Southeast Asia Trip Blog is a marketplace where guests can discover and find unique travel experiences listed by locals in Asia, especially Vietnam. So, what is better way to find the top things to do in Vietnam than to ask the locals ?

Vietnam has long been known for its gorgeous natural beauty with many magnificent sightseeing landmarks such as: Halong Bay, Son Doong cave, Phong Nha, Hoi An…etc , not only famous for landscape, it’s also known for the friendliness of its people, as well as the diversity of authentic cuisine. Therefore, Vietnam has gradually become one of the most important destinations, where should not be missed when travelling to Southeast Asia.

These are our top 10 best places you would need to know when traveling to Vietnam which recommended by Asia Trip Blog’s community. 

#1 Halong Bay – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Located in the northern Vietnam and considered as the most beautiful tourist destination of Vietnam. Halong Bay has twice been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Area for its greatest natural wonders and exceptional scenic beauty. Halong Bay features more than one thousand awesome limestone karsts with many islands which is various sizes and shapes. The best way to visit these sites is on an organized boat tour from one day, two days to 4days. Learn more:

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#2 Hanoi – Captial of Vietnam

Hanoi has known for its centuries-old architecture & a rich culture in Southeast Asia region that being influenced both of Chinese and French. The chaotic Old Quarter is heart of Hanoi with the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. Learn more:

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#3 Sapa – famous terraced rice fields of the Muong Hoa Valley

Located at north west of Vietnam near the Chinese border. Sapa is very famous for travellers with amazing mountain scenes, the terraced rice fields of the Muong Hoa Valley and diversity of ethnic minority groups. Learn more

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#4 Hue – UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Situated in the prime location in Central Vietnam. This landscape is worldwide famous for wonderful natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, unique festivals and hospitable local people. Therefore, Hue is worth one of most ideal destinations in Vietnam.

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#5 Hoi An – UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Hoi An – used to be one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during the 16th and 17th centuries. Not only a charming seaside town, but also famous its architecture that reflects a fusion of indigenous and foreign cultures which principally Japanese, Chinese and later European influences. It’s combined to produce this unique survival. Learn more

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#6 Phong Nha Ke Bang – the world’s largest cave

Located in the central Vietnam, Phong Nha Ke Bang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Quang Binh Province and one of the world’s largest caves. It has features a 2,000 sqkm of limestone zone as this is result of earth crust development 464 million years ago with it’s the oldest major karst formation in Asia.

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#7 Cu Chi Tunnels

The Cu Chi Tunnels are basically a huge war museum that offering visitors a sneak peak at the underground life of Viet Cong-era soldiers, where including more than 120km of tunnels. The place were first started around 1948 since the Viet Cong were fighting the French and the work never stopped due to result of a massive collection of tunnels.

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#8 War Remnants Museum

It’s a hard-hitting place to visit, however to get a handle on what Vietnam has been through in terms of conflict. Also just reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War with many graphic photographs. There is plenty of American military equipment on display which were used by America against the Vietnamese

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#9 The Mekong Delta Region

The Mekong delta is one of the longest rivers in the world, It originates from the Jifu Mountains of Tibet it runs 4909 km through China’s Yunnan province. The Mekong Delta is generally regarded as beginning in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and the Vietnamese border near Chau Doc. As a result, the Mekong splits into two and the Bassac River runs parallel to the main river as they enter Vietnam.

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#10 Phu Quoc Island – island paradise in the Gulf of Thailand

Being blessed with favourable natural environment, white sandy beaches, the virgin forest of over 37,000 hectares, coral gardens offshore and varieties of wildlife species. Therefore, no doubt phu quoc island voted in top ten must-see islands in South East Asia in 2016 by untouched remote beaches of this spectacular tropical island.

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