Top 9 most celebrated tourist destinations in Vietnam
(VOVWORLD) -Having met a wide range of criteria, many tourist attractions in Vietnam have been listed among the world’s top destinations to visit. Let's have a look at 9 award-winning attractions in Vietnam ranked by prestigious media agencies.
1. Ha Long Bay
With thousands of exotic islands, Ha Long Bay is recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage. Prestigious travel websites have called it a magnificent combination between limestone mountains and beaches. CNN has listed Ha Long Bay among the top 25 most beautiful tourist destinations in the world.
This is one of the top destinations for tourists in Vietnam. Photo: baoxaydung.com
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2. Sapa
Sapa is a top choice for tourists in Vietnam. The destination has won many awards by prestigious media agencies. Its untouched beauty and low cost for visiting are just some of many reasons for Sapa’s increasing popularity.
In 2009 American travel magazine Travel and Leisure named Sapa one of the 7 most beautiful terraced fields in the world. Photo: Ngoc Bang/baocantho.com.vn
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Sa Pa in the fog. Photo: Sapa.dulichvietnam
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3. Cuc Phuong National Park
Cuc Phuong National Park has recently won the ‘Asia and Asia-Pacific’s leading national park’ category of the World Travel Awards 2022.
Cuc Phuong National Park is famous for its ecosystem, environment, and biological diversity with 2234 vascular plant and moss species, 122 reptilian and amphibian species, 66 different types of fish, nearly 4000 insect species, and 135 mammal species (Delacour's Langur is chosen as the park’s icon). Photo: FB Cuc Phuong National Park
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Cuc Phuong’s butterfly season in 2019. Photo: FB Cuc Phuong National Park
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4. Trang An scenic landscape complex
Considered a “Ha Long Bay” on land, Trang An Ninh Binh is known for its limestone mountains and natural caves system, with almost 50 grottoes connected to 31 flooded valley.
Trang An ecotourism destination from above. Photo: Ninh Manh Thang/ Ninh Binh newspaper
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Domestic and international tourists visit Trang An Ninh Binh for beautiful and unforgettable memories. Photo: Zingnews.vn
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5. Son Doong Cave
The most popular and biggest cave by volume in Vietnam, Son Doong Cave is located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang national park.
Inside the cave is an entire mysterious world with its own primitive forest, underground river, and climate. Photo: PX/thanhnien.vn
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Path to the Wall of Vietnam inside Son Doong cave. Photo: Tran Tuan Viet/VNExpress
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6. Da Nang
Trip-advisor, a prestigious American travel website, called Da Nang one of the most attractive destinations in the world that people should visit at least one in their lifetime.
Ba Na’s famous Golden Bridge. Photo: Sun Group
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Da Nang is the city of festivals. Photo: Tam Phuc/Baoquocte.vn
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7. Hoi An
CNN Travel called Hoi An a paradise for photography, food, and architecture enthusiasts. Hoi An also has one of the most beautiful canals, according to Tourpia.
Hoi An ancient town is considered the most quiet but attractive town in Vietnam. Photo: bazantravel.com
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In 1999, Hoi An was recognized as a World's Heritage Site by UNESCO. Photo: UNESCO
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8. Nha Trang Bay
With beautiful beaches, emerald bays, many islands of different sizes, tourist attractions, recreational areas, and luxury resorts, Nha Trang Bay has been voted one of the most beautiful bays in the world.
Nha Trang from above. Photo: Efired/Shutterstock
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The bay has an exciting night life with many all-night restaurants, hotels, and bars.Photo: Bazantravel.com
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9. Phu Quoc
Italy’s top newspaper La Repubblica celebrated Phu Quoc as “a paradise with pearl-white sands traversing the blue water”.
Vietnam’s “Pearl Island” is one of the most loved destinations in Asia by tourists. Photo: Toquoc Newspaper
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 Beautiful sunset on Phu Quoc island. Photo: Toquoc Newspaper |