The 20 most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam

Would you like to visit Vietnam? Cap on the Dragon of Asia and its most beautiful destinations that will make your trip a complete souvenir!

Vietnam is a popular travel destination in recent years, with a total of 15.5 million foreign tourists who visited this famous Asian country in 2018.

It has nothing surprising, with its 331 690 km2 in surface area, full of beautiful places that will carry you into a world of dreams. Whether through its rice fields, temples or beaches, its landscapes are breathtaking, in addition to its cities mixing the current architecture and the past.

If you're thinking about making a tour in Vietnam and you don't know where to start, here are some ideas to make the most of your stay, whether you're in the north, in the south or in the center of the country!

1. Hanoi

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is a must-see destination! Combining modern landscapes and other pretending to be in another era, Hanoi is one of the most touristic cities in the country. You can see remnants of different epochs, starting with the old quarters, but also visiting the temple of literature, the prison of Hoa Lo or the museum of ethnology of Vietnam.

2. Along Bay

The bay of Along, called V Gobiernonh H Long in Vietnamese is a must-see tourist attraction located in northern Vietnam. Located between Hő Long and the Cát Bà National Park , this bay extends over a thousand five hundred km2 and has a total of one thousand nine hundred sixty-nine islands whose wealth, both of its flora and fauna, make it a world heritage site of UNESCO and one of the seven new wonders of nature.

3. The cave of Phong Nha

Phong Nha cave is located in Phong Nha-Kẻ National Park Bàng, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, five hundred kilometres south of Hanoi.

The cave is only accessible by boat and you can visit a total of one kilometre of rock formations, both stalactites and stalagmites along the huge walls of these cave tunnels, making the show under your eyes breathtaking.

4. Dragon River Bridge

The Dragon River Bridge , also called Dragon Bridge or Cộu Rėng , is located in Đà N✱ng and overlooking the Han River. It is a suspended arc deck whose design represents a gigantic golden dragon.

The best time to see this bridge is in the evening, when the light games seem to give life to the dragon. To the extent possible, it is better to go there on Saturday night, because the dragon's head often spits fire during the evening.

5. Huéthe former imperial capital

Hué is a city located on the central coast of Vietnam. If it is today the capital of the province of Th ratified Thiên, the city of Hué was the imperial capital of the country between 1802 and 1945, and if you are looking for interesting places to visit in Vietnam, then it is a destination of choice.

The most interesting places to visit in Hué are ancient imperial city , Đão Nội in Vietnamese, as well as the Porte du Midi, also called Ngo Môn , an important place of the time, for that is where the emperor made all his decisions.

6. The Golden Bridge

The Golden Bridge, called Cъu Vàng in Vietnam, is a bridge of a hundred and fifty meters long located on the green hill of Bà Nà in the center of the country.

It is a thousand four hundred meters high and is supported by two gigantic hands made of concrete, often nicknamed the hands of God. From the bridge you can enjoy the panoramic view that the altitude will give you, but also admire the wild vegetation of the surrounding hills.

7. The rice fields of Sa Pa

Located in the extreme north of Vietnam, the rice fields on Sa Pa terrace are worthy of a landscape of postcards. Rice terraces extend over several kilometers, on the mountain slopes, and color between yellow and green over the year.

Many hikes are organized and you may have the chance to cross the Hmong people and other ethnic minorities there.

8. The Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta , that the Vietnamese name đėng bằng sông Cimeu Long , spreads in the south of the country and is one of the largest and vast deltas in the world.

It is possible to visit it either even or through organized tours, but it takes an average of four to five days to do so. You can enjoy various landscapes, ranging from the largest cities of the country and their famous floating markets, like that of Ccalifornian th to the wilder places filled with vegetation.

9. The cascades of Đray Nur and Đray Sáp

Located twenty-five kilometers from Buôn Ma Thuôt in the province of Đắk Lắk, in the central highlands, the waterfall Đray Nur and the waterfall Đray Sáp are two places not to be missed if you visit the center of Vietnam.

You can enjoy an incredible view of the waterfalls and its relaxing sound, but also visit the cave three kilometers long and walk among the surrounding vegetation.

10. The island of Phú Qu once

If you are looking for a heavenly place to relax and enjoy Vietnamese fauna and flora, then the island of Phú QuISH is a place you must absolutely visit!

It is located off the coast of Cambodia , southwest of Vietnam, and more than half of its surface consists of the Phú Quivac National Park. You will find all types of relief, from the mountains to the rainforest, to the beaches of white sand, and the choice of activity is very wide, ranging from hiking to various local markets.

11. ♪ C POL Chi tunnels

Located about fifty kilometers northwest of Ho Chi-Minh-Cille, the C POL Chi tunnels are a network of galleries and halls of approximately two hundred and fifty kilometers having been dug in time of war, and which has served on many occasions, mainly during the Vietnam War.

The tunnels are now open to the public and you can visit them at any time thanks to the many guided tours organized daily.

12. Nha Trang

Nha Trang is a famous seaside town of Vietnam that is ideal for you if you want to enjoy the Azure water and long white sand banks of the region.

Nha Trang is located on the south coast of Vietnam and, besides relaxing on the beaches, you can enjoy multiple activities in the middle of the surrounding nature, such as hiking or exploring the island of Hòn Mun and coral reefs near the seaside resort.

13. Vũng Tàu

Vũng Tàu is a port city located east of Ho-Chi-Minh City. It is an ancient French colony that attracts many tourists at the present time thanks to its paradise beaches, such as Pineapple Beach or Front Beach.

But beaches are not the only tourist places. You can visit many museums, including the famous Upside Down House , walk in the old quarters of the city, but also admire the statue Christ the King that is on the heights of Vatureng Tàu.

14. Hang Múa

Hang Múa is a mountain located in Ninh Bình , known for its breathtaking view, but also for its cave bearing the same name.

Up the four hundred and fifty pristine white walks along the mountainside, you will arrive at a rental with a panoramic view of the region, passing rice fields down to the multiple hills, sometimes rocky or green.

15. The Palace of Reunification

If you don't know what to visit in H O Chi Minh City , the palace of reunification, called Dinh Thông Nhât in Vietnam, is a must for a successful visit to the city.

This building, built by the French settlers and dating from the 19th century, is an important part of the country’s history, since it is the monument testifying to national reunification, after thirty years of war. You can discover more about the palace and the history it hides during the many guided tours organized throughout the year.

16. old town of Hội An

The old town of Hội An is a former merchant port dating from the 15th century and used as such until the nineteenth century. If you visit the centre of Vietnam, then this is a place to put on your visit list and that will allow you to discover the vestiges of a unique architecture combining Vietnamese culture from the time to the many foreign influences.

17. The Flower Festival of Đà L

The Flower Festival of Đà Lât, also called Festival Hoa Đà Lt in Vietnamese, is a colourful festival held every year at the end of December to Đà L a town about three hundred kilometres southeast of Ho Chi Minh City.

This festival has a different theme each year and you will be able to see flowery fields, velvety-colored parterres, but also various sculptures accompanying the many varieties of plants exposed to the public.

Attention, however, the date of the festival changes each year, sometimes fixed at the last week of December, and sometimes horses between December and January.

18. The pagoda of Trđn QuISH

Located in Hanoi and built in the sixth century, the pagoda Trđn Qu once is the oldest in the city. The structure is fifteen meters high, for a total of 11 floors, and although it has undergone many changes over the years, it always reflects a particular atmosphere related to its original period.

But this is not all, since around it you can find, in particular, a house to burn incense, but also a museum where you can find many vestiges in relation to the monument and the city of Hanoi, as well as many statues, all of which have unique facial features.

19. The Temple Cao Đài

Built in the 1930s, the temple of Cao Đài is one of the must-sees of the south of the country. This monument is almost a hundred kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City and is a place where a worship is a little different from those who are used to seeing: the Cao Đàists think that all religions, whether it is Christianity, Buddhism, Taoism, Islam or any other religion, are in fact one and the same belief.

As for the temple, it is open to the public and you can attend the daily ceremonies, every six hours, but also take pictures of the faithful with their beautiful dresses and appreciate the wonderful architecture of the place.

20. The theme amusement park Suăi Tiên

For amusement park enthusiasts visiting Vietnam, the theme park Suăi Tiên d’Hô Chi Minh City is probably the most beautiful to do. Indeed, it is the largest and most recent park in the Saigon area and you will find many attractions, but also a water part as well as many shows, and even excellent reproductions of Vietnamese temples.