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Vietnam Destinations

Muong Vi, Bat Xat, Lao CaiWhen you plan to embark for a holiday to Vietnam, the first question in your mind is normally where to go and what to see in the country? The Vietnam destinations section includes travel information and travel guide for all major travel and tourist destinations in Vietnam. For specific information related to a tourist attraction or tourist spots, you may like to visit the Vietnam Tourism section.

  • Dak Lak

    Dray Nur waterfall in Dak Lak Vietnam

    Dak Lak is located in the heart of the Central Highlands of Vietnam, bordered to the north by Gia Lai, to the east by Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa and to the south by Lam Dong and Dak Nong, to the west by Cambodia. The provincial capital is Buon Ma Thuot City.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Dak Lak
  • Dak Nong

    Trinh Nu Waterfall (Virgin Girl Waterfall), Dak Nong

    Dak Nong is located to the south-west of the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The province is bordered to the north, north-east and east by Dak Lak, to the south and south-east by Lam Dong, to the south and south-west by Binh Phuoc and to the west by Cambodia. The provincial capital is Gia Nghia Town.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Dak Nong
  • Dien Bien

    Muong Thanh Valley

    Dien Bien Province is located in the North-West of Vietnam. Dien Bien shares border with China to the north-west, with Lai Chau to the north and north-east, with Son La to the east and south-east and south, with Laos to the south-west and west. Dien Bien has an international border-crossing with Laos at Tay Trang (Vietnam) – Sop Hun (Laos).

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Dien Bien
  • Dong Nai

    Nam Cat Tien National Park, Dong Nai, Vietnam

    Dong Nai Province is located to the northeast of South Vietnam, bordered to the northwest by Binh Phuoc, to the north and northeast by Lam Dong, to the east by Binh Thuan, to the south by Ba Ria Vung Tau, to the west by Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Duong. The provincial capital is Bien Hoa City.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Dong Nai
  • Dong Thap

    Tram Chim National Park

    Dong Thap Province is located to the north of the Mekong Delta, in southern Vietnam. The province shares border with Cambodia to the north, with Long An to the east, with Tien Giang and Vinh Long to the south-east, with Can Tho to the south-west, and with An Giang to the west.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Dong Thap
  • Gia Lai

    Bien Ho T'nung Lake

    Gia Lai is located deep in the Central Highlands of Vietnam with Pleiku as the provincial capital city. The average altitude of the province is 700-800m above sea level.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Gia Lai
  • Ha Giang

    Dong Van Karst Plateau

    Ha Giang, the northernmost land of Vietnam, is characterized by fabled limestone mountains with karst formations and colorful ethnic minorities with untouched lifestyle and culture. Ha Giang is much shrouded in legend and is not touched by mass tourism.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Ha Giang
  • Ha Nam

    Karstic mountains at Kem Trong, Ha Nam

    Ha Nam is located to the south-west of the Red River Delta and adjacent to the mountainous region to the west of Vietnam. The province is bordered to the north by Hanoi, to the east by Hung Yen and Thai Binh, to the south by Nam Dinh, to the west by Hoa Binh and Ninh Binh.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Ha Nam
  • Ha Tay

    Ba Vi National Park in old Ha Tay

    From August 2008, Ha Tay has been integrated into Ha Noi, so there's no province officially called Ha Tay in Vietnam now. Paradissa still retains this travel guide section to make it less confusing for our travellers.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Ha Tay
  • Ha Tinh

    Thien Cam Beach, Ha Tinh, Vietnam

    Ha Tinh is located to the north of the Central Region of Vietnam. The province is bordered to the north by Nghe An, to the east by East Vietnam Sea, to the south by Quang Binh and to the west by Laos. Ha Tinh is not visited much by neither Vietnamese domestic tourists nor foreign visitors.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Ha Tinh
  • Hai Duong

    Countryside at Hai Duong, Vietnam

    Hai Duong is located to the north-east of Vietnam, in the heart of the Red River Delta. The province is bordered to the north by Bac Giang, to the north-east by Quang Ninh, to the east by Hai Phong, to the south by Thai Binh, to the west by Hung Yen and to the north-west by Bac Ninh.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Hai Duong
  • Hai Phong

    A floating village on Lan Ha Bay near Cat Ba Island, Hai Phong

    Hai Phong, the 3rd biggest city in Vietnam, is located to the North-East of the country. From the 19th century, Hai Phong has always been known for Hai Phong Harbor, one of the biggest commercial ports in Vietnam. Thanks to the strategic position, Hai Phong has always been important to Vietnam’s defense and economy.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Hai Phong
  • Halong Bay

    Halong Bay from Ti Tov Mountain

     Halong Bay of Vietnam offers 3000 green limestone islands rising from the crystalline emerald water in the Gulf of Tonkin. Ha Long Bay also has tens of stunning limestone caves above and under water, and the diverse Eco-system which makes the bay listed as the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Quang Ninh
  • Hang Kia

    Mountains and clouds on a trek at Hang Kia

    Hang Kia is a little valley perched on an altitude of 900-1,200m above sea level. While Hang Kia is part of Mai Chau District of Hoa Binh, it belongs to the Moc Chau Plateau geographically. Hang Kia is 170km southwest of Hanoi via Route 6.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Hoa Binh
    District: Mai Chau
  • Hanoi

    Hoan Kiem Lake at night

    Hanoi is the elegant capital city of Vietnam sprawling its way along the Red River banks. There are many lakes, parks and leafy quarters which make the city just freshly green all year round. Hanoi was first built in 1010 by King Ly Thai To who checked and found out that Fengshui of Hanoi was exceptionally good for the prosperity of the kingdom that time; Hanoi was called Thanh Long meaning "the city of ascending dragons" then.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Hanoi
  • Hau Giang

    Vi Thanh

    Hau Giang Province is located in the heart of the Mekong Delta, bordered to the north by Can Tho City, to the east by the Hau River (Mekong River tributary) and Vinh Long Province, to the south by Soc Trang Province and Bac Lieu Province and to the west by Kien Giang Province. The capital of  Hau Giang Province is Vi Thanh Town, 240km south-west of Ho Chi Minh City.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Hau Giang
  • Ho Chi Minh City

    Notre Dame Cathedral at night

    Ho Chi Minh City still called Saigon by the locals is the biggest city and the economic center of Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City spreads its way on the banks of the Saigon River and has always been busy with trade since its formation. The areas more interesting to the travellers include the riverside, the city center and China Town.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Ho Chi Minh City
  • Hoa Binh

    Thung Khe, Hoa Binh

    Hoa Binh is a mountainous province in north-western Vietnam. The province is bordered to the north by Phu Tho, to the east by Hanoi, to the southeast by Ha Nam and Ninh Binh, to the south by Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa, to the west by Son La. The provincial capital city is 74km south-west of Hanoi.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Hoa Binh
  • Hoi An

    The Japanese Bridge

    Hoi An Vietnam is a riverine town 138 km south of Hue and 30km southeast of Da Nang. Hoi An was once a major international port trading in silk, ceramics, and spices.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Quang Nam
    District: Hoi An
  • Hue

    Khai Dinh's Tomb

    Hue was the capital city of Vietnam from 1802 - 1945, controversially considered the most beautiful city in Vietnam. There's no doubt that Hue is a city of harmony with the encircling green mountains, the meandering rivers, the Vietnamese traditional houses nestled in trees….Everything of Hue seems to be just in the right place and in perfect harmony.

    Country: Vietnam
    Province: Thua Thien - Hue
    District: Hue

Vietnam Travel Guide