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.
1. Nha Trang: is Vietnam’
s most popular seaside resort town located along the second most beautiful bays in the country
2. Cu Chi Tunnels: are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located about 40 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
3. MeKong Delta: is the region in southern Vietnam where the Mekong River approaches and empties into the sea
4. 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
5. Sapa: is a town in northwest Vietnam not far from the Chinese border
6. Phu Quoc Island: 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.
7. 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.
8. Hoan Kiem (Lake) in Hanoi: 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.
9. Thien Mu Pagoda: 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.
10. Halong Bay: is situated in north Vietnam round a 120 kilometer long coast line and is literally translated as “Bay of Descending Dragons”
