Top 10 Most Attractive Destinations in Vietnam for Foreign Tourists

Just mentioning the name of the place will immediately bring to mind the attractive tourist destination in Vietnam for foreign visitors. Booking a hotel in Da Nang to explore Son Tra Peninsula, admiring the Nguyen Dynasty tombs after settling into a hotel in Hue, experiencing an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh… will help you understand why these are some of the most captivating destinations for foreign tourists.

1. Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang

Possessing an ancient forest within the city, Son Tra Peninsula is considered a precious gem of Da Nang. 1. Son Tra Peninsula: Visitors can enjoy both the forest and the sea by participating in a series of land tours such as exploring the old-growth forest, helicopter tours of the peninsula, the Green Space route… and underwater tours such as fishing with local fishermen, snorkeling to see coral reefs…

2. Nguyen Dynasty Tombs, Hue

These tombs are not far from the center of Hue, the most impressive being the tombs of Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, Tu Duc, Thieu Tri, and Dong Khanh. Each tomb has its own unique features with surrounding gardens, small bridges, and pathways. Looking at the tomb of King Khai Dinh, you can see an unusual blend of Eastern and Western architecture, ancient and modern, with unique mosaic art made from ceramic tiles.

3. Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang

The beaches on Phu Quoc Island deserve a place on the list of the world’s most beautiful beaches. A few years ago, Nha Trang was one of the most famous beaches in Vietnam, but now you can discover another tourist destination with pristine beaches like Phu Quoc Island. Besides the dense coastal forests, this area also boasts long stretches of white sand beaches, crystal-clear waters, waterfalls, and, notably, 99 mountain peaks for those who love climbing. You can also admire the coral reefs at the bottom of the sea.

4. Mekong Delta, Southern Vietnam

With its fertile land enriched by alluvial deposits year-round, this region has an incredibly rich flora and fauna, and its nature remains largely unspoiled. Exploring life with floating markets and small villages along the riverbanks, as well as islands near the river mouths, is also very interesting. The beautiful scenery includes rice paddies, small streams, and winding canals through the countryside towards the sea.

5. Sa Pa, Lao Cai

Sa Pa is a mountainous town in northwestern Vietnam known for its picturesque mountain scenery with rolling hills, lush green valleys, traditional villages of ethnic minorities, bamboo forests, terraced rice fields, and stunning landscapes. To fully appreciate the beauty of this place, visitors need to climb Tram Ton Pass (Heaven’s Gate) – the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. Silver Waterfall is also an interesting spot in Sa Pa. If visitors are fit enough, they should participate in the trek to the summit of Fansipan to have the opportunity to enjoy the majestic scenery that is not found everywhere.

6. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh

This nature reserve in Quang Binh has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, home to the world’s largest dry cave system with over 300 caves. Inside the caves is an underground river, forming beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, and long stretches of limestone formations.

7. Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh

This is one of the new seven natural wonders of the world. From above, Ha Long Bay looks like a giant, incredibly vibrant ink painting. These are exquisite, masterful works of nature’s artistry, thousands of silent, lifeless rocky islands resembling impressive sculptures.

8. One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi
   The One Pillar Pagoda was built in Hanoi in 1049 based on a dream of King Ly Thai Tong, in which a Buddhist temple appeared rising above a lotus pond. Built of wood and standing on a small pillar, the temple was designed to resemble a blooming lotus flower and features elaborately carved and painted decorations. The One Pillar Pagoda we see today has been rebuilt to resemble its original form before being destroyed by war.

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9. Ghenh Da Dia (Disk Rock Reef), Phu Yen

Before our eyes are giant pieces of honeycomb rock. Standing beside the reef, we see slabs of rock forming interconnected pillars, sturdy, durable, and weathered by rain and sun. The rocks here have weathered the vicissitudes of nature, the sea waves, the sun, the wind, and the earth. They are called “Disk Rocks” because the columns of rock are connected on the surface like plates arranged side-by-side in a perfectly straight line. Besides its incredibly fascinating natural landscape, this place is also a unique geological phenomenon in Vietnam.