Vietnam Attractions
What to See in Vietnam
Many tourists who fly into Vietnam for the first time are simply amazed as they don't quite know what to expect. Vietnam is a country has something for everyone. If you are a nature buff then, with either the country's beaches, mountains, tropical forests and even a Sahara-like desert – Mui Ne – this is the place to be.
If you are a history and culture enthusiast, you will be fascinated by all the ruins and pagodas located around the country. Or if you hunger for the charms of a simple life, you will fall in love with the Vietnamese lifestyle including the hill-tribes and farmers of the north and the fishermen in the middle and southern regions of the country.
Dalat features many interesting landmarks. Its lakes and waterfalls have long stood out as some of its top attractions while Emperor Bao Dai’s Summer Palace and the Buddhist pagodas are equally popular. Visitors can spot a good number of well-preserved French villas and chalets in the French Quarter located not far from the city centre. Read More...
Da Nang’s west-coast location makes for beautiful sunsets, a holiday-like atmosphere and good, safe swimming from May to August. Da Nang is home to four museums – two of which are dedicated to last century’s military conflicts and one entirely to ‘Uncle Ho’ – a replica of Ho Chi Minh’s house. Read More...
This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site is a popular place for tourists but it is good to know that large parts of Ha Long Bay are officially protected from development. The islands vary greatly in size and shape as well as structure. Visitors should allow a few days to explore this magical bay. Read More...
If you are a culture vulture Hanoi has so much to offer. With a 1,000-year history and many well-preserved buildings along with lush and verdant parks as well as a well-appointed zoo, Hanoi will quite simply keep you busy for days on end. Read More...
One factor that makes Ho Chi Minh City exceptional is the contrast between the old and the new. This is the business center, and there are many areas under development, but there are also many places and buildings from earlier eras that are well preserved. Read More...
Let's face it – Hoi An, with its beautifully restored houses, and public buildings, is one huge attraction in itself but there are certain sights that should be highlighted for the visitor. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hoi An was once the major Vietnamese trading centre for silk, porcelain, pepper, cinnamon and medicinal plants. Read More...
Hue once served as the capital of Vietnam. Even though this is no longer the case many Vietnamese still rate the city highly as a centre of historical and cultural value. There are many pagodas, tombs and other types of buildings that link the past to present around Hue’s beautiful countryside. Many of them were ruined (but luckily not totally destroyed) by war Read More...
It's somewhat paradoxical that, with all the historical ancient attractions that Nah Trang has to offer, the most popular should be a relatively recent addition, the Alexandre Yersin Museum which is located within the Pasteur Institute. Still, Nah Trang has the alluring combination of being pleasant on the eye. Read More...
Vietnam’s landscape is a source of endless fascination, with a huge variety of climate and scenery ranging from long beaches and endless rice paddy to the cool mountains of the Central Highlands. In the Mui Ne-Phan Thiet area alone, you can see stunning beaches, tropical forest, Sahara-like sand dunes, a beautiful harbor and ancient buildings. Read More...
The island's stunning beaches are a big draw, often picture postcard perfect with powder white sand and turquoise sea. For those interested in culture there are some interesting fishing villages to see and several temples and pagodas. The island is famous for growing pepper, you can see it growing all over the northern part. Many farms are happy to show you what they do. Read More...
It would seem a paradox but Vung Tau gains a lot from being the biggest crude oil extraction centre of Vietnam. As a result it has a more able infrastructure compared with many cities in the country and it's easy to get around and see the many sights. For the historic Con Dao Island, one should not miss. Read More...
Phong Nha-Ke Bang is more than a National Park, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Quang Binh Province, north-central Vietnam. The result of earth crust development 464 million years ago it’s the oldest major karst formation in Asia. Read More...