XQ Historical Village
XQ Historical Village Though the name sounds old, XQ Historical Village was actually founded in the early 1990s by artists Vo Van Quan and Hoang Le Xuan as a way to showcase needlework and painting to travelers from overseas. More than 2,000 women work to create the intricate masterpieces that are
Vietnam National Museum
Vietnam National Museum During French Colonial Rule, the current home of the Vietnam National Museum housed the Far East Research Institute. Today, the galleries of this iconic structure that blends both European and Asian design elements, displays an impressive array of art and history that cover
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat)
Vietnam Fine Arts Museum (Bao Tang My Thuat) What was once the French Ministry of Information is today one of Hanoi’s most prized destinations for lovers of art and history. The Fine Arts Museum proudly showcases rich traditions of stone carving, woodwork and painting, and displays examples pulled
Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone
Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone Within the Can Gio Mangrove Reserve, Vam Sat Salt-Marsh Forest Ecological Tourist Zone is located within a section of forest between the Vam Sat and Long Tau Rivers that was destroyed during the Vietnam War, now regrown and protected as a wildernes
Tuong Van Pagoda
Tuong Van Pagoda This one of a kind pagoda tucked into the mossy green hillside of the An Phu Mountain in a true oasis for travelers seeking a sense of internal calm amid the serene beauty nature. Vast landscapes and crystal clear waters stretch for miles around the towering Tuong Wan Pagoda. A fr
Tra Que Village
Tra Que Village Old-school farmers at Tra Que vegetable village in the Cam Ha Commune use traditional techniques to produce some of the region’s most unique crops. Guided farmland tours provide visitors with detailed explanations of growing seasons as well as opportunities to sample freshly-picked
Trang An Grottoes
Trang An Grottoes Open-topped rowboats captained by locals in conical hats regularly ferry passengers down the sleepy Sao Khe River to the Trang An Grottes—a series of a dozen otherworldly caverns, tunnels and caves. Boats park outside the best formations and allow visitors to clamber inside for a
Tram Ton Pass (Heaven Gate Pass)
Tram Ton Pass (Heaven Gate Pass) A winding mountain road that snakes the periphery of Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain, connects the outpost towns of Lai Chau and Sapa. This is Tram Ton Pass, also known as Heaven’s Gate Pass for its elevated and sweeping vistas of the other peaks in the Hoang
Titop Island
Titop Island Named in honor of Russian astronaut German Titop during his 1962 visit to Halong Bay, Titop Island’s small size hasn’t hindered its tourist appeal, with the island featuring on many junk boat cruise itineraries. It’s a striking sight from a distance - a swooping tower of limestone ris
Thap Ba Hot Springs
Thap Ba Hot Springs The Thap Ba Hot Springs are a destination for travelers who want to experience Vietnamese thermal mud baths as a reasonable rate. Travelers can choose from communal, individual or couple options and sit back and relax into the steaming hot mud of this ancient site. The relaxing
Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Waterfall)
Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Waterfall) The impressive Tac Bac or Silver waterfall draws visitors to its stop off just prior to the highest point on the Tram Ton Pass, a winding mountain road with panoramic views of the Hoang Lien range. Thac Bac Waterfall rains down through the cool mount
Tam Giang Lagoon
Tam Giang Lagoon Stretching 700 km along the Thua Thien-Hue seashore, Tam Giang is the largest lagoon in Southeast Asia with over 300,000 Vietnamese living along its shores. Just 15 km from Hue, it’s a popular place to enjoy Vietnamese rural life and go out on a fishing boat with a local, learning
Ta Cu Mountain
Ta Cu Mountain Home to the largest Buddha statue in all of Vietnam at 160 feet long, Ta Cu Mountain is not only a popular attraction for visiting travelers but also a point of pilgrimage for local Buddhists. While it is possible to climb the 2,100-foot mountain on foot, most visitors opt instead f
Stone Church (Nha Tho Nui)
Stone Church (Nha Tho Nui) The towering spire of Stone Church—a cathedral that’s known by many names to locals—can be seen from almost anywhere in Nha Trang. Despite how it’s humbly known, this stunning stone structure is one of the most striking architectural wonders in this Vietnamese city and a
St Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon)
St Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon) Amid the congested streets of Hanoi, the neo-Gothic facade of St. Joseph’s Cathedral (Nha Tho Lon) seems somewhat out of place. Located in the French Quarter of the Vietnamese capital fronting a small plaza near Hoan Kiem Lake, the Roman Catholic cathedral was b
Son Tra Mountain (Monkey Mountain)
Son Tra Mountain (Monkey Mountain) American soldiers stationed near Son Tra Mountain during the Vietnam War gave it the nickname Monkey Mountain after the troops of monkeys that dwell in the jungle-covered cliffs. The peak towers above the Son Tra Peninsula near the city of Da Nang. During the war
Soi Sim Island
Soi Sim Island With its mounds of primeval forest and swaths of white sand, Soi Sim Island presents an enchanting backdrop and it’s easy to see why the small island has become a firm favorite among cruise visitors. Located close to Titop Island, at the heart of Halong Bay, Soi Sim is easily reache
Saigon Skydeck
Saigon Skydeck The high-speed elevator inside the Bitexco Financial Center skyrockets travelers up 49 floors to a glass observation deck ribbed with neon lights that give this city landmark a distinctly club-like vibe. Travelers say views from Saigon Skydeck are some of the best in Ho Chi Min
Royal Antiquities Museum
Royal Antiquities Museum The Royal Antiquities Museum displays a huge collection of ornaments, furniture, jewelry, clothing, and other items relating to royal life during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). It is housed in the former Long An Palace, which is widely considered to be one of Vietnam’s mo
Quang Dien District
Quang Dien District On the north-central coast of Vietnam, Quang Dien is a rural district in the Hue-Thua Thien province. The livelihood of Quang Dien’s population relies on the Bo river, its fertile banks providing farmland that’s perfect for growing vegetables and rice. The 163-square-km distric
