Are you thinking about visiting Vietnam but are unsure if there will be sufficient facilities to keep young charges occupied? Well, rest assured, you have absolutely nothing to worry about on that score. There is a wealth of activities for children to enjoy during Vietnam holidays.
Boat trips
Vietnamese love children. Every city or town, right down to the smallest village, has something to offer visitors of all ages. There are boat cruises, cycle trips, zoos, elephant rides, go-karting, water sports, and other activities too numerous to mention. There are also miles and miles of stunning sun-kissed beaches on Vietnam's shores that are ideal playgrounds for kids to enjoy. If they aren't building sandcastles then they can dip their toes in the South China Sea!
If you are visiting the south of Vietnam, then boat excursions along the Mekong Delta are to be highly recommended. This landscape is formed by nine tributaries of the mighty Mekong River, together with canals and swamps which all interconnect to create a veritable maze of waterways and forests to be explored. In addition, there are rice paddies where you might be fortunate to catch sight of traditional Vietnamese farming methods, complete with sturdy water buffalo.
Elephant riding
When you're giving your children various options to keep them occupied, few of them will offer any resistance when you mention the possibility of going to see elephants! Even better, what about actually riding elephants? The pastime of elephant riding is very popular in this country, as well as a fairly common means for rural communities for getting around. The best location to experience the thrills of riding on the back of elephants is to head to Da Lat, by Tuyen Lake. Here you will come across a large range of these creatures, fully harnessed and ready to go. As well as claiming aboard these magnificent animals for an unforgettable cross-country jaunt, the backdrop is of uniformly lush landscapes, making for a perfect experience. The further good news about riding elephants is that it is very reasonably priced.
Water parks
Children just can't resist playing on water. Vietnam is able to offer an increasingly diverse choice of water parks to its visitors. These theme parks can now be found in cities such as Ho Chi Minh or Da Lat. Saigon Water Park in Ho Chi Minh City's Thu Duc neighbourhood was Vietnam's first, although there are a great many equally popular areas to indulge in some no-nonsense water sliding throughout the country.
Zoos
Vietnam has an incredibly diverse ecosystem, with an incredible range of animals existing in several natural habitats, from the shoreline of Ha Long to the north-east, to the densely-forested interior, to the teeming mangrove swamps bordering the Gulf of Thailand to the south-west. Naturally, the best places to visit to see indigenous and imported wildlife are Vietnam's two main issues. Ho Chi Minh hosts the oldest, while there is also a well-stocked zoo in `Hanoi in the north. Have an excellent complement of animals, as well as many different exotic creatures from all over the world. Both these zoos have extensive grounds containing various attractions, such as temples and aquariums.