Conquering the "S-shaped strip of land": 9 wonderful national tourist areas not to be missed

Looking for great travel destinations in Vietnam? Check out these 9 national tourist destinations that promise to give you unforgettable experiences.

Vietnam is famous for its majestic natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage and friendly, hospitable people. To help visitors fully explore the beauty of the country, 9 national tourist areas (NTS) have been recognized, promising to bring unforgettable experiences.

1. Tuyen Lam National Tourist Area ( Lam Dong )

Located on the poetic Lam Vien plateau, Tuyen Lam is likened to a "miniature Da Lat" with a mild, cool climate all year round.

This place owns the poetic Tuyen Lam Lake, the majestic Da Tham waterfall tourist area and many unique historical and cultural relics. Visitors here can participate in activities such as kayaking, trekking, camping, exploring the primeval forest and enjoying local specialties.

Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area was honored by UNESCO as “Asia-Pacific Outstanding Tourist Area” in the “Vietnam-India Cultural and Economic Exchange” Forum Program. Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourist Area is the first place in Vietnam to be honored as Asia-Pacific Outstanding Tourist Area.

2. Sa Pa National Tourist Area (Lao Cai)

Sa Pa is famous for its majestic mountains, rustic ethnic villages and picturesque terraced fields. Visitors can conquer Fansipan peak - "the roof of Indochina", explore Cat Cat, Ta Van, Lao Chai villages, participate in unique markets and enjoy the typical cuisine of ethnic minorities.

In November 2022, the famous Canadian travel website The Travel recommended Vietnam as one of the 10 attractive snowy destinations in Asia.

The Travel affirms that Sa Pa - the Land of Fog in Vietnam is an extremely ideal destination for winter. What could be more wonderful than seeing the white snow falling all over this beautiful S-shaped land.

Most recently, the famous American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has just announced a list of "50 most beautiful small towns in the world," including the "town in the mist" Sa Pa of Vietnam.

3. Sam Mountain National Tourist Area (An Giang)

Sam Mountain is a sacred mountain of An Giang people, attracting tourists by its majestic pagoda complex, pristine natural landscape and many unique traditional festivals. Visitors can visit Hang Pagoda, Cay Pagoda, Ba Chua Xu Pagoda, conquer Sam Mountain peak to see the whole view of Chau Doc city and participate in Ba Chua Xu festival in the fourth lunar month every year.

At the same time, this place has also formed tourism products linked with other areas such as sightseeing and shopping at Tinh Bien border gate, Vinh Nguon border market, Chau Doc, bull racing in Bay Nui area, visiting Cam Mountain, Tuc Dup Hill historical site, Tra Su cajuput forest, Ba Chuc Tomb relic site, Bung Binh Thien tourist area...

4. Tra Co National Tourist Area, Mong Cai (Quang Ninh)

Tra Co Beach is known as a "tropical paradise" with a long stretch of fine white sand, emerald green sea water and rows of casuarina trees rustling in the wind. Visitors can swim, participate in water sports, enjoy fresh seafood and explore Ha Long Bay - a world natural heritage.

Tourists come to Tra Co to immerse themselves in the cool blue water, walk on the smooth, flat white sand and breathe the fresh air from the sea. Moreover, with the advantage of geographical location, being the place of trade between Mong Cai and China, visitors can not only visit but also experience extremely interesting dining and shopping services.

According to Tra Co Quang Ninh travel experience, summer is probably the most ideal time to come and explore this peaceful land. From about April to June, the air and weather in Tra Co are very pleasant, the sea is also clear and unusually gentle. Therefore, tourists often come to Tra Co in the summer to enjoy the most beautiful seascape.

5. Mui Ne National Tourist Area (Binh Thuan)

Mui Ne is famous for its long white sand dunes, luxury resorts and diverse recreational activities. Visitors can sandboard, windsurf, swim, join jeep tours, explore Bau Trang, Bau Sen and enjoy fresh seafood.

This national tourist area will form three sub-areas: Phu Hai – Ham Tien coastal tourism urban area; Mui Ne – Nam Hong Phong coastal tourism urban area; Hoa Thang urban center area. This place will develop various types of marine tourism, entertainment, sports, resorts and health care, ecological agriculture, culture and community, and commerce.

6. Hung Kings Temple National Tourist Area, Viet Tri City (Phu Tho)

Hung Temple relic site is a place to worship the Hung Kings - the father kings who founded the country. This place attracts tourists because of its sacred historical, cultural and spiritual values. Visitors can visit Hung Temple, Gieng Temple, Thuong Temple, participate in the Hung King's death anniversary festival on the 10th day of the third lunar month every year and learn about Vietnamese culture.

7. Tam Dao National Tourist Area (Vinh Phuc)

Tam Dao is known as the "Da Lat of the North" with a cool climate all year round, pristine natural landscapes and many attractive attractions. Visitors can conquer Tam Dao peak, visit the stone church, Silver waterfall, Golden waterfall, explore ethnic villages and enjoy local specialties.

It is estimated that on average 25-30% of Vinh Phuc's tourists choose Tam Dao with nearly 2 million visitors for their annual trips; in addition, there is a large number of uncounted visitors who only travel for the day and sightsee... Therefore, the actual number of visitors to Tam Dao, just counting the two centers, Tam Dao town and Tay Thien, can be up to 3-3.5 million visitors per year. Guest services bring in a large source of income, contributing to tourism in the whole province; the majority of people in major tourist destinations such as Tam Dao town have their main livelihood dependent on tourists.

8. Moc Chau National Tourist Area (Son La)

Moc Chau is famous for its green tea hills, rustic ethnic villages and delicious specialties.

Coming to Moc Chau, visitors can freely gaze at the vast plateau of more than 50,000 hectares with green grasslands, vast tea hills, apricot, plum and peach forests stretching along the mountainside. Visitors can visit the heart-shaped tea hills, Ang village, Thai village, admire buckwheat flowers in September - October every year, enjoy fresh cow's milk and experience horse riding on the steppe.

In addition, there is also a system of archaeological sites along the Da River such as: animal fossils in Chieng Yen commune, Tang Me tomb cave... and historical revolutionary sites such as: Moc Ly post, memorial stele of the 83rd Vietnamese volunteer army group in Laos...

9. Con Dao National Tourist Area (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)

Con Dao is a pristine archipelago with beautiful beaches, primeval forests and diverse ecosystems. It attracts tourists with its wild, peaceful beauty and historical relics associated with the resistance wars against France and the US.

Visitors here can swim, dive to see coral, visit Con Dao prison, explore the primeval forest and experience ecological activities.

Con Dao is a complex of 16 large and small islands, with an almost intact natural ecosystem. The unique and diverse marine and coastal ecosystems with many unique marine species, temperate climate, suitable for developing resort tourism and spiritual cultural tourism.

Con Dao attracts a large number of tourists with an average growth rate of over 20%/year, average revenue of 15.5%/year. In 2023, the total number of tourists will reach 586,000, total revenue from tourists will reach 2,088 billion VND.

With unique and attractive values, these 9 national tourist areas promise to bring visitors unforgettable experiences. Plan your journey to explore and enjoy the beauty of Vietnam today!

(According to 24h)

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