Vietnam: 10 cities worth exploring
With its rich natural and cultural heritage and stunning scenery, Vietnam attracts a large number of tourists every year.
To the west is the huge mountains and the vast south China sea, the red river delta and the Mekong river from south to north. The diverse and charming scenery covers white beaches, characteristic rice paddies and lush forests.
01
Hoi An
Hoi An is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the must-see places in Vietnam. The city's most irresistible attractions are its delicious food and interesting history.
As one of Vietnam's most important port cities from the 16th to the 18th centuries, the unique Chinese, Japanese and European cultures have been continuously inherited and developed here, attracting tourists. Hoi an is a small town with lantern-lit streets lined with Chinese temples, bustling food markets and traditional Vietnamese huts.
Local open-air cafes and casual galleries give it a Bohemian feel.
02
Mui Ne
Once a sleepy fishing village, Mui Ne has become one of the favorite weekend resorts for foreign tourists living around ho chi minh city. Despite the growing number of visitors, the place maintains a low-key atmosphere.
The nine-mile-long beach is lined with low-slung resorts, restaurants and shops, making it a popular spot for beach holidays and kite-surfing thanks to its unique geography, which keeps the sea breezes calm and comfortable.
Sand dunes dot the beach, and even during Vietnam's rainy season, the city gets relatively little rain.
03
Dalat
With an altitude of 1500 meters, the annual cool weather and tranquil mountain scenery make a perfect Dalat. This quaint town was once a favorite of Vietnam's emperors to escape the heat and enjoy a comfortable climate.
The red-roofed buildings of the French colonies, churches, markets, winding streets and colourful gardens make it the best place to wander.
Dalat is surrounded by many beautiful lakes, forests and waterfalls, perfect for hiking, cycling or rock climbing.
04
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is one of Vietnam's last popular seaside resorts, where you can find some of the country's top beaches and diving centers. The six-kilometer-long crescent-shaped beach lies serenely amid the picturesque mountain landscape. In addition to the soft sandy beach, there is a scenic promenade, sculpture park and beautiful gardens along the coastline.
Dozens of local tour companies can offer day trips, and more than 20 small coastal islands can be among the best destinations for hiking and snorkeling.
Walk into the heart of the city and you'll find dreamy restaurants and the century-old Po Nagar Cham Towers.
05
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest town in the Mekong delta, located at the confluence of several rivers. The floating market here is very famous. Because there are many rivers and canals, you can see many different boats here.
Can Tho's beautiful riverfront is home to sculpture gardens and the best local restaurants, and the town's back streets boast unique temples and lively night markets. Short trips to the outskirts of town can take you to beautiful countryside, full of rice fields full of flavor.
06
Sapa
Sapa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in northern Vietnam. Located in the western plateau, the location of Sapa makes this town unique. The town overlooks charming mountain scenery and terraces, often shrouded in charming mountain fog.
This is the hiking base of the Hoang Lien Son Mountains and one of the most popular destinations for exploring Vietnamese rice paddies and ethnic villages.
Sapa has been home to local mountain tribes for hundreds of years, and while tourists are coming in and modernizing the city's atmosphere, the village still sells handmade handicrafts and traditional clothing.
07
Vung Tau
Vung Tau, 120 kilometers south of ho chi minh city, is one of the favorite beach destinations for locals and expats looking to escape city life. It is on a beautiful peninsula, surrounded by the sea on three sides, and its wide boulevards are full of colonial-era buildings.
A walk down the wooden walkway at Bai Sau beach reveals a number of coastal restaurants and beachfront shops.
The small town is home to a number of christians and is dotted with statues of Jesus, large and small, especially the larger Jesus statue facing north, which you can think of as a miniature version of the Christ the redeemer statue of Rio DE janeiro.
08
Chau Doc
Chau Doc is located at the intersection of bassak and tributaries of the Mekong river, in one of the largest towns on the vietnam-cambodia border.
Due to its special geographical location, the culture, history and cuisine of Khmer, cham and han people have been integrated here, making it a city full of unique cultural charm.
You can explore the vibrant local market here and then stroll along the beautiful riverside promenade. You can also visit the biggest temple here.
09
Bac Ha
Bac Ha, one of sapa's most popular one-day destinations, is a low-key place to explore the highlands, mountains and villages of northern Vietnam. The town is 1200 meters above sea level and surrounded by conical mountains.
In this small town, yao, hmong, dayi, nong, reyi and other ethnic groups live here, forming a lively market.
On most days, the singing and dancing hmong entertain everyone by singing their own special songs.
10
Hue
Hue, a UNESCO world heritage city, is the ancient capital of Vietnam and also the capital of the nguyen dynasty.
Although the United States and France fought wars here in the 19th and 20th centuries, it is still full of fascinating ancient temples, palaces and other buildings. The perfume river runs through the town and the old palace stands north of the river bank.
Full of temperament perfume river clear bottom, above scattered dotted with boats, dragon boats.
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