5 border gates attract tourists

Not only are they important landmarks, the border gates are also places that attract many Vietnamese tourists who want to visit and shop.

At these border gates, you can travel in one day to 2 countries with interesting experiences.

Lao Cai

Located about an hour's drive from Sa Pa, Lao Cai international border gate is one of the busiest in the Northwest region.

From Lao Cai border gate, you can travel to Hekou (China) in a day. Photo: nhngat

This is the border gate for trade with China. Through Huqiao Bridge, you will reach Hekou. At Hekou, you can visit, take photos, and check-in.

Must-try dishes in Hekou include stinky tofu and Zhejiang baked goods. Visitors can also visit the Shanlin Light Park.

Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)

Mong Cai International Border Gate is also a famous trading border gate in the north. Bac Luan Bridge is the connecting point between Quang Ninh city (Vietnam) and Dong Hung district (China).

Mong Cai border gate is one of the busiest and most crowded border gates in the North. Photo: dory.ntn

Tourists can go sightseeing and shopping at Mong Cai market, where there are many shops owned by both Vietnamese and Chinese people.

Besides, tourists can travel to other famous destinations such as Tra Co beach, Linh Khanh pagoda, Vinh Trung - Vinh Thuc island, Sa Vi cape.

Bo Y (Kon Tum)

Bo Y international border gate, which marks the boundary of three countries Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia, attracts many tourists when coming to Kon Tum province.

Tourists can combine Bo Y border gate tourism with Mang Den - "the second Da Lat" in the Central Highlands. Photo: Gotour Travel

From Bo Y border gate, visitors can go to the border marker with the name "Indochina junction". This marker is made of granite with three sides engraved with the national emblem, located on a mountain 1,086 m above sea level.

In addition to visiting the above location, visitors can visit famous nearby places such as Kon Klor suspension bridge, Mang Den and enjoy Kon Tum specialties such as grilled chicken, leaf salad, and dry pho.

Moc Bai (Tay Ninh)

Moc Bai Border Gate is the largest international land border gate in the South. Located in Tay Ninh province, Moc Bai is the border between Vietnam and Cambodia.

At this border gate, the most famous are the duty-free shops and supermarkets. Tourists can shop for items from Cambodia and Thailand at affordable prices.

Moc Bai border gate is famous for its duty-free shops, allowing tourists to shop comfortably. Photo: Ngoc Tan

In addition to shopping, Moc Bai border gate is also very close to another famous tourist destination, Ba Den Mountain. Visitors can combine visiting these two tourist attractions in one day.

Ha Tien (Kien Giang)

Ha Tien border gate is a bustling trading place between Vietnam and Cambodia. Previously, the border gate was called Xa Xia, located about 7 km from Ha Tien city.

Ha Tien international border gate is a tourist destination not to be missed when visiting Ha Tien city (Kien Giang). Photo: Yeudulich

This is one of the famous tourist destinations in Kien Giang province next to Phu Quoc. In addition to going to Cambodia for sightseeing, visitors can still have fun at Mui Nai beach, Mac Cuu tomb, Da Dung mountain or Phu Dung pagoda.

When coming to Ha Tien border gate, visitors should not miss the local specialties such as steamed noodles, ca xiu, herring salad, palm juice or Monthong durian./.

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