Attractive tourist destinations for Vietnamese tourists in October

October is the time when tours to explore the North or "go abroad" to see the yellow leaves in China, Japan, Korea, and Europe are popular with Vietnamese tourists.

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• Why should you travel in October ?
• Top attractive destinations in October
• Notes when traveling in October

Why should you travel in October?

For domestic tourism, October is the ideal time for tourists to explore and experience the North. This is when the Northern provinces begin to enter autumn, the weather is cool, pleasant, the sun is gentle, no longer harsh and hot like summer.

For foreign travel, October is when tourists can go to Japan, Korea, Taiwan (China) or European countries to see the most brilliant and uniform season of changing leaves.

In November, the weather in many places can be dry and then turn cold, making it more inconvenient for traveling and exploring.

Top attractive destinations in October

For domestic tourism , October is the season when trees change leaves, daisies bloom in Hanoi , buckwheat flowers in Tuyen Quang, rice ripens in the Northeastern and Northwestern provinces... This is also the right time for mountain climbing trips and watching the sea of ​​clouds.

In addition, in the North, visitors can also experience autumn in Lan Ha Bay and Co To Island. At this time, the above destinations have a peaceful beauty, a unique charm, suitable for relaxation and "healing".

The ripe rice season in September and October attracts tourists to the Northeastern and Northwestern provinces.

In the Central Highlands, visitors can explore Da Lat or Mang Den.

In the South, October and November are the ideal months to visit Phu Quoc for a vacation. Visitors can enjoy a myriad of activities: soaking in the clear blue waters; cycling to see the scenery; kayaking; diving to see coral; visiting pepper gardens, traditional fish sauce production facilities, and pearl farming.

According to statistics from many domestic travel companies, mid-range autumn tours to Asia, from 10-20 million VND/person, are the most popular in 2025.

These include: autumn discovery tour of Beijing - the capital of China with many famous landmarks such as the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City; tour to see the "heaven on earth" Jiuzhaigou; tour to see yellow leaves, pick pears, pick apples in Seoul, 'live virtual' on Nami Island, South Korea...

In Europe, the ideal autumn cities that are popular with Vietnamese tourists include Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, and Switzerland. European tours last 9-12 days and cost from 65 million VND/person.

Budapest (Hungary), Valencia (Spain), Marseille (France), Porto (Portugal) or Sicily (Italy) are considered "hidden gems" of European autumn, beautiful but more affordable.

Autumn in Prague, Czech Republic. Photo: Hà Tomas

Notes when traveling in October

Before starting the journey, visitors should carefully research the weather at the destination to prepare suitable clothes. In some northern provinces, the end of October can turn cold, visitors should bring scarves, coats...

October is the peak tourist season in some localities such as Hanoi, Tuyen Quang (Ha Giang area), Sa Pa (Lao Cai), Da Lat (Lam Dong)... Therefore, tourists should book rooms early to have convenient accommodation, suitable for their needs, and at reasonable prices.

For tours to see yellow leaves in Asia and Europe, tourists should also book tours early. If you travel on your own, you should proactively book rooms early and carefully research the time when leaves turn yellow and red in each area.

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Hidden in a small, narrow, dark and old alley, a coffee shop in Hanoi still attracts international customers thanks to its prime balcony, allowing easy views of the beautiful, colorful streets.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nhung-dia-diem-du-lich-hap-dan-khach-viet-trong-thang-10-2446860.html