The top 5 travel places in Vietnam

Vietnam is a long country on the South China Sea with great coastlines and diverse landscapes. In Vietnam, you can explore the tropical nature, history and culture of the country. This overview will help you start planning your trip and introduces some of the most popular destinations in Vietnam.

Hanoi is the largest city in northern Vietnam and exudes a lively charm. The narrow, colorful streets will give you an idea of the Vietnamese lifestyle and the history of the city.

The old quarter of Hanoi is also known for its night markets, where you can store for souvenirs and sample Vietnamese cuisine.

On your exploration tour through the city, you will visit historical sites such as the Ho-Chi-Minh-Mausoleum and the beautiful Thang-Long-Citadel. There you will also find exciting exhibitions on the Vietnam War as well as original underground rooms that you can enter. There are numerous other museums scattered around the city specifically about the war.

Ho Chi Minh City is the capital of Vietnam and a modern metropolis. Some Vietnamese still use the historical name Saigon. You will also find exciting museums about Vietnamese history in this city.

There are also chic shopping malls and numerous skyscrapers with great hotels and viewing terraces. At the same time, you can also discover the traditional city life of the Vietnamese in Saigon, for example at the famous Ben Thanh market.

This city is located in the middle of Vietnam on the coast and is a picture-perfect place. Lovingly designed houses in bright colors characterize the image of the old town. Lanterns and lampions hang everywhere over the small alleyways.

In this ambience, you can take a relaxed stroll through the streets and discover small stores and cafés. There are colorful boats on the canal that you can board for short trips. At night, the old town is transformed into a sea of lights and you will find lively street markets near the canal.

The city of Sapa is located in the north-western part of Vietnam in the mountains. From here, you can go on exciting trekking and hiking tours through the mountainous landscape. The hikes through the countryside offer spectacular views of the famous rice terraces of Sapa. They are located on the slopes of the mountains.

The region is home to hill tribes, whom you will encounter on your hikes. Many guided trekking tours lead to one or more villages of the mountain dwellers.

The coastal town of Mui Ne in the south of the country is famous for its great beach and the nearby colorful sand dunes. Mui Ne beach offers excellent conditions for surfing.

The sand dunes form an extraordinary landscape that you rarely find anywhere else in Southeast Asia. You can climb the huge dunes and feel like you're in a desert. Quads are also a great way to explore the striking landscape.