Yahoo! Life of Singapore recently published an article revealing the 9 most beautiful places in Vietnam that tourists should not miss when visiting the ‘S-shaped land’.
Ha Long Bay: Located just a three-hour drive from the capital Hanoi, Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its stunning limestone mountains and emerald waters.
Yahoo! Life suggests that visitors can take a cruise to admire the breathtaking scenery and explore caves and floating fishing villages.
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In Pa: According to Singaporean websites, Sa Pa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is a small town famous for its terraced fields, ethnic villages as well as the highest mountain peak in Indochina.
Visitors can also explore a variety of famous destinations around the town, including Ham Rong Mountain, Muong Hoa valley, Seo My Ty lake, O Quy Ho pass, Silver waterfall and Love waterfall, as well as understand Learn more about local life and unique dishes in ethnic villages in the region.
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Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park: Home to some of the world’s largest natural caves, including Son Doong, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park has been recognized by UNESCO.
“This place has impressive limestone landscapes, underground rivers and diverse flora and fauna,” Yahoo! Life noted.
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Hue: Hue is the ancient capital of Vietnam known for its ancient citadel, historical temples and Perfume River.
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Hoi An: According to Yahoo! Life, Hoi An is a charming ancient town with well-preserved architecture. It is famous for its lantern-lit streets, traditional wooden houses and vibrant markets.
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Ninh Binh: Dubbed “Ha Long Bay on land”, Ninh Binh province is located in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam.
It is known for its limestone mountain landscape, rice fields and the Trang An landscape complex, another UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Mui Ne: Mui Ne is a coastal fishing town located about three hours’ drive from Ho Chi Minh City.
According to Yahoo! Life, the red and white sand dunes of Mui Ne offer visitors a unique and surreal scene.
“Visitors can try sandboarding and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. Mui Ne is also known for its vibrant fishing village, where colorful boats and bustling activities create a picturesque scene,” the news site revealed.
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Danang: Da Nang is a coastal city in Central Vietnam famous for beautiful beaches such as My Khe and Non Nuoc.
The website notes that the central city is home to the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five marble and limestone hills named after the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
The mountains offer natural beauty while also having cultural significance as they are topped with Buddhist temples and pagodas.
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Con Dao: Con Dao is a pristine archipelago off the southern coast of Ho Chi Minh City with white sand beaches, clear water and coral reefs.
Yahoo! Life said, this place also has historical significance because it was once used as a prison during the French colonial period.
This page suggests that visitors can go to Con Dao by plane in 45 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City. Alternatively, visitors can travel by ferry or speedboat from Soc Trang, Vung Tau or Can Tho, which can take more than two hours.