Attractions in Vietnam are abundant, from stunning natural landscapes, historic villages to war museums, and ancient cinctures.
The Cu Chi tunnels, tucked outside Ho Chi Minh City, represent the sheer grit and the ‘can-do’ attitude of the Vietnamese while a visit to the War Remnants Museum brings home the horrible reality of war. On the positive side, the fabulous Hue Monuments and the My Son Sanctuary will create your psychic side. Attract millions of visitors all year, its colonial inheritance. It also means that many hotels create a unique blend of French and Asian influences while its cuisine is highly recognized as one of the best in the world.
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1. Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay, in northern Vietnam, is infatuated with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500sqkm. Public a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, for many visitors, this surrealistic place is like something right out of a movie. About a four-hour drive from downtown Hanoi, the area is also fabric to different kinds of limestone caves such as phreatic caves, karstic foot caves, and marine notch caves. Many activities include exploring the many cave formations, kayaking around rocky outcrops and watching the wildlife.
Location: Gulf of Tonkin, Quang Ninh Province.
2. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is an interesting sanctity of Vietnam’s history and, indicates its historical and cultural importance is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stand 40 meters high, the central flag tower is the most recognizable feature of the Imperial Citadel and is often used as a symbol of Hanoi.
This was the heart of ancient Hanoi and served as the political center for eight centuries. Tucked in Ba Dinh, the Imperial Citadel houses foundations of old palaces, relics, ancient roads, ponds, and wells.
Opening: Daily 8:00 – 12:30 & 13:30 – 19:30
Location: Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
3. Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town provides a breathtaking mix of florid Chinese temples, a Japanese-designed bridge, wooden shop-houses, French-colonial houses, and old canals.
Recognized a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, almost the old shops have been circumspect changed to modern businesses aimed at tourists like countless tailors, souvenir shops, art galleries, restaurants, and cafés.
An entrance fee of VND 120,000 is required for foreign tourists and VND 80,000 for locals - each ticket is valid for 10 days and covers entrance to entrance to Hoi An Ancient Town, six points of exciting, and street entertainment (folk dancing, singing, and traditional games).
Location: Hoi An Town, Quang Nam Province.
4. Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum
Ho Chi Minh is arguably the most popular political figure in Vietnam, and is known to his people as ‘Uncle Ho’. His body is protected here in a glass case at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in central Hanoi (albeit against his wishes).
Starting in 1973, the construction of the mausoleum was modeled on Lenin's mausoleum in Russia. The entrance is free of charge, and visitors are required to dress appropriately out of respect for Vietnam's departed leader.
Opening: Tuesday - Thursday 07:30 - 10:30, Saturday & Sunday 07:30 - 11:00.
Address: 8 Hung Vuong, Dien Bien, Ba Dinh, Hanoi.
5. Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a huge war museum offering visitors a sneak peek at the underground life of Viet Cong-era soldiers. Comprise more than 120km of tunnels, they were first started around 1948 when the Viet Cong were fighting the French.
The work never stopped and resulted in a massive collection of tunnels. Now, it is one of Ho Chi Minh’s most iconic appeals where visitors can join many activities such as feeling the claustrophobia-inducing routes of the underground army, firing an M16 assault rifle, as well sampling meals that the underground soldiers had to live with years ago.
Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 - 17:00.
Location: 70km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City.
6. My Son Sanctuary
My Son Hindu Sanctuary, recognized a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an interesting sample of the ancient Champa civilization tucked in the southern part of Vietnam. It was a self-sufficient state from around the 2nd to the 17th century, at which time it was occupied by Vietnam.
The compound houses around 70 structures devoted to Hindu gods and goddesses and the most noticeable one, Shiva, was considered the protector of the Champa’s kings.
Opening Hours: Daily 06:30 - 16:30.
Location: Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province.
Price Range: VND 150,000.
7. The complex of Hue Monuments
Hue Imperial City, tucked along the northern bank of the Perfume River, create hundreds of monuments dating back to the early 19th century, such as the Forbidden Purple City, royal tombs, pagodas, temples, royal quarters, a library, museum.
Also named the Complex of Hue Monuments, this UNESCO World Heritage Site also hosts daily cultural performances at 09:00, 10:00, 14:30 and 15:30. The entrance fee is priced at VND 150,000, which combines visits to both Hue Imperial City and Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities.
Take you 30-minute drive from Phu Bai International Airport, Hue Imperial City is a must-visit for any visitor to Central Vietnam.
Opening Hours: Daily 07:00 – 17:00.
Location: Hue City Centre, Hue.
Price Range: VND 150,000.
8. War Remnants Museum
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The War Remnants Museum once called the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’ first opened to the collective in 1975. It’s a shocking reminder of the long and ferocious Vietnam War with many graphic photographs and American warrior equipment on display.
All these arms were used by America against the Vietnamese. The War Remnants Museum is in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City and is invested by the government. It is opened all year round from 07:30 to17:00.
A visit to this war museum is a harassing experience for most people and may not be suitable for children (though they are allowed to enter).
Opening: Daily 07.30 - 12.00 & 13:30 – 17:00.
Location: 28 Vo Van Tan, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.
Price Range: VND 15,000.
9. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is a popular option for adventurous travelers looking to explore its many limestone caves and grottoes.
Tucked within the Quang Binh Province, it contains the world’s largest cave, Son Doong, with sections reaching up to 200m in height, as well as Paradise Cave, which boasts spectacular shapes of limestone stalactites and stalagmites.
The entrance to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park costs VND 40,000, plus additional fees (between VND 80,000 and (VND 150,000) to enter the caves. Hiking, mountain biking, and cave expeditions are regularly organized by tour operators in Vietnam.
Location: Quang Binh Province.
Price Range: VND 40,000.
10. The Sand Dunes of Mui Ne
The Sand Dunes of Mui Ne are two geological wonders no visitor should ever miss out on their travel itinerary.
There are a lot of tour operators in Mui Ne that organize day-trips to these Saharan-like red and white dunes, but you can easily make your way to both locales if you prefer to explore according to your own pace.
Visitors can rent plastic sleds and it is a great idea to check the price and agree on it beforehand. Another interesting activity is kite flying, catching the beautiful sunset. These dunes are a popular picnic place for locals too.
Location: Mui Ne, Phan Thiet.
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