Vietnam: Budget-friendly trip before 2017 ends

(VNF) - Vietnam ranks third place on the “10 budget-friendly destinations” list handpicked by Skyscanner. These places sure will let you travel in style, and likely give you the adventure of a lifetime.

Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai province. (Photo: Nguyen Quang Toan)

Magnificent sights, incredibly cheap and healthy food and affordable upscale hotels make Vietnam a favorite and a standout among the budget-friendly countries in Southeast Asia, as the travel website wrote.

As you travel across Vietnam, you’ll be swept into bliss by its enthralling sights, such as Ha Long Bay, My Son Sanctuary, Sapa’s landscapes, and the sand dunes of Mui Ne.

“As you visit Vietnam later this year, you’ll get to kayak in Halong Bay’s emerald waters, eat your way through Hanoi, or unwind in Hoi An and its nearby beaches. And the best part is, these places have safe and clean accommodations that can fit to every Juan’s wallet.”

“And, by the way, did we mention that a visit to Sapa, Vietnam in December offers you a chance to catch some snow?”

Buu Long pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: trinhtrinh23)

Don't miss the Hanoi street food tour, for just USD 20 per person; a guide will lead you on foot or by scooter through backstreets, markets and footpaths. You will eat like the locals and learn the names and ingredients in the dishes so you can order them again.

Recently, online media outlet Thrillist of the U.S. listed the ancient town of Hoi An among the most beautiful and cheapest beach cities in the world./.

Full list:

1. Indonesia

2. Cambodia

3. Vietnam

4. Cusco, Peru

5. San Diego, USA

6. Bolivia

7. Penang, Malaysia

8. Taiwan

9. Siargao

10. Legaspi City

Compiled by VNF