10 most beautiful destinations in Vietnam according to American newspaper

Thu Bon River

Vietnam is one of the countries with the most "photogenic" landscapes in Asia, according toCNN Travel.The list of the most beautiful destinations here cannot be without Thu Bon River in the Central region. The river originates from Ngoc Linh Mountain (Kon Tum) and flows through Hoi An ancient town (Quang Nam) to Cua Dai beach. Photo:Dael De La Rey.

Hanoi Opera House

Designed and built by the French from 1901 to 1911, the Hanoi Opera House was modeled after the Palais Garnier in Paris and is now the capital's most prominent architectural work. It is where major events, concerts, and contemporary cultural performances by Vietnamese and foreign artists are held. It is also the largest theater in Vietnam with a capacity of up to 600 people. Photo:Fragrance Chi.

Dong Van

Dong Van Stone Plateau (Ha Giang) is part of the global geological park system, famous for its rocky mountains and diversity of rocks. This is a very attractive tourist destination because of the cultural life of local ethnic groups, rich flora and fauna, mountains up to 550 million years old... Photo:Alesha Bradford.

Sapa

Located in Lao Cai, Sa Pa is an attractive destination for adventurous tourists who love to enjoy fresh air, waterfalls, terraced fields, indigenous culture, and countless hiking routes. Coming to Sa Pa, tourists can also conquer the 3,143 m high Fansipan peak. The best time to come here is April and May, right before the rainy summer season. Photo:Hoang Dinh Nam.

Son Doong Cave

Discovered in 1991, Son Doong Cave (Quang Binh) is 3 million years old and is currently the largest cave in the world. Located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, this mysterious underground world also contains an underground river, giant stalagmites and sinkholes that let in natural light. The cave is open from February to August every year but only welcomes a certain number of visitors. Photo:Jarryd Salem.

Hue

Located on the peaceful Huong River in the Central region, Hue was the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty from the mid-1500s to 1945. The city still preserves many historical structures such as mausoleums, temples, pagodas... and especially the Complex of Hue Monuments recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Photo:Wakako Iguchi.

Ghenh Da Dia

Located in the central coastal region, Ghenh Da Dia is a natural beauty spot with strange beauty of prismatic black stone pillars lying close together as if arranged by someone. This tourist destination is in Phu Yen province, about 40 km from Tuy Hoa city center. Photo:Huynh Le Vien Duy.

Can Tho

One of the most beautiful cities in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam is Can Tho. Not only does it have crisscrossing canals, lush orchards, and vast rice fields, Can Tho also has a unique floating market culture that attracts tourists from everywhere. Photo:Azerai hotel Can Tho.

Dalat

Located at an altitude of 1,500 m above sea level, Da Lat (Lam Dong) is a city with many hills, valleys and cool weather all year round. Not only attractive for its ancient French architecture, the romantic scenery surrounding the city also attracts tourists, such as pine forests, tea hills, winding roads, many waterfalls... Photo:Thang Tat Nguyen.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island (Kien Giang) with its fine white sand beaches, many beautiful new resorts... is currently an attractive destination for tourists not only in the summer but also during holidays. Looking down from above, Phu Quoc is covered in green tropical forests, long coastlines, and about 20 small uninhabited islands ideal for swimming, diving, kayaking... Photo:Ralf Tooten.

In addition to the 10 locations above,CNNalso selected 20 other places in the list of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam: Vinpearl Nha Trang cable car system (Khanh Hoa), Son Tra nature reserve (Da Nang), Hoi An (Quang Nam), Cao Dai Holy See (Tay Ninh), National Highway 4D connecting Sa Pa and Lai Chau, Than Uyen terraced fields (Lai Chau), An Bang fishing village (Hue), Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh), Con Dao (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), Ban Gioc waterfall (Cao Bang), Notre Dame Cathedral (HCMC), Jungle Beach sea village (Khanh Hoa), Trang An (Ninh Binh), Linh Phuoc Pagoda (Lam Dong), Cat Ba (Hai Phong), Ngo Dong River (Ninh Binh), Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park (Quang Binh), Bac Son valley (Lang Son), Khai Dinh King's Tomb (Hue), Cuc Phuong National Park (Ninh Binh).