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Aug 30, 2023 · 4. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. One of the best places to visit in Vietnam for caving, World Heritage-listed Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a dramatic karst mountain formation honeycombed with huge caverns, which are home to superb stalactite and stalagmite displays.
- Halong Bay
- Hue
- Phu Quoc
- Hanoi
- Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
- Hoi An
- The Central Beaches
- Hue
- Ba Be National Park
- Ha Giang
Best for beach lovers About as far south as you can get from Hanoi without splashing into the Gulf of Thailand, the island of Phu Quocis where beach worshippers come to pray. Lapped by jewel-blue waters and edged by fine sandy beaches, this is a place to slip into low gear, reaching for a cocktail as the ember-colored sun dips into the bay. But it'...
Best for city slickers Every trip has to start somewhere, and the ideal point of arrival for first-timers is Vietnam's historic capital. As well as easy infrastructure, inexpensive accommodation, world-class dining and more history than you'll ever have time to take in, Hanoi is the leaping-off point for the islands and outcrops around Halong Bay a...
Best for iconic photos The crowds mob Halong Bay, but for our money, the shimmering bays to the north and south have a slight edge over Vietnam's most famous collection of outcrops and islands. While trips to Halong Bay are highly commercialized, with motorized luxury junks blowing diesel fumes around the eroded karst islands, Lan Ha Bay and Bai Tu...
Best for a sense of the past Cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is the southern counterweight to Hanoi in the north, taking its cultural cues from the Mekong Delta and neighboring Cambodia. It's fast-paced, frenetic and fun, particularly after dark, when the pavements transform into a mobile buffet of street food stalls and roadside bars. A littl...
Best for unique experiences Vietnam's biggest natural attraction – literally – is Hang Son Doong Cave, the largest cavern in the world by volume and a true wonder. An entire New York City block could fit inside its vast main passage, but this monster cavern is only accessible on expensive guided treks. The good news is that Phong Nha-Ke Bang Nation...
Best for history A stay in harmonious Hoi Anis a journey into Vietnam's lavish, layered past. This was once one of the most important ports in Asia, and traders from as far afield as Japan, Spain and North America filled the pockets of its merchants with gold. Locals used their money wisely, packing the Old Town with teetering shophouses, tea wareh...
Best for sun-seekers Sandy bays stud Vietnam's central coastline, but the mood varies widely from beach to beach. Package tourists flock to high-rise Danang and Nha Trang – famed as military R&R stops during the American War – but we rate the calmer beaches along the coast, where a little of Vietnam's old seaside charm still endures. To the south o...
Best for imperial history The former capital of the Nguyen dynasty – which ruled over large parts of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in the 19th and 20th centuries – drips with imperial history, despite the ravages of US bombers during the American War. Much was lost in Hue, but the grandeur of dynastic Vietnam lives on in the Citadel and Imperial Enclo...
Best for lake and forest scenery Vietnam has more than 30 national parks, taking in everything from coastal swamps to mountain jungles, but some are firmly on the tourist trail, and the crowds can be an impediment to spotting wildlife. That's less of a problem in lovely Ba Be National Park, where trails weave between the limestone peaks to Hmong, T...
Best for mountain views Trekking to the minority villages in the hills around Sapais one of Vietnam's top draws, but the country's trekking capital feels rather commercialized these days. Hikers have to walk further every year to find the rural idyll that first drew people to the northwest. For scenic countryside without the company, remote Ha Gian...
- 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”.
- Thien Mu Pagoda in 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.
- Hoan Kiem Lake in 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.
- 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.
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- Explore the World’s Biggest Caves in Phong Nha. Of everywhere we went in Vietnam (and we went to a lot of places), Phong Nha is by far the coolest and best destination in Vietnam for a number of reasons.
- Check Out Vietnam On a Motorbike. Buy a bike, rent a bike or hire a driver. Either way, seeing part of Vietnam on a motorbike is the way to go. There is something about having the wind in your face and taking travel slower than usual, and riding a motorbike is the best way to do it in this country.
- Learn About the Local Culture. No trip to Vietnam would be complete without spending a decent amount of time learning about the local culture. A fascinating mix of beliefs and customs has resulted in Vietnamese culture developing a fascinating mix of spiritual elements.
- Cruise the Mekong Delta. Down in the south of Vietnam is the incredible Mekong Delta, which is one of the most fascinating and culturally remarkable places in the country.
- Embrace past and future Vietnam in historic Hanoi. The vibrant capital of the former North Vietnam – and today the capital of the nation – Hanoi is where old and new Vietnam come together.
- Find your own island in the sun in Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. Okay, we concede that Halong Bay – the atmospheric sprawl of rocky coves and eroded karst islands to the east of Hanoi – is firmly discovered, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t more to discover away from the cruise ship crowds.
- Get your fill of imperial cuisine in handsome Hue. Vietnam’s Nguyen Dynasty held court in Hue until 1945, and the city’s damaged but still impressive historic relics feel somehow closer to imperial China than to the rest of Southeast Asia.
- Meet Vietnam’s imperial leaders in the Hue tombs. Hue gets a second spot on the list thanks to the astounding imperial tombs, which preserve the mortal remains of a string of Nguyen emperors and empresses, from dynasty-founding Gia Long to Khai Dinh, the last Nguyen emperor to be buried on Vietnamese soil (his son, Bao Dai, the final emperor of Vietnam, was interred in the Cimetière de Passy in Paris).
May 19, 2024 · 28. Quy Nhon (from USD 23.0) Show all photos. With the prospects of becoming another big tourist destination in Vietnam, Quy Nhon offers many sites of tranquillity, sundry escapades and a simple, yet vibrant culture. Situated between hills and the South China Sea, the town is endowed majestic landscapes and beaches.
Live fully in Vietnam. Vietnam opens its door widely to welcome visitors all around the world! Starting from 15th August 2023, Vietnam extends e-visa validity to 90 days and unilateral visa exemption will be valid in 45 days! We are more than happy to welcome you all here and admire our stunning landscapes, free your soul on white sandy beaches ...
