Vietnam in June: Best places to travel
June in Vietnam will welcome more heat of summer, accompanied by unexpected showers that bring refreshing air. It is time for unmissable events when you step into Vietnam: the lush green rice terraces in the mountains, the elegant lotus season in the capital, the vibrant life in the seaside town of Cat Ba, the vibrant Hue Festival, or an exciting forest trip in Nam Cat Tien!
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This is the ideal destination to escape the summer heat in Vietnam, with average June temperatures ranging from 21-25 degrees Celsius, and cooler at nights and early mornings. Especially, the rice terraces and hardworking farmers in there will capture the hearts of any traveler who loves authentic experiences!
Green rice fields in Mu Cang Chai in summer
Harvesting rice is a popular activity among travelers, but have you ever tried planting rice? While the emerald rice terraces haven’t yet sprouted, June offers a mesmerizing blend of water-pouring and green rice terraces. This is your chance to experience the serene beauty of Mu Cang Chai – the gentle green of young rice and the shimmering brown rice fields. And don’t hesitate to immerse yourself in the experience of planting rice with the locals! You are warmly welcomed to our charming village at the foot of Khau Pha Pass, where we will connect you with our hospitable local friends!
Experience the serene beauty of Mu Cang Chai with your friends
Especially, let’s seize this peaceful time in Mu Cang Chai before the peak season in August and September, when everyone comes there to hunt for stunning photos of the golden rice fields.
And now, let’s pack your back! Mu Cang Chai awaits you with numerous other exciting experiences such as trekking, indigo dyeing, H’Mong batik, and motorbike tours,… Explore more about the package here!
Hanoi - Season of lotus
June is the season of lotus flowers in the capital Hanoi, promising refined and elegant experiences, regardless of the scorching summer heat.
A unique cultural experience you shouldn’t miss during this time is exploring the art of weaving silk from lotus fibers – only from June to August. Come to Hanoi, we will take you to meet Ms. Thuan, the first artisan in Vietnam to successfully research and develop the method of weaving silk from lotus fibers. Born into a family with a tradition of weaving silk from mulberry, her craftsmanship, perseverance, and passion for fabrics inspired her to transform delicate lotus fibers into soft and elegant fabrics.
Mrs. Thuan, the first artisan in Vietnam developing the method of weaving silk from lotus fibers
This is also an opportunity to get closer to the life of the people of Phung Xa village with their weaving tradition, listen to inspiring stories, and witness the journey of preserving and developing silk weaving techniques for generations.
And not only that, with over 1000 traditional craft villages around Hanoi, we will bring you to other villages to meet artisans and admire the idyllic villages, beyond the familiar names on travel forums like Quang Phu Cau incense village or Bat Trang pottery village. If you wish to escape the bustling and suffocating Old Quarter with its exhaust fumes, join us on a journey to discover the profound craft villages on the outskirts of Hanoi here!
Enjoy the beauty of Hanoi during lotus season
Also during this lotus season, Hanoi welcomes foodies with dishes from this flower that are full of Vietnamese flavors, elegant and refined, such as lotus sticky rice, steamed lotus leaf rice, lotus seed sweet dessert, lotus seed and longan sweet dessert,… Moreover, if you have the opportunity to visit in early June, you can enjoy another special dish which is an offering of Đoan Ngọ Festival – fermented glutinous rice!
Tips: You can go to the market to buy fermented glutinous rice or come to Tam Cuisine to enjoy it, as well as learn about the Đoan Ngọ Festival tray with Hanoi women!
Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay - Fishing village life in World Natural Heritage
Honored as “The Pearl of the Gulf of Tonkin,” Cat Ba & Lan Ha Bay will take you away from the crowds of Ha Long Bay to the less-traveled corners of Vietnam’s archipelago. If you are dreaming of a more memorable experience than a cruise, let’s immerse yourself in local life! Our team will connect you with Mrs. Thoi, a local woman who will guide you on an adventure through Lan Ha Bay. In there, you’ll see uniquely shaped limestone formations and soak into untouched beaches, known only to the locals.
Immerse yourself in the life of fishermen in Cat Ba – Lan Ha
And more… in this bustling coastal town filled with fishing boats, don’t miss the Cat Ba Fish Market, a vibrant hub of trade for the townspeople. If you’re a foodie, take your time to join our local friend, Ms. Thoa on an early morning market visit to buy fresh seafood, which you’ll cook and enjoy this meal.
Another unique highlight in Cat Ba often missed by many is the rustic but charming accommodation, nestled deep within Cat Ba National Park. Stylish and storied, it offers a perfect extension to your trip, allowing you to start the exploration in this vast national park—one of Vietnam’s largest special-use forest reserves and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The park conserves numerous marine, terrestrial, and wetland ecosystems, along with rare and precious flora and fauna. This promises an exciting forest adventure for you and your family, enriching your seaside trip after enjoying the crystal-clear waters.
Charming accommodation nestled deep within Cat Ba National Park
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Hue - Vibrant festival week
A vibrant season awaits you in the ancient capital with Hue Festival Week! When coming here, you will be greeted with an array of exciting festivals like a street performance festival, a light festival, a royal palace banquet, a vegetarian food festival… and performances of traditional cultures such as Hue royal court music, dance offering flower lanterns, woodblocks and imperial records of the Nguyen Dynasty,… It’s a truly colorful cultural feast, showcasing the unique, refined, and diverse Vietnam’s traditional and contemporary arts! With the combination of laser projection, Hologram, and 3D Mapping on a semi-real stage, this will be an unforgettable experience for you!
The Imperial Citadel of the Nguyen Dynasty
The Festival Week will be organized at the Kien Trung Palace, once the residence of King Gia Dinh during the Nguyen Dynasty. After those amusing moments, you can take the time to enrich your journey at other palaces in the Imperial City to learn about history, the lives of emperors and kings, and especially the harem – a new and fascinating perspective for travelers!
Hue – an interesting place for those who love both cultural experiences and natural exploration
And don’t stop at the Imperial City – a must-see for all travelers, Hue has a variety of stunning natural landscapes that are often overlooked: take a boat trip to watch the sunset on the lagoon, visit the mangrove forest, go hiking, admire the majestic waterfalls,… All are ready to expand your trip, discover right here!
Tips: Our Hue packages are flexibly designed for you to create your own itineraries, where you can spend from 1 to 3 days and easily transfer to Hoi An.
Nam Cat Tien National Park - Immersion in jungle and wildlife
Located approximately 160km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Cat Tien is one of the largest national parks in Vietnam and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve. The forest will allow you to soak into the fresh air and unique experiences in nature like no other!
Soak into the fresh air and unique experiences in nature in Nam Cat Tien
Nam Cat Tien is home to 1,500 species of wildlife, including 23 endemic species and 63 species listed in the World Red Book. Well-known as a famous wildlife rescue station, Nam Cat Tien contains bear rescue, a crocodile rescue area, primates, monkeys, rare birds, and cat species… The yellow-cheeked gibbon is a special animal species that can only be seen here, requiring your family to wake up early to catch a glimpse of it. This is one of the very few places in Vietnam where you have a chance to see kinds of wildlife in nature and listen to stories of natural preservation from park rangers.
Explore wild nature with many types of flora and fauna at Nam Cat Tien
In there, numerous unique and meaningful activities will take your kids from the summer heat and feel excited to join, especially Night Safari, a special experience accompanied by a local guide and forest rangers to learn about the nocturnal life of the animals residing in the deep forest. Cycling or trekking is also recommended in this forest area for you and your children to get closer to nature and admire centuries-old giant trees.
Let’s see! From North to South, there are countless experiences you can try this June in Vietnam. Add them to your visit list in Vietnam now and don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any further information! We hope you won’t miss out on this flavorful summer feast in Vietnam with these diverse and unique experiences!
