Do you intend to spend your future holiday in Vietnam? North Vietnam is famous for its beautiful scenery and charming people. Yet you do not know what excites are the most attractive and preserved places. Here is the
list of 7 must-sees in North Vietnam:
1. Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, is rich in culture and history. Although the major Asian cities are characterized by modernity, Hanoi still retains the charm of its old districts, its old colonial buildings, its temples and pagodas.
Recommended activities:
- Walk in the Old Quarter to discover this ancient city
- Visit different cultural sites:
- The One Pillar Pagoda, built during the reign of Ly Thai Tong in 1049, has a unique architecture that gives it great historical value
- The Hoan Kiem Lake (Lake of the Restored Sword) and Ngoc Son Temple
- The mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh
- The Temple of Literature, built in 1070, is home to the first university of Vietnam.
- The Ethnographic Museum presents the customs and traditions of 54 ethnic groups in Vietnam.
- The Long Bien Bridge ( Doumer Bridge) was the first steel bridge crossing the Red River. Gustave Eiffel designed it.
- The Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple
- Tasting specialties from Hanoi Pho, Bun Cha (vermicelli with grilled pork), Banh Cuon Cha Ca La Vong, and Bun Thang on a stand on the street
- Contemplation of the city from the top restaurants and cafes
- Visit around Hanoi: Bat Trang ceramic village, a silk village of Van Phuc.
2. Halong Bay: Vietnam
Halong Bay, part of the Wonders of the World, was listed as a World Heritage in 1994. This part of the Tonkin Gulf is a true natural masterpiece. Its landscapes are fantastic, with about two thousand islands and islets emerging from the water and extending hundreds of kilometres.
It’s the best of must-see destinations during a travel to Vietnam. A Vietnam vacation without Halong Bay is incomplete.
What to see and do in Halong?
- Visit the most famous caves (Cave of Surprise (Sung Sot), Luon Cave, and Dau Go Cave can be reached easily with their artificial and coloured lights.
- Visit the floating fishing villages
- Seaside holiday on the beaches of Titov, Tuan Chau, Quan Lan …
- Overnight on a junk.
- Kayaking
3. Tam Coc ( Halong bay in Land )
Tam Coc, nicknamed the” Halong Bay on land “, is one of the most beautiful sites in the North. Scenes from the movie were filmed in Indochina. This place hosts Karst Mountains floating on water.
The boatr ride is the best option to admire a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and natural caves.
4. Sapa and Bac Ha
The small town of Sapa, situated in the west of the Lao Cai province, is famous for its stunning mountains, the fresh climate and the colourful costumes of ethnic minorities who live there (H’mong, Red Dao, Tay, Thai).
It is ideal for those wishing to explore life in the mountains and hiking in nature. Do not miss the weekly markets of Sapa and Bac Ha!
5. Mu Cang Chai
If you are a photographer or like to be in nature, go to Mu Cang Chai. This region is famous for its spectacular landscapes and still wild. You will be fascinated by the beauty of the valleys, rice terraces and yellow and green crops during the harvest time. White Thai girls are gorgeous, and the people are of remarkable hospitality.
6. Ha Giang
It is preserved from mass tourism. Don’t miss the spectacular scenery of Dong Van Geological Park, a member of the Global Network of Geoparks. This is a wild region formed by limestone peaks and black granite needles (locally known as “Stone Forest “).
You will have the opportunity to experience the traditional culture of ethnic minorities (Mong, Tay, Lolo, Pu Peo, Giay) and spend the night in a house on stilts. The village of Ha Thanh (Tay ) and palm houses a typical examples.
7. Ba Be
The Ba Be Lake, located 145 m above sea level and covers 500 ha 20 to 30 meters deep is surrounded by a national park famous for its many limestone peaks. This lake is ranked among the 20 largest in the world. Many tribes (Tay, Mong, Dao ) live on its banks.
You can also visit other sites such as Lake Cave Hua Ma, Waterfalls Dau Dang Cave Puong, Ao Tien ( Fairy Pond ), or stay in the house on stilts to a Tay, lakeside village of Pac Ngoi.
So take proper account of your tour itinerary in the north of Vietnam before leaving! Don’t forget to check the Vietnam weather forecast on this site before leaving.
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