Top 4 destinations to discover in Vietnam in March

Vietnam always attracts visitors by breathtaking landscapes, interesting tourist destinations, and diverse original culture. There are some places that are perfectly suitable for visiting in March. Here are some suggestions that may be helpful to you.

The weather in Vietnam in March

In the North

In the Northwest and Northeast, it’s sunny in the daytime. In the morning and at midnight, the temperature can drop down and it’s breezing. It’s less cloudy. In the Northwest, the highest temperature can range from 25-28°C while it’s approximately 23-26°C in the Northeast. The lowest temperature of the Northwest is 17-20°C while it’s 16-19°C in Northeast.

Moc Chau tea hills

In the Central

From Thanh Hoa to Hue, it’s sunny in the daytime. It’s cold in the morning and at midnight. The lowest temperature ranges from 16°C to 19°C while the highest temperature is 23-26°C. From Danang to Binh Thuan, it may be showering and the thunderstorm can occur in some places. The lowest temperature ranges from 20°C to 23°C whereas the highest one can be 25-28°C.

In the South

In the afternoon and the night, it may be showering and the thunderstorm occurs in some locations. In the thunderstorm, whirlwind and rock rain may happen. The lowest temperature ranges from 23-26°C while the highest temperature can be 30-33°C.

It’s advisable for you to base on the forecast of the temperature in Vietnam in March to prepare enough suitable clothes and the essential accessories for your journey. Therefore, you can achieve the final goal of having a pleased trip as much as possible.

Where should you travel in March?

Mai Chau, Moc Chau, and Dien Bien

As the end of winter and the beginning of summer, the weather condition of March is considered to be the most favorable during the year. With the average temperature from 18-25°C, the climate is not too hot or cold but incredibly cool, which is an ideal condition for you to take the outside tourist activities. When you arrive in Mai Chau, Moc Chau, or Dien Bien, you will have a chance to be surrounded by the greenish nature, enjoy the fresh air and the superb natural landscapes. At the first moments of setting in these pretty lands, you will certainly realize how miracle Mother Nature is.

"Ban" flower is a special flower of the Northwest, representing the beauty of the land and people here. It’s nearly impossible to find "ban" flower outside this mountainous section. If you set foot on Mai Chau, Moc Chau, or Dien Bien without seeing "ban" flower, you can’t explore the extraordinary beauty of these lands fully. March is the right blooming season of "ban" flower.

Therefore, if you reach Mai Chau, Moc Chau, or Dien Bien at this time, you will take an opportunity to contemplate this pretty flower. Pure white ban flowers with stripes of pink or light purple which burst into bloom, create bright white spaces. In this period, every corner of Mai Chau, Moc Chau, or Hoa Binh, the appearance of ban flower is all noticeable. Once you have seen this outstanding flower, its image will always be alive in your mind. Why don’t you carry the camera and record the charming and poetic scenes here for your mementos? You will take marvelous pictures more than you expect.

Moc Chau

From October to April of the next year, Moc Chau is in the most beautiful state. With the fresh atmosphere, the pure blue sky and the bloom of several lovely flowers, human and nature seem to mix together. It’s good to know that Moc Chau is always covered by the vibrant colors of several types of flower across the year. Besides to ban flower, you can sightsee yellow kale flower, elegant white plum flowers or bright poinsettia in every corner of Moc Chau. Moreover, you are highly recommended to walk around and discover the lush greenish hills of tea – a super striking thing of this land.

Must-have experiences

► Visit Moc Suong tea hill

► Explore Dai Yem waterfall

► Discover Ban Ang palm forest

► Discover Pha Luong peak

Mai Chau

Mai Chau in March 

When you come to Mai Chau in March, you can see the lush greenish rice fields that can evoke the feeling of peace and prosperity of a rural area. Why don’t you go jogging or ride the bicycle through the villages, explore the original local cultural values and learn more about the daily lives of the resident? You will feel like you are in a totally different world.

Must-have experiences

► Explore Chieu and Mo Luong caves

► Wander around Lac and Pom Coong villages

► Go hiking and trekking in Pu Luong nature reserve

► Visit Thung Khe mountain pass

Dien Bien

In Dien Bien, March is the time that the festival of ban flower is organized annually with the purpose of honoring, preserving and developing the local cultural heritage forms. In the festival, there are various exciting activities such as the traditional clothes performance of the ethnic tribes in Dien Bien, the display of the tourist and cultural product of the province, sport competitions, and music shows. You can’t surely miss this unique festival.

Dien Bien's beauty in spring 

Must-have experiences

► Explore museum of Dien Bien Phu victory

► Discover De Castries tunnel

► Discover Pha Din pass

► Explore hills that were the military base during the war against French

► Visit A Pa Chai - the west pole point of the country

► Sightsee Muong Thanh rice field

Ha Giang

While in March in most of the places, peach blossom fades, this flower is still in bloom in Ha Giang. In every corner of Dong Van highland and Meo Vac town, you can see the vibrant pink peach blossoms that mix with the majestic mountainous landscape with the towering mountains, the zigzag hillside roads, and the terraced paddy fields, creating a spectacular natural landscape. The image of children playing happily under the canopies of the peach blossom trees evokes the perfect harmony between human and nature.

Must-have experiences

► Visit Lung Cu flag tower

► Visit triangle circuits

► Reach Quan Ba heaven gate

► Discover Dong Van plateau

Peach blossoms in Ha Giang

These above destinations which are perfectly suitable for visiting in March will surely leave a strong impression on you. Let’s explore Mai Chau, Moc Chau, Dien Bien, and Ha Giang and have an unforgettable trip!

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