1. The old quarter in the ancient city of Hoi An is known widely as a city of lanterns because lanterns are hung everywhere, on porches of each house, along streets, in front of or inside shops. All these create the secret charm of Hoi An, especially when night falls, and the lanterns light up the old quarter, alluring any hard-to-please tourists to the land of hospitable people.
2. With 1,600 limestone islets rising from the turquoise waters, Ha Long Bay, the natural world wonder, is one of the most beautiful spots in Vietnam. If Ha Long Bay is like a brilliantly beautiful girl, Bai Tu Long Bay to the Southwest of Ha Long Bay is like a spotless and enchanting damsel. When visiting Bai Tu Long Bay, tourists are advised to savor local seafood including sipunculus nudus, lobsters, crabs, and more.
3. The scenery on Cat Ba Island is surreal and Lan Ha Bay has a breathtaking and pristine beauty with few tourists. Exploring Cat Ba Island, tourists should enjoy trekking through pristine tropical forests, climb up the top of Ngu Lam Mountain and view the rugged green mountains from afar.
4. Away from the bustle of crowded streets, tourists can experience the rustic life in the Mekong Delta while listening to don ca tai tu (Southern amateur singing), cycling around villages, rowing, and sipping tea with honey. Tourists should also taste the local fresh fruit sold at gardens or on boats.
5. Son Doong Cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is really a unique spot with many mysterious attractions in the tourist map of Vietnam. The cave is nearly 9km long and 175m wide. Some locations inside the cave have a ceiling of up to 200m high. Son Doong Cave is among 300 caves in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, which is home to hundreds of rare fauna and flora, including those in the Red Book of Vietnam and the World.
6. One of the must-see attractions in Hue city is the Hue Imperial Citadel where tombs of the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty are being preserved. Of the tombs, Minh Mang tomb is the most attractive to tourists thanks to its majesty and the combination of painting and lyrical poetry. Another not-to-miss experience in Hue is sailing on the Huong (Perfume) River to observe Hue at night and listen to Hue’s traditional ca tru singing and many other local art genres in Hue. Other must-visit spots include Vong Canh Hill, Ngu Binh Mountain and Thien Mu pagoda.
7. Tam Coc - Bich Dong is one of the most attractive spots in Ninh Binh province with majestic mountains, golden rice fields and unique caves. Sitting on boats to visit Tam Coc is an interesting experience for any tourist.
8. Phu Quoc Island is a paradise for tourists who wish to escape the noise and bustle of the city. In Phu Quoc, tourists can visit Safari Conservation Park, go through dense forests in Phu Quoc National Park and admire picturesque waterfalls, and enjoy pristine beaches with turquoise waters.
Source: Dantri
Translated by Mai Huong