Vietnam stands out as one of the greatest travel locations for your family vacation because of its stunning scenery, unique culture, warm people, and delectable cuisine. You’ve come to the correct site if you’re looking for family-friendly activities in Vietnam. In addition to providing information on where to go and what to do in Vietnam with kids, our list aims to inspire you to give your young loved ones an unforgettable experience so they may grow and live to the fullest. Below are the Vietnam’s 20 Most Kid-Friendly Destinations For A Family Vacation

TOP PLACES TO GO IN VIETNAM WITH KIDS

A family vacation in North Vietnam is an adventure to discover the natural beauty and the authenticity of the culture. Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Sapa are the best places for your kids to learn more about Vietnam. Here are our recommendations: 

1. Bat Trang Pottery Village – Hanoi 

By visiting Bat Trang pottery village, your kids will have the chance to learn how to make pottery. It’s surely an educational activity that every kid would love. 

Driving time to Bat Trang from the heart of Hanoi is only approximately 30 minutes. Making ceramic and pottery goods has been a tradition in the hamlet for many years. The Bat Trang ceramic market has some lovely, priceless items you may buy as gifts for loved ones back home.

To attempt molding your own pottery outside of the market, you may easily visit a handicraft studio. A teacher from the area will be in charge of the procedure. Your ceramic item can be painted anyway you choose after shaping. This is the portion that your kids will enjoy the most.

2. Water Puppet Show – Hanoi 

The motions of lacquered puppets made of wood portray the tales of the Vietnamese people in a water puppet show. The art of creating these puppets is remarkable in and of itself, much alone operating them on a stage covered with water. The majority of the tales are folkloric fairy tales, origin legends from Vietnam, and the Hoan Kiem Lake story. The stories are all delivered in a positive manner, with pride in the national character.

Using the motions of lacquered wood puppets, a water puppet show depicts the tales of the Vietnamese people. Not to mention managing them on a stage covered in water, creating these puppets requires a certain kind of artistic skill. Mostly traditional fairy tales, origin stories from Vietnam, and the Hoan Kiem Lake story make up the stories. Each story is conveyed with a positive outlook and pride in the national character.

3. Hanoi Central Circus – Hanoi 

A Hanoi Central Circus show is ideal for family-friendly fun and your kids will love it. Also known as Vietnam Central circus, this iconic place was established in 1956, making it the oldest troupe in Vietnam.  

Performances here are held from Tuesday to Sunday at 8 pm, featuring clowns, acrobats in vibrant costume, and animal performances (monkeys and elephants). From Hanoi Old Quarter, it will only take you about 10 minutes by taxi to get to the circus. A circus might be a little predictable yet it still can be a lot of fun for your kids. 

4. Vincom Ice Rink – Hanoi

You’re looking for an active activity to do with the whole family, we suggest ice skating! In Hanoi, you can skate at the rink in Royal City. One session here lasts for an hour, the first session begins at 10 am.  

During weekends, the price is 220,000VND for adults and anybody taller than 130 cm. Under 130 cm, the price is 150,000 VND. Renting skates costs 50,000VND. Although though it costs a little more than other Hanoi activities, it’s a lot of fun, especially if you already know how to skate. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to skate; you may hire toy dolphins, penguins, and other creatures to help you out.

5. Dong Mo Lake, Son Tinh Camp Site – Hanoi 

Weekends would be ideal for picnics, camping, and boating at Dong Mo Lake and Son Tinh campground. A 200 acre resort with views of the sizable Dong Mo lake and man-made islands is also located close to Ba Vi Mountain.

The Son Tinh campground is perfect for a family camping trip and outdoor picnic. You don’t need to carry a tent because they are already pitched. Together with other required facilities and services, bathrooms are accessible. But, renting a tent is not at all inexpensive. A 24-hour tent for two individuals costs 250,000VND, while a night tent for a family with a view of the lake costs around 400,000VND. 

6. Boating and Biking in Ninh Binh 

Ninh Binh is a perfect day trip from Hanoi for your family to enjoy the beauty of nature and exciting outdoor activities. Ninh Binh is only 100 km away from the capital, which makes it an easy trip by car if you have smaller kids. 

If you visit Ninh Binh, you must take a boat journey to Trang An or Tam Coc. You will get the opportunity to marvel at the unspoiled beauty that is referred to as “Halong Bay on Land.” Tam Coc is a terrific place for a family outing that involves motorcycling. The serene, leisurely country environment with lush rice fields and lotus ponds is reached via the riding path.

7. Bac Ha Fair Market – Sapa 

The finest educational destination in Vietnam for your children, especially if they are teenagers, may be Sapa. H’mong people make up the majority of Sapa’s numerous ethnic minority groupings. The H’mong people are well renowned for their distinctive style of life, which centers on a free market.

The most well-known fair market in Sapa is Bac Ha, which takes place every Sunday morning. Come to the market to provide your children the opportunity to learn about cultural variety. Not only H’mong but also other minority groups including the Red and Black Dao, Nhung, and Tay congregate at the market. People travel there to barter items, catch up with old acquaintances, and exhibit their culture. Also, you may bring home some genuine treasures like hand-woven multicolored brocade, silver jewelry, or traditional H’mong clothing.

CENTRAL VIETNAM

Central Vietnam can be an easy-going and fun ride for your kids no matter what age they are. Da Nang, Hoi An, Da Lat are the three top best destinations for a Central Vietnam family vacation. Check below for our suggestions: 

8. Ba Na Hills – Da Nang 

Ba Na Hills attracts adults and kids alike with its unrivaled charms and endless things to do. Indeed, Ba Na Hills might become your kids’ number 1 place in Vietnam because of how kid-friendly and kid-oriented the place is.  

Golden Bridge is a must-see location, but your kids will also enjoy the Fantasy Park and the Wax Museum. The enchanting flower gardens at Le Jardin D’Amour, which were influenced by European architecture, are another highlight of Ba Na Hills. The breathtaking mountain panorama is waiting for you at the summit of Ba Na Hills, where a huge white statue of Buddha rests. Moreover, Ba Na Hills is a location for tea lovers. You shouldn’t skip seeing Ba Na Hills while visiting Vietnam with your family.

9. Tam Thanh Mural Village – Hoi An

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Tam Thanh is Vietnam’s first mural village as well as a serene, tranquil fishing community. The village was chosen in the Korean-Vietnamese initiative “Art for a Better Community” in 2016, and ever since then, it has been drawing tourists from all across Vietnam and the rest of the globe to come and take in the stunning artwork on the walls of the community’s homes.

The entire town is a stunning, surreal art gallery, with paintings wonderfully capturing the calm lives of the locals, including small children playing, fisherman in the sea, and villagers going about their daily tasks. You and your children will enjoy the stroll to Tam Thanh Mural Village. You may also check out Tam Thanh Beach and the Vietnam Brave Mother Monument close to the settlement.

10. Lantern making workshop in Hoi An 

Hoi An is renowned for its ethereal evening, which is lit up by the bright sparkles of locally manufactured lanterns. During your family’s trip to Vietnam, teaching your children how to create a lantern will be a terrific educational experience. These classes are a great way for you to learn more about Hoi An’s history and culture. You leave the session with a skill you’ve just learned and a memento that means more than anything a lantern shop could ever provide.

Depending on the level of difficulty, a lesson should take anywhere from 1.5 hours to 3 hours. You may learn how to construct a lantern from the ground up or you can just learn how to cover a ready-made frame. Your children will be absolutely safe in the lesson because teachers will be supervising it. One class may cost between $10 and $16 USD.

11. Tra Que Village – Hoi An 

A trip to Tra Que vegetable village would be a great chance to have fun with plants and nature. Located only around 10 kilometers from Hoi An Old Town, Tra Que is often combined in biking tours or cooking classes.  

Despite being a small village, Tra Que provides all of Hoi An and the surrounding regions with veggies and herbs. You’ll appreciate being in a rural neighborhood with lovely vegetation and welcoming neighbors. Come to Tra Que and you and your children will get the opportunity to learn how to water plants, practice becoming farmers for a day, and engage in a variety of other activities.

12. Crazy House (Hang Nga Villa) – Da Lat 

You won’t be disappointed when you take your kids to Da Lat – the little Paris of Vietnam. The city is known not only for nice, cool weather, pretty flower gardens, classy buildings but also a wonderful place for kids to enjoy their time.  

Every child may shout with joy at Crazy House or Hang Nga Villa, which seem like they belong in Harry Potter’s alternate university. Dang Viet Nga, an architect, created the home. The outside is constructed to resemble an enormous, ancient tree. The structure features a total of 10 rooms, each with a unique animal or plant motif, such as a tiger room, an ant room, a kangaroo room, etc. Reservations are accepted. Admission costs 40,000VND if all you want to do is look at the mansion.

13. Clay Tunnel – Da Lat

If Hang Nga mansion isn’t enough to sate your kids’ creative imaginations, what is? The next contender is Da Lat’s own Clay Tunnel. The Clay Tunnel, a unique sculpture park with each model created from clay, is situated around 15 kilometers south of Da Lat City. Trinh Ba Dung created this tunnel, which was inaugurated in 2014.

The variety of the subject matter includes elephants, tortoises, and more enormous creatures, as well as the history of Da Lat. Here, images of the renowned Da Lat train station, the Con Ga church, and the Faculty of Pedagogy are also produced. Being the first unbaked clay home, this one has been acknowledged by the Vietnam Book of Records. Admission ticket is 60,000VND per adult and 40,000VND per kid.  

14. Picking strawberries at local farms – Da Lat 

Every kid would love a farm trip to pick up fresh strawberries. And thanks to the right weather, you can find plenty of strawberry farms in Da Lat catering this kind of service.  

Because of their large proportions, delicious flavor, and fragrant perfume, strawberries are regarded as a delicacy of Da Lat. In the late winter and early spring, strawberries can be picked in this location. The average admission charge to strawberry farms is only around 10,000VND. A kilogram typically costs 200,000VND, and you may choose as much you wish to buy after paying the price. You might be able to sample the berries at some farms without paying a fee.

SOUTH VIETNAM

Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City, and especially Phu Quoc Island would be the best places for your Vietnam family vacation. Come to the south, you and your kids will learn more about the unique way of life of the local people, the stunning landscape of the southern islands and so much more. Here is your checklist for a wonderful family trip in South Vietnam: 

15. Cai Be Floating Market – Tien Giang 

Boat trips to Cai Be floating market, which is on a Mekong river tributary, are fantastic family vacation activities. Cai Be was first established in the 19th century under the reign of the Nguyen dynasty. Local vendors advertise what they are offering by hanging samples of their wares on the top of a pole so potential customers may see them from a distance.

Similar to ethnic markets in the north, floating markets in the south are sites where you may observe people’s daily cultural traits. Regrettably, because so many new roads have been built, making commerce simpler, the market is not as busy as it formerly was in the contemporary day.

An alternative option for the floating market in Mekong is Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho which is also one of the most famous and biggest floating markets in the region.

16. Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh City 

One of the most well-known tourist destinations in Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam, the Cu Chi Tunnels are around 70 kilometers from the city’s core. Over 250 kilometers of the tunnels are fully subterranean and were constructed using extremely basic tools. An adult cannot stand erect in the tunnels because they are too short and have a depth of 3 to 8 meters from the ground to the ceiling.

Cu Chi Tunnel, which has three floors, has been used for everything from resting to cooking to storing weapons. Here, you may also discover more about how Vietnamese citizens go about their everyday lives within the tunnels. It also describes how individuals hid from American soldiers and dogs.

The tickets range from 20,000VND to 90,000VND. You can also try the real shooting range with costs from 20,000VND to 40,000VND. 

17. Ho Chi Minh Street Food tour 

A street food tour on a motorbike is a must when visiting Ho Chi Minh City. However, to guarantee the utmost safety for you and your family, we strongly suggest you book a guided food tour with a local operator. 

Remember that a Vietnam street food tour shouldn’t run more than 4-5 hours and that you should only have roughly 4-5 meals, including non-alcoholic beverages and dessert. The local guide will lead you step-by-step through the greatest Sai Gon street foods, including Com Tam, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Mi, Pho, and others. Also, they’ll explain the proper preparation and consumption of the meal as well as the variations between northern and southern Vietnamese cuisine. Don’t pass up the opportunity to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine and culinary culture by skipping a Sai Gon food tour.

18. Night safari at Cat Tien National Park 

One of Vietnam’s six recognized UNESCO biosphere reserves is Nam Cat Tien, commonly known as Cat Tien National Park. You should stay here for more than one day to fully explore the park; a weekend getaway of two days would be ideal.

A variety of hiking trails are available in Cat Tien, where you may see crocodiles, numerous birds, butterflies, and old, enormous trees like the Tung tree, Go Do (Afzelia xylocarpa), and the extremely rare Bang Lang tree (Lagerstroemia ovalifolia) with its six divided trunks. Treks from a few hours to overnight must be planned with the headquarters.

Every night from 19:00 to 21:00, there are night safaris accessible. The price includes transportation and a tour guide.

19. Vinpearl Land Phu Quoc 

The most contemporary entertainment area is Vinpearl Land, which is divided into two zones: indoor games and outdoor games. With a variety of activities and services offered at Vinpearl, you can remain inside and have fun even on rainy days.

Vinpearl Land is the best option and is especially enjoyable if you are traveling with children. The top-notch aquarium at the Vinpearl Phu Quoc features three sections: Tropical, Caves, and Ocean. The aquarium’s mission is to preserve and research aquatic life in Vietnam and throughout the world.

20. Sao Beach – Phu Quoc 

One of the top destinations in Vietnam for families with children is Sao Beach. Sao Beach, which is a part of the An Thoi district, can be found on the southeast coast of the island, about 25 kilometers from Duong Dong, the island’s capital. Another stunning beach nearby is Khem Beach.

The beach is tranquil throughout the summer, making it ideal for youngsters to enjoy swimming and other water sports. Sao beach, with its white sandbank and lush highlands, is also the most picturesque beach on Phu Quoc. You can allow the youngsters to go snorkeling in addition to swimming. Coral reefs may be seen at the south and north extremities of the beaches. The marine life here is pretty lively as well, which can make the experience for the kids at the same time fun and educational. 

Wow, a long list! Vietnam is a country with different cultures in addition to gorgeous natural scenery. Your children will have a great time while also learning a lot about people. Call us right away to tailor a trip particularly for you and your family by letting us know the specifics of your preferences for your family holiday in Vietnam!