Review: Best Places to Visit in Vietnam

Vietnam is an astonishing mix of natural highlights and cultural diversity.

The scenery ranges from jagged peaks seen from winding mountain passes down to verdant paddy fields painted every shade of green in the palette, while Vietnam's long history and multicultural population (with over 50 ethnic minority groups) make a trip here rich in heritage.

Outdoor lovers can get their teeth into the countryside within the numerous national parks, where hiking, biking, and kayaking are popular things to do, but Vietnam's most famous natural tourist attraction, the spectacular karst seascape of Halong Bay, is one natural sight that even the more slothful can experience up close on a cruise.

While the rural areas brim with lush panoramas, the big cities buzz with contemporary life and provide ample opportunities to get stuck into Vietnam's tasty culinary highlights.

This fascinating country is full of surprises and is one of Southeast Asia's most underrated destinations. Plan your sightseeing with our list of the best places to visit in Vietnam.

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1. Halong Bay

The karst seascape of Halong Bay is one of the best places to visit in the world for spellbinding sea views and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The beauty of the "yellow season" in Northwest Vietnam at Hang Dang De village

Ngây ngất với mùa vàng Tây Bắc ở Háng Đăng Dê

Vượt qua những con đường đất trơn chuội, bạn sẽ bắt gặp tại Háng Đăng Dê một màu vàng khiên cánh nhiếp ảnh say mắt, dân phượt mê mẩn và niềm mơ ước được ngắm tận mắt của rất nhiều người...

Passing the slippery dirt roads, you will see a yellow color at Hang Dang De village, a yellow color that makes photographers passionate, enthralled, and many people's dreams of coming here ...

Những nẻo đường Tây Bắc hẻo lánh xa xôi xưa kia mấy ai không có dịp tới vì phải di chuyển trên những cung đường rất hiểm trở, vượt thác, băng đèo, trèo núi… mà bây giờ đã là những điểm du lịch nổi tiếng thế giới.

Not many people has been to the remote and isolated Northwest - Vietnam because of its dangerous with very high, steep mountain... However, it becomes a famous tourist destinations in the world recently thanks to better traffic.

Sự phát triển kinh tế, giao thông miền núi nói riêng tuy chưa được đầy đủ nhưng là một thành tựu lớn và cùng với du lịch, nhiếp ảnh đã mang khách tới những vùng Tây Bắc hẻo lánh, hiểm trở.

The economic development and transportation in this mountainous area are not convenient yet. But in recent years, along with tourism, photography has brought tourists to the remote and rugged Northwest regions.