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Hanoi is home to buzzing night markets, food streets, and Buddhist temples, where a fusion of historic and 21st-century sights come together to create a vibrant atmosphere.
Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has cool weather and comforting destinations, including Ham Rong Mountain, Cat Cat Village, and Fansipan Mountain.
Co To Island in Quang Ninh province is a good place in which to go swimming, enjoy fresh air, and sample delicious seafood.
Tam Dao town in Vinh Phuc province is located 80 kilometres from Hanoi. It boasts cool fresh air.
Dong Van plateau in Ha Giang province is popular for Co Tien Mountain, the Lung Cu Flag Pole, and the terraced fields of Hoang Su Phi.
Dai Lai lake in Vinh Phuc province is 40 kilometres from Hanoi. It is a fantastic family oriented destination.
Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong province touts itself as a great eco-tourism destination.
Ba Be lake in Bac Kan province, can be found 230 kilometres from Hanoi and is a boater’s paradise.
Thung Nai in Hoa Binh province is popular with young lovers and those seeking romance.
Located in the northern border province of Cao Bang, Ban Gioc waterfall is the largest in Southeast Asia and is among the 21 most beautiful in the world, with the site drawing an increasing number of tourists.

Top 10 destinations across northern region for National Day holiday

(VOVWORLD) - Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quang Ninh, and Lao Cai are among the leading destinations in the northern region for the National Day holiday, which will run between August 31 and September 3.