saigon vs hanoi vs da nang after doing all three

Did 3 weeks top to bottom, here's my very biased take.

Saigon: busiest, most modern, best for food variety and getting stuff done. Hot year round.

Hanoi: old quarter charm, cooler in winter, feels more traditional.

Da Nang: beach, calmer, easy to do Hoi An from there.

If you're working out where to stay in ho chi minh first time, D1 makes the most sense for a short trip.

Comments 3

  • Lv.4marco_bkk
    coming from bangkok, saigon felt the most familiar. traffic is more bikes than cars though
  • Lv.2hostelhopper_hugh
    da nang was my favourite for slowing down after saigon
  • Lv.4noodlenomad
    hanoi pho vs saigon pho is a debate i won't start here lol

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