Danang will be the ‘place to be’ for travelers in Vietnam in the forthcoming extra-long weekend. Bolstered by easy access via land and air, and with a broad range of accommodation options providing access at all price-points to the area, the stunning beaches, diverse outdoor activities, and rich food culture have proven too much for Vietnam to resist this year.
The largest town in Central Vietnam will also be hosting its annual International Fireworks Festival between 30 April and 1 May, giving guests yet another reason to visit the seaside town. Neighboring Hoi An also finished in the top 15, promising a bustling weekend away in the area.
Vietnam is choosing to travel domestically for the mega-weekend that closes-out April and ushers-in May. With King Hung Memorial Day falling just before Reunification Day and International Labor Day, people in Vietnam find themselves with a long break ahead, and are taking the chance to explore their homeland in huge numbers with all of the top six and seven of the top ten destinations all within Vietnam.
As southern Vietnam heads into its warmest months and northern Vietnamese take a pre-summer break, Vietnam’s travelers are seeking respite from the heat either by heading to the cool climes of mountain retreat Dalat (#2), or sea-seeking coastal destinations including Nha Trang (#3), Phan Thiet (#4) and Phu Quoc (#5).
For those travelers from Vietnam looking beyond the borders, the bright lights of Bangkok (#7), Singapore (#8) have proven the most popular destination, followed by Seoul (#10) and Taipei (#12) have proven appealing, where increasing service from LCCs and liberalized visa policies have made Korea and Taiwan more accessible to Vietnamese travelers.
The top 20 destinations are as follows:
| Rank | Destination |
| 1 | Da Nang (Vietnam) |
| 2 | Dalat (Vietnam) |
| 3 | Nha Trang (Vietnam) |
| 4 | Phan Thiet (Vietnam) |
| 5 | Phu Quoc (Vietnam) |
| 6 | Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) |
| 7 | Bangkok (Thailand) |
| 8 | Singapore (Singapore) |
| 9 | Vung Tau (Vietnam) |
| 10 | Seoul (Korea) |
| 11 | Hanoi (Vietnam) |
| 12 | Taipei (Taiwan) |
| 13 | Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) |
| 14 | Hue (Vietnam) |
| 15 | Hoi An (Vietnam) |
| 16 | Sapa (Vietnam) |
| 17 | Tokyo (Japan) |
| 18 | Halong Bay (Vietnam) |
| 19 | Bali (Indonesia) |
| 20 | Phnom Penh (Cambodia) |
Ready to embark on your own long weekend adventure? Check out these agoda homestays, hotels and inns for some inspiration:
Da Nang, Vietnam: Naman Retreat Resort
For travelers who want a remote retreat but also access to the sights and sounds of Da Nang, Naman Retreat Resort is the perfect choice. The city center is merely 15 km away and the airport can be reached within 22 minutes. The property offers private pool villas and top notch spa services.
Book here.
Dalat, Vietnam: Lu Tan Inn
Well positioned in Dalat’s city center, Lu Tan Inn is the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Dalat. The homey inn is just one kilometer from the Dalat market, and it normally takes about 30 minutes to reach the airport.
Book here.
Nha Trang, Vietnam: Sea View Luxury Zoom Apartment
This agoda Home apartment features stunning sea views and modern furnishings. Less than 2km from public transportation, visitors can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer.
Book here.
Phan Thiet, Vietnam: Mia Resort Mui Ne
Mia Resort Mui Ne is a green haven less than 1.0 km from Mui Ne Beach. The resort is set right on the beachfront with pool area gazing over the East Sea, the perfect spot for those seeking ultimate relaxation.
Book here.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam: TS Beach House
This agoda Home features stunning ocean views and bright furnishings. Popular attractions such as the Coco Dive Center are less than 2.0 km from the property.
Book here.
About the research
Destination booking data was collated from the 2018 Labor Day and Reunification Day dates across Vietnam.
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