25 Best Things to Do in Vietnam

February 25, 2024 05:52 PM IST

With Vietnam claiming to be the “World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023”, here are 25 bucket-list experiences you can try in the land of the “Ascending Dragon”.

1. Historical Tour of Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City
2. Embrace tube-house architecture in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
3. Travel to Huế to taste the country’s royal cuisine
4. Shop at the moss-coloured floating market and taste Hu Tu
5. Kayak through the emerald waters of Halong Bay
6. Enjoy some Vietnamese sun on Phu Quoc Island
7. Step into the world’s largest cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
8. Sail along mangrove-lined river routes on a trip to the Mekong Delta
9. light lanterns in hoi an
10. Crawl through a night market in Ho Chi Minh City
11. Trek through Sapa to see lush rice terraces
12. Explore Detian Waterfall on a bamboo boat
13. Wander around the UNESCO-recognized Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
14. take a picture of the golden bridge hand
15. Paddle in the crystal clear lagoon at Quai Non
16. Dare to canoe around Crocodile Lake in Cat Tien National Park
17. Stroll through Da Lat, the Paris of Vietnam
18. Watch Vietnam’s Water Puppets
19. Take a guided tour of the ancient Champa Empire
20. Taste fresh fish and shellfish in Nha Trang, the seafood capital
21. Visit the Buddhist temples circuit of Ninh Binh
22. Sip artichoke tea in Dalat
23. Unwind with bia hoi (freshly brewed draft beer) in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
24. Visit the World Coffee Museum in Buon Ma Thuot
25. Climb to the top of Marvel at Ban Gioc Waterfall

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