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Things to Do in Vietnam

There are 165 attractions in Vietnam. Hạ Long Bay, scenic karst seascape with limestone islets and caves, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Hạ Long Bay
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Hạ Long Bay
Scenic karst seascape with limestone islets and caves
Building
War Remnants Museum
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War Remnants Museum
Museum documenting the Vietnam War's military and civilian impacts
Museum
Củ Chi tunnels
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Củ Chi tunnels
Extensive underground tunnel network used during Vietnam War
Area
Imperial City of Huế
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Imperial City of Huế
Vietnamese imperial citadel and royal tomb complex
Palace
Mỹ Sơn
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Mỹ Sơn
Cluster of Hindu temple ruins of Cham kingdom
Archaeological Site
Phong Nha Cave
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Phong Nha Cave
Extensive limestone cave system with spectacular karst formations
Cave
Van Mieu, Temple of Literature
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Van Mieu, Temple of Literature
Vietnam's Confucian temple and historic state examination site
Monument
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Marble mausoleum housing Ho Chi Minh's embalmed body
Museum
Marble Mountains
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Marble Mountains
Cluster of limestone hills featuring caves and Buddhist shrines
Mountains
Golden Bridge
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Golden Bridge
Pedestrian bridge supported by giant stone hands
Building
Reunification Express
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Reunification Express
Railroad
Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park
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Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park
Karst park with caves and dense tropical forest
Park
Son Doong Cave
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Son Doong Cave
World's largest cave passage, enormous caverns and river
Amusement Park
Phú Quốc
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Phú Quốc
Vietnamese island known for beaches and resorts
Island
Thien Duong Cave
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Thien Duong Cave
Extensive limestone cave with huge caverns and stalagmites
Amusement Park
Son My
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Son My
Vietnamese village associated with the 1968 Mỹ Lai massacre
Monument
Sapa
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Sapa
Trail
Fansipan
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Fansipan
Vietnam's highest peak in Hoang Lien Range
Mountain
Landmark 81
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Landmark 81
Vietnam's tallest skyscraper with mixed-use facilities
Building
Hoằng Phúc pagoda
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Hoằng Phúc pagoda
Historic Buddhist pagoda in Quang Tri province
Tower
Bitexco Financial Tower
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Bitexco Financial Tower
Ho Chi Minh City skyscraper with distinctive helipad
Building
Cát Bà Island
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Cát Bà Island
Large Vietnamese island with national park and karst
Island
Ban Gioc–Detian Falls
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Ban Gioc–Detian Falls
Spectacular transboundary waterfalls on the China–Vietnam border
Waterfall
Cát Tiên National Park
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Cát Tiên National Park
Vietnamese national park protecting tropical rainforest and wildlife
National Park
Landmark 72
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Landmark 72
Tallest skyscraper in Hanoi, mixed-use commercial tower
Building
Demilitarised Zone
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Demilitarised Zone
Vietnamese DMZ battlefield area, site of Vietnam War
Monument
Mỹ Đình National Stadium
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Mỹ Đình National Stadium
Major Hanoi stadium hosting football and events
Stadium
Cuc Phuong National Park
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Cuc Phuong National Park
Vietnam's oldest national park with rich biodiversity
Park
Hoan Kiem Lake
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Hoan Kiem Lake
Central Hanoi lake featuring Turtle Tower and legend
Lake
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
19th-century Ho Chi Minh cathedral with twin bell towers
Church
Óc Eo
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Óc Eo
Archaeological site of ancient Óc Eo port, Funan era
Archaeological Site
Ba Bể National Park
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Ba Bể National Park
Karst national park centered around scenic Ba Bể Lake
Park
Côn Sơn Island
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Côn Sơn Island
Island in Côn Đảo archipelago with prison history
Island
Hỏa Lò Prison
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Hỏa Lò Prison
Colonial-era prison museum documenting wartime imprisonment
Museum
Presidential Palace, Hanoi
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Presidential Palace, Hanoi
French colonial presidential palace in Hanoi
Palace
Ba Đình Square
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Ba Đình Square
Central Hanoi square housing national government landmarks
Plaza
Independence Palace
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Independence Palace
Historic Saigon presidential palace and reunification symbol
Historical Site
Spratly Island
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Spratly Island
Low-lying island in the disputed Spratly archipelago
Island
Po Nagar
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Po Nagar
Ancient Cham temple complex near Nha Trang
Temple
Hanoi Opera House
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Hanoi Opera House
French colonial opera house and cultural performance venue
Theater
Hàng Đẫy Stadium
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Hàng Đẫy Stadium
Historic Hanoi stadium hosting football and events
Stadium
Thien Mu Pagoda
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Thien Mu Pagoda
Historic riverside pagoda featuring an iconic seven-story tower
Temple
Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
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Hoa Lư Ancient Capital
Former Vietnamese capital with limestone karst surroundings
Historical Site
One Pillar Pagoda
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One Pillar Pagoda
Small Buddhist temple built atop a single lotus pillar
Temple
Bach Ma National Park
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Bach Ma National Park
Biodiverse national park with montane rainforest and waterfalls
Park
Bến Thành Market
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Bến Thành Market
Historic central market in Ho Chi Minh City
Plaza
Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
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Ho Chi Minh City Opera House
French colonial opera house and Saigon architectural landmark
Theater
Thống Nhất Stadium
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Thống Nhất Stadium
Ho Chi Minh City stadium used for football matches
Stadium
Bạch Long Vĩ Island
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Bạch Long Vĩ Island
Strategic island in Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnamese-administered
Island
Co Loa Citadel
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Co Loa Citadel
Ancient Viet imperial citadel ruins near Hanoi
Monument
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
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St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi
French colonial-era cathedral in Hanoi's Old Quarter
Church
Ba Bể Lake
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Ba Bể Lake
Natural freshwater lake in Ba Bể National Park
Lake
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China Beach
Urban Da Nang beach known for sunset views
Beach
Cua Lo Beach
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Cua Lo Beach
Vietnamese beach known for long sandy shoreline
Beach
Cù Lao Chàm
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Cù Lao Chàm
Vietnamese island group and marine reserve near Hoi An
Island
Indrapura
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Indrapura
Archaeological complex of ancient Champa capital remains
Archaeological Site
Vietnamese Women's Museum
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Vietnamese Women's Museum
Museum in Hanoi documenting Vietnamese women's history
Museum
Ba Vi National Park
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Ba Vi National Park
National park west of Hanoi with forested peaks
Park
Cat Ba National Park
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Cat Ba National Park
Island national park with limestone karsts and biodiversity
Park
Co To Island
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Co To Island
Vietnamese island with beaches and fishing communities
Island
Con Dao National Park
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Con Dao National Park
Protected archipelago with diverse marine biodiversity and forests
Park
Flag Tower of Hanoi
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Flag Tower of Hanoi
Historic Hanoi tower and national flag symbol
Monument
Gò Đậu Stadium
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Gò Đậu Stadium
Multi-use stadium in Ho Chi Minh City
Stadium
Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
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Museum of Ho Chi Minh City
City museum showcasing Ho Chi Minh City's history
Museum
Perfume Pagoda
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Perfume Pagoda
Mountain cave complex of Buddhist temples and pilgrimage
Temple
Phát Diệm Cathedral
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Phát Diệm Cathedral
Unique stone cathedral complex blending Vietnamese and Gothic styles
Church
Tam Cốc – Bích Động
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Tam Cốc – Bích Động
Scenic karst landscape with rivers and ancient temples
Cave
Turtle Tower
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Turtle Tower
Small historic tower on Hoan Kiem Lake
Tower
Christ the King Cathedral
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Christ the King Cathedral
Modern cathedral in Khanh Hoa with distinctive architecture
Church
Hoang Lien National Park
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Hoang Lien National Park
Vietnamese national park protecting Hoang Lien range
National Park
Museum of Cham Sculpture
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Museum of Cham Sculpture
Museum exhibiting ancient Cham stone sculptures and artifacts
Museum
Mũi Cà Mau National Park
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Mũi Cà Mau National Park
Coastal national park preserving mangroves at Vietnam's tip
National Park
Pleiku Stadium
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Pleiku Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Pleiku hosting local football matches
Stadium
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Quân khu 7 Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Ho Chi Minh City
Stadium
St. Nicholas Cathedral
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St. Nicholas Cathedral
French-era cathedral in Đà Lạt with twin towers
Church
Sơn Trà
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Sơn Trà
Peninsula in Da Nang with protected nature reserve
Mountain
Thiên Trường Stadium
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Thiên Trường Stadium
Football stadium in Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Stadium
Vietnam National Museum of History
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Vietnam National Museum of History
National museum in Hanoi presenting Vietnam's historical collections.
Museum
Xuan Thuy National Park
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Xuan Thuy National Park
Ramsar wetland park protecting tidal flats and migratory birds
National Park
Amboyna Cay
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Amboyna Cay
Small reef cay in Spratly Islands, contested territory
Island
Ben En National Park
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Ben En National Park
Vietnamese national park with karst landscapes and forests
National Park
Chi Lang Stadium
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Chi Lang Stadium
Football stadium in Da Nang, Vietnam
Stadium
Lạch Tray Stadium
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Lạch Tray Stadium
Multi-use stadium in Hai Phong city
Stadium
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Thổ Châu Island
Small Vietnamese island in An Giang, coastal community
Island
Tomb of Khải Định
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Tomb of Khải Định
Imperial grave of Emperor Khải Định, elaborate decorations
Monument
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
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Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Museum in Hanoi exhibiting Vietnam's ethnic groups' culture
Museum
Bidoup Núi Bà National Park
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Bidoup Núi Bà National Park
Vietnamese national park protecting montane rainforest biodiversity
National Park
Nanshan Island
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Nanshan Island
Vietnamese island, coastal marine habitat
Island
Nui Chua National Park
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Nui Chua National Park
Coastal park protecting dry forest and endemic species
National Park
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Pu Mat National Park
Vietnamese national park protecting montane forests and biodiversity
National Park
Tram Chim National Park
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Tram Chim National Park
Seasonal freshwater wetland and bird sanctuary in Vietnam
National Park
U Minh Thuong National Park
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U Minh Thuong National Park
Coastal mangrove and peat swamp national park in Vietnam
National Park
Xuan Son National Park
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Xuan Son National Park
Karst forest park with caves and biodiversity
National Park
Yok Don National Park
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Yok Don National Park
Dry forest park protecting elephants and diverse wildlife
Park
Bà Nà Hills
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Bà Nà Hills
Hill resort with cable cars and French-style village
Resort
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Chu Mom Ray National Park
Vietnamese national park protecting tropical forest biodiversity
Park
Tam Dao National Park
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Tam Dao National Park
Mountainous park north of Hanoi with cloud forests
Park
Tuan Chau Island
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Tuan Chau Island
Man-made resort island in Ha Long Bay
Island
Vinh Moc Tunnels
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Vinh Moc Tunnels
Extensive underground tunnel complex used in war
Monument
Chư Yang Sin National Park
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Chư Yang Sin National Park
Mountainous park protecting biodiversity on central highlands
National Park