17 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam

1. Sapa

Come to Sapa in the end of the winter in the late November and the early December to feel the unique coldness of the Northeast climate. In the atmosphere below 10 °C, Sapa is actually a first destination that tourists should visit. Sapa is famous for not only the bitterly cold weather with a lot of snowfall covering trees and forests but also a deserted natural and magnificent scenery that you cannot see in any other places.

The peaceful scene of Cat Cat Village

This foggy city is located deeply in the mountainous area and surrounded by pine trees, which brings tourists a sense of comfort and relaxation in the wild nature. Besides, you can walk along the wonderful terraced rice paddies, extending like a ladder to the sky.

A wonderful feeling is wandering around ethnic markets to buy yourself unique goods and immersing yourself in traditional music of Southwest, which makes your soul free and peaceful. This makes Sapa become one of the best places to visit in Vietnam.

2. Hanoi

If you spend your winter to visit Sapa, Hanoi is among the best places to go in Vietnam, where you enjoy the romantic scenery in the autumn.

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In the fall, Hanoi boasts its original beauty of an ancient city which has endured the ups and downs of the life. The unique color and flavor of leaves of milk flowers is an intriguing thing that you cannot forget about this city.

In addition, if you have a chance to visit Hanoi, you should spend time passing by famous tourist destinations including Hoan Kiem Lake, Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi Old Quarter with 36 streets, Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Hanoi is noted for the image of sipping a cup of coffee and wandering around the busy streets.

3. Mai Chau

Mai Chau is a mountainous district located in the west of Hoa Binh Province. The south, the east and the north of Mai Chau is bordered with Thanh Hoa province, Tam Lac district and Da Bac district, respectively. Mai Chau district is mainly a district of mountains and valleys. This place is situated in Mai Chau valley and named as Mai Chau town.

Mai Chau

Reminding of Mai Chau, many people consider it as one of the Vietnam best places to visit and a famous village tourist destination. Located deeply in Mai Chau town, Lac village and Poong Com village are two most developing community tourist attractions of Hoa Binh in general and Mai Chau in particular.

4. Ninh Binh

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Tourists can visit Ninh Binh at any season of the year, however, the best time to visit Ninh Binh is the early spring ranging from January and March according the lunar calendar. Visiting Ninh Binh at that time, you can combine travelling and enjoying the spring to visit pagodas and joining prayers in many famous pagodas in Ninh Binh, namely Bai Dinh Pagoda- a large pagoda complex known as many records in Asia and Vietnam. Hoa Lu ancient capital is the place that preserves historical relics in many periods or Phat Diem Cathedral, known as “Catholic capital” of Vietnam.

If you visit Ninh Binh at the beginning of summer (from late May and early June), it’s also an amazing time because it’s the season of ripe yellow rice paddy fields in Tam Coc. It’s very suitable for tourists to capture artistic pictures.

Other tourist attractions of Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam best places to visit are Van Long nature reserve, Thung Nham bird garden, Cuc Phuong National Park and Trang An- the most famous tourist destination of Ninh Binh.

5. Halong Bay

Located in the west of Gulf of Tokin including coastal areas of Halong City and Cam Pha City and a part of Van Don district, Quang Nam province. Halong Bay has a coastal line of 120 kilometers in length and the area of about 1553 square kilometers. Halong boasts its variety of 1969 small islands and islets, mainly limestone islands. The core of the bay with the area of 335 square kilometers concentrates on approximately 775 small islands and islets.

Ha Long Bay

Apart from the natural beauty, romantic scenery or diverse floating limestone islands, Halong also brings tourists a sense of tranquility and peace when involved in the nature of this place. Acknowledged as one of 29 most beautiful bays in the world, in the late March of 2012, Halong is recognized as one of seven natural wonders of the world by New Open World organization. This is actually among Vietnam places to visit.

6. Hoi An

Hoi An ancient town, one of places to visit in Vietnam is located in the northern lower section Thu Bon river, about 25 kilometers far from of the center of Da Nang city to the Southeast. The best time to visit Hoi An is from February to April with the good weather of wind and light sunshine.

Hoi An

The unique feature of Hoi An is the colorful streets of lanterns and flower garlands floating in the romantic Hoa river. What’s more, in the old quarter, there are so many ancient pagodas, especially Japanese bridge leading to the old quarter. You can spend time visiting relics having their ancient architecture combing the Western and ancient European style such as Quan Thang ancient house, Phung Hung and Tan Ky. These are the ancient houses which are considered best thanks to their virtually intact beauty. They have a long history from 150 years to 200 years with inferior decorations made of wood and traditional materials, which brings a feelings of small and warm beauty.

In the town area, you can observe that most of the restaurants here sell and sew ao dai and souvenirs. If possible, you can buy yourself a souvenir featuring of Hoi An as a gift for your relatives. And don’t worry about the price because the people here are so honest and friendly so they will not charge too high price.

7. Da Nang

Da Nang is acknowledged by TripAvisor as a must-see tourist destination in Vietnam. Therefore, you cannot miss this place in your journey in Vietnam. This is a coastal city so the most appropriate time to visit is the summer ranging from June to August. This period is the best time to enjoy the most interesting things.

Da Nang has a variety of celebrated sceneries, namely Five Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son), Cu Lao Cham island, My Khe beach, Linh Ung pagoda, Han river and Love bridge as well as many amusement parks like Ba Na Hill and Asia Park.

Da Nang

Especially, Da Nang has five bridges famous for its unique architectural style which is across Han river. Tourists should go across through Han bridge, Thuan Phuoc bridge, Nguyen Van Troi bridge, Tran Thi Ly bridge and Rong bridge. At the weekends, Rong river will breathe fire and water.

Besides, the security of Da Nang is also a plus point for this wonderful city. Therefore, tourists can feel secure when visiting Da Nang, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. Apart from magnificent sceneries, Da Nang also brings tourists other intriguing features about the city owning two unique beauty: traditional and modern. It is a smooth but festive charm of this city.

8. Hue

You should set your foot on Hue at least one time in your life to observe ancient palaces and pagodas of a glorious king dynasty. It is a great chance for tourists to see festive proof of the final dynasty of Vietnam. Moreover, you can enjoy Hue songs in Huong river and Hue elegant music in Duyet Thi Duong theatre in Dai Noi to get more understanding of an alive dynasty of Vietnam in more than one century.

Hue

Hue is the most beautiful in the summer and fall. They are the most wonderful time periods to feel the smooth beauty and slow pace of life here. Lang Co beach, Thuan An beach, Canh Duong beach or Lap An dam are all superb sceneries that the nature presents for Hue. If you are the one who love adventurous activities, you can conquer mountains like Vong Canh Hill to see the romantic beauty of Hue city, especially mausoleums of Nguyen kings or Huong river flowing across the city. Along with Huong river, Ngu Binh mountain is a symbol of Hue’s nature or Bach Ma mountain is famous for streams and imposing waterfalls. From Bach Ma mountain, you can see the whole view of Hai Van hill, Tuy Van mountain, Cam Hai dam and the glorious lights of Hue city at night.

9. Phu Yen

Phu Yen is a province of Central South related to Binh Dinh and Khanh Hoa. This place of interest brings the gentle beauty and covers two hills which are Cu Mong Hill bordered Binh Dinh and Ca Hill bordered Giap Hoa. The special feature that impresses tourists when setting their foot here is the image of extensive paddy fields, blue beaches, clean reservoirs and crooked cliffs.

Phu Yen

10. Phan Thiet

Reminding of Phan Thiet- Mui Ne, people will remember the image of sunny romantic land, blue extensive beaches and white sand like a beautiful poem of the nature, which is easy to conquer anyone coming here. Don’t hesitate not to pass by one of the most beautiful beaches of Vietnam. In here, there are many luxurious resorts which are very suitable for families.

Phan Thiet

11. Nha Trang

If Nha Trang is a coastal city, Nha Trang is a symbol of the young, active and luxurious beauty. Nha Trang has a warm climate around the year full of sunshine. Nha Trang, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam is always willing to welcome tourists at any time.

Nha Trang is regarded as “the land of white sand” with charming poplar forests which creates the unique beauty here. There are not only luxurious tourist resorts such as Vinpearl Land, I-resort, Ninh Van Bay and Ngoc Suong but also amazing types of tourism including walking under the sea, parachute jump and water-skiing, especially Flyboard- the only and first adventurous activity in Vietnam.

Nha Trang

The people of Nha Tran are so simple, friendly and hospitable so when coming to Nha Trang, you will have the best experience.

12. Da Lat

Known as “City of flowers”, Da Lat is always charming, bright and romantic with colorful flowers full of vitality, an image that you can catch a glimpse in everywhere in Da Lat. The period between the late autumn and early winter is the best time to come to Da Lat. At this time, Da Lat boasts its best beauty in the festive atmosphere full of flowers, cool weather, light sunshine and less drizzling rain which is very ideal for your journey.

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When visiting this city, you have to visit Da Lat flower garden, Chicken Cathedral, Love Valley, Cu Lan Village, Lang Biang Mountain, Truc Lam Temple, Linh An Pagoda, Pongour Waterfall and Dambri Waterfall not to miss the best of this place. Remember to pass by Da Lat market, buy specialties, drink a glass of cow milk, enjoy ripe strawberries and observe night fog. These things will make your journey more memorable!

13. Ho Chi Minh City

Now, let’s move to another destination of best places to visit in Vietnam with its name of Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh is one of two economic and cultural centers of the country. This city still preserves charming architectural features since French colonialism. According to the suggestions of Trip Advisor, foreign tourists can visit War Remnants Museum and Cu Chi tunnels to explore more about war.

Ho Chi Minh

In Ho Chi Minh city, you can catch the sight of skyscrapers, amusement parks, large shopping center as well as ancient villas and traditional markets which have existed in many hundred years. Sai Gon is very large and rich in tourist activities, namely travelling along Sai Gon riverbanks by boat, visiting Pham Ngu Lao foreign street, purchasing in Ben Thanh market and playing in Can Gio beach.

14. Mekong Delta

Unlike other regions having a glorious and prosperous beauty, Mekong Dela appeals thousands of tourists with a tranquil charm and the hospitability of people. It is viewed as one of the best places to visit in Vietnam.

Mekong River Delta

Southern provinces are called Mekong Delta. Its full name is the Southwest region but it’s also called the South region. This area consists of 12 provinces and 1 central city: An Giang, Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Dong Thap, Hau Giang, Kien Giang, Long An, Soc Trang, Tien Giang, Tra Vinh, Vinh Long and Can Tho.

15. Can Tho

It seems to be a pity if we miss Can Tho in the list of best places to visit in Vietnam. This is an ideal destination for those who want to explore about the South region. Ta Do, the center of the South is a loving name that the local residents here call when reminding of Can Tho.

Visiting Can Tho, you will discover more new places that only the South region ha. This is floating markets in the rivers, a unique cultural feature of local inhabitants here. Cai Rang floating market is actually the heart of trade in this region.

Can Tho

You must visit Ninh Kieu port that Can Tho people take their pride in. Tourist gardens brimful of home-made fruit and local specialties like fried fish and boiled snails, Binh Thuy ancient house, Nha Nam pagoda, Bang Lang stork garden, Can Tho museum are some of must-see tourist destination in Can Tho.

16. Phu Quoc

“Phu Quoc Pearl Island” is a place that still preserves many pristine and natural features with the cool fresh atmosphere and blue sea water.

Visiting Phu Quoc, don’t forget to explore Bai Sao- the most beautiful beach with the curved shape of the crescent moon and relax your soul in the shape of high poplars. Besides swimming in the extensive beaches, tourists can go fishing or lie in the sunless afternoon, sitting on the white sand and observing the tidal waves from the sea. How amazing, right?

Phu Quoc

For those who love exploration, you can book diving tours or explore the primeval forests in Da Ngon nature reserve. This is an ideal destination for outdoor activities, climbing, swimming in the thermal spring or exploring the primeval forests. The feelings of immersing yourself in the nature and enjoying specialties of the coastal area will be unforgettable when visiting the heaven island.

17. Ca Mau

This place full of tidal waves is known for enthusiastic and simple people. You can explore floating markets and historical relics in here. The final place of the country is a symbol of great love for the S-shaped country. Especially, tourists can’t miss the unique cuisine of the Western area. Simple dishes are considered wonderful specialties. Coming here, you can feel blissful and tranquil when having an opportunity to set your foot in the final place of the country.

Ca Mau

Below are some best places to visit in Vietnam that tourists cannot miss in their adventure of exploring the beauty of Vietnam. We hope that you can have your own useful information to have your best journey.

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