Most Beautiful Places in Vietnam

Known For : Hoi An Old Town Japanese Covered Bridge Hoi An Night Market

Hoi An is one of the oldest cities located all over Asia. This city has been known to be around 2000 years old. This city is known to be established in the 15th century and is now declared a world heritage site by UNESCO. This city was once a popular port and now is known to attract thousands of tourists worldwide.

Best Time: February to July

37 Hoi An Attractions

Known For : Datanla Waterfalls Crazy House Linh Phuoc Pagoda

Da Lat is a typical tourist destination located in the southern central highlands of Vietnam. Because of its pleasant weather around the year, people show up all the time seeking summer respite from beaches and lowlands. The elevated town is all about pine trees, lofty hills, blossoming flowers, world-class golf and French Architecture.

Best Time: December to March

29 Da Lat Attractions

Northeast of Sapa lies the unexplored territory of the Ha Giang Province. Arguably one of the best drives in the world, the road to Ha Giang province darts in and out of mountains and rock crevices and up and down mountains and valleys. The immensely spectacular scenery on the drive coupled with smooth roads makes for the perfect motorcycle ride.

Home to several mammoth limestone grottoes, stalagmites and stalactites, Son Doong Caves located within the Phong Nha Ke Bang is the largest Cave in the world. The Son Doong cave spans about 9 kilometres in length and has sections that are upto 200 metres high. The cave is home to various kinds of wildlife such as monkeys, bats and flying foxes.

Known For : Fansipan Cable Car Sunworld Fansipan Legend Fansipan Mountain

Sapa is one of the popular hill stations located in Vietnam. Situated at a height of 1500 metres Sapa is known to share border with China. This popular destination is favourite amongst the tourist for its high cultural diversity as well as scenic beauty. This place has seen a rapid growth in the recent years and is regarded as one of the most beautiful locations in the country.

Best Time: March to May

28 Sapa Attractions

Known For : Day Cruise in Halong Bay Dong Thien Cung (Cave) Cat Ba Island

Halong Bay is a popular bay which is located in the north of Vietnam. The name of this place i.e. Halong means "the place of descending dragons'. This place was not very much known before the 19th century. However in the recent years the popularity of this place has risen to a much greater value.It is a beautiful bay which one can visit in order to enjoy the scenic beauty present all around.

Best Time: April to September

51 Halong Bay Attractions

Known For : War Remnants Museum Ben Thanh Market Bitexco Financial Tower (Saigon Skydeck)

Commonly referred as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is all about dynamism, crowded streets, skyscrapers and urbanization fusing well with culture side including Oriental style pagodas, ancient temples and traditional markets. With a sudden bout of economic uprising, the city offers something for everyone and thus serving as a destination worth visiting.

Best Time: November to April

84 Ho Chi Minh Attractions

Known For : Trang An Grottoes Tam Coc Bai Dinh Pagoda

Rich in natural landscapes and myriad historical destinations, the province of Ninh Binh is a traveller's dream come true. One of the oldest regions of Vietnam, this destination has something on its plate for every breed of traveller. Due to its extreme popularity among local and foreign tourists, this destination is bursting with activity throughout the year.

Best Time: Throughout the year

9 Ninh Binh Attractions

Known For : Hoang Lien National Park, Lao Cai Silver Waterfall Fansipan

Nestled in the midst of mountains and valleys, Lao Cai, an obscure yet well developed Vietnamese region offers you something out of the ordinary - rich Vietnamese culture sans the sultry tropical heat. Lao Cai offers you a picturesque scenery, adventure and a peek into the rich culture and history of the local people, serving as an excellent tourist retreat for all kinds of people.

Best Time: September to October

7 Lao Cai Attractions

Ban Gioc Waterfall is one of Vietnam’s most impressive sights. It is the highest waterfall in the country. The waterfall is 30 meters high, and 300 meters wide and is located on the Quay Son River. The waterfall is pristine and untouched by tourist masses. The beautiful jade blue water of the falls flows through a pastoral landscape of rice fields and bamboo groves surrounded by limestone pinnacles. The surrounding area is full of farms and fields that make you feel as though you have stepped back in time. The falls are one of the most spectacular sights and definitely worth a visit.

Known For : Thien Mu Pagoda Hue Imperial City Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang

Hue city is one of the oldest cities in the history of Vietnam. This city was once the capital of Vietnam and has seen pretty tough times. Although not completely surrounded by the rivers this city in Vietnam does sure contain some wonderful beaches. Regarded as the world heritage site by the UNESCO this site was once the city of emperors and visiting here you would still find numerous building which belonged to the rulers of the Nguyen dynasty

Best Time: January to April

34 Hue Attractions

Cát Tiên National Park is a national park which is located in the Southern regions of Vietnam. It’s approximately 150 kilometres away from Ho Chi Minh City. It covers around 720 square-kilometres of the few surviving tropical lowlands of Vietnam. The national park si home to exquisite flora and fauna such as the golden-cheeked gibbon and many birds.

Best Time: December to May

Known For : The Prison Museum Bai An Hai Chua Van Son

Con Dao is a group of islands lying off the southern coast of the country. There are a total of 15 islands of which Con Son is the largest and the only inhabited island. Having served as the prison islands- first during the French colonial era and later by the US-supported South Vietnamese government, Con Dao is one of the key destinations to visit in Vietnam.

Best Time: November to February

6 Con Dao Islands Attractions

Known For : Old Quarter Hanoi Hoan Kiem Lake Hoa Lo Prison Museum

Packed with rustic beauty and romance, Hanoi is a regularly progressing city with narrow streets of old quarters and modern metropolis. With colonial past, one can witness its shadow lurking all over the city through its colonial-style buildings and museums. Hanoi also offers a great variety of tourist attractions along with plenty of parks and lakes.

Best Time: October to April

83 Hanoi Attractions