Choosing the right destinations for family vacations during the rainy season is crucial. It’s best to opt for places with good road access and attractions that can be enjoyed even when it’s pouring. Let’s explore the following 5 ideal vacation spots!
Hanoi
Hanoi has long been a fascinating stopover for near and far travelers, even during the rainiest time of the year. The city boasts a geographical advantage with convenient transportation options, despite rainy and windy days. Many visitors even prefer to visit the thousand-year-old capital during the rainy season to experience the ancient beauty and the timeless charm of the scenery and culture.
Your family can stroll through the ancient quarters, admiring the streets and don’t forget to stop by Dong Xuan Market to indulge in delicious specialties such as snail vermicelli, Cha Ca La Vong, pork rib porridge, and floating cakes…
In addition, there are impressive attractions such as the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hoa Lo Prison, Van Mieu, the Fine Arts Museum, the Museum of Ethnology, the Women’s Museum,… awaiting your discovery.
On rainy days in Hanoi, just holding an umbrella and strolling together, savoring the flavorful dishes of the capital is enough to chill and enjoy the unique ambiance. Hanoi is beautiful in every season, depending on your personal emotions.
Da Lat
Did you know that the romantic and poetic beauty of the city of flowers has attracted many tourists to visit during the rainy season? Dalat’s rain is unique; it’s not as heavy or prolonged as in other places, but just enough to leave some dry spaces for visitors to explore.
When it’s raining in Da Lat, your family can visit fascinating sites such as Prenn Falls, Da Lat Flower Gardens, the La Phong Forest Tourist Area, and Cau Dat Tea Hill. If you don’t have young children, you can rent a motorbike and enjoy the feeling of riding through the rain on the misty roads.
For families with young children or those who prefer not to travel far, a simple walk to the café street on Bui Thi Xuan or Le Dai Hanh, or to restaurants like Thuy Ta near Xuan Huong Lake, to sip a hot cup of coffee and admire the rainy scenery of the mountainous city is equally enchanting.
Hue
Hue, the dreamy city, is another ideal vacation spot for your family during the rainy season. The rain seems to enhance the solitary and contemplative atmosphere of this ancient capital, with its many fortresses, tombs, and temples.
Vacationing in Hue during the rainy season offers a chance to relish the poetic, melancholy, and intimate ambiance. Instead of outdoor entertainment, your family will have more time to bond and explore together.
Our suggestion is the Hue Imperial City complex. Under the drizzling rain, the ancient beauty of the place is truly captivating. From Ngo Mon Gate to Cung An Dinh, Dai Noi Hue, and the tombs of kings like Minh Mang and Tu Duc, everything is covered in a nostalgic hue.
Additionally, there’s nothing better than savoring hot specialties like Hue beef noodle soup, pork cake soup, clam rice, or enjoying a cup of tea by the romantic Huong River on a rainy day.
Hoi An
When traveling in Central Vietnam during the rainy season, besides Hue, your family can visit the beautiful ancient town of Hoi An. After each rain, Hoi An seems greener with the roofs covered in moss and the ancient town feels more vibrant.
Walking with an umbrella in the rain among the old houses, the yellow walls, and the colorful lanterns is a unique experience. If your family has young children, you can choose a seat on the upper floor of an ancient house, sip a hot cup of tea or coffee, and admire the beauty of Hoi An in the rain.
On the full moon day, Hoi An becomes extremely colorful and dreamy with flower garlands and lanterns everywhere. The Hoai River also shines brightly, captivating countless souls. If you want to witness this poetic scene, don’t hesitate to visit Hoi An during the rainy season.
Buon Ma Thuot
Buon Ma Thuot is another fascinating destination for your family during the rainy season. The city has two distinct seasons: a scorching hot season and a rainy season with pouring rainforest-like rains. Vacationing here will be a thrilling experience for those who love adventure.
Try coming here once and enjoying a moment with your loved ones, sitting in the middle of the Ban Me forest, sipping a premium cup of coffee in the chilly air of the rainy season. Moreover, the rainy season is also the perfect time to admire the majestic beauty of the waterfalls like Dray Nur and Dray Sap, or Lak Lake.
Additionally, you can indulge in the delicious cuisine of the mountainous region and immerse yourself in the customs and traditions of the ethnic minority groups here. All of these experiences will make your stay in Buon Ma Thuot during the rainy season truly special.
The above are ideal vacation spots for your family to explore, even on rainy days. Remember to check the weather forecast before departure, choose suitable transportation, prepare your luggage accordingly, and have a backup plan to ensure a smooth trip, even in the rain!
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