Western newspaper introduces 10 most beautiful tourist destinations in Vietnam

Vietnam has many attractions to serve tourists with diverse interests.

According to The Travel, the cities below offer endless opportunities for nature lovers, history lovers, and foodies. With mountainous terrain, forests, and bordering the sea, the S-shaped land will not disappoint visitors.

Da Lat (Lam Dong)

Located on the plateau, the fresh air, natural beauty and unique culture make Dalat a favorite "escape" spot for many people, especially young people.

Da Lat is always beautiful in the eyes of dreamers. Photo: Bui Ngoc Cong.

In addition to famous places such as Da Lat market, Da Lat Biological Museum, Xuan Huong Lake, Bao Dai Palace, Tuyen Lam Lake... you can check-in slopes, hills, churches or majestic waterfalls.

This place is also known as the city of thousands of flowers. Many kinds of flowers are grown here such as sunflowers, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, rape flowers, mimosa...

With cool temperatures all year round, Dalat deserves to be the top resort that anyone would want to visit.

Hoi An (Quang Nam)

Hoi An is currently an attractive destination for many tourists on the Vietnamese tourism map. In 1999, Hoi An ancient town was recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage.

CNN introduced this tourist destination as one of the most prosperous and bustling trading ports in Southeast Asia for many centuries. Hoi An ancient town is also a cultural and historical cradle with an undeniable ancient and poetic beauty.

Hoi An is a leading tourist city in Asia. Photo: BestPrice Travel.

Walking or cycling along this picturesque old town is like literally stepping back in time. The old town is also a great playground for photography enthusiasts because of its colorful buildings and impressive architecture.

Sa Pa (Lao Cai)

Located at an altitude of 1,600 m above sea level, with an average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, Sa Pa is cool all year round. In winter, the city is often covered in fog and cold, with temperatures often dropping to 0-5 degrees Celsius.

For many years, Sa Pa has been the only place in Vietnam where tourists can fully enjoy a cold winter with ice covering the trees, hills and mountains and watching snow fall.

Sa Pa appears beautiful and charming when photographed from above. Photo: Krisztian Tabori/Unsplash.

For an exciting adventure in the misty city, visitors can visit and immerse themselves in the customs and practices of Cat Cat village; drive around O Quy Ho pass; go to Ham Rong mountain; check-in at Sa Pa stone church with Gothic architecture; admire Muong Hoa valley or conquer the roof of Indochina at an altitude of up to 3,141 m.

Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh is a small city in the north but has many natural wonders. Dubbed as “Ha Long Bay on land”, this place has a picturesque landscape with hundreds of green limestone monoliths, interspersed between the limestone mountains is a winding river surrounding.

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is a World Cultural and Natural Heritage. Photo: Hoang Vu Tuyen/Unsplash.

Some activities that tourists can experience when traveling to Ninh Binh include visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, checking in at Mua Cave, taking a boat to visit Trang An scenic spot...

Danang

Da Nang is a bustling coastal city with a stretch of fine white sand curving along the shore.

Not only famous for My Khe beach, the scenic highlight in Da Nang is also the bridges across the Han River with many different shapes and architectures such as Quay Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge.

The tourist capital city attracts visitors with many beautiful beaches. Photo: Quang Ngoc.

In recent years, one of the places that attracts tourists to Da Nang is Son Tra Peninsula, where there is a statue of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. The statue is 67 m high, leaning against the mountain, facing the sea.

In particular, what makes this city attractive to tourists is its proximity to three World Heritage Sites including My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An Ancient Town and Hue Monuments Complex.

Mui Ne (Binh Thuan)

Known as the "land of islands and hills", Mui Ne has many places of entertainment and rich experiences for tourists to choose from.

From April to August, Mui Ne experiences the most beautiful weather of the year, when the sea water is at its clearest. From August to December, this place is suitable for those who love adventure sports such as surfing, when the waves are stronger.

According to The Travel, Mui Ne is a tropical destination filled with fun in the sun. Photo: Anh Tuan.

Mui Ne Sand Dunes stretch from Binh Thuan to Ninh Thuan, also known as the flying sand dunes. Visitors can come here to experience sand sliding, admire the shape, color, contrast… at different times.

Coming to Hon Ghenh (Hon Lao), visitors can fish and go scuba diving to see coral. If you love mountain climbing and camping, visitors can choose Hon Rom.

Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen)

Coming to Phu Yen, you will not only admire the beauty of Ganh Da Dia, wander the beautiful beaches, explore the relics and landscapes, but at night, this city also brings you many interesting surprises.

Tuy Hoa is also known as the "city of oil lamps and charcoal stoves". The most prominent are the baskets of fertilized eggs with dim oil lamps. The streets are fragrant with the smell of grilled corn, giving you a peaceful feeling, more like returning to a tourist city than to a city.

Hon Chua Island attracts thousands of visitors every year. Photo: Minh Hoa.

Located about 10 km north of Tuy Hoa city, the Hon Chua island cluster in An Phu commune looks like a "giant bird" in the middle of the vast ocean and sky.

Xom Ro (Tuy Hoa) is famous for its breakwaters. If you go deeper, you will find a breakwater with a beautiful sunset view.

Ho Son Lake, Nghinh Phong Square or the mini lighthouse on Tuy Hoa beach are also places that attract tourists to check-in in recent years.

Hue

The ancient capital of Hue attracts tourists with its poetic scenery, rich cuisine and peaceful atmosphere.

The ancient capital still retains the ancient Vietnamese cultural traditions through artifacts and architectural works. Photo: Tai Pham.

Visitors to Hue can explore the relics and mausoleums of the last dynasty in Vietnam. In addition, you can also immerse yourself in the spiritual space in ancient pagodas, stroll in the romantic scenery along the Perfume River or enjoy the sophistication of cuisine. This is also an ideal land for you to discover yourself and balance your life.

Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan)

Phan Thiet has many beautiful islands and beaches. Tourists can explore the wild nature at Cu Lao Cau, Hon Ba Island, Phu Quy, Bai Rang, Hon Rom, Hon Ghenh, Co Thach stone beach, Ke Ga lighthouse...

Phu Quy, an island district in Binh Thuan province, is one of the attractive destinations for the April 30 holiday and the upcoming summer. Photo: Win Di.

In addition, a series of experiences bring memorable trips such as sand sliding on Mui Ne sand dunes, backpacking on Bau Trang - Phan Ri route, kite surfing, visiting wine castle, Po Sah Inư Cham tower...

Ha Giang

The New York Times ranked Ha Giang among the top 25 most attractive destinations in the world this year. Writer Patrick Scott shared: "The experience of riding a motorbike for a few days in the Ha Giang highlands is not for the faint-hearted. This place is about a 6-hour drive from Hanoi. The steep, winding roads and continuous bends make the journey both dangerous and interesting."

Whether you want to challenge yourself by walking or taking a motorbike trip, Ha Giang will not disappoint you. Photo: Le Vinh De.

During your trip to the land of 'flowers blooming on rocks', you can visit milestone 0, Dong Van ancient town, Quan Ba ​​heaven gate, Quan Ba ​​twin mountains... Amidst the majestic scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests, the Vuong family mansion (King Meo's mansion) or Pao's house appears with its ancient look and unique architecture.

There is also Tu San Gorge, the highest canyon in Southeast Asia, with cliffs reaching up to 800 m high. The experience of taking a boat trip along the Nho Que River also gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the majestic landscape.

Lung Cu Flagpole, located at an altitude of nearly 1,500 m above sea level, is a sacred symbol of Vietnam. The location gives visitors a 360-degree view, fully enjoying the nature of Ha Giang./.