From natural wonders to man-made wonders, these are the world's most popular sights - according to tourists who were amazed when admiring them.
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Below are the top 10 tourist destinations in Vietnam voted by global tourists.
1. Hoi An ancient town
Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 1999, Hoi An is at the top of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam according to Tripadvisor. This city retains almost intact its ancient beauty, rich in cultural and historical significance expressed in the architecture of houses as well as the relics of Cau Pagoda, Ong Pagoda, Cam Pho Temple of Literature...
2. War Remnants Museum
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is the second place on Tripadvisor's list. This place provides a comprehensive perspective as well as evokes many thoughts about the heroic history of the Vietnamese people.
With many evidences of crimes and consequences of aggressive wars on display, visitors will better understand the heroic history as well as the indomitable will of the Vietnamese people.
3. Cu Chi Tunnels historical relic site
As a famous historical base tunnel system, Cu Chi Tunnels is a place you should visit when coming to Vietnam. This place is known as the "underground city", this tourist destination has 3 different depths, the highest floor is about 3m above the ground, the middle floor is 6m above the ground and the deepest floor is up to 12m. During the war, this was a place to hide and store weapons and personal belongings of the Vietnamese army and people.
Not only does it reflect war history, the Cu Chi Tunnels surprise visitors with the intelligence and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people.
4. Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is ranked 4th on the list with beautiful landscapes, many interesting resort experiences and rich cuisine.
This place possesses majestic natural beauty, poetic beautiful destinations such as Dragon Eye Island, Ti Top Island, Con Coc Island, Ngoc Vung Island, Sung Sot Cave... Besides sitting on a cruise to admire the scenery , visitors can experience kayaking, fishing or diving which are also very interesting.
5. Hue Imperial Citadel
Built from the early 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, Hue Imperial Citadel or Citadel has been recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage since 1993.
The Hue Imperial Citadel relic complex includes hundreds of works with elaborate construction, with ancient beauty, imbued with the feudal culture and history of the Nguyen Dynasty from hundreds of years ago. Coming here, visitors feel like they are going back in time when visiting Ngo Mon gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Forbidden City area...
6. Trang An scenic complex
Trang An scenic complex located in Ninh Binh province is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage - the first mixed heritage of Vietnam and Southeast Asia. This complex includes three adjacent areas: Trang An scenic area, Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area and Hoa Lu ancient capital cultural and historical tourist area.
It is not surprising that this place possesses majestic, overwhelming natural scenery with a system of endless rocky mountains, many picturesque lagoons and lakes. Besides, the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with an architecture more than 1,000 years old, associated with the Dai Co Viet dynasty, is also a place worth visiting.
7. Fansipan
Fansipan is located on the Hoang Lien Son range, the highest mountain peak in Vietnam. This mountain peak is known as "The Roof of Indochina". This is an ideal destination for those who love exploring nature and love adventure.
Visitors can trekking to explore the majestic natural scenery and rich flora. Besides, there is still a cable car system for visitors to easily enjoy the images of rolling mountains from above.
8. Linh Ung Pagoda
Linh Ung Pagoda is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations in Da Nang. This pagoda is located on Son Tra peninsula, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city's east coast or Cham islands, Ba Na mountains, Ngu Hanh Son and Hai Van.
9. Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam
Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is a spiritual relic symbolizing the wisdom and studious tradition of the Vietnamese people.
The Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam architectural complex includes Van lake, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam area and Giam garden with the main architecture being the Temple of Literature - a place to worship Confucius and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam's first university. Male.
10. Ngu Hanh Son Mountain
Ngu Hanh Son is a scenic relic complex consisting of 5 limestone mountains: Tho Son, Hoa Son, Thuy Son, Moc Son and Kim Son. In addition, this place also has many mysterious caves such as Huyen Khong cave, Huyen Vi cave, Van Thong cave.
Ngu Hanh Son is both a suitable place to enjoy the majestic mountain scenery and suitable for spiritual tourism with sacred ancient pagodas such as Tam Thai pagoda, Long Hoa pagoda and Hue Quang pagoda.
