The land that is Vietnam has been shown in many movies and documentaries, but I can assure you that the spectacular scenery of the country from South East Asia will blow you away. Vietnam has a lot to offer, the majestic mountains, he breath-taking seashores and the charming people. Here are things you must do while you are in our country.
Check out the rice terraces
“Ruong bac thang” in Sa Pa
You would not see this every day, these stair cases of rice fields mostly appear in the North-West regions of the country. So whenever you are in Sa Pa, take some time or maybe some photos of this clever method of rice growing, and admire the dexterity of the local farmers.
Admire the pagodas
The One-Pillar Pagoda
Vietnam’s pagodas are distinguished. Many are specially designed, like the One-Pillar Pagoda in Ha Noi. The architectural design of these pagodas and temples are simple magnificent, as well as sacred.
Wander Hanoi
This is what you would visit during your time in Ha Noi, and you cannot visit Vietnam without coming to Ha Noi. In the Old Quarter streets of Ha Noi, these streets are now mostly designed to provide service for foreign travelers and walking hangouts for the locals. So if you are ever in town, take a stroll down the narrow streets of Ha Noi, enjoy classic entertainment, and maybe meet some interesting people along the way.
Cruise down Ha Long Bay
One of the most beautiful bays in the world – Ha Long
Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful bay in the world and was one of the seven wonders of the world. The bay is consisted of over 3000 islands of all sizes. While making your way down Ha Long, be sure to visit some of the popular islands in Ha Long like Tuan Chau or Cat Ba, but if adventure is in the agenda, take a look at some unpopulated areas, such as Tra Co
Visit Cuc Phuong National Park
Vietnam’s first National Park, Cuc Phuong lies 120 km from Ha Noi. If you are looking to get away from it all and just enjoy some times with mother nature, this is the place to go. This place provides homes and shelters for over 6000 wild species, some of them are endangered. So be sure to respect the wilderness.
Visit the caves in Phong Nha – Ke Bang
The beautiful cave of Phong Nha – Ke Bang
Be prepared to be blown away by its beauty. Phong Nha – Ke Bang has some of the most beautiful caves in Vietnam, or even the world. Take a boat trip down the streams and enjoy the view, as well as the stunning atmosphere when you are inside one of these caves. Everything is dramatically breath-taking.
Hang out in Hoi An
Hoi An at night
Probably with the most popular destination for all visitors, both foreigners and domestics, this is the first wi-fi city in Vietnam. Which means, everywhere you go in Hoi An, you will get instant access to the internet. So post, tweet, upload and stream everything this city has to offer at the go. But really, this place is amazing, probably the most favorite destination in Vietnam for all visitors.
Get active in Mui Ne
Mui Ne at dawn
This is a plain fishing village, but still manages to draw a huge amount of visitors, especially from overseas. It is probably due to the incredible waves, the white sand dunes, and the hospitality of the local fishermen.
Dive in Nha Trang
Nha Trang from a helicopter view
If you are a fan of scuba diving, this might be worth a visit. The tourist area lies in the outskirt of the actual city, but it does not carry an out-of-the-main vibe at all. The place is a buzz, especially at night.
Relax in Da Lat
See My Son
The sacred holy ground that is My Son
My Son is a set of Hindu ruins in Vietnam which date back to the Cham Empire. The Champas ruled over Central Vietnam from the 3rd to the 19th century. Come to this destination to experience the rich history of the Champas people and understand some of the surrounding Cambodian areas.
Tour the Mekong Delta
The residential area of Me Kong Delta
The delta is a 60,000km long web of interconnected waterways which spans across 13 Vietnamese provinces. This is also known as the Western Region of Vietnam. These are relatively not tourist attractions, but still interesting and worth a visit. Spend a few days exploring the region to discover things that are not yet known.
Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels
The map of Cu Chi Tunnel
Constructed in the Vietnam war to be shelter and escape routes for the Vietnam military, Cu Chi Tunnel is now an interesting visit sights for people in and outside of Vietnam. Take a tour down these cellars and experience the everyday lives of Vietnamese soldiers back in the days.
Explore Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, the view from Ben Thanh Market
The biggest city in all of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, needs no introduction on its own. If there is anything you want, anything you need, anything at all to make your visit to Viet Nam something memorable. It would be here in Ho Chi Minh city. Entertainment, traditions, food, sights, night life, people from all walks of life,… It’s all here in the city named after our President.