Vietnam
Atlas World essential guide
From Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, the country combines intense cities, coastal routes and regional culinary traditions. Atlas Lume approaches Vietnam through its landscapes, neighbourhoods, transport and living culture, with enough context to plan thoughtfully rather than simply collect landmarks.
Use Hanoi as a practical reference point and adapt the route to distance and season. The principal language is Vietnamese, the currency is Vietnamese đồng (VND), and the generally recommended travel window is February to April. Conditions, entry rules and services should always be confirmed with official sources before departure.
Always confirm visas, health requirements, timetables and transport conditions with official sources before travelling.
Videos from Vietnam
Open video library →First Time in Vietnam (We Didn’t Expect It To Be Like This)
Flying The Nest
Stories about Vietnam
News and long-form features
Bình Thạnh, Vietnam: Reading the River and the Weather Before You Set Out
Hai Bà Trưng, Hanoi: How to Reach the City Centre from Nội Bài Airport
Cần Thơ, Vietnam: Planning a Realistic Walk Through the Mekong Delta
District 10, Vietnam: Crossing a Saigon District of Canals, Bridges and Alleys
Biên Hòa, Vietnam: The City That Works Between the River and the Workshop
Bac Giang, Vietnam: A Heritage Lived in Markets and Villages
Iron and Limestone: The Heritage Rail Route Linking Hanoi to Ninh Binh’s Karst Valleys
The Trans-Vietnam Railway: Paddy Field Engineering, Monsoon Logistics, and Historical Rail Connectivity Between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
