10 Most Attractive Tourism Destinations of Vietnam

This S-shaped country is a harmonious combination of natural beauties and sophisticated structures. It may satisfy your explorer instinct in just one visit.

1. Ha Noi

The fastest way to explore Vietnamese culture is to live here, for as long as you can. If you prefer sight-seeing than history lessons, Imperial Citadel (UNESCO’s World Heritage), Temple of Literature , Hoan Kiem Lake , Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge are the most iconic scenes.

2. Ho Chi Minh City

Being the biggest economic center of Viet Nam, this city preserves elegant structures from the French colonial period. Valuable proofs about Vietnamese War are still live and vivid in War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi Tunnels . However, the most beloved place, is cherished by both locals and tourists, is the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Saïgon .

3. Ha Long Bay

This is the pride of Viet Nam tourism. The system of limestone islands and caves in the bay creates a unique natural beauty, found nowhere else. Thanks to its beauty and geological value, Ha Long Bay has twice been inscribed as World Natural Heritage by UNESCO.

4. Quang Binh

Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park has limestone terrains, hundreds of caves, underground rivers and rare plant systems. More explorers than tourists visit this place. Some landscapes featured as Kong: Skull Island backgrounds are Cha Noi valley , Chuot cave. This image is from Son Doong cave – one of the biggest natural caves in the world.

5. Imperial Citadel of Hue

Hue is unarguably the most historic city of Viet Nam where relics from Nguyen Dynasty in 19th century are well preserved. Located beside the gentle Huong river , Imperial Citadel of Hue covers a large area of 230 square kilometers. Tourists should take a boat trip to have a better view on Tu Duc tomb , Khai Dinh tomb , Thien Mu pagoda.

6. Da Nang

This economic city has risen strongly in recent years while becoming a popular destination for local and foreign tourists. Most highly-rated features of Da Nang are friendly people, clean environment, tasty foods in local flavors. You can explore My Khe Beach - one of the most attractive beaches on Earth.

7. Hoi An Old Town

Listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1999, Hoi An Old Town is a shopping heaven now providing beautiful souvenirs, handicrafts, antiques, silk, paintings. Old architectures, lantern street and mythical elements make the town attractive. Hospitality and friendliness of locals add one more reason for you to be here.

8. Da Lat

A heavenly retreat with all-year-round pleasant weather, Da Lat tourism specialties are flower houses and agriculture farms where you can try your own farming experience. The sights are beautiful and romantic: Xuan Huong Lake , Valley of Love , Datanla waterfall , Langbiang mountain , Truc Lam monastery , or Hang Nga mansion , etc.

9. Phan Thiet

Sea lovers, hold your breaths if you are here! You may fall in love with crystal blue sea water and pure red sand dunes here at sunset. Other attractive locations include: Rang beach , Tien stream , Cat Bay hill , etc. Traditional popular profession of this place is making fish sauce.

10. Phu Quoc Island

The biggest island of Viet Nam is also an ideal resort with pristine rainforest, virgin coral reefs and wide beaches. Prevailing is Dai beach , included in top 5 most beautiful beaches rated by ABC News. To explore the island’s culture, tourists may visit Ham Ninh fishery town . Contributed by Minh Hoang Vu, co-founder of remminhphat.vn .

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