Join this family of five, along with their two adorable dogs, on their incredible road trip across Vietnam. They started their journey in Hanoi and then embarked on a quest to conquer the roads from the Northwest to the Northeast, through the Central region, up to the Central Highlands, down to the Mekong Delta, and finally to Phu Quoc Island.
Their Silver car, with the license plate 51K, has already conquered more than 20 large and small passes. Here, they take a break at the Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang.
Lo Lo Chai Village (Ha Giang) looks like an ancient painting.
A warm welcome from Meo Vac, Ha Giang!
The ‘Dinosaur Spine’ in the midst of the northwestern mountains offers a breathtaking experience.
The ‘Dolphin Rock’ in Ta Xua, Son La. They’ve braved passes like Thung Khe (Hoa Binh), O Quy Ho (Lao Cai), Khau Pha (Mu Cang Chai – Yen Bai), Bac Sum (Ha Giang) in the north, as well as Da Deo and Khu Dang (Quang Binh), Violak Pass (between Quang Ngai and Kon Tum), and Mang Den (Kon Tum) on their journey.
Viet Anh and his wife at the Horse Hoof Hill in Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, amidst the stunning rice terraces during the flooding season.
The enchanting town of Sapa, Lao Cai.
The family then headed back to Hai Phong and Quang Ninh, exploring the magnificent Ha Long Bay.
As they continued their journey south, they made a stop at Quang Binh Gate, a symbol of Quang Binh Province in Central Vietnam. They also explored caves and swam in the province’s refreshing streams.
Hue, a city rich in history and delicious cuisine. Viet Anh shared that their family particularly enjoyed the food in the northern and central regions, and they all gained some happy weight after the trip.
From Quang Ngai, they ventured into the Central Highlands, with a stop at the Mang Den Pass in Kon Tum Province.
The bustling city of Buon Ma Thuot in Dak Lak Province.
The dreamy city of Da Lat.
From the Central Highlands, they continued their journey to the Mekong Delta, exploring Can Tho, Bac Lieu, An Giang, and Tay Ninh.
A mesmerizing sunset during one of their stops in the Mekong Delta.
The family also spent time on the gem of an island, Phu Quoc, enjoying all the fun activities it had to offer. “Each stop left us with unforgettable memories, but our favorites were Phu Quoc for its crystal-clear waters and Hoi An for its ancient charm and delicious cuisine,” shared Viet Anh.
The family poses at Ca Mau Cape, the southernmost point of Vietnam. Viet Anh added, “We’ve driven on countless highways and treacherous roads. The rainy season had begun, and while there were landslides in some parts of the north, we were lucky to have sunny skies wherever we went, sometimes even unbearably hot. Our only minor setback was three flat tires during the entire trip.”
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