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Vietnam Tourist Attractions
Beyond Vietnam’s major destination hubs, the country is filled with remarkable landmarks, cultural sites, historic places and natural attractions. Our guide to Vietnam tourist attractions features specific places worth visiting, from Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake and Temple of Literature to Hoi An’s Japanese Covered Bridge, Hue Imperial Citadel, Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, and Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta. You will also find natural attractions such as Paradise Cave, Trang An and Muong Hoa Valley, each offering a different glimpse into Vietnam’s landscapes, history and local culture. Browse the attractions below to discover what makes each place special and find useful information for planning your visit.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels are an immense network of connecting tunnels located in the Cu Chi District of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), about 70 km to the northwest of HCMC, Cu Chi tunnel is the miniature...
Tam Coc - Ninh Binh
Tam Coc is the mystical scenic area (a part of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex UNESCO World Heritage site) in Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province. It's about 7...
Cai Rang Floating Market
Cai Rang Floating Market is in Can Tho River and about 6 kms from Ninh Kieu Boat Port. This is one of the biggest floating markets in Mekong Delta.
Hanoi West Lake
West Lake, also called Ho Tay, is the biggest lake in central Hanoi, covering 500ha. In the past, West Lake used to be part of the Red River. West Lake, a beautiful spot in Hanoi, was once a...
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is at No1 Nguyen Van Huyen Street in the West of Hanoi, Vietnam, which focuses on the 54 officially recognised ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is located on a...
Hoan Kiem Lake
Located right in the center of Hanoi Capital of Vietnam, Hoan Kiem Lake also known as Ho Guom is famous for its peaceful beauty, its cultural as well as historical values. In the past, the...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam include Hoan Kiem Lake and the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, the Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An, Hue Imperial Citadel, Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, Trang An and Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, and Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta. Each offers a different perspective on Vietnam’s history, culture, landscapes, or local life.
Vietnam has many historical and cultural attractions, including the Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Hue Imperial Citadel, the Japanese Covered Bridge in Hoi An, and Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City. These sites offer insights into Vietnam’s imperial history, traditional culture, architecture, and more recent history.
Vietnam offers a wide range of natural and local attractions, from Trang An, Tam Coc, Paradise Cave, and Muong Hoa Valley to Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta. These places showcase the country’s limestone landscapes, mountains, rivers, caves, traditional markets, and everyday local life.
The time needed depends on the type and size of the attraction. Many individual landmarks and cultural sites can be explored in around 1 to 2 hours, while larger sites such as Hue Imperial Citadel, Cu Chi Tunnels, or Trang An may require several hours. When planning your itinerary, allow extra time for transportation between attractions and for guided activities such as boat trips.
The easiest way is to combine attractions that are close to each other. For example, in Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology can be visited as part of a city sightseeing plan. In Hoi An, the Japanese Covered Bridge can be combined with the historic streets, old houses, assembly halls, and local markets of the Ancient Town. Grouping nearby attractions helps reduce travel time and leaves more time for sightseeing.