Vietnam, a country with thousand years of history has so many
attractive destinations. Golden forests, Silver sea and friendly people, that is a small aspect of Vietnam but attract many tourists.
1. PHU QUOC ISLAND
Phu Quoc tourism, the journey to the heaven of Vietnam belongs to Kien Giang province. This is the choice for many people who love islands and oceans; especially for the one wants to experience themselves with many unforgettable memories in the island which is known as the
Pearl Of East Ocean.
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Phu Quoc Island |
The pure natural in
Phu Quoc island attracts many tourists come here to enjoy the fresh and cool atmosphere. With many coasts cover the whole island, 99 hills with the system of flora and fauna,
Phu Quoc is the choice of many people who like to discover or for researchers come there to do there work. With the system of 12 islands, Phu Quoc is known as an archipelago for many beautiful cruises that have many interesting activities like fishing, diving, trekking...
If any one like the cool and fresh air, they can visit Sapa. Sapa is located in Lao Cai province in the North of Vietnam. With an ideal height, Sapa has the good temperature to relax in the hot summer days.
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Sapa in mid-noon |
For the whole year, for 4 seasons, Sapa is always covers with thick fog that makes us feel like standing in the heaven with many clouds around us. Moreover, when coming to Sapa, tourists can have chances to see many architectures that was built by French in Vietnam war, take a visit to Silver Fall, discover the culture and tradition of H'Mong and Dzao ethnic group there or they can join the
love market in Sapa. For one word, just
AMAZING !
3. HA LONG BAY
Ha Long Bay has twice recognized as the world heritage by UNESCO. Coming to Ha Long Bay, tourists can enjoy the natural beauty here so that they can understand why UNESCO recognized it as the world heritage.
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Ha Long Bay |
With more than
1969 islands and islets,
Ha Long attracts thousands of tourists everyday. So many exciting caves with surprising beauty insides will make tourist feel like they are coming to the Heaven, not on Earth anymore. The whole Ha Long like a giant colorful picture that the
Mother of Nature gives to Vietnam, this is a favor that hardly any other countries have.
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Thien Cung Cave |
The islands in Ha Long is never boring, inside some islands, there are many
AMAZING caves that will be a big surprise for tourists.
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Amazing Thien Cung grotto |
When the sun rises, it is time for the whole bay show its beauty. Hardly anyone can pass away without taking a look at that gift of nature.
4. CU CHI TUNNEL
Located in the North-West of
Ho Chi Minh city, just about 70 km,
Cu Chi tunnel is a small but very magic place in Vietnam war against the US for more than 30 years. This tunnel is not only famous in Vietnam, it is also famous for many tourists in the world, it like a legend of Vietnam in 30 years war against
US force. in 20th century.
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Magic Cu Chi Tunnel |
In the past, Cu Chi tunnel is a small village of people living here, they lived inside the tunnel while above there heads, the US bombarded each second. No matter how hard the war was, inside Cu Chi tunnel, many children were born. It is the signal for the lives in the hard war of
Vietnamese people.
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Cu Chi Tunnel Entry |
Cu Chi tunnel includes many parts, it has the rooms for family, public wells, public bathrooms and many other kinds of structure that were built by Vietnamese by HANDS.
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Map of Cu Chi tunnel |
Nowadays, Cu Chi tunnel just has about 120 km length and it becomes the place that attract many tourists, especially the US soldiers come to visit their old battle field.
5. HA NOI
Being chosen as one of the most attractive places in Asia by the Smart Travel Asia magazine, Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam- has its own attractions for many tourists.
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Hanoi Overview |
Consists of many roads with big ancient trees, in the morning, it is the best time to go around Hanoi and enjoy the sunlight shining through the tree leaves. Walking around
Hoan Kiem lake, learning about the legend of the lake or visit the Old Quarter to see the unique architecture there, sitting on the pavement to have a cup of Hanoi coffee is the normal and easy things you can do in Hanoi. Visiting the Ho Chi Minh complex to have a bow in front Ho Chi Minh president or coming to Museum of Ethnology will bring you many interesting information and knowledge about Vietnam. Hanoi cuisine with
Pho (Noodle) or
Cha Ca (Fish chop) will make you know more about the tasty of Hanoi.
6. MEKONG RIVER
Vietnam, an agricultural country, the life of people always stick to the rivers and their banks. Coming to Mekong river, tourists can visit some floating market, the great features of people there.
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Mekong River |
Taking a small sampan, tourists can go through the small channels, listen to the sailors singing their traditional songs or taking part in some early market will bring them unique feeling about this area.
7. HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
This town is compared as a beautiful sleeping princess in the central of Vietnam. This is the town that was founded in the 15th century with the ancient houses. Nowadays, the architecture of the houses in
Hoi An are still kept like the first time they were built.
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Hoi An ancient town |
Not only is
Hoi An famous for its architecture, it is also known for many delicious dishes there. However, Hoi An now also attracts tourists for
good foods, nice views and
cheap price of products.