Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

By Phuong Anh   July 26, 2024 | 11:00 pm PT
According to website Booking, Da Lat, Hoi An, Ninh Binh, Moc Chau, and Phu Quoc are top retreat locations in Vietnam, providing landscapes and experiences for travelers seeking a healing getaway.
Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Da Lat City

Da Lat attracts visitors with its pleasant weather and scenery. The Dutch travel site describes this city as a perfect spot for mindfulness meditation or yoga sessions.

Pictured is Cau Go Bridge in the Cau Dat tea hills, overlooking a sea of clouds and distant mountains in Da Lat.

Photo by Pham Kim Nhan

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Da Lat is an ideal summer escape. The city offers various therapeutic treatments, and visitors can enjoy local products like coffee and artichoke tea. Exploring the area by bicycle is also mentioned as a pleasurable activity.

According to Booking, the concept of "Reboot Retreats" - vacations focused on stress relief and life balance - is popular in 2024 and is expected to remain so. These retreats help travelers disconnect from their busy lives and rejuvenate mentally.

Pictured is the road leading to the Cau Dat tea hills in Da Lat.

Photo by Pham Kim Nhan

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Hoi An Ancient Town

The bright lanterns illuminating Hoi An's ancient streets at night, combined with its architecture, create a welcoming atmosphere that helps visitors relax and unwind.

Healing retreats offer more than just relaxation. They provide opportunities for travelers to explore and learn about new customs and cultures, leading to positive changes in their lives.

These retreats are becoming increasingly popular, with three prominent trends emerging: sleep-focused vacations that prioritize improving sleep quality, romantic getaways designed for singles seeking romantic experiences, and private holidays that offer parents a chance to enjoy a relaxing escape.

Pictureds is yellow buildings along the Hoai River in Hoi An.

Photo by Nick M

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Voted the world's fourth most beautiful city in 2024 by American magazine Travel & Leisure, Hoi An offers many resorts where guests can enjoy quiet activities, such as watching the sunrise over the Thu Bon River, practicing yoga and meditation, participating in tea ceremonies, or enjoying massages at spas.

Pictured is the Tra Que vegetable village in Hoi An.

Photo by Do Anh Vu

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Moc Chau District

Moc Chau District in the northern province of Son La, with its mountainous landscapes, plum gardens (pictured) and green tea fields, provides visitors with the opportunity to experience the local culture and appreciate a slower pace of life.

Photo by Hai Duong

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

In Moc Chau, visitors have the opportunity to engage in morning yoga sessions, attend traditional festivals, discover hidden waterfalls, and enjoy fresh air. These activities make Moc Chau a destination for those looking to cleanse their mind, body, and soul.

Visitors can camp at the pine forest in Ang Village.

Photo by Nick M.

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Ninh Binh Province

Ninh Binh, known for its northern Vietnamese countryside's characteristics, appeals to travelers who are looking for a simple retreat. The area's limestone mountains, rivers, and traditional villages create an ideal atmosphere for relaxation.

A boat dock at Trang An, a popular tourist attraction in Ninh Binh.

Photo by Hoai Minh

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Booking recommends visitors to Ninh Binh enjoy the mornings practicing meditation or yoga, and indulge in traditional massages. These activities are suggested for those seeking healing.

Pictured is a flute-playing shepherd artwork created from rice fields in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh during the 2024 Tourism Week.

Photo courtesy of Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourism Area

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Phu Quoc Island

Ranked the world's second most beautiful island in 2024 by Travel+Leisure, Phu Quoc is considered Vietnam's paradise resort. This island offers physical rejuvenation activities in its 5-star resorts, such as meditation, yoga, and massages.

Photo by SG

Experience healing in Vietnam: top 5 retreat spots

Booking claims spending a holiday on Phu Quoc's beaches will offer visitors a restorative and rejuvenating experience.

Pictured is Dinh Cau, an ideal spot to watch sunset in Duong Dong Town.

Photo by Khuong Nha

 
 
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