Follow Travel Cards, the cities below offer endless opportunities for nature lovers, history, and gourmets. With its hilly, forested and coastal terrain, the S-shaped land will not disappoint visitors.
Da Lat (Lam Dong)
Located on the plateau, fresh air and unique natural and cultural beauty make Da Lat a favorite "getaway" spot for many people, especially young people.
In addition to famous spots such as Da Lat Market, Da Lat Biological Museum, Xuan Huong Lake, Bao Dai Palace, Tuyen Lam Lake... You can check in the slopes, hills, churches or majestic waterfalls.
This place is also known as the city of a thousand flowers. Many species of flowers are grown here such as sunflowers, cherry blossoms, hydrangeas, canolas, mimosas... Along with the cool year-round temperature, Da Lat deserves to be the top resort destination that anyone wants to visit.
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Hoi An (Quang Nam)
Hoi An is currently an attractive destination for many tourists on the Vietnamese tourism map. In 1999, Hoi An Ancient Town was recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.
CNN Introducing this tourist destination used to be one of the most prosperous and busiest trading ports in Southeast Asia for centuries. Hoi An Ancient Town is also a cultural and historical cradle with undeniable ancient and poetic beauty.
Walking or cycling along this picturesque old town is like literally stepping back in time. The Old Quarter is also a great playground for those who are passionate about photography because of its colorful buildings and impressive architecture.
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Sa Pa (Lao Cai)
Located at an altitude of 1,600 m above sea level, with an average temperature of 15 degrees Celsius, Sa Pa is cool all year round. In winter, the city is often covered in clouds and cold, and the temperature often drops to as low as 0-5 degrees Celsius.
For many years, Sa Pa is the only place in Vietnam where visitors can fully enjoy a cold winter with frost covered with trees, mountains and hills and watching snowfall.
To have an attractive adventure in the misty city, visitors can visit and immerse themselves in the customs and practices of Cat Cat village; driving around O Quy Ho Pass; to Ham Rong mountain; check-in Sa Pa stone church with Gothic style architecture; watching the Muong Hoa valley or conquering the roof of Indochina at an altitude of up to 3,141 m.
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Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is a small city in the north but has many natural wonders. Known as "Halong Bay on land", this place has a picturesque landscape with hundreds of monolithic limestone covered in green, interspersed between limestone mountains surrounded by a winding river.
Some activities that tourists can experience when traveling to Ninh Binh such as visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, check-in to Mua cave, taking a boat to cruise Trang An scenic spot...
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Danang
Da Nang is a bustling coastal city with a strip of fine white sand winding on the shore.
Not only famous for My Khe beach, the highlight of the scenery in Da Nang is also the bridges across the Han River with many different shapes and architectures such as Quay Bridge, Dragon Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Thuan Phuoc Bridge.
In recent years, one of the places that attracts tourists to Da Nang is Son Tra Peninsula, where there is a statue of the Buddha Quan Vayin Bodhisattva. The 67 m tall statue stands with its back against the mountain, facing the sea.
In particular, what makes this city so attractive to tourists is its proximity to three World Heritage Sites including My Son Sanctuary, Hoi An Ancient Town and Hue Ancient Capital Complex.
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Mui Ne (Binh Thuan)
Known as the "land of islands and hills", Mui Ne has many places to play and experience rich for tourists to choose from.
From April to August, Mui Ne experiences the most beautiful weather of the year, when the sea water is the clearest. In August-December, this place is suitable for people who are passionate about adventure sports such as surfing, when the waves are stronger.
Mui Ne sand dunes stretch from Binh Thuan to Ninh Thuan, also known as flying sand dunes. Visitors can come here to experience sliding on the sand, admiring the shapes, colors, contrasts... at different times. Coming to Hon Ghenh (Hon Lao), visitors can go fishing, go snorkeling to see corals. If you like climbing and camping, you can choose Hon Rom.
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Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen)
Coming to Phu Yen, you not only admire the beauty of Da Dia beach, wander the beautiful beaches, explore monuments and landscapes, but at night, this city also brings you many interesting surprises.
Tuy Hoa is also known as the "city of oil lamps and coal furnaces". The most prominent are the egg baskets with a blind oil lamp. The fragrant streets smell of grilled corn, giving you a sense of serenity, a sense of return rather than going to a tourist city.
Located about 10 km north of Tuy Hoa city, the island cluster of Chua islands in the pristine An Phu commune looks like a "giant bird" in the vast sea and sky.
Xom Ro (Tuy Hoa) is famous for its breakwaters. If you go deeper, you will find an embankment area with a beautiful sunset view.
Ho Son air conditioning lake, Nghinh Phong square or mini lighthouse on Tuy Hoa beach are also attractions for tourists to check-in in recent years.
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Hue
The ancient capital of Hue attracts tourists because of its poetic scenery, rich cuisine and peaceful atmosphere.
Visitors to Hue can explore the relics and mausoleums of the last dynasty in Vietnam. In addition, you also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the spiritual space in ancient temples, walk in the romantic scenery by the Perfume River or enjoy the sophistication of cuisine. It is also an ideal land for you to discover yourself and balance your life.
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Phan Thiet (Binh Thuan)
Phan Thiet owns many beautiful islands and beaches. Visitors can explore the wild nature at Cu Lao Cau Island, Hon Ba Island, Phu Quy, Bai Rang, Hon Rom, Hon Ghenh, Co Thach Rock, Ke Ga lighthouse...
In addition, a series of experiences bring memorable trips such as sand skiing on Mui Ne sand dunes, Bau Trang - Phan Ri bow trekking, kitesurfing, visiting the wine castle, Cham Po Sah Inu tower...
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Ha Giang
Sheet New York Times ranked Ha Giang in the top 25 most attractive destinations in the world this year. Writer Patrick Scott shared: "The experience of riding a motorbike for a few days in the highlands of Ha Giang is not for the faint of heart. This place is about 6 hours by car from Hanoi. The steep, zigzag roads and continuous turns make the journey both dangerous and exciting."
During your trip to the land of 'flowers blooming on rocks', you can visit landmark No. 0, Dong Van ancient town, Quan Ba sky gate, Quan Ba twin mountains... In the midst of the overlapping scenery of the Northwest mountains and forests, the Vuong family mansion (Cat King Mansion) or Pao's house appears with an ancient look and unique architecture.
There is also Tu San Alley, the highest canyon in Southeast Asia, with a cliff height of up to 800 m. The experience of sailing along the Nho Que river also gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the majestic landscape.
The Lung Cu flagpole, located at an altitude of nearly 1,500 m above sea level, is a sacred symbol of Vietnam. The place gives visitors a 360-degree view, fully enjoy the nature of Ha Giang.
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