Vietnam has a lot of domestic tourist destinations that are loved by tourists from all over the country and abroad. The most prominent ones are Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. These three cities are very honored to be honored in the top 10 leading tourist cities in Southeast Asia – Best Cities in Southeast Asia, voted by Travel & Leisure magazine.
This list is based on the votes of readers around the world, updated in March 2023.
Da Nang
Da Nang is the third city in the top 10 tourist cities in Southeast Asia mentioned above. This place is gradually becoming a bright spot in the field of tourism when millions of tourists visit each year. This city has a youthful, civilized and modern look.
Located in the South Central Coast region, this city is one of the three major tourist centers on the domestic tourist map. Besides, this place also has a convenient location and convenient transportation when it is possible to move from all over the country to here by all three means: road, waterway and air. At the same time, this is also a convenient transit coordinate to world cultural heritages such as Hue, My Son, Hoi An, Cu Lao Cham.
Da Nang is known as a coastal city worth living with many unique features not everywhere, from culture, cuisine, people, to entertainment activities. Above all, it is its beauty, coming here, you will be able to see the long and charming beaches, Ngu Hanh Son mountains,…
Outstanding destinations in the coastal city of Da Nang
Da Nang has an area not too large, 1,284.73 km², but it possesses many beautiful and interesting destinations that Dat Viet Tour cannot encapsulate in this article. However, we will highlight some of the most popular and visited places by tourists below.
A tourist destination for travelers who love to explore
Referring to Da Nang, people first think of beautiful stretches of white sand beaches. The most prominent ones can be mentioned such as My Khe Beach, Non Nuoc Beach, Rang Beach, Lang Co Beach,… Each beach has a beauty that makes so many visitors fall in love with it. favorite.
Besides, Da Nang also has immense mountains and forests. You can come to see the Bo Hon pine forest with its wild and charming beauty. Or visit Son Tra peninsula with mountains and clouds. Here, there are clouds in the sky, wild nature and the sea blend, creating a romantic, adventurous and exciting space.
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The destination to experience culture and history in Da Nang
Some unique places can be mentioned such as Cham Sculpture Museum, Da Nang Museum, Hoang Sa Museum, 3D Painting Museum, Non-Nuoc Stone Art Village, etc. unique design. Thereby becoming the check-in places that young people and many tourists love.
Hot check-in destination
The first name mentioned is the Golden Bridge, which always attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to visit. Possessing a unique architecture with hands supporting the whole bridge stretching like a silk strip. Coming here, you will be able to see Da Nang City from above and feel like you are lost in a fairyland.
Hai Van Pass
This must be a familiar name and not to be missed for Da Nang backpackers. This place gives you a feeling of excitement and curiosity when starting out. And next is the nervousness, anxiety to choking when wriggling through the winding and winding roads. And finally, the feeling of excitement and surprise in front of the majestic and picturesque natural scenery.
Several other places are waiting for you to explore
Famous bridges
Numerous bridges in Da Nang are crucial for both traffic and tourism. Each bridge has its own beauty such as Thuan Phuoc Bridge with a length of nearly 2km, a width of 20m. This is a suspension bridge connecting the two banks of the Han River designed like a bird’s wing symbol flying to the sea; Han River Swing Bridge has a length of nearly 500m and connects the two districts of Hai Chau and Son Tra. Currently, the bridge is one of the unique tourist destinations chosen by many tourists when coming to Da Nang…
Hot cuisine
In Da Nang, there are many other attractive dishes that you should try directly to fully feel the special flavors of the dishes. Da Nang City is not only a tourist city with beautiful landscapes, many entertainment places, but it is also a culinary paradise with many specialties. Here are some specialties that you should try when coming to this city.
Pork rice paper
This dish is a new specialty and attracts many diners to enjoy. Although the dish is simple, there is a special thing that is the seasoning sauce has a rich taste and a characteristic scent that creates an attraction that is hard to refuse. Each restaurant will have the secret to making the right fish sauce to be able to create attractive and impressive dishes for users.
Nam O Fish Packet
The raw fish salad you can easily find in many tourist destinations, but only in Nam O village, Da Nang can you catch delicious fish that can be used for this salad. The raw fish caught in Nam O is still fresh and delicious when processed. The type of fish used is the delicious fresh apricot herring. This is the special thing that attracts many diners to Nam O to enjoy this fish salad. Besides, fish sauce is processed very specially to create a fatty, fleshy and bold taste, bringing a delicious dish that is hard to resist.
Hanoi
Hanoi is ranked 5th in the top 10 cities voted above. Hanoi is a 1,000-year-old capital with a long history, many famous architectural and cultural works and historical sites. With many domestic and international tourist attractions because of its ancient, elegant appearance and unique beauty only in this thousand-year-old capital of civilization.
The capital of Hanoi has a rich history and a traditional culture infused with Vietnamese national identity. It has the most monuments in Vietnam, owning 3840 relics and 1164 national monuments. In addition, there are many UNESCO titles such as Ca Tru, Mother Goddess Worship, Doctoral Stele of Van Mieu Thang Long,… Along with a rich cuisine with its characteristics.
Sightseeing in Hanoi
When coming to Hanoi, visitors will be able to visit many diverse tourist attractions such as relics, temples, amusement parks, traditional craft villages, etc. Here are some outstanding places in Ha Noi. Noi that you should visit when coming here.
This is Uncle Ho’s resting place, which started on September 2, 1973. The mausoleum is a symbol of the Vietnamese people’s infinite respect and gratitude toward the great leader of the nation.
Hoan Kiem lake
Hoan Kiem Lake, also known as Sword Lake, is located right in the center of the capital. The lake has a peaceful and ancient beauty. Next to the lake, there are architectural works of great spiritual significance such as The Huc bridge, Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son temple, … This place has a pedestrian street every weekend that is busy and crowded. When you come here, you must try Trang Tien ice cream or Thuy Ta ice cream delicious and cool.
West Lake with an area of more than 500 hectares, this place has a long history. This is the right place to watch the brilliant sunset. Besides West Lake, there are also beautiful places such as Nghi Tam ancient village, Ngu Xa Village, Yen Phu Village. Each village has its characteristics that you should visit.
Old Quarter – 36 streets
This is the highlight of Hanoi tourism with the old houses, the street still retains the appearance of the past years. You can come here to explore the peaceful, simple places inherent in Hanoi. Coming here, you can feel the beauty of Hanoi people who are gentle, elegant but close and familiar.
And there are many other scenic spots and entertainment places in Hanoi that you should not miss.
You may say that “36 streets” are responsible for Hanoi’s fame. Starting as a residential area outside the imperial citadel, the neighborhood has been bustling for several hundred years with craft and trade activities.
When visiting the old town nowadays, you may still appreciate the historical setting, which is infused with the era of low-style homes, tile roofs, and moss walls.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Finding the cathedral in the crowded old town area won’t be a problem. The cathedral, which has characteristic Gothic architecture and a section of the lime wall that has aged through time, lends the neighborhood an antiquated feel.
One Pillar Pagoda
Hanoi, the main Buddhist center in Vietnam, is home to several historic temples, but the One Pillar Pagoda is unquestionably the most well-known. The pagoda, which is a part of Dien Huu Tu’s campus, was constructed on top of a stone pillar in the center of a lotus lake to serve as a place of devotion for Quan The Am Buddha.
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam
Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, which was constructed in the 11th century, consists of two primary works. One is the Temple of Literature, a place to worship the sages and saints of Confucianism. The second is Quoc Tu Giam, which is regarded as our nation’s first university. Originally reserved for aristocracy and the children of kings, it later opened its doors to commoners with superior abilities.
Students now visit the Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam to offer prayers for success in their studies and work, particularly before exams in the hopes of receiving high grades.
Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Dong Da District
Hours of operation: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday) and 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday)
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Food to try
Bun cha
This dish is a traditional dish originating from Hanoi. Grilled vermicelli in bun cha is marinated with simple but distinctive spices. Along with that is the soul of the dish – the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce used for this dish is mixed with sugar, vinegar, fish sauce, garlic, etc. It creates a simple but attractive dish that is hard to refuse.
Pho
If you come to Hanoi but don’t try pho here, it will be very flawed. Pho is not only available in Hanoi but only in Hanoi is delicious. Pho has become a culinary symbol not only of the capital but also of Vietnam.
Pho with the main ingredient is white rice noodles, delicious broth with a sweet taste from simmered beef bones. Delicious pho is cooked with beef, the broth is clear and sweet, creating a delicious and attractive dish.
Bun thang
This is a famous dish of Hanoi. The dish is elaborately prepared with broth that must be simmered from chicken bones with shrimp and other typical spices to have a sweet taste.
The bowl of bun thang is highlighted by the combination of many colors such as the yellow color of the egg, the white color of the chicken, the spring rolls, the radish, the green and green from the mushrooms, the green onions and the laksa leaves… The noodles are used in the dish. This dish must be small and when eaten, add a little shrimp paste to make it taste fresh.
In addition, in Hanoi, there are many other dishes such as fried rice, fried spring rolls, vermicelli with shrimp paste, … You should visit and enjoy these special and delicious dishes.
Ho Chi Minh City – a modern “megacity”
Ho Chi Minh City ranks 8th in the list of 10 livable cities mentioned above. It is a place of continuous economic and cultural development. Not only that, but this city is also a place of cultural interference between East and West, cultural interference between regions of the country. In addition, there are skyscrapers, modern urban areas, uniquely designed landscapes, … All create unique features for the city that make many people fascinated.
A brief introduction about the City named after Uncle
Ho Chi Minh City is located in the middle of the rich Southern region, where it is the most populous city in Vietnam. At the same time, the city is also a major transport bridge connecting the provinces in the region and the international gateway of the region.
Since 1976 until now, Ho Chi Minh City has developed constantly with skyscrapers reaching out, where many multinational corporations are headquartered,… It has an expanded transportation system. smoothly with highways, boulevards, and modern overpasses, … The city has typical architectural works, amusement parks, and tourist attractions. All create a modern, dynamic and bustling city.
Some places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City every year attracts a lot of domestic and foreign tourists with entertainment places or places of national historical character. Here are some outstanding places that tourists should visit when coming to this city.
Ben Thanh market
This is a market located in the city center with four sides facing the main road. Here, visitors can choose for themselves hundreds of items from souvenirs to special cuisines.
In addition, there are several destinations such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Turtle Lake, City Post Office, etc. All of which creates the city’s modern beauty while adding a bit of tradition and antiquity. Give your guests a memorable experience.
Independence Palace
Independence Palace, also known as Reunification Hall, is a work built by the French, during the French colonial period. The Independence Palace represents peace and territorial integrity for the Saigonese people as a historical artifact. This place was recognized as one of the 10 special national monuments of Vietnam in 2009.
Independence Palace is a place to display and store valuable images and artifacts from the 19th century under different themes. In particular, this place still retains the interior of important rooms such as the reception room, cabinet room,…
If you are a history-loving tourist, surely the Independence Palace will be one of your favorite destinations in Saigon during your trip.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Also located in the heart of District 1, Notre Dame Cathedral is a tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City that you must visit. Notre Dame Cathedral is a unique architectural work with European style, the place to live and organize Masses for Catholics in Saigon.
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, you can come in the morning to be able to see the full beauty of the church in daylight, check-in in at every corner of the Gothic cathedral, etc. The church always welcomes visitors, residents and anyone who comes here to listen to the sermon.
Vietnam History Museum
Vietnam History Museum was built and operated since the early 20th century, is a place to store and preserve images and antiques from the beginning to the present. Vietnam History Museum attracts the majority of visitors who love history and architecture that blends two unique Asian and European styles.
The Vietnam History Museum, one of the spectacular tourist sites in Ho Chi Minh City with lovely check-in areas, also works to preserve the nation’s traditional culture. The most well-liked Ho Chi Minh tour always includes here as a fascinating stop.
Nguyen Hue Walking Street
Nguyen Hue pedestrian street has long been an interesting destination in Saigon for locals and tourists alike. This is one of the fun places in District 1 that many people visit especially every night and weekend.
At Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, you will have the opportunity to participate in activities such as fashion shows, street art, entertainment, food, … very special. This place is the hottest check-in point in Saigon that you cannot miss during your Saigon trip.
Ho Chi Minh City – The convergence of rich culinary quintessence
Cuisine in this city is not simply to solve the problem of eating but also to the customs, habits, and spiritual culture of people. A city is a place that attracts people from all over the world, who come and bring with them special recipes of the local cuisine where they were born. Thereby creating a city where culinary elites from all over the country converge.
Besides, the cuisine of China and some Western countries have been introduced to Ho Chi Minh City. In addition, the creativity and the unique combination have created a unique and rich cuisine like today. One can find many local specialties in this city.
Some typical dishes for Saigon cuisine can be mentioned:
Bread: The dish is present almost everywhere across the country, but each region has its distinctive differences. Walking around Saigon, you can see many trucks selling bread with a variety of fillings. This is a rustic dish but boldly Saigon.
Broken rice: this is a dish that creates a unique beauty for the culinary culture of Saigon people. The dish is made from broken seeds with grilled rib vermicelli, and some other accompaniments. In addition, there is sweet and sweet fish sauce. All create an irresistibly delicious taste.
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