Visitors to Vietnam are always mesmerised by the beauty of modernity, the ancient architecture and the spectacular mountain scenery… In this detailed article, let's see the Top 10 places you can enjoy & visit when you arrive in Vietnam!
SAPA
If your journey starts from the top of this S-shaped country, perhaps you should start enjoying the immense forests with romantic scenery like a love song of Sapa. This is a place that many tourists enjoy because of the friendly people and majestic mountain scenery.
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What's in this place?
- Experience the feeling of seeing the entire landscape at your feet when standing on “the Roof of Indochina - Fansipan Peak."
- Learn about the culture of Vietnamese ethnic groups living here, and visit the fantastic scenery at Cat Cat village, Lao Chai - Ta Van village, and Ta Phin village.
- Interesting tourist attractions: Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls), O Quy Ho Mountain Pass, Swing Sapa, Sapa Church, Ham Rong Mountain,...
- Special dishes that make tourists admire: Thang Co (Horse Meat Soup), Salmon and sturgeon, ...
TRANG AN - NINH BINH
This will be a place not to be missed when coming to Vietnam. Coming to Trang An, you will be overwhelmed by the charming landscape of nature. The twists and turns of the river around the mountains. Especially when the field is lushed with a ripening rice smell, everything becomes wonderful.
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What's in this place?
- Under the high mountains like reaching the clouds, are 48 trans-water caves: Dia Linh Cave, Nau Ruou Cave, Sinh Cave, Si Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Seo Cave, Son Duong Cave.
- Travel by boat through 31 peaceful rivers weaving through each foothill.
- The ancient temples are located on the mountain: Trinh Temple, Tran Temple, Phu Khong, Hanh Cung Vu Lam, Thanh Cao Son temple, and Bai Dinh Pagoda,...
HA LONG
Famous place ranked 2nd in 10 places in Asia should visit once in a lifetime by The Travel Magazine. This is also considered a Vietnam tourism paradise in the North. Beautiful natural scenery, thousands of large and small islands with countless unique shapes, rising in the middle of the clear sea. Visitors will enjoy the magnificent prospect of mountain peaks and a peaceful scene like a picture.
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What's in this place?
- These caves bring you back to the pristine beauty: Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, Tien Ong Cave Thien Cung (Heaven) Cave, Dau Go (Wooden Stakes) Cave, Luon (Tunnel) Cave, Dark and Bright Cave, Me Cung (Maze) Cave,...
- The natural scenery very breathtaking: Cat Ba Island, Soi Sim Island, Co To Island, Trong Mai Islet, Bai Tho Mountain, Ba Hang fishing village, Dragon Eye island
- It is indispensable for special dishes with bold "Ha Long" flavour.: Cha Muc (Grilled Chopped Squid), Halong Bay Oysters, Sam (Horseshoe Crab), Ngan (Austriella Corrugata),…
PHONG NHA KE BANG NATIONAL PARK
If you are passionate about mysterious caves and stalactites sculpted by nature in all shapes, Phong Nha Ke Bang is a place you must visit. It has many world-famous caves with stunning beauty and colourful and completely natural stalactites.
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What's in this place?
- A lot of huge caves: Phong Nha Cave - where you can see the beautiful stalactites, Tien Son Cave, Paradise Cave, Dark Cave, Hang En Cave (Swallow Cave),...
- Besides, there is Suoi Nuoc Mooc Ecotrail, Wind waterfall, ...
- You should come to this famous place in the dry season (from April to August) which is the most suitable.
HUE ANCIENT CAPITAL
Hue - The ancient capital is located in Central Vietnam, “the dream city” of Vietnamese people. This is a place loved by both domestic and foreign tourists. With a slow pace of life, the gentleness of Hue women has left an indelible mark.
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What's in this place?
- It is converging the cultural quintessence of the Nguyen Dynasty with the magnificent Hue Citadel amid modern life.
- The magnificent constructions of Tombs of Tu Duc, Khai Dinh or Minh Mang
- A special feature when travelling to Hue is enjoying Hue singing on the Perfume River or Nha Nhac - Hue’s Court Music at Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater in the Citadel.
In addition, Hue specialties are delicious such as Bloating fern–shaped cake (Banh Beo)
HOI AN
Hoi An is famous for its historical and cultural old town with more than 1000 architectural monuments from tiled houses, assembly halls, communal houses, pagodas, ethnic churches and traditional dishes. Visitors to this land will feel the poetic tenderness of the old town scene and the friendliness and hospitality of the people here.
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What's in this place?
- Check-in locations that you must visit: Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi An Market, My Son Sanctuary, Phung Hung Ancient House, Museum of Sa Huynh Culture, Bay Mau Coconut Forest,... You will have great photos no matter where you stand.
- Enjoying the specialties of this famous tourist destination that you should not miss: Cao Lau (Pork Rice Noodle), Quang Seafood Noodle, White Rose Dumpling, Grilled Pork over Vermicelli, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Hoi An Chicken Rice,...
NHA TRANG
The "Green Pearl" land is popular with tourists. It is called the beautiful beach and belongs to the top in Vietnam. Nha Trang has a temperate climate with beautiful scenery. The tourist destinations are extremely diverse and unique, each with its beauty and memorable experience.
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What's in this place?
- Walking on a very chill beach, experience swimming with white sand and clear sea water beside green coconut trees along the coast.
- Outstanding tourist attractions from ancient to modern architecture, from the beautiful scenery of the sea to the taste of the mainland: Ponagar Tower, Institute of Oceanography, Long Son Pagoda, Stone Church
- Many islands with the pristine beauty of mountains and forests: Hon Tre, Hon Mun, Hon Tam, Hon Dun, Hon Mieu, Hon Ho, Hon Mot...
- Other places near Nha Trang like Cam Ranh Bay and Van Phong Bay, Nha Phu Bay are places you should not miss when coming to Nha Trang.
PHU QUOC ISLAND
This is the tropical paradise of Vietnam, with the largest area among the islands in the southwest of Vietnam. With temperate natural conditions, this will be a resort destination that you must visit. Romantic beaches, ancient forests and rich vegetation. Coming to Phu Quoc, you will have unforgettable experiences.
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What's in this place?
- The pristine beaches in the heart of the ocean are so beautiful: Dai Beach, Ong Lang Beach, Khem Beach,...
- Famous tourist attractions: Grand World Phu Quoc, VinWonders Phu Quoc, Ganh Dau, Phu Quoc Pepper Garden, Hon Mot, Hon Thom Cable Car, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Suoi Tranh, night markets,...
- Special experiences: watching water puppetry, Night squid fishing, enjoying delicious fresh seafood,...
AN GIANG
Going along from the North to the South, An Giang will be the place that you should choose as your next travel destination. This place will hold your soul with the peaceful beauty of Western rivers and poetic palm trees, so the culture is mixed from many Cham, Kinh and Khmer communities. In addition, if you are a spiritualist, this tourist attraction will be exciting to you.
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What's in this place?
- You will visit mysterious historical tourist architectures such as Ba Chua Xu Temple, Sam Mountain, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb, Tay An Pagoda, Phuoc Dien Pagoda (Hang Pagoda), Huynh Dao Pagoda, and the most special is still the beautiful Cam Mountain area,...
- The architectures of many cultures: Cham Village - Jamiul Azhar Mosque, Cu Lao Gieng Cathedral,...
- Ideal check-in places: Sap Mountain - Ong Thoai Lake, Road to Hang Cong Pagoda, Koh Kas Heaven Gate, Tra Su Melaleuca Forest, ...
CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET
The famous market in Vietnam with a unique type of market that nowhere else in Vietnam has. Surely this will be a unique and unforgettable market experience for foreign tourists when coming to Vietnam. When coming here, you will be floating on boats, immersing in the bustling business atmosphere when the group market, especially enjoying unique dishes right on the boat.
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What's in this place?
- Experience the feeling of sitting on a boat to go to the new market, enjoying breakfast dishes with bold flavours of the West of Vietnam.
- Enjoy fresh garden fruits.
- What's more special than enjoying Don Ca Tai Tu - a traditional music genre of South Vietnam.
In addition to these 10 famous tourist destinations, there are countless other places in Vietnam that you should visit. Book a plane early to see the charming and poetic scenery and delicious new dishes only available in Vietnam!
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