Iconic landmarks of Vietnamese provinces and cities

When talking about the scenic spots of the northernmost provinces of the country, we cannot fail to mention Nho Que River, one of the famous scenic spots of the Ha Giang stone plateau (now in Tuyen Quang province).

Together with Ma Pi Leng Pass and Tu San Gorge, this river forms a dream journey of discovery for every travel enthusiast. The natural scenery here is as beautiful as a fairyland, where rivers, mountains and water seem to blend into one.

Located on the Vietnam - China border, Ban Gioc waterfall (Cao Bang province) is known as one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam, the largest natural waterfall in Southeast Asia and the fourth largest border waterfall in the world .

Ban Gioc Waterfall is over 60m high, with the longest slope being 30m. The waterfall is divided into many successive limestone layers and stretches out to hundreds of meters. In the middle of the waterfall is a large mound of land covered with many green trees, dividing the river into three different branches. Photo: Hoang Hai Thinh.

For a long time, Turtle Tower in Hoan Kiem Lake (Hanoi) has become a familiar tourist symbol to locals and tourists.

The tower was built on a mound of about 350 square meters, the height from the mound base to the top is 8.8 meters.

The tower is rectangular. The first floor is 6.28m long with two sides facing East and West, each side has three doors. The width is 4.54m, each side has two doors. The doors are all built in a curved shape, with a tapered top. The second floor is 4.8m long, 3.64m wide and has the same architecture as the first floor.

The third floor is 2.97m long and 1.9m wide. This floor has only one circular door on the east side, 0.68m in diameter, above the door are the three words Quy Son Thap, meaning Turtle Mountain Tower. The top floor resembles a square watchtower, each side is 2m.

Located in the Northeast of Vietnam in Quang Ninh province, Ha Long Bay has an area of 1,553 km2, including 1,969 islands (of which 980 have names).

This is where many famous rocky islands, caves and beautiful beaches are concentrated. The beauty of Ha Long is created from 3 elements: rocks, water and sky. The system of rocky islands in Ha Long with myriad shapes blends with the sky and sea, creating a watercolor painting.

Inaugurated in 1994, Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant (now in Phu Tho Province) is one of the largest hydropower plants in Southeast Asia. Coming here, tourists often choose to visit Hoa Binh Lake, a place approved by the Prime Minister for planning a National Tourist Area, stretching over 200km from Hoa Binh City (old) to Son La Province.

The geological formation here has created a mysterious cave system with countless stalactites of different shapes and magical colors. On the lake, there are small bays, clear blue all year round, with both sides of the shores being vast forests with rich flora and fauna interspersed with Muong villages. All of these elements have created a wonderful picture, wild and peaceful.

Located nearly 100km south of Hanoi, Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex covers more than 2,000 hectares, made up of limestone mountains, magical caves, rice fields and dozens of historical and cultural relics. There are many relics and scenic spots such as: Trang An Eco-tourism Area, Tam Coc - Bich Dong Tourist Area, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital...

Trang An is considered as a Ha Long Bay on land. In June 2014, UNESCO officially listed Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage – the first mixed heritage of Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Nhat Le River is one of the iconic tourist destinations of the old Quang Binh province (now Quang Tri). This place always attracts tourists who love beautiful and peaceful natural scenery. The river originates from U Bo and Co Roi mountains in the Truong Son range and flows into the East Sea at Nhat Le estuary. Nhat Le River is about 85km long, including two main branches: Long Dai River and Kien Giang River.

Possessing majestic natural scenery and unique terrain of waterfalls pouring into the sea, Hang Rai in Khanh Hoa makes visitors who come here stunned.

Hang Rai is located in the south of Vinh Hy Bay, at the foot of Nui Chua National Park. The reason this place is named so is because there are many species of otters living here. Many people often come here to welcome the dawn to admire the magical scenery every time the sun begins to rise.

Possessing a long coastline and located in a tropical monsoon climate zone, Ca Mau has favorable conditions for developing the wind power industry. There are currently many wind power plant projects being invested in and built in the province, including the large-scale and modern Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant. For a long time, this place has become an attractive tourist destination, known to many people as the "Wind Power Field".

Hoi An City (old) is now the area of Hoi An Ward, Hoi An Dong Ward, Hoi An Tay Ward and Tan Hiep Commune of Da Nang City. This is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Central region.

2024 witnessed a strong growth in the number of visitors and accommodation with about 4.426 million visitors to Hoi An City, an increase of 6.58% over the same period (international visitors are estimated at 3.574 million, an increase of 11.43% over the same period).

Gia Lai has many beautiful tourist attractions. One of them is the Thi Nai bridge across the sea (also known as Nhon Hoi bridge). The bridge crosses Thi Nai lagoon, connecting the center of Quy Nhon ward with Nhon Hoi economic zone.

Thi Nai Lagoon Bridge is not only an important traffic project, shortening the travel distance between areas, but also a destination that attracts many tourists because of its modern beauty and immense panoramic view.

Located at the starting point of Nguyen Huu Tho Avenue and Doc Lap Street (Dak Lak), Nghinh Phong Tower is not only a cultural symbol of the land of "yellow flowers on green grass" but also contains historical values. Inspired by the legend of "Dragon and Fairy's Descendants" and the beauty of the national scenic site of Ganh Da Dia, the project includes a semicircular square, paved with granite with a total area of 7,190m2.

In the middle is a tower built from cylindrical stone blocks stacked on top of each other and divided into 2 distinct main clusters (each cluster consists of 50 stone pillars). The arrangement in this design idea corresponds to the detail of 50 children following mother Au Co to the mountains and 50 children following father Lac Long Quan to the sea.

Tuyen Lam is the largest artificial lake in Lam Dong with an area of up to 360 hectares. The lake is surrounded by many green trees, creating a charming landscape and cool air that attracts many visitors.

The best time to visit Tuyen Lam Lake is during the dry season (from November to June next year), when the area is dry, not too cold and humid. Outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, or photography... are very attractive to tourists at this time.

Ho Chi Minh City is one of the most dynamic and diverse tourist destinations in Vietnam, with a blend of tradition and modernity. It is considered the “international gateway” of Vietnam with Tan Son Nhat airport welcoming millions of visitors each year.

The city is always vibrant, tourism activities are not limited by season, bustling during the day, brilliant at night. In recent years, many large shopping centers such as Saigon Center, Landmark 81, AEON Mall, Nguyen Hue walking street, Bui Vien and rooftop bars and cafes... are the most attractive places for tourists in the city.

When talking about Can Tho, we must mention Cai Rang floating market, a unique and typical market of the Mekong Delta that cannot be found anywhere else in Vietnam. This is also the most typical, bustling and famous market for the culture of the Mekong Delta.

Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho was formed in the early 20th century, mainly trading agricultural products, fruits, and specialties of the Mekong Delta region, and was recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016.

From July 1, Phu Quoc became a special economic zone under An Giang province after the merger of Kien Giang and An Giang, marking an important turning point in the development process of the pearl island, opening up many great opportunities.

Phu Quoc Special Zone has a total area of over 589 square kilometers, including the entire natural area and population of the two wards of Duong Dong and An Thoi and the six communes of Duong To, Ham Ninh, Cua Duong, Bai Thom, Ganh Dau, and Cua Can of the old Phu Quoc city.

From a peaceful pearl island, living off the sea, this place has grown strongly, becoming a dynamic economic and tourism center, playing an increasingly important role in the development of the Mekong Delta region and the whole country.

Hoang Ha - Vietnamnet.vn

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