Most travelers to
Vietnam are attracted by the country’s wonderful natural beauty: From the green
rice fields in the north to the fascinating bustle of the Mekong Delta in the
south. Vietnam however is also a country with a long history and ancient traditions.
It has many historic attractions and old temples. An overview of the most
amazing tourist attractions in Vietnam.
10. Nha Trang
Nha Trang is Vietnam’s most popular
seaside resort town located along the second most beautiful bays in the
country. It features beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and clear ocean
water with mild temperatures. The city has about 300,000 inhabitants and is
more lively and urban in character than other beach destinations like Mui Ne
and Phu Quoc. It’s also the scuba diving center of Vietnam.
09. Cu
Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels are an
immense network of connecting underground tunnels located about 40 km northwest
of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as
hiding spots during the Vietnam War, and were the base of operations for the
Tết Offensive in 1968. The tunnels have become a popular tourist attraction,
and visitors are invited to crawl around in the safer parts of the tunnel
system.
08.
Mekong River (Mekong Delta)
The Mekong Delta is the region
in southern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea.
It is a very rich and lush area, covered with rice fields, that produces about
half of the total of Vietnam’s agricultural output. Subsequently, life in the
Mekong Delta revolves much around the river, and all the villages are often
accessible by river rather than by road.
07. Mui
Ne
The formerly little-inhabited
beach south of the fishing village of Mui Ne has seen some serious development
in the last 15 years. Due to strong sea breezes it is a popular destination in
Vietnam for kite- and windsurfing. No trip to Mui Ne is complete without a trip
to the famous sand dunes located a short distance north of the town. The vast
sandy expanse provide some great panoramic views especially during sunset.
06. Sa
Pa Terraces
Sa Pa is a town in northwest
Vietnam not far from the Chinese border. Rice terraces can be found in the
Muong Hoa valley between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain, on a backdrop of
thick bamboo woodlands. Local mountain people, the Hmong, Giay, Dao, Tay, and
Giay, grow rice and corn on these paddy terraces, along with vegetables.
05. Phu
Quoc
Located in front of the
Cambodia coast, Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. Phu Quoc is what
Phuket would be if it hadn’t been overrun by development. The island features
pristine tropical forests, undamaged coral reefs and great beaches. One of its
beaches, named Bai Dai (Long Beach), was chosen by the ABC News as one of five
beautiful and clean beaches. Phu Quoc is famous for producing the best nuoc mam
or fermented fish sauce in the world.
04. Hoi An
This
fishing-village-turned-tourist-attraction is situated on the coast of the South
China Sea. Hoi An has been an international port from the 16th century although
the serious shipping business has long since moved to the city of Da Nang. The
heart of the city is still the Old Town, full of winding lanes and
Chinese-styled shops. It is sometimes called the “Venice of Vietnam” because of
the narrow canals that cut through part of the town.
03. Hoan
Kiem Lake (Hanoi)
Located in the historical
center of Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city
and serves as the locals’ favorite leisure spot. Hoan Kiem means “returned
sword”, and the name comes from a legend in which King Le Loi was given a
magical sword by the gods, which he used to drive out the invading Chinese.
Later he returned the sword to the Golden Turtle God in the lake.
02.
Thien Mu Pagoda (Hue)
With seven stories, the Thien
Mu Pagoda in Hue is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. The pagoda overlooks the
Perfume River and is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial
capital. The temple was built in 1601 during the rule of the Nguyễn Lords. The
initial temple was very simply constructed, but over time it was redeveloped
and expanded with more intricate features.
01. Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is situated in
north Vietnam round a 120 kilometer long coast line and is literally translated
as “Bay of Descending Dragons”. The top tourist attraction in Vietnam, Ha
Long Bay features thousands of islands, each topped with thick jungle
vegetation, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars. Several of the
islands are hollow, with enormous caves, others islands include lakes and some
support floating villages of fishermen.
More Vietnam tourist attractions and travel information can be
found in the Explore Vietnam page.
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