VietnamWayfarerEST. 2026
DestinationsItinerariesFood & DrinkTravel Tips
Newsletter →
Browse by region▲Bắc · Northern■Trung · Central●Nam · Southern
+Travel essentialsISSUE №01 · MMXXVIAbout
  1. Home
  2. Tag
  3. #Northwest

#Northwest

4 guides tagged northwest — sort or switch view to find what fits.

Sort
Cozy Vietnamese-themed restaurant interior featuring staff member and cultural decor.
01
Food & Drink

Tay Bac Highland Dishes: A Northwest Food Primer

The food of Vietnam's northwest highlands — thang co, men men, com lam, lon cap nach — is unlike anything you'll find on a Hanoi menu. Here's what to eat and why it matters.

May 26, 20265 min readnorth
Asian woman reading a book while sitting on a hut, overlooking a lush green valley and terraced rice fields.
02
Itineraries

5 Days Motorcycle Northwest Vietnam: Hanoi Loop Without the Crowds

Skip Sapa and Ha Giang. This 5-day motorbike loop from Hanoi takes you through Mai Chau and Pu Luong with half the tourists and twice the rice terraces.

May 8, 20266 min readnorth
Scenic view of verdant tea fields in Vietnam's hilly landscape under a hazy sky.
03
Itineraries

6 Days Northwest by Motorbike: Mu Cang Chai Rice Terraces Loop

A 6-day motorbike route from Hanoi through Nghia Lo and Mu Cang Chai, timed for September's golden rice harvest. Includes Khau Pha Pass, La Pan Tan terraces, and Tu Le hot springs.

Apr 26, 20267 min readall
A colorful procession at the Ky Cung Ta Phu Temple Festival in Lạng Sơn, Vietnam, attracting a large crowd.
04
Itineraries

5 Days in Northwest Vietnam Mountains: Mai Chau, Sapa, Ha Giang

A tight loop through Vietnam's three best mountain destinations: homestays in Mai Chau, trekking in Sapa, and the Ha Giang Loop. Achievable if you skip Hanoi.

Mar 20, 20266 min readnorth
→

Related tags — often tagged alongside.

8 more
Motorbike2Homestay2Rice Terraces2Regional Specialty1Food1Hmong1Tay Bac1Street Food1
The monthly dispatch

Going to Vietnam?
Eat and travel smarter.

Once a month: new dishes, off-the-beaten-path destinations, and itineraries — straight to your inbox. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Join 1,247 readers · First issue: June 2026
Vietnam
Wayfarer.
Colophon

An independent field guide to Vietnam — food, destinations, and the kind of practical advice you only get from people who live here.

Get the dispatch

Monthly: dishes, destinations, itineraries — once a month, straight to your inbox.

Subscribe →
Topics
  • Destinations
  • Food & Drink
  • Itineraries
  • Travel Tips
Regions
  • Northern Vietnam
  • Central Vietnam
  • Southern Vietnam
Resources
  • About
  • Contact
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Terms
© 2026 Vietnam WayfarerMade in VietnamAll rights reserved
Independent · Reader-supported

We use minimal analytics + ads (no personal tracking). See our privacy policy.