Best places to visit in Vietnam

Vietnam's Unmissable Treasures

This collection spans Vietnam's geographic and historical landscape, from the 4th-century Hindu ruins of Mỹ Sơn to the 15th-century stone Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty. It includes architectural landmarks like Hanoi's cantilevered Long Biên Bridge and Da Nang's Dragon Bridge. Cultural sites feature the UNESCO-listed Hội An Old Town with its 16th-century Japanese Bridge and the Chinese-style pagodas of Ho Chi Minh City. Natural highlights range from the Hai Van Pass and Mua Cave’s limestone peaks to the coastal landscapes of Phu Quoc and Da Nang.

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Củ Chi Tunnels

The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Củ Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, and are…

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Mỹ Sơn

Mỹ Sơn is a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Shaiva Hindu temples in central Vietnam, constructed between the 4th and the 13th…

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Citadel of the Ho Dynasty

Citadel of the Hồ Dynasty is a 15th century stone fortress in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam. It served as the Western Capital of the Hồ Dynasty.

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Long Bien Bridge

Long Biên Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River that connects two districts, Hoàn Kiếm and Long Biên of the city of…

Old Town Hội An

A UNESCO World Heritage site and former Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. The district features a well-preserved mix of indigenous and foreign architecture, including traditional timber-frame buildings and yellow-walled merchant houses.

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Dragon Bridge

Spanning 666 meters over the Han River in Da Nang, this steel bridge is designed in the shape of a golden dragon. It features a modern lighting system and performs scheduled fire and water breathing displays on weekend evenings at 9:00 PM.

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Japanese Bridge

Belonging to the most popular attractions in Hoi An, this beautiful 16th-century bridge is a classic example of Japanese architecture.

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Thien Hau Pagoda

This is a list of Mazu temples, dedicated to Mazu also known as Tian Shang Sheng Mu or Tian Hou Chinese Goddess of Sea and Patron Deity of…

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Quan Am Pagoda

Quan Am Temple is a Chinese-style Buddhist temple located on Lao Tu Street in Cho Lon, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Old House of Tan Ky

Built 200 years ago by a Vietnamese family, this house has been preserved for seven generations.

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Tra Que Vegetable Village

Tra Que Vegetable Village is a great place if you wish to see locals at work and enjoy the authentic surroundings.

Hai Van Pass

A 21-kilometer mountain pass on National Route 1A connecting Da Nang and Hue. Rising to 496 meters, it historically served as a boundary between the Champa and Dai Viet kingdoms and offers views of the East Vietnam Sea.

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Mua Cave

Located at the base of Mua Mountain in Ninh Binh, this site features a staircase of 500 stone steps leading to a summit. The peak provides panoramic views of the Ngo Dong River, Tam Coc valley, and surrounding karst landscapes.

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Long Beach

Stretching 20 kilometers along the western coast of Phu Quoc Island, this sandy beach is known for its clear waters and sunset views. It serves as a primary hub for the island's tourism and local pearl farming industries.