Attractions in Vietnam
The finest attractions in Vietnam at a glance: castles, natural wonders, historic old towns and more. Each place links to a detailed page with map, tips and photos.
Culture & History
Tràng An Landscape Complex
A spectacular area of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs.
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Nam Dinh
Nam Dinh is a historical province in the Red River Delta, known for its magnificent temples and as the birthplace of the famous Phở noodle soup.
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Ha Long Bay
A UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests.
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Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
A national park and UNESCO World Heritage site, noted for its hundreds of cave systems, including the world's largest cave.
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Hoi An Ancient Town
An exceptionally well-preserved example of a Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century.
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Ban Gioc–Detian Falls
A pair of waterfalls on the Quây Sơn River, straddling the international border between China and Vietnam.
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Golden Bridge
A stunning pedestrian bridge in the Bà Nà Hills, seemingly held aloft by two giant stone hands.
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Black Virgin Mountain
An extinct volcano in Tây Ninh province, a sacred site with temples and pagodas on its slopes.
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Phong Nha
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its gigantic caves and spectacular karst landscapes.
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Fansipan Mountain
The highest mountain in Indochina, known as 'the Roof of Indochina'.
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Tomb of Khải Định
An elaborate tomb built for the second-to-last emperor of the Nguyễn Dynasty, featuring a blend of Vietnamese and European architecture.
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Long Tan Cross
A memorial commemorating the Battle of Long Tan, one of the most well-known engagements involving Australian troops in the Vietnam War.
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Mekong Delta
A vast region in southwestern Vietnam where the Mekong River empties into the sea.
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Thien Mu Pagoda
A historic pagoda on the banks of the Perfume River in Huế, its seven-story tower is an unofficial symbol of the city.
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Lady Buddha Da Nang
A towering white statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Guanyin, standing on the Sơn Trà Peninsula, looking out to sea.
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Mỹ Lai Massacre Memorial
A memorial commemorating the massacre of unarmed South Vietnamese civilians by US troops in 1968.
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Thác Bà Lake
One of Vietnam's largest artificial lakes, created by the construction of the Thác Bà hydroelectric plant.
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Tao Dan Park
A green oasis in central Ho Chi Minh City, known for its shady trees and as a spot where locals exercise in the morning and gather their songbirds.
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Tà Đùng Lake
A vast reservoir in the Central Highlands, nicknamed the 'Ha Long Bay of the Central Highlands' for its numerous small islets.
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Bạch Đằng River Mouth
A historically significant estuary where three decisive battles in Vietnamese history took place, using wooden stakes to destroy enemy fleets.
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Hoan Kiem Lake
A historical lake in the heart of Hanoi, known as the 'Lake of the Returned Sword', and a popular spot for locals and tourists.
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My Khe Beach
A long, wide sandy beach in Da Nang, used as a recreational spot by American troops during the Vietnam War and now a popular tourist destination.
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Dalat Flower Gardens
An expansive park in Đà Lạt showcasing an impressive variety of native and exotic flowers and plants.
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Hanoi Botanical Garden
A peaceful green space near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, home to a collection of rare trees and plants.
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Ninh Thuận Coastline
Vietnam's driest coastal region, featuring a unique landscape of sand dunes, rocky capes, and vineyards, reminiscent of a semi-desert.
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Quảng Bình Coast
A long coastline with beautiful, unspoiled sandy beaches and fishing villages, serving as the gateway to the Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park.
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Phú Yên Coastline
A scenic and diverse coastline featuring unique geological formations like Gành Đá Đĩa, long sandy beaches, and quiet coves.
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Hòn Khô Island
A small island near Quy Nhơn, known for its rocky coastline, coral reefs, and an underwater path that appears at low tide.
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Mũi Né Sand Dunes
A unique coastal area famous for its expansive red and white sand dunes, creating a desert-like landscape.
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Bà Nà Hills
A mountain resort west of Da Nang, established as a French colonial station and now famous for its cable cars, recreated French village, and the Gold…
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Ngang Pass
A historical mountain pass separating Hà Tĩnh and Quảng Bình provinces, often mentioned in Vietnamese literature and history.
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Langbiang Mountain
A prominent mountain near Đà Lạt, consisting of two peaks and playing an important role in the culture of the local Koho ethnic group.
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Annamite Range
A major mountain range extending along the border of Vietnam and Laos, forming an important biogeographical divide.
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Tà Xùa Mountain
A mountain range on the border of Sơn La and Yên Bái provinces, famous for the 'sea of clouds' phenomenon that fills the valleys.
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Pu Chi Leng Mountain
A high peak in the Hoàng Liên Sơn range, considered one of the most difficult and rewarding treks in Vietnam.
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Côn Đảo National Park
A national park comprising an archipelago of 16 islands off the coast of southern Vietnam.
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Sơn Trà Peninsula
A mountainous peninsula in Da Nang often called 'Monkey Mountain'.
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Tam Đảo National Park
A mountain range spanning three provinces, known for its species-rich forests, waterfalls, and cool climate.
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Cúc Phương National Park
Vietnam's oldest national park, located in Ninh Bình Province.
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Pù Luông Nature Reserve
A stunning nature reserve known for its rice terraces, ethnic villages, and pristine beauty.
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Bạch Mã National Park
A national park in central Vietnam stretching from the coast to the Annamite Mountains.
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Hoa Binh Dam
A major hydroelectric dam on the Black River, generating electricity, aiding in flood control, and ensuring water supply for the Red River Delta regi…
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Ba Bể National Park
A national park in Bắc Kạn Province, known for Ba Bể Lake, one of Vietnam's largest natural freshwater lakes, surrounded by limestone mountains and f…
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Ba Vì National Park
A mountain range west of Hanoi, protected as a national park.
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Cần Giờ Mangrove Forest
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Trà Quế Vegetable Village
A village near Hội An famous for its organic cultivation of herbs and vegetables, using traditional methods and natural fertilizers.
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Đồng Văn Karst Plateau Geopark
A UNESCO Global Geopark in Hà Giang province, known for its dramatic karst landscape, deep canyons, and the culture of local ethnic groups.
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Epizootic Disease Research Centre
A specialized center dedicated to the research and control of epizootic diseases, playing a vital role in public health and agriculture.
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Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
One of the oldest zoos in the world, established in 1865, home to a large collection of animals and plants in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
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Cát Tiên National Park
An extensive lowland tropical forest in southern Vietnam, recognized as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO, protecting immense biodiversity.
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What are the top attractions in Vietnam?
Among the most popular are Thác Bà Lake, Tao Dan Park, Tràng An Landscape Complex, Tà Đùng Lake, Nam Dinh and many more – the full top 50 list is on this page.
When is the best time to visit Vietnam?
May to October offers the most pleasant weather; July and August are warmest and busiest.