Vietnam and the Philippines are two countries in the Southeast Asian region with a close relationship. While the Philippines is known in Vietnam as the land of beauty queens, Vietnam may be known in the Philippines through the wars for national independence.
Recently, many Filipino tourists have been interested in and visited Vietnam. According to data from the Vietnam Tourism Agency, in the first month of 2025, 5.9 million Filipino tourists visited Vietnam, and that number is expected to continue to increase in the coming time.
Currently, Philippine citizens are exempt from a 21-day Vietnam visa. This will help Filipino tourists explore famous tourist destinations in Vietnam with their health.
With a vibrant culture, diverse and attractive cuisine, beautiful natural landscapes, ancient historical sites and reasonable travel costs, Vietnam tourism is an attractive destination for Filipino tourists.

Some famous tourist destinations in Vietnam that Filipino tourists can refer to:
1. Hanoi
The capital of Vietnam's five-year history with countless attractive dishes. You can travel to Hanoi all year round without worrying about the weather. Each season in Hanoi has its own privileges that no other place has. When traveling to Hanoi, visitors should try pho and coffee shops for an energetic morning.
2. Da Nang
A livable city in Vietnam, famous for the Dragon Bridge and the Golden Bridge. As a city that attracts a large number of tourists, Da Nang has many activities that you can experience: cruising on the Han River, visiting the Bay Mau coconut forest, Sup rowing, surfing, participating in the Da Nang fireworks festival..
3. Nha Trang
Nha Trang, a coastal city located in the center of Khanh Hoa Province, has long been one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam. When you come to Nha Trang, you can rent a canoe to visit the beautiful islands located not far from the city, combined with scuba diving.

4. Hoi An
The world cultural heritage is famous for Hoi An ancient town and My Son tower complex. Hoi An ancient town used to be an international trade, while My Son site was built in the 7th century with unique Indian educational architecture. The temples at My Son were built of bricks, combined with decorative plaster panels. We have been combined together and today there is still no research work that has determined the quality of tower. After the tower was built, the sculptors began to carve flowers, leaves, human figures, animal figures... on the tower.
5. Da Lat
The city of thousands of flowers, suitable for tourists looking for tranquility. With a cool, fresh climate all year round, winding roads between pine forests, quiet lakes and lush green valleys, Da Lat offers a wonderful space to temporarily leave the hustle and bustle of urban life.
6. Phan Thiet
June and July or from December to February is the ideal time to travel to Phan Thiet. This is a coastal city with many high-class resorts. In addition to swimming, visitors can also participate in sports such as skateboarding or rent a jeep to drive on the vast sand dunes
7. Hue
Hue Citadel is where the almost complete architecture of the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam is preserved. When traveling to Hue, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy "Hue Royal Court Music", an intangible cultural heritage recognized by UNESCO. This is a type of scholarly music, previously only performed for royalty.
8. Vung Tau
Vung Tau not only has beaches but also famous historical sites of Vietnam such as Con Dao - the resting place of revolutionary martyr Vo Thi Sau or Long Phuoc tunnels. Con Dao is a chain of islands located about 100km from the nearest mainland, the most attractive tourist destination with clear blue beaches covering the island.

9. Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest economic center of Vietnam. This is a place where many cultures converge, a "city that never sleeps" with vibrant entertainment activities day and night. If you want to get away from the city, visitors can visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels or Can Gio forest to experience eco-tourism.
10. Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Island is ranked second, after Maldives, in the 25 islands and archipelagos voted the most beautiful in the world by international tourists, according to Travel & Leisure magazine. Tourists to Phu Quoc can choose one of the world-famous 6-star resorts.
Some notes for Philippine tourists when traveling to Vietnam:

1. Get ready to bargain

Bargain is a very popular culture aspect in Vietnam, especially when it is related to foreign tourists. It’s time to practice your negotiation skills in markets, small shops, food stalls and even massage or beauty salons. If you want to stay safe by the fixed price, just go to the restaurants and bars to have fun without worrying about the bargain!

1. Taxi Knowhow and avoiding taxi scam

It is convenient that there are trustworthy taxi companies in all big cities, all of which are extremely cheap and often use a good meter system with fixed price. However, be aware of many taxi drivers who park up in most main tourist points trying to offer you a ride as they had changed the meter to go up money. As a rule of avoiding cheating, remember to always try to call an official city taxi as you don’t have to wait for a long time!
Regarding metered taxi, you should use some reputable and popular taxi brands such as Xanh SM Taxi, Mai Linh, Taxi Group, Vinasun. Before entering any taxi you need to check the ID badge display and driver’s license are available or not, especially make sure that taximeter must be turned on. Ensure you know where are going or using a street map like Google map is useful to avoid driver may take a long trip and roundabout route to your destination. 

1. Take the fantastic sleeper buses

If you have a limited budget vacation and just want to go through many cities, the sleeper buses might not be a bad option. It’s a quite good choice as sleeper buses are very tidy and have a restroom on board. It’s might not be the perfect night’s sleep you’ll ever been, but it saves you spending much money for accommodation in one night and make sure that you don’t lose much time in transit. A convenient way is to book the buses from local travel office/agent around the city and just spend 1 day waiting for notice!

1. Clothes style

When traveling to Vietnam, just pack your suitcase with shorts/skirts together with T-shirts which will be your daily main style. The only thing you need to keep in mind is what to wear if you visit any pagoda/ temple that required reserved dressing. For girls, you should wear something that can cover your shoulders with better long trousers. It is well applied on buses and planes in case the air conditioning gets icy cold so that you don’t have to suffer from sickness!

1. Wi-Fi is everywhere

Always staying connected to the internet during the trip is what all tourists wish on their holiday. In most cities, the Wi-Fi is excellent in every coffee shops, food courts, restaurants, and hotels for free. You can even find your phone connected to the free Wi-Fi in most small and medium hostels.

You can read more about my article about popular apps in Vietnam for tourists at the link: https://hanoigreentour.com/essential-applications-when-traveling-to-vietnam/