The most beautiful places in Vietnam
The best of Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the countries with a really diverse nature and ancient culture. It's not just the endless rice fields and jungles that many people who have never been there imagine. The most beautiful places can be found mainly in the mountainous north or south in the delta of the Mekong. There are also some of the most beautiful karst clumps in the world. Let's take a look at places that are definitely worth a visit.
Ha Long Bay
The most beautiful area of Vietnam
One of the biggest attractions of Vietnam and the coast of Asia is the Ha Long Bay. There are thousands of rocky islands, interesting caves and fishing villages. Right next to is another similar bay of Bai Tu Long Bay. The whole area is well-accessible by boat trips. continue reading
Rice fields in Sapa
Rice fields under the mountains
Under the tallest Fan Si Pan mountains in Vietnam you will find the Sapa town. Near the town are the beautiful rice terraces. It belongs to the most famous rice terraces in Vietnam. continue reading
Mekong Delta
Delta is the tenth longest river in the world
It is almost five thousand kilometers long pilgrimage of the Mekong waters from Tibet to its mouth into the South China Sea. Just before the end, it branches into a number of rivers, creating a mighty and very fertile delta. It is the most interesting area of South Vietnam. Several day trips can be made here. continue reading
There Son
A city surrounded by green hills
In the far north of Vietnam you will find Ha Giang Province. From here, head to the famous green mountains. One of the most famous and beautiful places in the area is Tam Son. continue reading
Hanoi
The capital of Vietnam
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, but the second largest city. It is a good starting point for the mountains and the famous Halong Bay. Famous buildings here include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Confucian Literature Temple, the Turtle Tower in the middle of Lake Hoan Kiem Lake and the Huong Pagoda. continue reading
Fan Si Pan (3,143m)
The highest mountain in Vietnam
In northern Vietnam, not far from the famous tourist resort of Sa Pa, you will find the highest mountain in Vietnam – Fan Si Pan (3,143 m). It lies in the Tonkin Alps. Previously, the ascent to the mountain was quite demanding and took several days, today the peak is accessible by cable car. continue reading
Hue Imperial City
The capital of the last Vietnamese emperors
The former Hue Nguyen Hue Imperial City is located in Central Vietnam. The dominant feature of the historic city are the huge gates and the famous flag tower. In addition, there are a number of very interesting imperial tombs around Hue. continue reading
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
The largest city in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, also known by its original name Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam with more than 6 million inhabitants. It is located in the south of the country near the Mekong Delta. You will be more interested in the local atmosphere than the specific monuments. continue reading
Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh
Monumental imperial tomb near the city of Hue
In the vicinity of the imperial city of Hue you will find several interesting imperial tombs. The most important of these is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh – the twelfth emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. It was built in the early 20th century continue reading
Cao Dai Cathedral
Holy See Temple in Tây Ninh
In the town of Tây Ninh in southern Vietnam, you will find the center of the local Vietnamese religion Cao Dai. There are several million followers. The main church is the Church of the „Holy See“, which is freely accessible to tourists. The architecture resembles Christian churches with Asian elements. continue reading
