February is the month when all lover’s hearts beat a little faster, the sun seems brighter, the moon seems shinner and the roses seem more crimson and redder. The ones who are in love can relate to this very well. Valentine’s month has its own charm and glory, it has something exceptionally cute about it. The couples week gives us all an opportunity to spend some more quality time with the love of our lives. 

BUT THEN HOW TO MAKE IT SPECIAL? Cards, Bouquets of Flowers, A Romantic Dinner, Netflix and Chill are though, good options, but are they something out of the exceptions?  No, they are not, gifting your lover is not child’s play, it takes a lot of reasonable thinking and multiple Google searches. But what if we save your time and give you an idea, that will touch their heart? 

A “ROMANTICIST” VOYAGE” yes, a super great lovey-dovey expedition with your partner. Get your bags ready, and fly to Vietnam with the PML holidays. PML holidays offers you and your loved one super affordable Vietnam holiday packages so that you can have an adventure that will get you and your partner thrilled with excitement.

Vietnam an odyssey of this South Asian country will let you acknowledge multiple cultures that too in the most advancing and super joying way, Vietnam is a country that will nurture your senses and relax your soul. For your romantic tour, Vietnam is like a dream come true. This timeless charm is like you have stepped on a rainbow. 

The whole country exhibits vibrancy and colour. French, Japanese and Chinese stunning architecture, bustling streets and mouth-watering Vietnamese cuisines (some are exclusive), the whole experience of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam will be so intriguing and enamouring for the couples. 

There are many Vietnam packages from India, as the country proffers a diversity of adventurous as well as relaxing spots for you and your partner, it is always advised best to choose and select the spots as per your inclinations and then travel. So without further ado let’s rove in the country of love.

HO- Chin- Minh City

Also called Saigon in the yesteryears, Ho-Chin-Minh is the main economic city of the country.  Strolling the city on a bike is something worth dwelling on and also wise, as it is already jam-packed with traffic like any other financial state. 

Roaming around, hand in hand with your love, while sipping in the egg coffee (which some may like and some may not) and sightseeing diverse architectural masterpieces is more of a Saigon thing.

Places to scout, while you are in Ho-Chin- Minh City, are as follows:

1. Notre Dam Cathedral and The Siagon Post Office

The dynamic duo and the tourist magnet Notre Dam Cathedral and The Siagon Post Office are located adjacent to each other, if you are visiting one, the charm of the other will compel you to visit the second as well.

You may feel relatable to many when you see a glowing and blushing bride canoodling with her handsome bridegroom while posing for a  perfect picture, this may increase your happy hormones too. This sight is very common when you visit the Notre Dam Cathedral. Wedding bells ringing around the cathedral will accentuate your love cords too, you may feel to hymn the song of love …! It may take an extra few seconds for you to take your eyes off the marble-carved, extremely intricating and lifelike figurine of Mother Mary. The statue went viral back in 2005 when it supposedly shed tears as said by the locals. 

The architectonic engineering of the postal office of Saigon is Awe-Inspiring, strikingly lively colours and vibes will intoxicate you, not clicking a beautiful couple picture at this classic site is like a crime. You may also get a feeling of DEJA VU when you first visit this French creation, but don’t shove it, it is relevant as the post-office has been used multiple times in many ’90s music videos. You can buy yourself some postcards and stamps as a sweet memoir and souvenir for your lifetime remembrance. 

FYI, all travellers must get this state included in their itinerary while booking their Vietnam holiday packages, may be a little overcrowded, but the state has a lively essence. Though the next stop, may not be an exact honeymooning destination, but it is a station worth stopping for.

2. War Remnants Museum

A visit to this museum may make you feel overwhelmed by the intense emotion of patriotism, the museum exhibits the remnants, photos and war artilleries of the First Indochinese War. Divided into 3 floors, the first floor is all about the posters, documents and photos collected from the war zone. Some of them are really a challenge to see, they are so full of agony that you may feel a flood of emotions overflowing. 2nd and 3rd floors are all about war weapons, helicopters and tanks.  

The other heart-wrenching remnant to watch is the “Tiger Cage” or My Lai Massacre, as mentioned, this was a cage where the imprisoned Vietnamese soldiers were tortured by the Americans. The whole journey to this museum may not be an ideal honeymooning sort of place, but visiting this museum is like paying homage and a heartfelt tribute to all the brave Vietnamese soldiers.

3. Thein Hau Pagoda

A Taoist temple, built in typical Chinese sea style, will be like a peaceful corner in the whole of the hubbub. This Chinese temple is made in honour of the goddess called Thein Hau ba pagoda. While you visit this temple to seek the blessing of the goddess, you will be astounded by the conical rings hanging down from the ceiling. These are the special wish charms, people write their wishes on a piece of paper, stuck it in the rim of the ring, light an incense and hang it there. 

The enormous number will make you realize the faith the masses have in the goddess. If you and your partner decide to pay reverence to the deity, please avoid wearing revealing outfits like tanks, tennis skirts and shorts, as the general public takes it as a disrespectful gesture toward their goddess. There are plenty of travel services that provide Vietnam holiday packages, but few include the next destination.

MEKONG DELTA

To have some leisure time while rowing in a boat in the Mekong river (  Also known as a mighty dragon in Vietnam), you need to take a tour of the Mekong delta. Surrounded by immaculate pine trees on both sides and the moist yet cold wave gently caressing your face is simply  Immense pleasure. The rich ecosystem, aquaculture and lush greenery are something you and your partner will look forward to. 

The Mekong delta tour will make you visit some exquisite islands, each one has something exciting to offer, and with couples on board, it is gonna be super interesting too. Dragon Island (Con tan lang), Unicorn Island (Thoi-son), Turtle Island (Con Quy) and Phoenix Island (Con-Phung). Trying something different is the motto here. The duo can have quality time while witnessing the making and tasting of pure honey straight from the bee’s kitchen(hive). 

You and your eye candy can literally be part of an interesting coconut candy manufacturing, the whole process is quite surprising and the sample provided for tasting is as good as the final packed product.

Also, Canoeing through MEKONG DELTA is enjoyable and should be a definite stop on your bucket List.

DA NANG

With beaches, delicious flavourful food and super friendly people, Da-nang is like the correct amalgamation of urban and ancient cultures. Mornings are significantly extra beautiful and exciteful, getting up to the fresh morning sunglow with people playing volleyballs and football along the seaside and feet tapping slow traditional music playing here and there, the whole scenario is like a scene from a Hollywood movie. 

It is the last stoppage before we proceed further to the MID- VIETNAM. Whenever you book your Vietnam packages from India, make sure to cover the whole of Vietnam especially Central Vietnam as it will blow your mind with picturesque landscapes and plenty of appealing tourist spots and places.

SonTra Peninsula

The peninsula is great if you are a keen and die-hard lover of wildlife. The flora and fauna of the peninsula are quite fascinating and eye-catching. Roving through the plantation with your binoculars may allow you to catch sight of a Red-shanked douc langur, this primate is an exclusive native of Vietnam.

As per the folklores, the SonTra Peninsula was one of the favourite places of the fairies above, it is said that the beautiful winged pixies would come down to Son-Tra Peninsula, off their laborious schedule and would dance, sing and play chess here thus the name Tien Sa (fairies landing place).

Huyen Khong Cave

Another fantasy-turned-reality destination to delve into is the marble mountains and Huyen Khong Cave, marble mountains are actually 5 mountains denoting the 5 linchpin elements of the universe according to the Vietnamese faith, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth. 

Though only climbing up to the Water Mountain (Thy Son) is allowed.Once you reach the mountain, make your way through many ancient shrines, and you will reach the popular destination  Huyen Khong Cave. Chiselled from wood, the majestic Buddha statue will welcome you with a heartwarming smile. 

The inside of the cave will leave you gobsmacked, with its naturality, it’s like a journey to the other side of the world. The aura is simply tranquilizing.

Quan Ba Heaven Gate

Heaven Gate or TRAM TON Pass as called by the locals is actually quite true to its name. Once you reach there passing through the sapa village, the calmness and the scenic beauty will hit you hard. It is one of a place where romantic couples can have a great time together. 

The place is quite known to the people, thus some rush is expected, but you can avoid it (not entirely but to some extent) if you can get up a little early in the morning. 

Vietnam has myriad options when it comes to travelling, even doodling from one place to another is also very interesting. Vietnam holiday packages sometimes become very hectic because of above above-stated reasons, always make sure to book a package of minimum 5-7 days, if you want to explore the country fully.

BANA HILLS and Golden Bridge (Cau Vang)

The golden bridge is again an example of the ingenious architecture of Vietnamese engineers. Hewing a hand holding a bridge out of the vast mountains is just incredible, no words are good enough to appreciate the creativity of the ignited minds. 

The spot is Instagram-popular and simply breathtaking, the view of the bridge will stun you from the top, while you are reaching to it through a cable car. Couple pictures are a must here! 

Try to visit this place as early as possible(sevenish will be good) to get the clearer and more fantabulous images. In one sentence it may feel as if Mother Earth has taken out her hand to held you safe.

BANA HILLS has always been popular, right from the time it was a french colony till now, even Vietnamese citizens visit this place very frequently when they want to rejuvenate themselves.

With many amusement and entertainment parks, the place is generally flooded with many tourists. If you are travelling in the month of February then you are in for a scentful surprise the refreshing flower festival awaits you, the beauty of the blossomed flowers and the frangrantica both are super relaxing and essentially comforting.

Besides February, November, March and April are also considered great times to visit Vietnam, but since these months are overly packed, do pre-reserve your Vietnam holiday packages to avoid last-minute hassles.

Now, let’s move to Northern Vietnam ……and discover its captivating potential! 

Hanoi and Halong Bay

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam was founded 1000 years ago, the delightful synchronicity of French and Russian cultures (since the city was colonised by both Russia and China) is simply praiseworthy. While in Hanoi, the lovebirds can have extreme fun, as there many things that are worth indulgence. 

From posh rooftop nightclubs to cool cafes and cuisines that will surely tingle your palate, the Hanoi adventure is gonna be full of enlivenment.

Let’s unravel the things to do in HANOI

Water Puppet show

Unlike other string puppetry shows, this one is very different. The water puppet show in Vietnam is influenced by the traditions of Vietnamese culture. Besides the puppet and the wet rice Vietnamese legends, the astounding thing is the controllers, yes the controllers of the puppets are beneath the water. 

Hidden from the spectator’s eye the artist presents this spectacular performance while being fully immersed in water. It is for sure that you both will leave the theatre with an obvious “wow” expression on your face.

Bat Trang Village

Amazeballs! The moment you step into this village the pottery and the artistry will keep you transfixed, each ceramic creation is like fine art that should be displayed in a museum. A stroll at Pottery Village is necessary, either on a bike or if you want to feel the essence of the Vietnamese village then a Buffalo cart is a super choice! 

Roaming around in the pottery village market may make you spend a little more as these beautiful ceramic pots, bowls and other decorative items are so heart-robbing. You and your partner can even indulge in pottery making.

Bach-Long (Glass Bridge)

This super viral destination is just four-four and half hours journey from Hanoi, located in the province of Son La in the District of Moc Chau, the glass bridge is again an exclusive modernity uniqueness. The glass bridge or The white dragon is registered in the book of Guinness World Records, for breaking the previous record of a Chinese glass bridge.

Walking on this see-through mirror in between the two hills is honestly spine-chilling, it takes a lot of audacity to put your foot forward, and you may witness many funny incidents and failed attempts by the general public while they try to walk over it. The overall experience is just so entertaining.

Halong Bay

Voyaging around a country with so many seas and rivers calls for an alluring cruising. And if the cruising is along  Halong bay then the amusement will multiply to many folds. The scenic beauty, the lovely backdrop of huge, strange yet appealingly islets and islands and the green frondescence - it is on the UNESCO world heritage list is totally justified. 

Halong bay is 70 kilometres from the city of Hanoi, and most people who are travelling to it opt for a day-night cruise, sailing through this soul-soothing bay, with all the lavish and luxurious at your services is really great. 

While floating on these olive green waters you will come across three floating villages, it is indeed floating as the locals live and work on the sea waves. You can savour many delicacies and can even do kayaking. Halong Bay with you Bae is surely gonna be fantasy-ical trip.

Certain tips while travelling to Vietnam

1) It is always wise to get a local sim card.

2) WIFI connectivity is available across the whole country, thus try connecting to it so that you can share, post or do your work at your convenience.

3) Always use google maps and google translate. It is very helpful while ordering food or looking for loos.

4) Vegetarian and NON-vegetarian all types of eateries are available, in fact, many Indian restaurants are there.

5) Never click a picture of a localite without their permission.

6) Always wear non-revealing clothes while visiting any temples.

Vietnam will give you lovebirds, a bag full of memories to cherish for many many years to come. It is a must for couples to travel to this scintillating country of colours and traditional glory.

For exclusive and tailormade Vietnam Packages from India or anywhere in the world, PML holidays is a great option, the company makes sure that all your ventures are simply enduring.

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