If you wonder where to visit in Vietnam, so this blog is for you. 

1.Natural destinations

If you are a nature lover, you should consider Ha Giang Loop, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Ninh Binh and Phong Nha Cave in your trip. 

1.1. Ha Giang Loop

The Ha Giang Loop is a scenic route in the Northern part of Vietnam that borders China. The loop has many amazing viewpoints of skyscraper high mountain ranges, gorgeous mountainside rice terraces, quaint small villages, historical landmarks, lush valleys, and rivers.

Ma Pi Leng Pass
Ma Pi Leng Pass
Bac Sum Pass
Bac Sum Pass
Du Gia Waterfall
Du Gia Waterfall
Lo Lo Chai Village
Lo Lo Chai Village

1.2. Sapa

Sapa is a scenic spot located in the northwest of the country, is a highland district of Lao Cai province. Sapa is a famous tourist destination of the whole country. Located about 30 km from the center of Lao Cai city. Located at an average altitude of 1500 – 1800 m above sea level. Sapa is always immersed in a dense fog that makes us feel like floating, creating a magical picture that is strangely beautiful.

Visitors come to Sapa  not only to enjoy the fresh air, the simple peace of a land in the Northwest. But Sapa is also a destination for you to admire the wild beauty of the Northwest mountains. terraced fields, waterfalls, majestic mountains, discover the customs, habits and cultural beauty of ethnic groups on the mountain such as: Black H’Mong, Red Dzao, Tay, Dzay…

Sapa
Sapa
Sapa
Sapa
Sapa Town
Sapa Town
Dao Minority People
Dao Minority People

1.3. Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam, near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sq km. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Most of the islands and the karst limestone pillars in the bay are uninhabited and unaffected by human activity. For many travellers, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Ha Long Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has served as the magical backdrop of various scenes in numerous feature films.

Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay

1.4. Lan Ha Bay

Halong Bay is well known, but it is full of tourists in the high season and a lot of cruise ships anchored in this bay. You can consider choosing Lan Ha Bay where you can see fantastic stunning limestone scenery but without tourists crowd. 

Lan Ha Bay
Lan Ha Bay

Also, you can combine Lan Ha Bay trip with Cat Ba island which is near Lan Ha Bay.

Cat Ba Island
Cat Ba Island

1.4. Ninh Binh 

South of Hanoi, Ninh Binh province is blessed with the combination of natural beauty and cultural sights. It is famous for a lot of beautiful places such as Hoa Lu capital which is the first capital in Vietnam, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Bai Dinh pagoda, Van Long Nature Reserve, Kenh Ga, Thung Nham, Phat Diem Church, Cuc Phuong national park and so on. Moreover you can try many special food and drinks here such as Ninh Binh goat meat, Ninh Binh burned rice, Kim Son rice wine, etc. Travel in the North of Vietnam, visitors should not miss Ninh Binh. Travelers dream of a wonderful vacation. Don’t be hesitate, contact us now and we will work together to make it become a reality.

Boat Trip in Ninh Binh
Boat Trip in Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh Farm
Ninh Binh Farm
Trang An
Trang An
Tam Coc
Tam Coc
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Bai Dinh Pagoda – The biggest pagoda in Vietnam
Hoa Lu Temple
Hoa Lu Temple – The ancient capital of Vietnam

1.5. Phong Nha

Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is one of Vietnam’s natural blessing. It has wide range of karst mountains and spectacular view promised to satisfy any kind of travelers.

Phong Nha Cave
Phong Nha Cave

2. Historic destinations

If you love history and culture, Hanoi, Hoi An, Hue are historic destinations which has a thousand-year history.

2.1. Hanoi

Hanoi, located on the banks of the Red River, is one of the world’s most ancient capitals. The moment you arrive in the Vietnamese capital, you’ll find streets within the city centre where well-preserved colonial buildings, ancient pagodas, and unique museums stand proud. A great place to explore and go sightseeing on foot, this French-colonial city is also known for its delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and production of rare silks and exotic handicrafts. Within the city, you’ll also find a multicultural community with touches of Chinese, French, and Russian influences.

Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi City – The capital of Vietnam
Hanoi
Hanoi Old Quarter – 36 ancient streets
Hanoi Train Street
Hanoi Train Street
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Long Bien Bridge
Long Bien Bridge built by the French

2.2. Hoi An

Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.

The town reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures (principally Chinese and Japanese with later European influences) that combined to produce this unique survival.

The town comprises a well-preserved complex of 1,107 timber frame buildings, with brick or wooden walls, which include architectural monuments, commercial and domestic vernacular structures, notably an open market and a ferry quay, and religious buildings such as pagodas and family cult houses. The houses are tiled and the wooden components are carved with traditional motifs.  They are arranged side-by-side in tight, unbroken rows along narrow pedestrian streets. There is also the fine wooden Japanese bridge, with a pagoda on it, dating from the 18th century. The original street plan, which developed as the town became a port, remains. It comprises a grid of streets with one axis parallel to the river and the other axis of streets and alleys set at right angles to it. Typically, the buildings front the streets for convenient customer access while the backs of the buildings open to the river allowing easy loading and off-loading of goods from boats.

The surviving wooden structures and street plan are original and intact and together present a traditional townscape of the 17th and 18th centuries, the survival of which is unique in the region. The town continues to this day to be occupied and function as a trading port and centre of commerce. The living heritage reflecting the diverse communities of the indigenous inhabitants of the town, as well as foreigners, has also been preserved and continues to be passed on. Hoi An Ancient Town remains an exceptionally well-preserved example of a Far Eastern port.

Hoi An
Hoi An
Hội An
Hội An
Hoi An
Hoi An

2.3. Hue

The ancient Hue, located on the bank of the Huong River, was recognized by UNESCO as one of the World Heritage Sites. This city is the cradle of Vietnamese culture and used to be the national capital, educational, cultural and political center of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. Hue’s unique history is appealing to any history buff.

Home to national treasures, including complex of temples, pagodas, tombs, and monuments, this riverfront town welcomes millions of tourists arriving annually to see these fascinating sites. Although the American troops had destroyed many historic structures in the past, Hue does retain its charming beauty.

Besides antique sites, Hue also offers some exquisite beaches like Lang Co and Thuan An. A few mineral hot springs available are My An and Thanh Tan. Hue deserves at least a couple of days to visit.

Hue Citadel
Hue Citadel
Hue Citadel
Hue Citadel
Khai Dinh tomb
Khai Dinh tomb
Thien Mu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda

3. Beaches 

If you prefer somewhere to swim and relax in your summer vocation, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Vung Tau and Phu Quoc Island might be your destinations in Vietnam. 

3.1. Da Nang

Located in the South Central of Vietnam, Da nang is a coastal city that is well known for long and large coasts. It is also like a connection between tourism places such as Hoi An old town and Hue city. Being a modern mix with natural place, this city will not make you disappoint when visiting here.

Da Nang Beach
Da Nang Beach
Da Nang Beach
Da Nang Beach

Besides, you can take a visit to Ba Na Hill and see the amazing golden bridge which is famous around the world. 

Golden Bridge
Golden Bridge

3.2. Nha Trang Beach

Nha Trang not only gets great natural advantages of its geography position, landscape, and climate, but inherits its rich background in culture and humanities as well. It is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.

Nha Trang Beach
Nha Trang Beach
Hon Mun Island
Hon Mun Island
Hon Mun island
Hon Mun island

3.3. Vung Tau

Ba Ria – Vung Tau, a coastal province in the Southeast region, is one of the most attractive destinations for tourists in Vietnam. Visiting Ba Ria – Vung Tau, the natural beauty of this destination will attract you. No matter what you are in Ba Ria Vung Tau, you can catch up with the charming landscapes of the blue beaches, mountains, quiet pagodas.

Vung Tau Beach
Vung Tau Beach

3.4. Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc, known as “pearl island”, has become the first island city in Vietnam with full autonomy of a municipal-level administrative unit, creating a premise for the island to become a major economic, tourist and service hub in the region and the world. This also shows Vietnamʻs strategy for developing its marine economy while maintaining security and defense on its islands and sea.

In Phu Quoc Island, besides swimming, you can enjoy many other watersports like scuba diving and snockeling. 

Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour
Phu Quoc Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Phu Quoc Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Tour
Phu Quoc Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

 

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