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1. AMAZING NATURE IN VIETNAM
Vietnam stands out with its beautiful natural sceneries, with towering mountain ranges, windy highlands to amazing beaches and an expensive river system.
In the North, Sa Pa charm tourists by its green farm terraces, Fansipan being the highest peak in Indochina and an all round cool weather suitable for travel year round. Ha Long Bay is a well known world natural heritage certified by UNESCO with thousands of limestone islands.
Central Vietnam is famous for its beautiful beaches coming straight out of paintings such as Da Nang, Nha Trang beaches. While South Vietnam is attractive because of the Mekong delta – a fertile land with an expansive river system.
2. VIETNAM DREAMY BEACHES
With many beautiful and dreamy beaches running along the coast from North to South, Vietnam attracts millions of tourists each year. From Da Nang, My Khe with its beautiful beaches with white sand dunes and clear blue water, one of the most beautiful on planet Earth. To Nha Trang with plenty of small island, a paradise for underwater activities such as diving, surfing… Phu Quoc – a hidden gem on the Southern part of Vietnam famous for Sao and Dai Beaches, a quiet and beautiful place for tourists to relax under palm trees and watch the breathtaking sunsets.
3. DIVERSE CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGES
Vietnam has a rich culture and history lasting over 4000 years, with many historical relics, heritage sites certified by UNESCO. Plenty of ancient houses, temples, pagodas, churches and lantern lit streets at Hoi An is a symbol for the merging of Western and Eastern culture. My Son heritage site with ancient Cham Pa temples, give us a glimpse into the past and show us how prosperous ancient Cham Pa used to be. Hue the old Capital – the capital of the last Nguyen dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in the history of Vietnam, still has the luxurious and opulence palace complex with many rooms and temples, tombs, buildings made for the old royal families.
Beside that, Vietnam still has thousands of other relics, historical, cultural heritage sites, ancient temples, pagodas, shrines to traditional craft villages. These are more than just national treasures but also the source of endless inspiration for tourists to explore and experience.
4. DIVERSE AND TASTY CUISINE
With the perfect blend of fresh, tasty ingredients and unique spices, each of Vietnam’s traditional dishes will bring a new experience to your taste buds. Pho with delicious broth and soft rice noodles is a delicious representation of Vietnam’s foods that every tourist must try out at least once. Banh mi – a blend of French cuisine and Vietnamese ingredients such as paste, meat, vegetable and many kinds of sauce, a famous food around the world. Bún chả (rice vermicelli with grilled porks, fresh herbs and sauce), gỏi cuốn ( also known as salad roll, made with rice vermicelli, meat, rice paper, prawn, vegetables and sauce) are also unique foods that is famous in Vietnam and well known around the world because of its tastiness and unique creation.
Each region of Vietnam has its own special food, from fresh seafood from coastal regions to mountainous areas with its own charming features. All together combine and create a diverse and tasty cuisine that only exists in a few countries in the entire world.
5. COFFEE THAT CAPTURE PEOPLE’S HEART
Vietnamese coffee is more than just a drink, it is also a part of the unique Vietnamese culture and lifestyle. Each cup of filter coffee with its unique filtration process, creates a rich aroma. Egg coffee – a creative combination between coffee and eggs brings rich fat flavor and most once enjoyed will never forget.
In addition to traditional coffee, modern coffee offers many variations, such as iced coffee, coconut coffee, and green bean coffee…
With its unique taste and smell, Vietnamese coffee has managed to charm people’s hearts and leave lasting impressions for all tourists.
6. FRIENDLY AND KIND DOMESTIC POPULATION
Vietnamese friendliness created lasting impressions for all tourists visiting Vietnam. The openness, kindness and friendliness created through simple gestures like smiles or simple greetings. No matter where you are, in the countryside or in the city, tourists can easily get help when needed, from simple directions to sharing stories of daily lives.
The friendliness of Vietnam even shows through all the traditional rituals like tea invitations, home greetings or friendly meals between friends and relatives… Everything will make tourists feel like they are home. The caring and friendly attitudes of Vietnamese will make your trip comfortable and will leave you with many unique memories and lasting impressions.
7. VIETNAM DIVERSE CULTURE
Vietnamese culture is a mix of many different cultures, from indigenous villages to local and world wide cultures. This is shown through different traditional festivals, art display, architecture…
Each region, each indigenous tribe brings their own unique cultural characteristics, from the way the people dress, art display to their way of life, their own definition of the world and daily interactions. This diversity is a crucial part in attracting more tourists to Vietnam.
8. HISTORICAL WAR HERITAGES AND RELICS
Vietnam has suffered many war to defend its independence. Therefore Vietnam has many historical war heritages and relics.
Dien Bien Phu, Hoa Lo prison, Ky Anh underground tunnel systems… are not just tourist attractions but also the symbol of the will of the Vietnamese people to protect their own independence and freedom.
9. MANY FESTIVALS
Vietnam has many traditional festivals such as Lunar New Years, Huong temple festival, Hung shrine festival… Each festival carries its own unique cultural and customs activities, bringing an indepth look about Vietnam history and culture for tourists to enjoy.
Besides those, Hue Festival, Da Nang International Firework festival and other music, art events also bring in a lot of tourists.
These festivals are not only for the Vietnamese to honor and preserve their culture but also a chance for tourists to experience and immerse themselves in a vibrant, lighthearted atmosphere. Festivals in Vietnam will bring you many unforgettable experiences when travelling in the country.
10. TRADITIONAL CRAFT VILLAGES
Vietnam is famous for many of its craft villages, which have existed for hundreds of years, from Bat Trang pottery village, Ngu Xa bronze working village to Van Phuc silk weaving village…
These villages are not only a source of production but also a place to sustain and develop traditional craftsmen of Vietnam. Tourists visiting these villages will be able to take part in many activities representing one or many steps in making the product.
11. ECOTOURISM IN VIETNAM
Ecotourism is developing quickly in Vietnam, bringing tourist experiences closer to nature and the local populace. Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng national park with an extensive cave system, primary forest and many rare and different species is an ideal destinations for tourists who want to explore the wilder side of Vietnam.
Cat Ba natural reserve, with its mangroves and primary forests with pristine beaches is a great place for tourists to enjoy and explore the diverse ecosystems and the fresh and clean air.
The Mekong delta, with its extensive river system, bountiful fruit gardens, coastal fishing villages… bringing unique experiences and beautiful natural sceneries. Many ecotourism destinations at Tay Nguyen such as Lak Lake, Ta Dung Lake are also attractive destinations for foreigners to explore the beautiful natural hills and mountains and experience the breathtaking natural sceneries and unique traditional culture of indigenous tribes.
12. ENJOYABLE ADVENTURE TRAVEL
Vietnam is an ideal place for anyone who is interested in adventure travel with diverse terrain and beautiful sceneries. Tourists can take part in different activities such as mountain climbing at Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina, or explore different caves in Quang Binh.
Beaches in Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc also provide many water based activities like diving, kayaking and surfing. Those who are interested in biking and trekking can explore hidden trails on the mountainous regions and highlands of Northern Vietnam. Beside those, natural reserved and national parks at Cat Ba, Cuc Phuong are ideal destinations for camping and exploring natural sceneries.
13. AFFORDABLE COST
Affordable cost is one of the most important reasons why Vietnam is an attractive destination for foreigners.
High end hotels (with many amenities: pool, restaurant, fitness rooms, massages..) usually cost only $50 for a night in Vietnam. Tourists can also enjoy cheaper options like motel, homestay…
Street food in Vietnam is cheap and tasty. For just $1 – 2 you can enjoy Banh mi with all extra to fill your belly. Pho or Bun Cha are also well known Vietnamese street foods while costing you only $2-3 for a single serving.
Vietnam also offers tickets with low prices or even free at different tourist attractions, helping tourists to enjoy their vacation without having to worry about monetary issues.
14. ATTRACTIVE SHOPPING DESTINATIONS
Vietnam is a shopping paradise with numerous shopping centers.
Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh city and Dong Xuan market in Ha Noi are two of the most famous markets in Vietnam. Here you can find everything from food, clothes to handmade items. Modern shopping centers such as Vincom, Aeon mall, fashion stores, and electronic stores in big cities will provide you with everything to fulfill your requirements.
A combination of traditional market and modern shopping center bring you unique and diverse shopping experiences, giving you everything you ever need.
15. DEVELOPING INFRASTRUCTURES
In recent years, Vietnam’s traffic and tourism infrastructures have been substantially developed. International airports in Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Nha Trang have been upgraded and expanded to accommodate more passengers.
Hotel, resort, and homestay systems, from high-end to affordable, meet all tourists’ demands. Service options such as tour guides and entertainment activities are getting more diverse by the day. Amusement parks with resorts attached, like Vinpearl Land and Sun World… keep increasing the service quality day after day.
With the above 15 interesting things to experience, Vietnam is an incredible place to enjoy your vacation with memorial experiences. Welcome and begin your trip to discover all that Vietnam has to offer with TrustVisa!