British newspaper introduces 12 most beautiful destinations in Vietnam

Explore Vietnam tourism with 99 million people and a long coastline from North to South. This is an ideal destination with countless interesting things to explore, from beautiful natural landscapes to rich culture. Enjoying special cuisine and meeting friendly people will definitely bring an unforgettable experience.

Journalist Claire Boobbyer, the author of the article, said she first visited Vietnam in 2004 and has returned many times since then. Below are 12 of Vietnam's best destinations as introduced by the author in the British newspaper The Times .

Hanoi

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Hanoi street food is rated as excellent by tourists

Hanoi is noisy, congested and incredibly beautiful. The thousand-year-old city, built on a bend of the Red River, is full of history, charm, museums, shops, markets and great street food. Don’t miss the Old Quarter, the city centre, where you’ll find plenty of eateries, hotels and temples nestled next to shops. Learn to avoid the motorbikes on a street food tour or explore the ancient ochre-coloured villas, visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, the Hoa Lo Prison Museum “Hanoi Hilton” and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Ha Giang

The far north of Vietnam is an otherworldly landscape of mountain peaks, mountain passes and rice paddies carved into impossibly steep hills. Find villages of the Red Dao, Flower Hmong and other local ethnic minorities, markets, eco-resorts and a window into a rural world of timeless traditions…

Pu Luong and Mai Chau

Not far from Hanoi are idyllic “shelters” among the green rice fields. At Pu Luong Nature Reserve, with its many homestays and eco-resorts, trek through the rice fields and orchards of the Muong people and sail down the river on a traditional bamboo raft amid the traditional waterwheel woven landscape. The area is home to the rare Asian black bear, the Owston’s civet and the endangered Delacour’s langur. To the north is the beautiful Mai Chau Valley, a peaceful landscape of rice fields.

Bai Tu Long Bay – Ha Long Bay

UNESCO-protected Ha Long Bay, home to thousands of craggy limestone outcrops, is an ethereal landscape, and with each change the weather can bring thick fog or clear blue skies. It’s all enchanting. To get the most out of it, take a cruise for at least two nights to reach the more magical Bai Tu Long Bay and escape the crowds of boats…

Hue

The cultural and political powerhouse of the Nguyen emperors, Vietnam's last dynasty. The elaborate citadel and mausoleums along the winding Perfume River in Hue are a major draw for today's visitors. The city is often overlooked in favour of Hoi An as a stopover in Central Vietnam, but don't miss it.

Da Nang

The city’s curved golden coastline has become world-famous. Today, it’s even more stunning, with top-notch resort hotels like the Four Seasons and the Bill Bensley-designed InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula, nestled among monkey forests on a peninsula. But there’s more – the unique Museum of Cham Sculpture with its beautiful sandstone carvings, the nearby UNESCO-protected My Son ruins, or Da Nang’s fire-breathing Dragon Bridge…

Hoi An

The ancient port of Hoi An is filled with ancient temples, grand merchant houses and hundreds of tailors and craft shops. Ochre-coloured one-storey houses line the narrow lantern-lit streets of this UNESCO-protected town. Come for the atmosphere, designer clothes and delicious street food…

Ninh Van Bay

Escape the city to this peninsula, just north of Nha Trang, for some relaxing beach time. The idyllic An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay has a boho feel, while Six Senses Ninh Van Bay is set on a beautiful stretch of sand with villas nestled between and behind giant boulders. The peninsula’s waterfalls and forests can also be explored.

Dalat

Set on a pine-scented plateau with a central lake, Da Lat is surrounded by houses and villas dating back to the early 20th century, markets, flower gardens and waterfalls… Today, the city is home to a number of cute bars and cafes, and is a great base from which to explore a wealth of interesting sites including the Crazy House. Don’t miss a visit to the French-built train station…

Ho Chi Minh City

With a population of 9 million, 8 million motorbikes, don't miss exploring the city by motorbike, visiting the top sites and taking a trip to the Cu Chi tunnels or further afield to Tay Ninh.

The city also attracts tourists with its many street foods, or exploring the wonderful light districts at night...

Mekong Delta

The Mekong Rivers flow through the South to the sea. This waterway immerses visitors in the culture of the region – a mix of Cham, Khmer and Vietnamese, history of war, wetland exploration and delicious food.

Con Dao

This remote island off the southern coast of Vietnam is a natural paradise, an internationally recognised wetland (Ramsar) and the world’s most important sea turtle nesting site. Hike, snorkel, sunbathe on beautiful beaches, visit turtle farms and see squid boats in action. Visit the museum and historical sites such as the martyrs’ cemetery, prison…

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