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15 Amazing Destinations in Vietnam - A Journey through Vietnam

15 Amazing Destinations in Vietnam - A Journey through Vietnam

April 25, 2021

Vietnam is famous for having many landscapes with natural beauty and unique culture, making it a great destination for international tourists. Where have you been? Let’s explore the astonishing beauty of the Top 15 Amazing Destinations in Vietnam that you don’t want to miss with Explore Real Asia.


A. Exploring Vietnamese tourist destinations in the North


1. Hanoi Capital - landscape of a thousand years of civilization

When it comes to Vietnam tourism, you definitely cannot ignore Hanoi capital - a land of thousand years of civilization, associated with the heroic history of the Vietnamese nation. Walking around Hanoi with many typical old quarters, preserving the ancient architecture as well as the long-standing traditional values, visitors will fall in  love with the peaceful beauty here at first sight.

The beauty of Hanoi can hardly be felt once when coming here, because Hanoi is beautiful from the smallest things. Street hawkers can be an endless inspiration to so many poets and poets; just a branch of flowers can make the nostalgia for couples.

The festival is also what leaves the most impression on visitors from all over the world. Already the capital of the country, Hanoi has thousands of historical stories and unique spiritual festivals, especially Tet. If you come to Hanoi on Tet holiday, visitors will have a surprising impression of Hanoi with "no shadow of people".

Monuments combining culture and people have created Hanoi a thousand-year-old cultural beauty, which few countries in the world can have all three factors.

Traveling to Hanoi, do not forget to explore the following places:

The Huc Bridge with the shape of a curved tail 
The Huc Bridge with the shape of a curved tail

Hoan Kiem Lake with a famous legend about returning the magic sword
Hoan Kiem Lake with a famous legend about returning the magic sword

Visiting Ba Dinh Square - Uncle Ho's Mausoleum
Visiting Ba Dinh Square - Uncle Ho's Mausoleum

The delightful beauty of Ngoc Son temple at night
The delightful beauty of Ngoc Son temple at night

Hanoi Opera House
Hanoi Opera House

Discovering poetic and ancient relics and landscapes will be an unforgettable experience in the hearts of domestic and foreign tourists. The early morning street vendors or familiar sidewalk tea shops also express the simple, friendly and friendly beauty of the people of the capital land.


2. Sa Pa - The breathtaking beauty of the terraced fields

If someone asks about the most simple, peaceful, rustic and beautiful place in Vietnam, Sa Pa is the perfect answer. Sa Pa is a highland town in Northwestern Vietnam, where the weather is cloudy all year round and terraced fields stretch to the horizon.

Sa Pa is one of the most worthwhile Vietnamese tourist destinations
Sa Pa is one of the most worthwhile Vietnamese tourist destinations

The impressive beauty of Sa Pa terraces is in the top 7 of the most beautiful terraces in Asia and the world voted by Travel and Leisure magazine (USA) (2009) and ranked by the Ministry of Culture - Sports and Tourism as a National Heritage Site in November 2013.

The stunning view created by terraced fields 
The stunning view created by terraced fields

The charming scenery, gentle, sincere, hospitable people, a simple, rustic and peaceful life are what visitors can feel when coming to Sa Pa. In addition, Sa Pa is also attached to tourists by forest and mountain dishes, in which salmon is the dish that leaves the most impression on visitors. Although the people here do not have a special way of cooking, the salmon are so fresh and delicious that almost no other places can get them.

Not only that, when you come to Sa Pa in the white snow season in December, you will feel like traveling abroad. Let's take a look at some interesting stops when you visit Sa Pa!


Mường Hoa valley 
Mường Hoa valley

Bac Ha fair market - cultural beauty of the mountains of Vietnam
Bac Ha fair market - cultural beauty of the mountains of Vietnam

Mount Fansipan - Roof of Indochina
Mount Fansipan - Roof of Indochina

Bright Sa Pa at night
Bright Sa Pa at night

If you are looking for Vietnamese tourist destinations, check out the majestic natural landscapes of Sapa.


3. Check-in season of triangular flowers in October in Ha Giang

Also located in the Northwest, Ha Giang has a distinct beauty, with narrow, winding, spectacular roads running through majestic mountains. If you have fallen in love with the beauty of Sa Pa, Ha Giang will once again bring a feeling of adventure like never before.

Spectacular famous Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang
Spectacular famous Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang

Coming to Ha Giang, visitors will not be able to hold back the wonderful beauty of this untouched land. Every season in Ha Giang is beautiful, is worth a trip and experience. Ha Giang is a place that attracts backpackers, nature lovers and adventurers. Ma Pi Leng Pass is winding and dangerous, as if challenging people to conquer nature.

Coming to Ha Giang in October, visitors will be fascinated by the white swollen triangular fields. The petals were fluttering, adorned with purple, dreaming, making the whole hill seem like a carpet of brilliant color. Flowers grow on hills, mountain foothills and even bring vigorously up the dangerous rocky cliffs. Because of the triangular flower color, even the dangerous mountain and forest nature also turns gently.

The triangular flower season in October filled the entire Ha Giang sky 
The triangular flower season in October filled the entire Ha Giang sky


Gentle and beautiful Ha Giang village
Gentle and beautiful Ha Giang village


4. Ninh Binh - one of the tourist destinations in Vietnam not to be missed

The next destination in the journey to discover the beauty of Vietnam tourism that tourists should come at least once in their life is Ninh Binh. This place is full of natural and historic cultural heritages such as Hoa Lu ancient capital, Cuc Phuong national forest, Trang An ecotourism area, Bai Dinh pagoda, Tam Coc - Bich Dong ...

Trang An - Ninh Binh eco-tourism area is shimmering among majestic mountains
Trang An - Ninh Binh eco-tourism area is shimmering among majestic mountains

Traveling to Ninh Binh, visitors should not forget to experience yachting on Ngo Dong river, enjoy the endless beauty of mountains and rivers, explore magical and mysterious caves in Tam Coc - Bich Dong. Or the rebuilt Kong: Skull Island studio area located in Trang An ecological complex. If you love history, you can come to Hoa Lu ancient capital - a place to store historical relics over 1000 years.

To Ninh Binh, visiting Dance Cave located at the foot of Dance Mountain is a must. Visitors can try their toughness when climbing to the top of the mountain through 486 stone steps, and from the top we can admire the whole beauty of Tam Coc area with immense, green rice fields. .

Possessing charming young beauty, Ninh Binh is the first choice of international tourists when traveling to Vietnam. The famous places in Ninh Binh "captivate" tourists:

Beautiful scenery in Tam Coc - Bich Dong
Beautiful scenery in Tam Coc - Bich Dong


Enjoying the majestic mountains on the Dance Cave, Ninh Binh
Enjoying the majestic mountains on the Dance Cave, Ninh Binh


5. Ha Long Bay

Halong Bay is a very familiar name for the tourists of Vietnam. Not only impressing visitors with the wonderful nature, the beautiful rocks, the unique shape or picturesque clouds and rivers, Ha Long Bay also brings a sense of peace comfort for travelers when coming here.

Halong Bay is the most attractive tourist destination in Vietnam
Halong Bay is the most attractive tourist destination in Vietnam

Ha Long Bay covers the island waters and Van Don island district, Quang Ninh province. With a coastline of 120km, hundreds of islands, large and small with limestone islands, rocky systems and caves, Ha Long Bay is the pride of Vietnam when it is in the top 29 most beautiful bays in the world and recognized by UNESCO, twice, as world natural heritage.

If you are a tourist who likes to relax, Ha Long Bay is an ideal destination. Just floating the yacht on the sea, admire the unique islands towering, close your eyes and immerse yourself in the blue water village, all spills and fatigue will surely disappear. Ha Long Bay not only attracts domestic tourists but that it also make foreign journalists amazed when witnessing with their own eyes.

Ha Long Bay attracting domestic and foreign tourists Ha Long Bay attracting domestic and foreign tourists

Traveling to Ha Long Bay, do not forget to visit Cat Ba island district, enjoy the majestic beauty of Ha Long Bay from Bai Tho mountain, explore Lan Ha Bay and rocky islands which are created by Mother Nature's hands.


B. The Central region has many beautiful tourist destinations in Vietnam


6. Phong Nha- Ke Bang - the masterpiece of creation

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has long been the hottest tourist destination in Vietnam. Phong Nha - Ke Bang in Quang Binh has a poetic landscape, impressive cave system, vast rivers and mountains, many rare species of flora and fauna, attracting millions of tourists as well as many explorers all over the world to explore  each year.

Phong Nha Cave is a typical place. The beauty of Phong Nha cave is both majestic mountains and charming rivers. Entering into Phong Nha cave, visitors will know how water is flowing and worn rock. The intrusion of rainwater into the limestone has caused intense shearing in the mountain ranges to form a variety of terrains: the mountain bed becomes caves, the masses are split into cliffs and the scenes. strange ... When visitors look up and then rotate, turn to watch, images of stalactites, shimmering lights reflect. Everyone must admire the beauty.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang, the masterpiece of creation
Phong Nha - Ke Bang, the masterpiece of creation


Son Doong cave is considered the largest natural cave in the world, becoming a treasure of Vietnamese tourism
Son Doong cave is considered the largest natural cave in the world, becoming a treasure of Vietnamese tourism


7. Hue ancient capital - the land of national heritages

Wherever you go in Vietnam, don't forget to stop by the ancient capital of Hue. Hue is a peaceful, ancient city with heritages and architectural works bearing the country's history.

Hue ancient capital - the land of national heritages
Hue ancient capital - the land of national heritages

Since the Nguyen Lords in the 19th century, Hue has been a promised land with a culture imbued with national identity as well as a rich and unique culinary "cradle" that is unmatched.

Inheriting the heritage architectural beauty of the Nguyen Dynasty, inheriting the beauty in the culture and customs of the Royal Palace, Hue has gathered enough and deep for visitors to come here to nod. If the visitor's soul is deep enough, quiet, or looking for peace, Hue is the place to help you live slowly, deeply understand and re-energize you.
 

Hue Citadel at night was splendid like a castle 

Hue Citadel at night was splendid like a castle

Visitors always have a special love for Hue not only because of its quiet and ancient beauty, but also love specialties as well as the people and peaceful life here.

If you have the opportunity to visit Hue, please experience all of the following to make your trip to Hue even more wonderful.

  • Visiting Hue Citadel
  • Visit the tombs: Tomb of Tu Duc, Tomb of Minh Mang, Tomb of Khai Dinh, ...
  • Thanh Tan hot waterfall
  • Enjoy Hue beef noodle soup
  • Hue cakes and Hue tea

Thien Mu Pagoda view from above 
Thien Mu Pagoda view from above


The wild and majestic looks of Thuy Tien Park
The wild and majestic looks of Thuy Tien Park

 
Hue National School
 Check-in Hue National School

Tomb of Khai Dinh
Tomb of Khai Dinh or Ung Lang is a relic in the ancient capital complex of Hue


8. Discover Danang - the worthest city to live in Vietnam

Da Nang is known as the worthest city to live in Vietnam. So why in the journey to discover Vietnam travel can we ignore the beautiful Danang !!! RIGHT ?!

Let’s discover Da Nang with Explore Real Asia now !

Da Nang is the hottest tourist destination in Vietnam 
Da Nang is the hottest tourist destination in Vietnam

Da Nang is a Vietnamese tourist destination attracting thousands of tourists worldwide. In addition to famous tourist destinations such as Ba Na Hills, Asia Park, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang city, Da Nang is also adorned with large, beautiful and sparkling bridges every night: Han River Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Bridge Tran Thi Ly, ...

Da Nang attracts tourists mainly from sea tourism. Da Nang beach stretches nearly 60km with many public beaches and private beaches are very beautiful. The charming landscape, clouds, sky, sea are mixed with the salty wind that this place. Fine white sand beach with cool coconut trees stretching for nearly 1km. Accompanying are restaurants, hotels, luxury villas located close to the sea serving families and agencies to relax.

Tran Thi Ly Bridge is one of the legendary bridges of Da Nang
Tran Thi Ly Bridge is one of the legendary bridges of Da Nang

And yet, Da Nang is also an ideal summer destination for tourists when there are many charming beaches, fresh seafood dishes. In particular, the people here are very friendly, open, and have a beautiful green environment, making everyone excited to come to this modern city immediately.

Sun World - Ba Na Hills
Sun World - Ba Na Hills


9. Unique nostalgic beauty of Hoi An ancient town 

Located in Quang Nam province, about 30km from Da Nang city, Hoi An ancient town is a peaceful, poetic, and gentle place beside the Hoai River. The scenery in Hoi An is as beautiful as a love picture, colorful lanterns adorn that picture more lively and attractive to visitors.

The nostalgic beauty of Hoi An ancient town captivates people's hearts
The nostalgic beauty of Hoi An ancient town captivates people's hearts

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 1999, Hoi An Ancient Town is an ideal destination for tourists from all over the world. Hoi An has traditional craft villages, ancient pagodas, lantern streets and extremely friendly and rustic people. Hoi An is the most worthwhile tourist destination in Vietnam, going once just wants to stay forever.

 

A corner of Hoi An 
A corner of Hoi An



10. Discover the tourist paradise in Nha Trang - Khanh Hoa

Nha Trang's tourist paradise is one of the most beautiful bays in the world. Coming to Nha Trang, visitors will discover new horizons such as the Vinpearland tourist area, unique Cham architecture ... Immerse yourself in the fresh air, miraculously beautiful beaches, have fun at the park. location, enjoy mud bath services, play golf ... visitors will have extremely interesting experiences.

Explore the tourist paradise in Nha Trang
Explore the tourist paradise in Nha Trang

In addition to the fresh and cool natural landscape with beautiful islands and coral ecosystems, Nha Trang is also a famous land for nutritious and high-class Khanh Hoa bird's nest dish.


Vinpearl Nha Trang through flycam perspective
Vinpearl Nha Trang through flycam perspective

Vinpearl Land - Nha Trang's hottest entertainment venue, includes many luxury hotels, beautiful gardens, thrilling game areas, ideal freshwater swimming pools and spectacular 4D cinemas.

The wild beauty of Binh Ba Island (lobster island) attracts young people
The wild beauty of Binh Ba Island (lobster island) attracts young people


Binh Lap - the miniature Maldives of Vietnam


11. Mui Ne - Phan Thiet is a famous tourist center in the South Central region of Vietnam

If you are a lover of the sea, love the sunshine and golden wind, absolutely do not miss Mui Ne - Phan Thiet.

Mui Ne is a famous tourist center in the South Central region, about 22km northeast of Phan Thiet city - Binh Thuan. This place is a long stretch of green beach, desert like a desert, but also beautiful red sand when sunset falls.

The small desert in Mui Ne makes young people crazy
The small desert in Mui Ne makes young people crazy

Mui Ne also attracts tourists by the diverse cultural features of the Kinh, Chinese, and Cham ethnic groups. Typically, Thien Hau pagoda, Cham tower, Water tower, Ong pagoda, Van Thuy Tu ... and many other historical relics.

The bustling life of the people of the fishing village in Mui Ne - Phan Thiet
The bustling life of the people of the fishing village in Mui Ne - Phan Thiet
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12. Da Lat Island - a dreamy city of beautiful flowers

Have you been to Da Lat? If not, then hurry and invite your best friends to visit Dalat - the land of flowers.

Dalat is a dreamy, fanciful city in a white mist and always full of flowers. Dalat's mild and warm climate is also one of the reasons that attracts tourists to visit, travel and relax.

The beauty of Dalat is like a Little Paris 

The beauty of Dalat is like a Little Paris

Dalat is famous for its attractions such as Valley of Love, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Datanla Waterfall, Langbiang Mountain, Elephant Waterfall ... Especially, when coming to dear Dalat, do not forget to experience Flower life, flower care with the people here.

Dalat, ream city
Check-in Dalat - dream city

In addition, the very typical dishes in Da Lat such as baked rice paper, can cake, wet cake with chicken heart ... will make visitors remember this place do not want to leave.

Linh Phuoc Pagoda is one of the famous landmarks of Da Lat, an architectural work imbued with Asian identity.

 

This misty country flowers bloom all year round, the gardens are immense
This misty country flowers bloom all year round, the gardens are immense

Popular check-in points such as Ma Rung Lu Quan, Da Lat Milk, Clay Village, Lam Vien Square, Dalat Railway Station, lovely homestay, strawberry garden, ...

 

 

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13. Ho Chi Minh City - "The Pearl of the Far East" of Vietnamese tourism

Unlike the ancient and peaceful beauty in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest economic and cultural center in Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City was once known as the "Pearl of the Far East" because the pace of life here is very fast and busy. Ho Chi Minh City is a sleepless city, with massive constructions, large industrial parks, many skyscrapers such as Sai Gon Center, Bitexco, Vietcombank Tower. Most recently is the tallest 81-storey Landmark building in Vietnam and the tallest in Southeast Asia.

The bustling and modern beauty of Ho Chi Minh City
The bustling and modern beauty of Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is splendid, lavish, with many incredible beautiful places that tourists should visit such as: Independence Palace Museum on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Cu Chi Tunnels, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ngoc Pagoda Hoang, Ben Thanh market ...

The tallest Landmark 81 building in Southeast Asia sparkles in the heart of the city
The tallest Landmark 81 building in Southeast Asia sparkles in the heart of the city

The city has the name of modern Uncle but still retains its unique architectural features from the French colonial period. This is also the intersection of many cuisines in the world. So, do not be engrossed in searching for a tourist destination from far away, while Vietnam has so many places to go to like modern, lavish Ho Chi Minh City, no less than foreign.


14. Phu Quoc Island is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam

Phu Quoc Island (Pearl Island) in Phu Quoc district, Kien Giang province, is the largest island in Vietnam. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc Island is an ideal tourist resort with pristine rainforests and long white sand beaches. Visitors coming here can explore the rainforest, snorkel and watch coral, visit Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc ... Phu Quoc is also a famous fish sauce producer in Vietnam and known to international tourists. .


Check-in Dalat - dream city

In 2008, the Concierge website (specializing in tourism in Australia) announced Phu Quoc Long Beach as one of the 13 "most pristine and beautiful" beaches in the world. Bai Dai is also in the list of 5 clean and beautiful beaches in the world voted by ABC News.

If you have the opportunity to visit Phu Quoc, please take a moment to explore all of the following famous places.

  • Visit the ancient fishing village of Ham Ninh - the house that produces fish sauce
  • Visiting Con Dao - where there are beautiful beaches and a rich and diverse marine life
  • Con Dao prison

 


15. Mekong River Delta

The Mekong River Delta is a part of the Mekong Delta, flowing through 12 southwestern provinces, so it is also known as the Southern Delta or the South West.

Can Tho is the most beautiful city in the Mekong Delta
Can Tho is the most beautiful city in the Mekong Delta

Unlike other regions in Vietnam, life on the river in the Mekong Delta will be the most new and memorable experience for those who come to this land. The landscape of the Mekong Delta is maze-like with mangrove forests, dense systems of canals, rivers and even the most unique floating markets in Vietnam.

The uniqueness of Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho)
The uniqueness of Cai Rang Floating Market (Can Tho)

In addition, in the Mekong River Delta, visitors should visit the immense fruit gardens, enjoy the specialties of the Southern region, and listen to the Vietnamese amateurs. The peaceful, simple and poetic life in the west of the river here certainly does not disappoint a guest.

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