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Best Things to Do When Traveling in Vietnam

Shruti Nair
Vietnam is a well known Southeast Asian country. This place is famous for its rich culture, cuisine, pagodas and its beautiful beaches. With so many attractions here, this becomes a must-visit place.

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North Vietnam

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1. Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Trek along the northernmost mountains of Vietnam. This is the first Global UNESCO Geopark of Vietnam since 2010.

2. Hanoi

Stay at this capitol city and absorb its characteristic old charm. The Old Quarter in Hanoi is a bustling part of the city with predominant tourist population.

3. Food Tours in Hanoi

Go on food tours in the city's night market and be ready to stomach some exotic delicacies.

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4. Halong Bay

Cruise along at this bay with 1,600 limestone towers rising from its turquoise waters.

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5. Sapa

Located on Hoang Lien Son mountain range of Lao Cai province, Sapa is known as the misty highland town with an authentic local culture. Ride around this town and marvel at the terrace rice fields.

6. Son Doong Cave

Camp in the world's largest cave discovered in 2010 and nurturing it's very own Narnia. This cave has forests, new species of animals, giant stalagmites up to 80m high and enormous limestone pools.

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7. Ninh Binh

Take a boat ride along the quieter version of Halong Bay. Best place to visit here is Tam Coc which is well-known for its marvelous boat ride in the harvest season with golden rice field floating on the river.

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8. Ban Gioc Waterfall

Swim in one of most famous waterfalls of the country, that originate from the Quay Son River in China.

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South Vietnam
Experience how the soldiers fought the Vietnamese war using these tunnels.

9. Cu Chi Tunnels

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10. Mekong river

Tour the Mekong River which is just 4500km of diverse wildlife and incredible views.

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11. Hoi Minh Chi

Hussle along the streets of this busy city where the heart of the country lies.

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12. Hoi An Ancient Town

Shop for the best silk materials in this ancient town, located on the banks of the poetic, Thu Bon River.