Our country is extremely favored by nature when it offers a lot of beautiful scenery from the North to the South. Let’s take a look at the top 46 landscapes in Vietnam that captivate people in the following article of Lily’s Travel.
Vietnam’s most famous scenic spots in the world
Vietnam’s scenic spots are the pride of our country and people. Not only that, but it also attracts tourists from all over the world. All have contributed to creating a beautifully natural picture, captivating people.
In this article, we explore the top 20 famous landscapes of the S-shaped strip of land loved by friends of the five continents!
Vietnam’s scenic spots recognized by UNESCO
1. Ha Long Bay – Quang Ninh
Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam’s scenic spots recognized by UNESCO. Ha Long has a vast beauty, with 2000 large and small islands and each island is like a separate body. All have contributed to creating a vast and beautiful whole named Ha Long Bay.
In addition, Ha Long Bay also has many other beautiful caves such as Dau Go cave – the largest limestone cave in Ha Long, dating back 2 million years; Luon cave, where there are magical stalactite buds, is an ideal place for kayaking; Thien Cung cave is nearly 10,000m2 wide, has a complex structure, beautiful scenery like a hybrid.
Ha Long is like a colorful picture of nature in the middle of the sky. It is the perfect combination of vast sky, vast blue water, peaceful and majestic rocky islands. Therefore, many people have longed to come to Ha Long Bay once to admire the poetic beauty but no less powerful.
The special feature of Ha Long Bay is that all the beauty is given by nature without human impact. Therefore, over the years, Ha Long Bay still stands and retains its perfect beauty.
2. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
One of the landscapes of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage is Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. This is a famous place in Bo Trach and Minh Hoa districts, Quang Binh province, proud of Quang Binh people in particular and the Vietnamese people in general. Compared to other scenic spots, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has created a very unique mark with extremely large caves hidden in limestone mountains.
Coming here, visitors will feel the fresh and airy climate all year round. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is like a large house containing hundreds of different rare animals.
Along with that, it is impossible not to mention the jade-green water, the majestic gypsum caves and the blue of the sky. It all makes for a beautiful whole. Therefore, it is no coincidence that Phong Nha-Ke Bang is always considered one of the most worthwhile tourist destinations in Vietnam.
Phong Nha cave system: So far, scientists have surveyed 44.5 km of caves but normal visitors can only enter 1500 m. Phong Nha cave system has the following remarkable caves:
- Dark Cave: located upstream of Son River. This cave has a length of 5,258 m and a height of 83 m, 736 m long.
- Cha An cave, which is 15 m high and 667 m long.
- Thung Cave: has an underground river with a length of 3351 m.
- En cave: 1645 m long and 78.6 m high, with sandy beaches inside, is the habitat of swallows.
- Khe Tien Cave: located in the south of Phong Nha, 520 m long.
- Hang Khe Ry: located in southern Phong Nha.
- Hang Khe Thi.
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3. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
UNESCO has designated Thang Long Citadel as a World Cultural Heritage Site. It is a collection of artifacts related to the history of Thang Long Citadel, Dong Kinh, and Hanoi province. This enormous structure was constructed over many centuries by kings, becoming one of the most significant artifacts in the Vietnamese monument system.
With a total area of about 20ha (on a total area of 140ha of the Imperial Citadel), including two areas: 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Area and Hanoi Citadel Relic. Except for the Northern Monastery and the flag tower, the remains are only reconstructions and archaeological relics found throughout the years.
4. Ho Citadel
A historical monument constructed during the Tran Dynasty is Ho Citadel. This is one of the rare stone ramparts left in the world and is also a very popular tourist destination in Thanh Hoa.
Ho Citadel, also known as Tay Do Citadel, An Ton Citadel, Tay Kinh Citadel or Tay Giai Citadel) in Vinh Long commune, Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province, used to be the capital of Vietnam and is now visited by many tourists.
On June 27, 2011, Ho Citadel was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, the city was also assessed by CNN as one of the 21 outstanding and greatest heritages in the world. Currently, this place has been included in the list of 62 special national monuments by the Prime Minister of Vietnam.
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5. Hue Ancient Capital
The architectural complex of Hue Citadel includes a system of relics related to the Nguyen Dynasty, distributed in Hue City and Huong Tra, Huong Thuy, Phu Vang and Phu Loc districts, in Thua Thien Hue province.
The architecture of Hue Capital is a unique combination of the principles of traditional Vietnamese architecture, Eastern philosophical thought, and the characteristics of Western military architecture, in harmony with natural elements: Ngu Binh mountain, Huong/Perfume river, Giay Vien dune, Boc Thanh dune, Hen dune…
In addition to the great architectural and cultural heritage with international value and stature, Hue Ancient Capital also preserves many valuable artifacts, such as ceramics, porcelain, and artworks…In addition, Hue Ancient Capital is also a cultural center containing many unique intangible cultural heritages, including court cultural activities, court festivals, royal music and dance, and traditional crafts…
With the special historical, cultural and scientific values of the relic, the Prime Minister has decided to rank the historical and architectural monument of Hue Ancient Capital as a special national relic.
6. Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town is a well-known city in the province of Quang Nam. It is an ancient settlement with over a thousand architectural landmarks, including streets, residences, assembly halls, communal dwellings, pagodas, shrines, ethnic churches, and old wells, in addition to the regional specialties and the spirits of the people who live there. Hoi An’s timeless beauty, intense rusticity, and gorgeous surroundings will enthrall visitors.
With outstanding values, at the 23rd session at the end of 1999 (December 4), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized Hoi An ancient city as a world cultural heritage, based on two criteria:
- Hoi An is a notable example of how several cultures have coexisted over time in a port for international trade.
- Hoi An is a typical example of a perfectly preserved traditional Asian market port.
7. My Son Sanctuary
In Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, 20 km west of Tra Kieu, 45 km west of Hoi An city, 68 km southwest of Da Nang city, and 145 km south of Hue old capital, is a complex of Cham Pa temple remnants known as the My Son Sanctuary. This location is in a valley with a 2 km diameter that is encircled by hills and mountains. This used to be the place to hold sacrifices as well as the tomb area of the kings and princes of the ancient Cham Pa dynasty.
My Son Sanctuary was designated a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Currently, this place has been included in the list of 23 national monuments of special importance by the Prime Minister of Vietnam.
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8. Trang An scenic complex
Trang An scenic complex is a general tourist area consisting of world cultural and natural heritages recognized by UNESCO in Ninh Binh province. Trang An cave complex consists of 50 dry caves and 50 flooded caves, very diverse in morphology and type (piercing caves, pine caves and underground caves). Each cave has its unique characteristics, and it is fascinating to note that they are frequently grouped and have a tight connection to one another.
The area of this cave complex is also an area with the presence of many historical and cultural relics, such as the Mut palace (also known as Trinh temple, worshiping two generals of the Dinh dynasty, namely); Tran temple (also known as Noi Lam temple or Thuc Tham temple, worshiping King Quy Minh); Khong palace, worshiping the Ding dynasty official with the title of Dinh Cong Chinh; Archaeological sites include: Bao cave site, Trong cave site, Cho rock site, Mr. Hay rock roof site…
9. Cham Islands
In 2009, Cham Islands cluster was recognized by UNESCO as a biosphere reserve of the world. It preserves up to 950 aquatic species. Tourists here are completely attracted by the wild nature and the peaceful and poetic fishing villages. Cham island cluster also known as Chiem Bat Lao consists of one main island and 8 small islands around. This is an islet area of about 15km2, located in Hoi An City, Quang Nam province.
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10. Cuc Phuong National Park
Returning to nature and enjoying the fresh air is something everyone aspires to. Cuc Phuong National Park is an ideal destination with a typical tropical rainforest.
With more than 2000 species of higher plants, Cuc Phuong National Park is a precious Vietnamese scenic spot. You will be subdued by the majesty of trees and colorful flowers when walking on the roads here.
36 Scenic spots of famous Vietnamese historical relics
1. Dong Van Stone Plateau – Ha Giang
On the land of Ha Giang highlands, Dong Van stone plateau fascinates people thanks to the majestic mountain beauty. Along with that is the unspoiled but very lyrical natural scenery that visitors can not help but fall in love with.
Dong Van Karst Plateau is located at the beginning of the map of Vietnam’s scenic spots. Like a massive and imposing big brother, the plateau hidden within is the very long-held traditional cultural values of the minority people.
The people here are honest, generous and very hospitable. The beauty of Ha Giang people is inherited from the Dong Van stone plateau itself. Not only that but coming to this land, visitors can also enjoy the wonderful scenery with the poetic features of the sea of clouds at Quan Ba Heaven gate or the heart of Dong Van stone plateau – Ma Pi Leng Peak,…
2. One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda was started construction in 1049, under King Ly Thai Tong. Wooden beams securely fastened to stone columns maintain the One Pillar Pagoda’s original construction. The structure of One Pillar Pagoda currently includes Pillar, Lien Hoa tower, pagoda roof.
One Pillar Pagoda has been chosen as one of the symbols of Hanoi capital, in addition, the One Pillar Pagoda symbol is also seen on the back of the 5,000 VND metal coin of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh City also boasts a replica of the One Pillar Pagoda in Thu Duc City. In addition, in Moscow, Russia, there is also a version of One Pillar Pagoda built at the Cultural – Commercial Center and Hotel Complex “Hanoi – Moscow”. The pagoda is also a noble and secular symbol of the Vietnamese people.
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3. Ngu Hanh Son mountain range
Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Range is a complex of 6 mountains growing close to each other, gathering all the beauty from nature and spirituality, giving visitors the journey to visit and explore the wonderful scenery.
Ngu Hanh Son Mountain is a masterpiece of natural landscape that nature bestows on Da Nang land. There is a harmonious beauty of the natural ecological area intertwined with the spiritual and cultural life, so this place is increasingly attracting tourists to visit every year.
4. Binh Ba Island
An island in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa province, Binh Ba is 60 km south of Nha Trang City, 400 km south of Ho Chi Minh City. The island has an area of about 3 km2, with a pristine sea, clear blue water, friendly people, affordable and quite convenient transportation.
The best time to go to Binh Ba is around March to October. This is a quiet, clear and sunny season. Binh Ba weekends and holidays are often very crowded, you should go in the middle of the week to avoid overcrowding.
5. Phu Quoc Pearl Island
Everyone must think of Phu Quoc Island while discussing the most well-known island in Vietnam. Known as the Pearl Island of Phu Quoc, it possesses the characteristic beauty of the island’s sea with beautiful beaches, long white sand beaches and countless resorts and comfortable hotels.
6. Cua Van fishing village
The fishing community of Cua Van is situated in the Hung Thang commune of Ha Long City, roughly 20 kilometers from the closest tourist dock for Ha Long Bay. The life of the people in this fishing village is very simple and simple, all activities are attached to the sea.
Cua Van fishing village is one of the most famous tourist destinations in recent times. Coming to Cua Van fishing village, visitors will be dropped into the peaceful, charming space with charming natural scenery. Besides, the activities of experiencing and exploring the livelihood of fishermen here will make you extremely excited.
7. Notre Dame Cathedral Saigon
The church has a total length of 91m and a width of 35.5m, the main dome is 21m high and the 2 bell towers on both sides are nearly 57m high. Notre Dame Cathedral architecture is imbued with ancient French architecture, built according to the project of architect J. Bourard. With a wide and airy space from the outside to the inside of the cathedral, this place becomes a symbol of Saigon, a tourist destination for domestic and foreign tourists when coming to the city named Uncle Ho.
8. Cai Rang Floating Market
Three provinces are joined at the hip in the floating market: Tien Giang, Ben Tre, and Vinh Long. Along with Cai Rang and Fall Bay floating markets, which are the three biggest wholesale markets in the Southwest, Cai Be floating market is constantly busy with people looking for entertainment, food and drink, household goods including appliances, and seafood.
In addition to having many distinctive cultural elements of the Mekong River region, Cai Be Floating Market is a popular tourist attraction that allows tourists to appreciate both the natural beauty of Cai Be Floating Market and the customary buying and selling practices of Westerners.
9. Tram Chim – Tam Nong National Park
Located in the middle of the vast wetland, the area of Tram Chim National Park reaches more than 7,313ha. This land of “six months of burning grassland, six months of white water in the field” is home to a diverse vegetation with more than 130 different species.
Due to its stunning natural scenery, rare red-headed cranes, and numerous other species of plants and animals listed in the Red Book, Tram Chim National Park, one of the main ecotourism destinations of Dong Thap, draws a lot of tourists. It is ranked 2,000 in the world and fourth in Vietnam.
10. Son Tra Nature Reserve
Son Tra Nature Reserve is a nature reserve in Son Tra District, Da Nang, Vietnam with a peninsula area of 4400 ha, recognized by the Ministry of Forestry in 1992.
With a total forest area of nearly 4,000 ha and located in the northeast of Da Nang city, Son Tra plays an important role in wind, storm and climate control shielding for Da Nang city. This is also a place to provide water for people with 20 springs of water running all year round.
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11. Ban Gioc waterfall
Ban Gioc waterfall belongs to Dam Thuy commune, Chongqing, Cao Bang, 331km from Hanoi and about 90km from Cao Bang city center, located right on the Central Vietnamese border, so the main waterfall is being exploited by Vietnam and China for tourism and the secondary waterfall is located completely in the territory of Vietnam.
Ban Gioc Waterfall is located on the flow of the Can Son River, this river originates from China and flows into the territory of Vietnam.
12. Bac Son Valley
Located in the west of Lang Son province, Bac Son Valley is surrounded by majestic limestone mountains and immense rice fields, creating a poetic and charming natural scenery. In the distance, there are folds of stilt houses tinged with the time of the community of Tay, Nung and Dao ethnic groups.
Bac Son Valley has a flat, large terrain, and favorable weather all year round, so people here often plant two rice crops. Around the end of July or October in the ripe rice season, the valley of Bac Son shimmered with the yellow color of the rice fields that were just ripe and alternately still had the green color of the field waiting for harvest.
At an altitude of more than 600m above sea level, Na Lay Peak is an ideal place to fully admire the panoramic view of Bac Son Valley with the golden colors of the nine rice mats, in the distance are the roofs of the cultural village of Quynh Son community. If you want to learn about the indigenous culture, visitors can come to Bac Son on the first day of the year around 12-13 January lunar calendar to participate in the festival of Dong Tong of Quynh Son people.
Coming to Bac Son Valley, visitors can not only admire the “fresco” of the natural scenery but also be immersed in the unique living, cultural and culinary space of the indigenous people here… Bac Son has become a community tourism destination loved by tourists.
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13. Tam Coc – Bai Dinh – Trang An
Speaking of famous Vietnamese landscapes, Tam Coc – Bai Dinh – Trang An is a name not to be missed. Tam Coc – Bai Dinh – Trang An is considered to be an extremely ideal land where some rare animals and plants live in the Red Book of Vietnam.
Tam Coc – Bai Dinh – Trang An seems to be the convergence of charming and majestic beauty thanks to the perfect combination of successive limestone mountains and the program of the beautiful Ngo Dong River. Besides, Bai Dinh Pagoda also brings spirituality and sanctity to the ancient style of the country and the people of Vietnam.
Coming to this tourist destination, surely the diverse and rich culinary culture will make you extremely satisfied. The taste of delicious specialties, the taste of the mountains and forests have made a deep impression on both domestic and foreign tourists.
14. Son Doong Cave – Quang Binh
One of the famous Vietnamese scenic spots that cannot be missed is Son Doong Cave. It was rated as the largest natural cave in the world to explore in 2009 and exploited the tourism potential in 2013.
The majestic Son Doong is not only a destination for many tourists famous for its vastness but also possesses an extremely impressive plant ecosystem that Mother Nature has bestowed. Son Doong impresses with its extremely green tropical forest landscape. Along with that is a giant stalactite wall combining soft underground streams and a unique, separate climate.
The perfect beauty of Son Doong cave has created an extremely harmonious picture between cultural elements as well as nature inside the cave. Coming to this place, visitors will surely be flabbergasted and fascinated.
Especially huge size makes Son Doong Cave can embrace a whole skyscraper. It’s a very interesting and impressive place, isn’t it? If you have the opportunity to return to dear Quang Binh, do not forget to visit Son Doong’s cave!
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15. Mua Cave
Mua Cave is one of the top scenic spots in Vietnam, located in Ninh Binh and belongs to Trang An scenic complex, just 10km from the city center. With the name named after the position that King Tran Thai Tong returned to Hoa Lu to listen to the beautiful girl singing and dancing, the Mua Cave stands out with the characteristic geology of the limestone mountains dating back millions of years.
The highlight of this place is the road to the top of Mount Dance with 486 steps and beautiful stone sculptures on the side of the road with unique features of Vietnamese folklore. Especially, here one can also see the whole Hoa Lu ancient capital.
16. Tam Dao
The place can not be missed in the list of Vietnamese landscapes of young people, with the title of “Da Lat of the North” with a cool climate, cold all year round and many majestic natural sceneries. Located only 80km from Hanoi, Tam Dao is very convenient for those who want to explore by motorbike. With a geographical position 900m above sea level, this misty town possesses hidden beauty waiting for you to explore.
17. Attractions of Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital and cultural and political center of Vietnam, as well as one of the famous scenic spots. This place preserves many cultural features and historical relics from more than 1000 years of Thang Long. Exploring Hanoi, you will witness the unique historical and cultural heritage such as Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Quoc Tu Giam Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum, Old Town, West Lake and many other places are waiting for you to explore.
18. Sapa – Lao Cai
Sa Pa is a tourist destination about 30 km from Lao Cai city center. It is famous for its fresh, cool air all year round and its Fansipan peak, which is over 3000m high, is the “Roof of Indochina”.
In addition, when coming here, you also admire the terraced fields, waterfalls, majestic mountains and forests. At the same time, explore the customs and cultural beauty of the ethnic groups on the mountain such as Black H’Mong, Red Dao, Tay and Dao. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that Sa Pa is a wonderful Vietnamese scenic spot not to be missed.
19. Ha Giang
Ha Giang tourism has long been famous for its majestic scenery, amazingly beautiful terraced fields and fragrant violet triangle flower fields. Besides, you will also discover the unique cultural identity of 22 highland ethnic groups.
When coming to some places in Ha Giang such as Ma Pi Leng Peak, Quan Ba Double Mountain or Tu SAN Canyon,… Visitors will admire the majestic natural scenery and the beautiful scenery of flowers. With the privilege of nature, the flowers here are always blooming all year round in brilliant colors. For example, the yellow color of the mustard flower, the purple color of the triangle flower, the pure white color of the plum blossom.
20. Da Lat – Lam Dong
Da Lat, with the title of “Foggy City”, “City of Thousand Flowers” or “Little Paris”, is a famous destination in Vietnam. Located in the middle of the tropics, Da Lat possesses temperate weather, creating a different space.
The best time to come to Dalat is around October – March when the weather is dry and cool. Famous attractions in Da Lat include Xuan Huong Lake, Chicken Church, Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Da Lat Gas… It would be great if you had a chance to visit.
21. Vung Tau
Known as a popular tourist destination, Vung Tau attracts lovers of Vietnam’s scenic spots, especially in Saigon. It only takes about 3 hours to drive, you have arrived here.
Coming to Vung Tau, you can enjoy the cool water of the sea and visit many different beaches. In addition, you have the opportunity to see the whole city from the statue of Jesus, explore pig hill and enjoy the wonderful seafood.
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