Vietnam<\/a>\u00a0is incredibly varied not just by latitude but also by time of year.\u00a0 It can get quite miserable at certain times of year depending on the time of the year and the last thing you want is to be stuck somewhere that is blazing hot or currently in typhoon season.\u00a0 Please note that many parts of Vietnam are consistently hot so prepare your kids for what to expect because children can be less resilient to weather that they are not accustomed to.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6611\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6611\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon flooded street\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info-696x392.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info-1068x601.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Vietnams-rainy-season-rainyseason-dot-info-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vietnam&#8217;s rainy seasons can get pretty intense, so be sure to research when or when not to go. (Source: rainyseason.info)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_are_the_best_things_to_do_in_Vietnam_for_a_family\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"do\">&nbsp;<\/span>What are the best things to do in Vietnam for a family?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every city in the tables above has many options for families looking for entertainment. Check out our post about activities to do in Vietnam with kids for some ideas. The post includes listings for specific activities in most of the cities mentioned above, plus ideas for rainy day activities. We have also summarized some of our favorites activities in Northern Vietnam, Central Vietnam and Southern Vietnam below:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Northern_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong>Northern Vietnam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Halong Bay is a great spot for family-friendly adventure in Vietnam.\u00a0 During most cruises in Halong Bay, there are plenty of opportunities to kayak in the bay, swim in the ocean, lay on the beach, go squid fishing or take cooking classes.\u00a0 Some cruise lines are more family-friendly than others.\u00a0 Bhaya, Au Co, and Indochina Sails have some of the biggest decks, giving your kids plenty of space to run around.\u00a0 Paloma cruises offers the Paloma Family Cruise, which is a private cruise with a 6-person capacity.\u00a0\u00a0<a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/the-best-tours-in-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">The tour<\/a>\u00a0can be more catered to your family\u2019s individual needs if the standard activities don\u2019t appeal to you.\u00a0 Some cruises also have adjoining cabins with a connecting door so you can stay accessible to your kids \u2013 Jasmine cruises, Paloma cruises, and Starlight cruises are some of the companies that offer adjoining cabins.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-spend-two-days-in-hanoi-custom-itineraries-for-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">Hanoi, being the capital of Vietnam<\/a>, has many museums and landmarks that you can visit.\u00a0 If that gets a bit dry for some members of your family, you can take a trip to the Bat Trang pottery village where everyone in the family can paint a piece to take home.\u00a0 Your kids might also like \u201ctoy street\u201d in Hanoi, located on Luong Van Can street.\u00a0 If you want to enjoy some open space, the parks near Hoan Kiem lake are usually not too crowded and there is plenty of room for kids to run around.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Central_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong>Central Vietnam <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The culture and environment of central Vietnam can be quite diverse from city to city.\u00a0 Along\u00a0<a class=\"_ps2id\" href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/cruising-the-coast-the-top-5-best-beach-destinations-in-vietnam\/\" data-ps2id-offset=\"\">the Vietnam coast<\/a>, you will have many opportunities to enjoy water sports.\u00a0 Nha Trang is famous for scuba diving and Mui Ne is known for windsurfing and parasailing.\u00a0 If your family enjoys water sports, we recommend visiting these destinations.\u00a0 Nha Trang also has the Vinpearl amusement park which can be a fun activity to enjoy as a family.\u00a0 To get to the park, you take an impressive gondola ride, which is one of the longest gondola rides over water in the world.\u00a0 In contrast to Nha Trang and Mui Ne, Hoi An is a much more relaxed town and is a place to experience a different city vibe in Vietnam.\u00a0 That being said, it is a very historically rich town (and therefore, very tourist-friendly) so if you and your family need a break from the hustle and bustle of life in Vietnam, Hoi An is a great place to visit.\u00a0 Visiting the countryside near Hoi An is also a great option and many tours offer the opportunity to float down canals in small bamboo fishing boats.\u00a0 You can also engage in some cultural activities like taking lantern-making classes or taking a bike tour to the surrounding villages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southern_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong>Southern Vietnam <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the biggest appeals of Ho Chi Minh City is the bustling and chaotic nature of the city.\u00a0 If you want to take some time away from the chaos, we recommend visiting Dam Sen Water Park or Suoi Tien Amusement Park.\u00a0 Both places have plenty of rides, attractions, and activities geared towards children and is a great way to keep them active during your vacation. \u00a0Dam Sen Water Park is, as the name states, an aquatic-themed park with lots of themed water slides and pools for kids to play. \u00a0It is not too far away from the centre of town and the admission to the park is based on height. Suoi Tien Amusement Park is a Buddha themed amusement park which may seem strange but is a lot of fun for kids. \u00a0Besides the rides and activities, they have shows, go kart rides and boat rides. \u00a0This amusement park is about 30 minutes outside of town.<\/p>\n<p>The Mekong Delta is also a nice family friendly destination.\u00a0 Tours to the delta can be very hands-on and engaging for young kids if you use the right tour operator because they offer fun activities like Sampan trips down the backwaters, riding bicycles amongst the rice fields, and interactions with local families.\u00a0 Mekong Delta Tours offered by the large tour operators that cram 40-60 on a bus and visit the same touristy locations can get very ho-hum for kids. \u00a0The itinerary is more rigid and not all activities may appeal to your children. Instead, there are some <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/the-best-tours-in-vietnam\/\">recommended private tours<\/a> through Water Buffalo Tours. \u00a0Or, you can even go to Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels through Saigon River Express, where you travel by speedboat, which can be a fun experience for your kids.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Best_Hotels_in_Vietnam_for_Families_Where_to_Stay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"hotels\">&nbsp;<\/span>Best Hotels in Vietnam for Families: Where to Stay<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two features that every family traveling to Vietnam should look for in their choices of accommodation: <\/span><b>adjoining rooms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a <\/span><b>swimming pool<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6604\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6604\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6604\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Beach hotel for kids and families\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com-696x435.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com-1068x668.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Family-resort-Vietnam-hotelsandleisure-dot-com-672x420.jpg 672w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are lots of family-friendly hotels and resorts in Vietnam for every price range. (Source: hotelsandleisure.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of hotels in Vietnam that are not equipped with family-friendly facilities, which from the horror stories we often read online, can surely make or break your trip. Luckily, with online reviews we can also easily discover accommodations that are a great fit for families. To help you select the best ones for your family, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the top-reviewed hotels with adjoining rooms and a pool in Vietnam\u2019s major cities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the prices shown in the table are only for a standard room. The prices are purely meant to give you a feel for the general prices of the hotels compared to each other. The nightly costs of the family-friendly rooms will most likely be higher than the basic room cost shown. Please also keep in mind that Vietnam hotel prices tend to fluctuate greatly depending on the season.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-41\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-41\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><b>City\/Hotel<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><b>Star Rating<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-3\"><b>Cost\/Night<\/b><\/th><th class=\"column-4\"><b>Neighborhood<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Hanoi<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tirant Hotel<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">64-95 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Quarter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lapis Hotel<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">56-232* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residential Hoan Kiem Area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ann Hotel<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">69-144 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student area -- street food center<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oriental Jade Hotel<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99-414 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Quarter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somerset Grand Serviced Apartments<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">104-200* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upscale tourist area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Hoi An<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gem Riverside<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33-133* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cam Nam Island, 5-minute drive from old town<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CIC Hoi An Villa<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22-41* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outside of the main town<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Atlas Hotel Hoi An<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">39-138* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Town<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anantara Resort<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">217-421 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Town Riverside<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beachside Boutique<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51-185* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beach Side of Hoi An<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Heaven Resort and Spa<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">43-91 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Huynh Phuc Khan Square -- Night Market Area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Saigon<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beautiful Saigon Boutique<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31-62* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backpacker Street<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunland Hotel<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">49-133* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riverside Nightlife Area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Novotel Saigon Center<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">119-221* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Palace and Parks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Myst Dong Khoi<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">182-293 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina District<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-20\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yen Silverland<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">127-174 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Palace and Parks<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-21\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Reverie<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">272-670 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nguyen Hue Promenade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-22\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saigon Prince<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">150-274 USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nguyen Hue Promenade<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-23\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sherwood Suites<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.5<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">110-224* USD<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independence Palace Area<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-41 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Best_Ways_To_Get_Around_Vietnam_Cities_with_your_Family\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"getting around\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Ways To Get Around Vietnam Cities with your Family<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take advantage of all the things Vietnamese cities offer your family vacation, you need a way to get around quickly and safely. Some of the most effective ways are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Walking<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fantastic way for families to see what each Vietnamese city has to offer is by lacing up their boots (or more realistically, slipping on their sandals) and hitting the pavement. There is no better way to get an authentic glimpse into Vietnamese life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, many of Vietnam\u2019s streets are ill-suited for walking. The sidewalks can be narrow to nonexistent, dirty, and riddled with potholes. To make matters worse, motorbikes might be whizzing by just inches from you or even driving up on the sidewalks themselves if the road is congested. A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dditionally, walking can be hot and tiring endeavor (especially in the southern part of the country), so this might not be a viable option for families with very young children or older travelers.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6608\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6608\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com.jpeg\" alt=\"Vietnam walking streets\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-265x198.jpeg 265w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-1068x801.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/No-sidewalk-guideofvietnam-dot-blogspot-dot-com-560x420.jpeg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">On many of Vietnam&#8217;s city streets, the sidewalks are completely blocked off by motorbikes, trees, and storefronts. (Source: Guideofvietnam.blogspot.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the streets in Vietnam are not comparable to the walking streets in most first world countries in terms of upkeep and cleanliness, we have listed some of the best walking streets in each of the major Vietnam cities below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_walking_streets_in_Hanoi\"><\/span>Best walking streets in Hanoi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hanoi is a very dense city, especially in the Old Quarter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so it can be difficult to find places where you can walk freely without having to worry about the traffic. To combat this problem, the city has established some walking streets in the city center that are closed to motorized vehicles from Friday evening to Sunday night. The streets closed off to vehicles are <\/span><b>Dinh Tien Hoang, Hang Khay, Le Thai To, Le Lai, Le Thach, Tran Nguyen Han, Dinh Le, Nguyen Xi., Trang Tien, Lo Su, Hang Dau, Luong Van Can, Hang Bai, Bao Khanh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the promenade around Hoan Kiem Lake. The entire area is thronged with storefronts and street vendors offering shopping opportunities and street foods galore.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6606\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6606\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6606\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Family hanoi\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-696x696.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-1068x1068.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hanoi-walking-street-spoton-vietnam-dot-com-420x420.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6606\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are a lot of open areas like this one in Hanoi that are great for walking with the whole family. (Source: spoton-vietnam.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_walking_streets_in_Hoi_An\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best walking streets in Hoi An <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoi An is often described as one of the best walking towns in all of Asia. Almost every street you\u2019ll find there is comfortable enough for walking, but let\u2019s focus on some of the very best. During the day, <\/span><b>Tran Phu, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Nguyen Phuc Chu, and Bach Dang<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are clean, safe walking streets with plenty for families to explore together. In the evenings, the city closes a few streets off to motorized vehicles. The streets are <\/span><b>Tran Phu, Cong Nu Ngoc Hoa, and part of Nguyen Hue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are lined with cool shops and are frequented by street vendors selling kid-friendly items like locally-made candy, fresh ice cream, sticky rice cakes and even toys. You also shouldn\u2019t miss the opportunity to walk over the Bridge of Lights, which is lit up with many-colored lanterns in the evening or the extremely pretty Thoai Ngoc Hau on the other side of the bridge. Thaoi Ngoc Hau street is also lined with bars for parents who\u2019ve had a long day keeping the vacation on-track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_walking_streets_in_Saigon\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best walking streets in Saigon<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Saigon is much more spread out than other Vietnamese cities, so good walking streets are not found in one small area like in Hanoi or Hoi An. For example, <\/span><b>Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lao<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are good walking streets in the backpacker area, especially for adults or older children who appreciate vibrant nightlife. <\/span><b>Ton Duc Thang<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a very scenic walk that goes along the city\u2019s main harbor. And <\/span><b>Nguyen Hue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is arguably the city\u2019s best walking street, as the center of the wide avenue is a promenade blocked off to traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6607\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6607\" style=\"width: 4704px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6607\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com.jpeg\" alt=\"Saigon's best walking street\" width=\"4704\" height=\"1900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com.jpeg 4704w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com-300x121.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com-768x310.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com-1024x414.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com-696x281.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com-1068x431.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Nguyen-Hue-Saigon-justgoia-dot-com-1040x420.jpeg 1040w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4704px) 100vw, 4704px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marvelous Nguyen Hue walking street in Saigon (Source: justgoia.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when you\u2019re not on one of these walking streets, the roads in Vietnam are actually not dangerous for pedestrians if you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BywQEprEKIw%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">know some basic rules for navigating the haphazard traffic<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a good idea to keep the kids in your group in between the adults while walking. While crossing the street, we recommend everyone to cross the street in a tight group while following the lead of the locals. It will be easier for traffic to navigate around you that way. Be alert and cautious, yet definitive in your movements and you all should be fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Grab_Car_like_Uber_for_Southeast_Asia\"><\/span>Using Grab Car (like Uber for Southeast Asia)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab Car is the most convenient option for families to zip between points quickly and comfortably. As long as someone in your group has a phone with a data connection, they can set up an account and book a ride to a selected location like with Uber. The app is easy to use, and you shouldn\u2019t have to wait more than a few minutes for your driver to pick you up after booking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Most Grab Cars are four-seaters, but the app offers an option to upgrade to a seven-seater for a very small fee. Make sure to utilize it if you are family traveling with more than three people.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6605\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6605\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6605\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon ride hailing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-768x544.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-696x493.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-1068x757.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Grab-car-Vietnam-asiaone-dot-com-593x420.jpg 593w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6605\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Most Grab Cars are not marked like this one, but the service is nearly always excellent. (Source: Asiaone.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike a traditional taxi, the Grab app will show the price of your ride when you book. This will keep you from being overcharged. Taxis that try to rip off family travelers are actually a fairly common scam in Vietnam, so you should definitely use Grab instead if you are able to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, don\u2019t expect working seatbelts. This is a rule in pretty much all Vietnamese cars. It\u2019s possible the reason for this is that, since cars are so much bigger than 90% of the vehicles on the road, the passengers are very unlikely to be injured even in the event of a collision.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Vietnam_Taxis\"><\/span>Using Vietnam Taxis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxis are still a good option for families who want to travel in comfort but are unable to use Grab, either because they do not have a smartphone or because of time constraints. Anyway, they are still extremely cheap compared to taxis in most Western countries. See the taxi price guide in our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/planning-a-trip-to-vietnam\/\">trip planning guide<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more exact numbers, but don\u2019t expect to pay more than a few dollars for an inner-city ride. To avoid scams, remember to stick to \u201csafe\u201d taxi providers, such as \u201cMai Linh\u201d and \u201cTaxi Group\u201d in Hanoi or \u201cMai Linh\u201d and \u201cVinasun\u201d in Saigon.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6610\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6610\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Saigon untrustworthy taxi\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Taxi-scams-Vietnam-vietnamcoracle-dot-com-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">To avoid scams, its best to avoid taxis apart from the top-reviewed providers in a city. (Source: Vietnamcoracle.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_A_Car\"><\/span>Hiring A Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traveling with the whole family is already pretty stressful, especially if you have young kids to keep safe. It can be a godsend to eschew the hassle of needing to find a ride whenever you want to go somewhere new, and instead to have a driver who is waiting to take you where you want to go. Having your family\u2019s own personal driver during the vacation is, of course, more expensive than other methods of transport &#8212; expect $50-70\/day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Cyclos_Spoiler_not_really_transportation\"><\/span>Using Cyclos (Spoiler: not really transportation)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclo rides are purely about the experience. They are slow, and definitely not a good way to get your family where they need to go efficiently. XO does not recommend them at all, in fact, because there are a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/taxi-and-cyclo-scams-in-ho-chi-minh-city\/\">cyclo scams in Vietnam<\/a>. If you\u2019re really intent on experiencing a cyclo ride though, book through your hotel or a reputable vendor to remain safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6603\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6603\" style=\"width: 2400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6603\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Vietnam cyclos\" width=\"2400\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com-1024x384.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com-696x261.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com-1068x401.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Cyclos-in-Saigon-our3kidsvtheworld-dot-com-1120x420.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lots of families enjoy cyclo rides purely for the ambiance. (Source: our3kidsvtheworld.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Traveling_from_city_to_city_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong>Family Traveling from city to city in Vietnam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When traveling in between cities\u00a0as a family, we highly recommend taking planes or trains rather than going by car or bus. Often times, roads in remote stretches are not very developed and can be treacherous. \u00a0Also, the journey by car or bus tends takes much longer than normal, even for distances that would not seem particular far in more developed countries, because road vehicles in Vietnam tend to travel quite slow due to poor road conditions and dense traffic, and the long and bumpy ride can be very frustrating for children.\u00a0\u00a0Fortunately, most cities, even small ones, have airports so very few places in Vietnam are inaccessible by plane. \u00a0As for overnight trains, they are also quite safe. \u00a0If you are a family of more than 4, you will have to split between two cabins as one cabin only holds 4 people.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Where_to_eat_in_Vietnam_with_your_Family\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"eating\">&nbsp;<\/span>Where to eat in Vietnam with your Family<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food is one of the top things that many travelers think about when a trip to Vietnam is mentioned. That is for good reason; both the street food and restaurant scenes in Vietnamese cities are worthy of their global reputation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Street_Food\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"street food\">&nbsp;<\/span>Street Food<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnam\u2019s street food is absolutely incredible. The variety of culinary delights is huge and flavorful, and eating out at street-side venue is just as entertaining as it is delicious. Although many children are not adventurous eaters, the pure excitement of the local food scene is quite an experience in itself and should keep even the youngest in your family engaged. They\u2019ll drink in the vibrancy of the street culture as eagerly as the smoothies and fresh-squeezed fruit juice served alongside the healthy, hearty foods. For a better overview of why Vietnam\u2019s street food is so special, take a read of our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/street-food-culture-in-saigon\/\">Vietnam street food culture primer<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a parent of a child that is very picky about what they eat and you&#8217;re worried that the street food in Vietnam will be too strange for your family, rest assured that there are many Vietnamese street food dishes that are very non-confronting and familiar-looking to what you might find in a typical Asian restaurant in your own country. Ph\u1edf noodle soup (beef or chicken) for example can easily found in most places. M\u00ec qu\u1ea3ng is a colorful noodle dish from central Vietnam that is as delicious as it is pretty. G\u1ecfi cu\u1ed1n (fresh spring rolls), and c\u1ecfm chi\u00ean (fried rice) are some kid-friendly favorites that can easily be found in Vietnam.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6609\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6609\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Vietnam food\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-696x483.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-1068x741.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pho-fantasea-dot-vn-605x420.jpg 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ph\u1edf, a Vietnamese staple, is perfect for not-so-adventurous kids or adults. (Source: fantasea.vn)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also a lot of Western specialties, such as x\u00fac x\u00edch (hot dogs) or khoai t\u00e2y chi\u00ean (french fries) that have become popular among Vietnamese street food vendors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of health and food safety, we wouldn&#8217;t worry too much. You and your family should be perfectly fine if you follow our advice on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-in-vietnam-while-eating-and-traveling\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoiding sickness in Vietnam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, the vast majority of Vietnamese food is by nature very healthy. Vietnamese food, in general, contains less processed ingredients and more fresh vegetables than Western foods. Even growing children will get more than enough nutrients on a Vietnamese street food diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6602\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6602\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"savory bun thit nuong bowl\" width=\"900\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com.jpg 900w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com-696x974.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Bun-cha-recipetineats-dot-com-300x420.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6602\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Even sweeter, fattier Vietnamese entrees like b\u00fan ch\u1ea3 are served with fresh meats and vegetables. (Source: recipetineats.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your family isn\u2019t feeling up to the task of hitting the streets and foraging for street eats yourselves, there are lots of food tours in every big Vietnamese city that can take you to try some of the best street eats. In Saigon, you cannot go wrong joining the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0world-famous \u201cXO Foodie Tour\u201d which will take you on a whirlwind 4.5 hour tour on scooters driven by English speaking female drivers, and will offer you a chance to try 10-12 local dishes that you most likely would never find on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5N9mYKy1xcU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For travelers that don&#8217;t want to get on a motorbike, XO Tours also offers a unique walking food tour in Hoi An called\u00a0 \u201cDinner with the Nguyens\u201d that will take you into the Hoi An countryside to meet Vietnamese farmers and even eat in a local home! This one of a kind tour also provides you with a short cooking class and dinner on a private boat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re on a tight budget you might consider booking a free student tour such as those run by \u201cSaigon Hotpot\u201d or \u201cHoi An Free Tour.\u201d Expect these tours to be more loosely organized in comparison to the tours run by professional operators like XO Tours, however, as they are mainly opportunities for the student tour guides to practice their craft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6633\" style=\"width: 4240px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6633 size-full\" title=\"Saigon foodie family tour\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family.jpeg\" alt=\"Saigon Foodie family tour\" width=\"4240\" height=\"2832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family.jpeg 4240w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family-696x465.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family-1068x713.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Saigon-Foodie-family-629x420.jpeg 629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4240px) 100vw, 4240px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food tours are a great way to taste local street cuisine and get in some family bonding.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Family-friendly_restaurants_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"restaurants\">&nbsp;<\/span> Family-friendly restaurants in Vietnam<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your family doesn&#8217;t want to eat Vietnamese food 3 times a day and you&#8217;re worried about a lack of non-Vietnamese food options, you&#8217;re in luck as most cities in Vietnam offer a diverse number of ethnic restaurants. For example, in Hanoi, you can find some of the best Indian food in Southeast Asia and there are some incredible Texas-style barbecue restaurants in Saigon. No matter what type of food you&#8217;re in the mood for, you will most likely be able to find it in Vietnam, especially in the bigger cities like Saigon and Hanoi. Many Vietnamese restaurants in tourist areas will offer Western standbys like hamburgers, pizza and steak for families that want to eat both Vietnamese and western dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below are some restaurants especially well-reviewed by families traveling with kids. All of them have at least some western food options for less adventurous family members.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-47\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-47\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City\/Restaurant Name<\/span><\/th><th class=\"column-2\"><b>Cuisine (Notes)<\/b><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Hanoi<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chops<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burgers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Green Farm Restaurant<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese (vegan-friendly options available!)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gia Ngu Restaurant<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KOTO<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese Fusion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duong\u2019s Restaurant<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese Fusion<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Hoi An<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lowland Restaurant<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chips and Fish<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese Seafood, much of it prepared in a Western style<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hola Taco<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mexican (Colorful decoration scheme kids love)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dingo Deli<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Le Cabanon<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">French<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><b>Saigon<\/b><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qu\u00e1n \u1ee4t \u1ee4t<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American BBQ<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Au Parc<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Middle Eastern (has a kids play area)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ben Thanh Street Food Market<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A variety of cuisines including Western<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbecue Garden<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese BBQ<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poke Saigon<\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hawaiian<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-47 from cache -->\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Interacting_with_Locals_When_Visiting_Vietnam_with_Children\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"locals\">&nbsp;<\/span>Interacting with Locals When Visiting Vietnam with Children<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how you handle the rest of your family\u2019s Vietnam vacation, you won\u2019t be able to have a truly enriching experience unless your family can have positive interactions with locals. Vietnamese people are some of the friendliest, most communal people you\u2019ll ever come across, and they especially love families who are traveling together. Although they are very welcoming, the Vietnamese also have some behaviors and customs would be perceived as very inappropriate in your country and could result in misunderstandings if you and your family are unprepared. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are a few common types of interactions with the locals that you should be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inappropriate_touching_as_a_way_to_show_affection\"><\/span><b>Inappropriate touching as a way to show affection<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese people are fascinated by kids, foreign kids in particular.\u00a0 They show their affection towards kids very freely so your kids will not only get treated really well here, but they will also be touched, prodded, hugged, played with, and generally be adored. Be aware of this and don&#8217;t be too alarmed if this happens to your children as it is USUALLY very innocent on the locals&#8217; part. For example, some travelers have mentioned that they were taken aback when a Vietnamese person touched their child\u2019s crotch. Although we do not condone this behavior and it would be considered a crime in many countries, most Vietnamese people see this type of touching as a way to show affection, similar to tussling someone&#8217;s hair. If you have very young children, we would make sure to keep a close watch on them when they are interacting with Vietnamese adults. If your child is touched inappropriately we would recommend firmly telling the offender that this type of touching is not appropriate or wanted, however, take into consideration that this type of touching is considered &#8220;normal&#8221; in Vietnam, so pursuing the situation further with the police would probably not result in any punishment for the offender. Situations like these are RARE, however, so you should not be afraid of bringing your children to Vietnam just because of a few isolated cases. We only mentioned this so that you are aware of the possibility so that you can better protect your children.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6634\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6634\" style=\"width: 2280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6634 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com.jpg\" alt=\"Ethnic villager in Vietnam posing with a foreign child\" width=\"2280\" height=\"1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com.jpg 2280w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Sapa-local-with-kid-theobriensabroad-dot-com-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2280px) 100vw, 2280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6634\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Locals may want to get a picture with your family or with your child. They&#8217;re just being friendly, although you can, of course, give a gentle &#8220;no&#8221; if it makes you uncomfortable. (Source: theobriensabroad.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pick-pocketing_in_tourist_areas_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><b>Pick-pocketing in tourist areas in Vietnam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although we definitely recommend interacting with the locals any time you get a chance to, not all the Vietnamese people that approach you are friendly, however. Be cautious that some shady characters may try to take advantage of your friendliness to get closer and pick your pocket. Travelers should be aware of their belongings at all times, and it\u2019s a good idea to keep your money and important documents inside a hidden pocket or in a backpack instead of hanging loose on your person.\u00a0Also, make sure that your children are not wearing anything valuable that may be easy to snatch. \u00a0Even if they are wearing something inexpensive which could mistakenly be taken as a valuable item, leave it off them so they don\u2019t become a target of theft.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_to_say_%E2%80%9Cno%E2%80%9D_respectfully\"><\/span><b>Learn to say \u201cno\u201d respectfully\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lots of local vendors, such as market sellers, taxi drivers, and roadside shoe shiners, are extremely persistent, especially with families. To get them to leave your group alone, you need to learn to say \u201cno\u201d firmly but respectfully. Once you say no, avoid making eye contact with the offender. That will usually work. If you tried this and the person is still bothering you, just ignore them completely and keep walking away. Eventually, they will give up.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtaining_help_if_you_get_lost_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><b>Obtaining help if you get lost in Vietnam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vietnamese cities are very crowded places and getting separated is definitely a possibility when you&#8217;re navigating the crowds. In case this happens, we have provided a form below which you can prepare in advance and give to each member in your family. One side has spaces for the name, parents\u2019 names, nationality, and hotel info of the child, and the other side has spaces for the same info, but it is translated into Vietnamese. Print out the form, fill out both sides using the same information, cut it out, fold it along the bold black line to make the form two-sided, and have your children carry it with them whenever your family goes out.<\/span><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6632 size-full\" title=\"translation card for travelers in Vietnam\" src=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lost-in-Vietnam-instructions.jpg\" alt=\"translation card for travelers in Vietnam\" width=\"1024\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lost-in-Vietnam-instructions.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lost-in-Vietnam-instructions-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lost-in-Vietnam-instructions-768x299.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lost-in-Vietnam-instructions-696x271.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Break_the_ice_by_learning_a_few_simple_Vietnamese_phrases\"><\/span><b>Break the ice by learning a few simple Vietnamese phrases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there\u2019s one thing Vietnamese locals love to see, it\u2019s travelers making a real effort to learn about local culture and language. Learn a few key Vietnamese phrases from the video below. Then, use them whenever you can rather than just when you have to. The second you do, you\u2019ll see a big smile spread over the face of the local you\u2019re talking to. It\u2019s a good way to gain good graces quickly and to feel more immersed in the local culture. You can go the extra mile and learn even more Vietnamese by pointing to objects and asking \u201cc\u00e1i nay l\u00e0 g\u00ec?\u201d (what is this called?) This will show locals you want to learn more, and as a bonus, it is an educational experience for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kids take to languages even more quickly than adults, so be sure to include them when you\u2019re learning some basic Vietnamese phrases. You may be amazed by how quickly they pick up additional vocabulary and grammar while you\u2019re on your trip. Of course, do not force anything, but be sure to give them the opportunity to interact with locals!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HeVd0mes2d8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Keeping_your_children_healthy_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span id=\"healthy\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><b style=\"font-size: 27px;\">Keeping your children healthy in Vietnam<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Short vacations can be easily ruined when children get sick, and changing plans is often difficult when you have less flexibility.\u00a0 Use these tips to keep your kids happy and healthy during your time in Vietnam:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Include Down Time:\u00a0 As we mentioned earlier, Vietnam can be a very hectic place. That, combined with the heat and pollution, can really wear you and your family down.\u00a0 Vietnam has so many amazing places to see and explore that it can be easy to go overboard and plan every activity imaginable.\u00a0 But be sure to include some rest periods so that you and your family don\u2019t fall ill.<\/li>\n<li>We have already mentioned <a href=\"https:\/\/xotours.vn\/blog\/how-to-avoid-getting-sick-in-vietnam-while-eating-and-traveling\/\">how to find healthy and safe food in Vietnam<\/a> however you should also keep water safety in mind. This is another big concern when traveling with children.\u00a0 First of all, please ensure that your family, and kids especially, have received all their recommended shots before coming to Vietnam.\u00a0 If you have traveled substantially before or have been exposed to this kind of climate, there is a chance that contaminated water may not bother you.\u00a0 But children often have lower immune defenses so getting vaccinated for diseases that are transmitted by contaminated water are a must.\u00a0 Once you are here, be sure to drink bottled water only and even brush teeth with bottled water.\u00a0 Brushing teeth with tap water may not do a lot of damage if your kids do it accidentally but it\u2019s best not to take the risk.\u00a0 Ice is also usually safe in Vietnam but use your best judgment when ordering cold drinks.<\/li>\n<li>Insect Repellent:\u00a0 Dengue fever is fairly common in Vietnam, and though it can affect anyone, immuno-compromised people and children are more likely to contract this disease.\u00a0 What\u2019s more, children are less likely to show restraint when scratching mosquito bites so even if they don\u2019t contract dengue, those bites can become infected easily in the hot climate in Vietnam.\u00a0 Some areas in Vietnam like the Mekong Delta are quite swampy and mosquito-ridden, so use strong insect repellent with DEET to avoid any issues and bring anti-itch cream with you.<\/li>\n<li>Hats and Long Sleeves:\u00a0 Both heat and pollution can cause a lot of body stress for children so keep hydrated, bring a hat and breathable material long sleeves if you plan on spending a lot of time outside such as significant beach time or hiking in the hills.<\/li>\n<li>Medicines:\u00a0 Vietnam has many long and windy roads and even short distances can be nauseating.\u00a0 Some foods and smells may also give you nausea, even if they are perfectly safe to eat.\u00a0 Many people comment that the wafting smell of fish sauce or strange meat is too different for children to handle.\u00a0 Because of this, we recommend that you pack anti-nausea medication and Pepto Bismol.\u00a0 Note that although you can find these medications here, they are often marked up significantly and special versions specifically for children can be hard to find.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you found this post useful, check out our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">illustrated Vietnam trip-planning guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more general tips, and feel free to drop any additional unanswered questions in the comments section below. Also, we\u2019d love to hear from you after your trip to hear how you and your family felt about it!<\/span><\/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>Visiting Vietnam is a great family vacation option because the cities have a large variety of fun activities with high quality, affordable accommodations for families on any budget.\u00a0 Below you&#8217;ll find top suggestions for things to do with your family in Vietnam in addition to suitable accommodation recommendations that offer adjoining rooms and swimming pools. 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