10 Best Vietnam Tourist Places That Foreigners Must-Visit

In addition to the unique and long -standing culture, favorable and affordable visa policies, Vietnam also owns spectacular natural scenery, conquering all visitors when coming here. In particular, each region and provinces here have certain Vietnam tourist places, having its own beauty. Therefore, when traveling to Vietnam, visitors can “stop” and enjoy at any place.

In particular, the most prominent Vietnam tourist places are Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue, Quang Ninh, Ho Chi Minh City,… In this article, Smile Travel Co., Ltd will summarize the interesting features of outstanding destinations, can satisfy both visitors to Vietnam for the first time and visitors have come here many times.

1. The Vietnam Tourist Places in the North

Northern Vietnam is located in the humid tropical monsoon climate and has a cold winter of the year. Therefore, the forest landscape here is mostly tropical trees and a few are subtropics plants and temperate plants. In the plain, besides tropical vegetables, temperate vegetables are also grown and developed well in the winter.

The annual average temperature here is above 20 degrees Celsius and gradually decreases in high terrain areas. The temperature also drops below 18 degrees C for three months due to the influence of the northeast monsoon. In addition, due to the large thermal amplitude, in the summer, the temperature is usually quite high, sometimes reaching nearly 40 degrees C.

1.1 Hanoi

Hanoi, the land with a long history and traditional culture imbued with national identity, is one of the unique Vietnam tourist places that visitors must-visit. As the capital of Vietnam since 1010, Hanoi today still preserves many valuable historical evidence, including 3840 monuments and 1164 national monuments. This is also the place with the most relics in Vietnam. In particular, this is also the locality that owns many “UNESCO titles” such as Mother Goddess Worship, ceremonial singing (ca tru), tug of war, Stelae of Doctors at Temple of Confucius – Imperial Academy,…

The climate of Hanoi is divided into 4 distinct seasons in the year. In each season, the scenery of Hanoi has its own beauty. Therefore, visitors can explore Vietnamese capital at all times of the year. When traveling to Hanoi, visitors can not ignore Vietnam tourist destinations such as Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi Old Quarter, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Temple of Confucius – Imperial Academy, One-Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Museum, Vietnam Women’s Museum, Vietnam Military History Museum,…

In addition, Hanoi cuisine is also a unique feature that can conquer any customers. Therefore, besides visiting Vietnam tourist places, visitors also have to enjoy delicious food in the capital including pho, Com Vong, West Lake Shrimp Cake, bun thang, Cha ca La Vong, Hanoi kebab rice noodles, sand worm omelet (cha ruoi), Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls, Trang Tien ice cream,…

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1.2 Sapa

Sapa is a small town in Lao Cai province, located 1500 – 1600 meters above sea level, known as the “foggy town”. This is one of the familiar Vietnam tourist places for tourists who love the majestic natural scenery.

The best time to come to here is spring (February – May), when the flowers is blooming brilliantly and autumn (September – November), when Sapa is flooded in the yellow color of ripe rice. In addition, if you like to watch snow, you can come here in the winter (December – February next year) to “hunt” snow and icy.

In Sapa, tourists can visit Vietnam tourist places such as Cat Cat Village, Fansipan peak, Ta Phin Ancient Monastery, Lao Chai Village, Swing Sapa, Sapa Heaven Gate, Muong Thanh Valley, Sapa Stone Church, Love Market, etc. Here, you can participate in many interesting but most unforgettable activities is learning about the traditional culture of the people that is living here such as H’Mong, Dao, Giay. Besides, you do not forget to enjoy the unique local dishes including Thang Co, Salmon hotpot, Grilled pork sausage, Black chicken, Bitter bamboo shoot soup,…

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1.3 Ninh Binh 

Ninh Binh is located about 100 kilometers from Hanoi, which is suitable for tourists who want to explore majestic nature but do not have much time. This place is known for its beautiful nature, rich history and many valuable cultural relics.

You can visit Ninh Binh at many times of the year. However, the most ideal is in the spring (January – March) when the weather is cool, there are many festivals and summer (May – August) when the rice is ripe gold and the lotus is fragrant.

In Ninh Binh, tourists can visit Vietnam tourist places such as Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, Mua Cave, Cuc Phuong National Park, Van Long Nature Reserve, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Bich Dong Pagoda, etc. Along with that, you can also enjoy the interesting dishes, bearing the flavor of the “land of the ancient capital” including Ninh Binh rice crust, goat meat, Can alcohol (wine drunk out of a jar through pipes) Nho Quan, Nem Yen Mac – fermented Pork Roll,…

1.4 Ha Long – One of the Vietnam tourist places

Ha Long is a city of Quang Ninh province, about 160 kilometers from Hanoi. It owns many bays, world heritage, delicious food and rich activities. The climate of Ha Long also has 4 seasons. In particular, the best time to come to Ha Long is in April – June, when the weather is warm and no rain, suitable for swimming, sightseeing. From June to September, Ha Long entered the peak season of tourism, so the city will be more crowded, especially on the weekend.

Besides Ha Long Bay, visitors here must visit Vietnam tourist places such as Dark & Bright Cave, Sung Sot Cave, Poem Mountain (Bai Tho Mountain), Bai Chay Beach, Ha Long Old Town, Quang Ninh Museum, etc. In addition, you should not miss the resort experience on the cruise to enjoy the fresh air and excellent cuisine when traveling in the middle of the bay.

In Ha Long, the dishes are largely made from fresh seafood, such as stone crab, peanut worms, shrimp, mantis shrimp, squid, crab,… In which, you must definitely enjoy the dishes including Halong squid cake (cha muc Ha Long), girlled oysters (hau nuong), horseshoe crab (sam bien), stir-fried snails with soya sauce (oc xao tuong), austriella corrugate (ngan), “gat gu” cake (banh “gat gu”), etc.

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1.5 Ha Giang

Ha Giang is located in the Northern Pole of Vietnam, about 294 kilometers from Hanoi capital. Ha Giang owns winding and challenging mountain roads to the driver. However, when passing these difficult roads, the feeling of tension will be replaced by the relaxation because of the overwhelming beauty of the plateau. Possessing rocky mountains, pristine forests and picturesque terraced fields, Ha Giang is the dream destination of many tourist believers, both Vietnamese and internationally.

The climate of Ha Giang is typical with high humidity, heavy and prolonged rain. The beauty here will change at each specific time of the year. In particular, visitors should come here in March, May and October – December. These are the times when Ha Giang is engulfed in beautiful blooming flowers.

In Ha Giang, the Vietnam tourist places that visitors should visit is Ma Pi Leng peak, Tu San canyon, Quan Ba ​​twin mountains, Vuong Palace, Dong Van stone plateau, Yen Minh pine forest, Hoang Su Phi, Lo Lo Chai Village, Lung Cu flag tower, etc. Along with that, you must definitely enjoy Ha Giang specialties like steamed rice rolls (bánh cuốn), Au Tau bitter porridge (cháo Ấu Tẩu), pho, five-colour sticky rice, lau (Vietnamese hot pot), Thang Den, thang co (thắng cố), hunchback chung cake, etc.

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2. The Vietnam Tourist Places in the Center

The Central Vietnam is located between and connecting the two South and North region. This area has many mountainous terrain and narrow plains. The western mountains stretched along the coast and the east, covering this strip of land. The climate of Central has two seasons, including the rainy season and the dry season.

Due to the influence of the southwest monsoon, the weather here is often hot in the summer, very uncomfortable. This area also often suffers from the influence of natural disasters such as storms and floods. In return, Central Vietnam is favored by nature for beautiful beaches and famous landscapes.

2.1 Danang – One of the most attractive Vietnam tourist places

Danang – the most livable city in Vietnam, is one of the Vietnam tourist places that are preferred by tourists when coming here. This is the place to own the beauty of the sea – mountain – river with modern life and friendly people.

Located in central Vietnam, the climate of Danang has a transition between the South and the North. This city has two distinct seasons of the year, including the dry season (January – July) and the rainy season (August – December). The temperature here is usually high but quite temperate, convenient for travel. The peak season of Da Nang tourism is summer (June – August). However, you can come here all year round. In particular, the best time is in February – April and the end of the year. These times will help you avoid crowded and cost -effective.

In Danang, the Vietnam tourist places that visitors should not miss Son Tra Peninsula, Fairy Stream, Nam O Reef, Ba Na Hills, Ghenh Bang, Tuy Loan rice paper-making village, Cam Ne Mat village, Han River Bridge, My Khe Beach, Da Nang Fresco Village, etc.  Along with that, interesting experiences such as watching Da Nang from helicopters or plane, rowing, boating SUP, go to cruise on the Han River will definitely be an unforgettable experience.

In addition to the Vietnam tourist destinations and the above attractive activities, visitors must enjoy Da Nang specialties, including mi Quang, banh xeo, Nam O fish salad – goi ca Nam O, pork belly rice paper rolls (banh trang cuon thit heo), cao lau, bun mam nem, nem lui,…

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2.2 Hue

As a world cultural heritage city, Hue has a long history and tradition with unique values ​​and identity. Hue tourist season starts from November to April next year. In particular, the best time is the first three or four months of the year when the weather is cool. In addition, if you love the mountains, the sea, like to watch the sunset and the sunrise, visitors should come to Hue in June to August. In this moment, Hue has the most beautiful sun and the most blue sea of ​​the year of the year.

The Vietnam tourist places in Hue that visitors can visit are Imperial City of Hue, Lang Co Beach, Quoc Hoc Hue (National High School), the Mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty, Perfume River, Truong Tien Bridge, Phu Cam Church, Vong Canh Hill, Thuy Xuan village, Thien Mu Pagoda, An Dinh Pagoda,…

Besides beautiful locations, delicious food is also a factor holding on tourists when coming to the old capital. Here, you should enjoy typical dishes like Hue beef noodle soup (bun bo Hue), lemongrass skewer (nem lui), clam rice (com hen), Vietnamese crepe (banh khoai), steamed rice cakes (banh beo), etc.

2.3 Nha Trang

Nha Trang is a coastal city located in the center of Khanh Hoa province. Long ago, this has been one of the most attractive Vietnam tourist places. The climate of Nha Trang is relatively temperate and no cold winter. Therefore, visitors can come here to travel all year round. Specifically:

• January – April: Weather is peaceful.
• April – June: It was more sunny and hot but not too hot.
• September: It rains scattered but does not affect the travel activities.
• October – December: It rains a lot and can be accompanied by cold air, suitable for travelers who want to relax quietly.

Nha Trang is blessed with beautiful beaches and areas, and many islands large and small. It also owns many landscapes, attractions, travel and resort locations. When coming here, visitors can visit Vietnam tourist destinations, such as Nha Trang beaches, Long Son Pagoda, Ba Ho Waterfalls, Nha Trang Cathedral, Hon Khoi Salt Fields, Bamboo islet (Hon Tre), Silkworm islet (Hon Tam), Yen Island, Monkey Island, National Oceanographic Museum, Ponagar Tower (Thap Ba), etc.

Because it is the beachfront city, the dishes in Nha Trang often have the main ingredient of fresh seafood at affordable prices. Therefore, this is one of the ideal Vietnam tourist places for tourists who love seafood. Here, you can enjoy attractive dishes from seafood like fermented pork roll (nem nuong), rolled cake (banh cuon), Nha Trang beef steak (bo ne), pho noodle soup, bun cha sua, rice cake with quail eggs (banh can), Vietnamese curry (ca ri ga), Quang noodles, fish cake bread, etc.

3. The Vietnam Tourist Places in the South

The Southern region is in the equatorial climate with hot characteristic all year round. The average annual temperature here is above 25 degrees C and no month below 20 degrees C. Due to the influence of the climate, the natural landscape here also has the typical characteristics of the monsoon zone.

Specifically, in the forest there are many species of drought-tolerant, deciduous plants in the dry season like the tree of the Dipterocarpaceae family. Animals are also mainly large tropical, equatorial and swampy animals, such as tigers, leopard, elephants, forest cows, crocodiles, pythons, snakes,…

3.1 Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is one of the big cities of Vietnam and a place converges of many cultures with diverse tourism products. Therefore, this is also one of the Vietnam tourist places that attract many foreign tourists.

Located in the equatorial and tropical area, Saigon has high temperatures steadily in the year with two rainy and dry seasons. However, the heat here is not as fierce as in the North and has low moisture, cool in the evening. Therefore, visitors can come here at all times of the year. If traveling to Saigon in the rainy season, you should prepare rain to avoid sudden showers.

Dubbed “the city without sleep”, Ho Chi Minh City has many exciting tourism and entertainment activities day and night. In particular, tourists should experience the river bus, dinner on the yacht, listen to live music, visit Chinese streets, Western streets at least once.

Along with that, this place also owns many famous Vietnam tourist places includes Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Special Museum, Central Post Office, Nha Rong Habour, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, etc. The concentration of many cultures brings the diversity to Ho Chi Minh City ‘s cuisine. Here, visitors must definitely enjoy food like broken rice (com Tam), noodle soup (pho), Vietnamese sandwich (banh mi), Vietnamese iced milk coffee, grilled beef and betel leaves (bo la lot), crab and tomato noodle soup (bun rieu), Vietnamese summer rolls,…

3.2 Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc is an island located in the southernmost of Vietnam, located in the Gulf of Thailand. This is one of the most popular Vietnam tourist places when traveling to the South. Phu Quoc possesses tropical monsoon climate with two distinct seasons: rainy and dry season. In particular, the dry season lasts from November to April next year, is the most appropriate time to travel to Phu Quoc. At this time, the weather here is sunny, less rainy, pleasant climate. The sky is also clear blue and cloudless. However, because this is the peak season of Phu Quoc tourism, it will be crowded and the price is somewhat higher.

Phu Quoc owns a coastline longer than 150 kilometers, stretching from the north to the south of the island. It owns nearly 100 primeval hills with extremely rich flora and fauna. Therefore, when coming to Phu Quoc, you can visit in beautiful and famous Vietnam tourist places  such as Rach Vem Fishing Village, Phu Quoc National Park, Vinpearl Safari, Mui Ganh Dau, Star Beach (Bai Sao), Truong Beach, Phu Quoc Prison, Indochina Market, Phu Quoc Night Market, Tranh stream, Da Ban stream, Phu Quoc Kiss Bridge,…

Along with that, visitors should participate in memorable travel experiences, including paragliding flight at Sunset Town Phu Quoc, enjoy the outdoor performance, mud bathing and relaxing, scuba diving to see corals, go on the cruise to watch the sunset, squid fishing at night,… Besides exploring beautiful Vietnam tourist places, visitors shouldn’t miss the experience of enjoying local cuisine! In Phu Quoc, you can enjoy interesting dishes from seafood or not like herring salad, stirring vermicelli (bun quay), grilled sea urchin, grilled trachurus, crab rice, grilled slipper lobster, Ken vermicelli (bun Ken), grilled scallops (còi biên mai nướng),…

Above are 10 famous Vietnam tourist places, which are most popular and visited by many foreign tourists. It can be seen that each destination has its own unique features of culture, architecture and cuisine. However, the common point is that delicious food, friendly and affordable people.

If you want to learn or want to book a tour to one of these Vietnam tourist places, do not forget to contact Smile Travel Co., Ltd.

Collected and written by: Linh Dang (Smile Travel)

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