International visitors vote for 10 most attractive destinations in Vietnam

From natural wonders to man-made wonders, these are the world's most popular attractions – according to travelers who have been left in awe. The Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards celebrate the best destinations and experiences in the travel industry. The award is given to listings that have received outstanding reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. Out of 8 million listings, less than 1% have achieved this award. Here are the top 10 tourist attractions in Vietnam, as voted by travelers around the world.

1. Hoi An Ancient Town

Recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage in 1999, Hoi An is ranked among the top most attractive destinations in Vietnam according to Tripadvisor. This city has almost completely preserved its ancient beauty, rich in cultural and historical significance, expressed in the architectural style of houses as well as the relics of Cau Pagoda, Ong Pagoda, Van Thanh Temple in Cam Pho...

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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 perspective on the heroic history of the Vietnamese people.

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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 underground base system, Cu Chi tunnels are a must-visit place 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 also surprise visitors with the intelligence and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people.

Photo: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism website

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.

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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 City or Dai Noi was recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993. The complex of Hue Imperial City relics 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...

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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 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 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 its architecture dating back more than 1,000 years, associated with the Dai Co Viet Dynasty is also a place worth visiting.

Photo: Ninh Binh Tourism Department Website

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 mountain range, the highest mountain in Vietnam. This mountain 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 mountains from above.

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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.

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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

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

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

10. Marble Mountains

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, this place also has 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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