Top 18 Tourist Attractions In Vietnam
Top 18 Tourist Attractions In Vietnam
1. Bay of Halong
In this UNESCO World Heritage-listed landscape, thousands of limestone karsts rise up out of the clear blue water. Going from island to island by boat is the best way to see it. One beautiful island, Cat Ba, is home to a national park.
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2. Hue, the Imperial City
This huge complex of beautiful palaces and churches is the crown jewel of Hue's Citadel. It brings to life the grandeur of Vietnam's royal dynasties.
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3. Markets
From the busy Old Quarter of Hanoi to floating islands in the Mekong Delta, markets show colorful parts of everyday life in the area. Do not hold back, and bargain like you mean it.
4. The city of Ho Chi Minh
Ho Chi Minh City is a rush of urban energy that you can't find anywhere else in the country. It is quickly becoming more modern. Pagodas, parks, and coffee shops slow down the crazy pace (that traffic!).
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5. Food from the Street
There are lots of Vietnamese street foods for you to try. Enjoy a tasty bowl of pho on a busy corner, or follow the smell of smoke coming from a brazier on the sidewalk, where pork that has been marinating is sizzling.
6. Vietnam War Legacy
Museums about the Vietnam War honor those who died, but if you want to see the war from a different angle, go underground. The huge Cu Chi cave network is a tribute to how strong the Vietnamese people were.
7. The National Park of Phong Nha Ke Bang
Adventurers can't stay away from this one of the top 10 best Vietnam national parks because it has an untamed jungle, huge limestone caves that defy thought, and underground rivers.
8. Terraces for Rice
Outside of Sapa, Mu Cang Chai, and Tu Le, you can ride a motorbike or go hiking along green mountains and enjoy the view of the beautiful, undulating rice fields.
9. Places on Hills
The French built hill towns like Dalat (pictured) as health retreats. They are cool compared to the hot lowlands, with misty peaks and rough terrain.
10. Sapa
This northern mountain town is home to people of different ethnicities and there are also many best things to do in Sapa. It is also the starting point for some interesting trips, such as to Fansipan, Vietnam's highest peak.
11. The Golden Bridge in Danang
This nearly 500-foot-long walking bridge has become one of the most popular new tourist spots in Danang's Ba Na Hills. It looks like two huge stone hands hold it up.
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12. Mui Ne beach
Mui Ne, which is known as the world kitesurfing capital, is the first big city north of Ho Chi Minh City. This beach is in the top 10 best beaches in Vietnam. From November to April, when it's windy, surfers come from all over the world to catch waves.
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13. Hoi An ancient town
A Hoian walk along the river is a great way to see many of Hoi An's attractions, such as its French colonial architecture, old traders' houses, and spooky churches.
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14. Islands and Beaches
A tropical shoreline that is 2,000 miles long means that the white sands of a postcard are always close by. The one which has both beautiful beaches and places to dive and in Vietnam's top tropical islands will make you stunned is Phu Quoc.
15. Vietnam’s Coffee Capital, Buon Ma Thuot
The coffee capital of Vietnam is Buon Ma Thuot. It's in the center of the Central Highlands that you can find Vietnam's best coffee. There's a Coffee Village there, and the coffee is so strong that it's served in shot glasses.
16. Hanoi's Old Quarter
The Old Quarter, Vietnam's capital, is one of the top 10 tourist great attractions of Ha Noi and the place to be for culture and cool things. Its oldest part is called the Old Quarter. In this area, you can visit one of the many cool restaurants or get a beer at the Bia Hoi beer spot.
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17. The Delta of the Mekong
The best way to see this patchwork of waterways, floating markets, mangrove swamps, and bright green rice paddies is by boat, but bike trips are also fun.
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18. Tet holiday, the New Year of the Moon
When the Chinese New Year comes around, late January or early February is a good time to take it all in. Hanoi's Old Quarter comes to life during Vietnam's biggest event.
