International visitors vote for 10 most attractive destinations in Vietnam

Tripadvisor lists Hoi An ancient town, Ha Long Bay, Linh Ung Pagoda... as the most attractive places in Vietnam that tourists should visit once.

From natural wonders to man-made wonders, these are the world's most beloved attractions - according to tourists who were "awestruck" when they saw them. The Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards honor the best destinations and experiences in the tourism industry. The award is given to profiles that receive outstanding reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Of the 8 million profiles, less than 1% achieved this award. Here are the top 10 tourist destinations in Vietnam as voted by global travelers. 1. Hoi An Ancient Town Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 1999, Hoi An is at the top of the list of most attractive destinations in Vietnam according to Tripadvisior. This city retains almost intact its ancient beauty, rich in cultural and historical significance, reflected in the architectural style of its houses as well as the relics of the Japanese Covered Bridge, Ong Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature in Cam Pho...

Hoi An Ancient Town is the most attractive place in Vietnam. Photo: Hoang Bin

2. War Remnants Museum The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City is the second place on Tripadvisor's list. It offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking view of the heroic history of the Vietnamese people.

The War Remnants Museum displays artifacts that demonstrate the crimes and consequences of wars of aggression against Vietnam. Photo: War Remnants Museum

With many evidences of crimes and consequences of wars of aggression on display, visitors will better understand the heroic history as well as the indomitable will of the Vietnamese people. 3. Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Site As a famous historical base tunnel system, Cu Chi Tunnels is a place to visit when coming to Vietnam. Known as the "underground city", this tourist destination has 3 different depths, the highest level is about 3m below ground, the middle level is 6m below ground and the deepest level is up to 12m. During the war, this was a hiding place, storing weapons and military equipment of the Vietnamese army and people. Not only reflecting the history of war, Cu Chi Tunnels surprises visitors with the intelligence and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people.

Cu Chi Tunnels fascinate tourists because of their unique structure. Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's website

4. Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay is ranked 4th on the list with beautiful scenery, many interesting resort experiences and rich cuisine. This place possesses majestic natural beauty, poetic beautiful destinations such as: Dragon Eye Island, Ti Top Island, Con Coc Island, Ngoc Vung Island, Sung Sot Cave... Besides sitting on a cruise to see the scenery, visitors can also experience kayaking, fishing or diving which are also very interesting.

Ha Long Bay possesses majestic and poetic natural beauty. Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's website

5. Hue Imperial Citadel Built from the early 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, Hue Imperial Citadel or Dai Noi was recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993. The Hue Imperial Citadel relic complex includes hundreds of works with elaborate construction, bearing ancient beauty, bearing the imprint of the feudal cultural history of the Nguyen Dynasty from hundreds of years ago. Coming here, visitors seem to go back in time when visiting Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Forbidden City area...

Hue Imperial Citadel has both charming and ancient beauty. Photo: Hue City Information Center

6. Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex located in Ninh Binh province is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage - the first mixed heritage of Vietnam and Southeast Asia. This complex includes three adjacent areas: Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area and Hoa Lu Ancient Capital's historical and cultural relic site. It is not surprising that this place possesses majestic natural scenery, overwhelming with a system of overlapping rocky mountains, many lagoons and lakes as beautiful as paintings. In addition, Hoa Lu ancient capital with an architectural style more than 1,000 years old, associated with the Dai Co Viet dynasty is also a place worth visiting. Trang An scenic complex has a system of overlapping rocky mountains, many beautiful lagoons and lakes. Photo: Ninh Binh Tourism Department's website 7. Fansipan Fansipan is located on the Hoang Lien Son range, the highest mountain peak in Vietnam. This mountain peak is known as the "Roof of Indochina". This is an ideal destination for those who love exploring nature and adventure. Visitors can trek to explore the majestic natural scenery and rich flora. In addition, there is a cable car system for visitors to easily enjoy the image of the overlapping mountains from above.

Fansipan is an ideal destination for those who love exploration and adventure. Photo: Van Duc

8. Linh Ung Pagoda Linh Ung Pagoda is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations in Da Nang. This pagoda is located on Son Tra peninsula, where you can see the whole view of the city's eastern coast or Cham Island, Ba Na Mountain, Ngu Hanh Son and Hai Van.

The pagoda has the tallest statue of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara in our country today, with a height of up to 67m. The statue is placed on a hill over 100m high, standing out in the sky of Da Nang. Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's website

9. Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy is a spiritual relic site symbolizing the wisdom and tradition of learning of the Vietnamese people. The architectural complex of the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy includes Van Lake, the Temple of Literature - Imperial Academy and Giam Garden with the main architecture being the Temple of Literature - the place to worship Confucius and the Imperial Academy - the first university of Vietnam.

The Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam is a symbol of knowledge, tradition of learning and Vietnamese culture. Photo: Phuong Anh

10. Ngu Hanh Son Mountain Ngu Hanh Son is a scenic relic complex consisting of 5 limestone mountains: Tho Son, Hoa Son, Thuy Son, Moc Son and Kim Son. In addition, there are many mysterious caves such as Huyen Khong Cave, Huyen Vi Cave, Van Thong Cave.

Ngu Hanh Son Mountain is a tourist destination where you can enjoy the scenery and also suitable for spiritual tourism. Photo: Thai Phien Hong Dao

Ngu Hanh Son is not only a suitable place to enjoy the majestic landscape but also suitable for spiritual tourism with sacred ancient pagodas such as Tam Thai Pagoda, Long Hoa Pagoda and Hue Quang Pagoda.

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