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Top Things to do in Vietnam
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- 1. La Siesta Premium Hang Be
- 2. La Siesta Classic Ma May
- 3. Stella Maris Beach Danang
- 4. AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
- 5. HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa
- 6. Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81
- 7. Muong Thanh Luxury Da Nang Hotel
- 8. La Sinfonia del Rey Hotel & Spa
- 9. Muong Thanh Luxury Nha Trang Hotel
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The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Vietnam, Vietnam
Coordinates: 16°10′N 107°50′E / 16.167°N 107.833°E / 16.167; 107.833
Restaurants in Vietnam
1. Bai Tu Long Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 963 reviews
Bai Tu Long Bay is the name of an area located in the east of Halong Bay Vietnam. Although it shares many similar geological characters with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is considered as off the beaten tourist track with many deserted and pristine beaches, no less impressive karst mountains. The Bay has a rich biodiversity with two ecosystems: a tropical, moist, evergreen rainforest ecosystem; and a marine and coastal ecosystem. The area has scarcely seen any tourist development. A large number of guests, through online research, wish to visit the Bai Tu Long Bay because it is much less crowded than Halong Bay. The only disadvantage is that it does not have many grottos. The nearest place for a visit (Vung Vieng Fishing village) is at around 20 km from tourist port.
Reviewed By BethanyPhillpstravel - Marin County, United States
Fantastic bay, more private and peaceful we were on the Indochina Junk tour on private boat for family of 5 Nice to have less people around for kayak, views really only saw other boats near key attractions like caves, or kayaking/beach point etc. Truly a highlight of our 10 Vietnam trip Weather okay in December - few quick rainstorms, misting and some foggy gray periods that would develop into blue skies and great views, needed a light jacket and layers especially when the sun went down but not as cold as I thought might be
2. Tu Lan Caving Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 138 reviews
Tu Lan caves system is located in Minh Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, this is the Karst center of 200ha next to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. The caves system has been discovered by local fishermen in 2009 and explored by British Cave Research Association (BCRA) in 2010, there were only 3 caves, Tu Lan, Hang Ken and Hang Tien have been explored in 2010 expedition, in 2012 the BCRA expedition came back and explored more caves include Hung Hon, Hang Uoi, Hang Chuot, Hang Son Oxalis and Hang Kim. There are few more caves have been found in 2013 in this area. Tu Lan caves system became popular when Carsten Peter (NatGeo photographer) took a photo in Hang Ken that won so many prizes on National Geographic Magazine in 2011. The caves system is now open for tourist and managed by Oxalis Company Limited, and special caving and jungle trekking company. The intent of Oxalis that to keep this caves system as natural, no construction and housing to be built in this area, the objective is making everybody feel like the first person in the area. There are several tour options from one day to 5 days and from very easy to very hard trek.
3. Son Doong Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
Son Doong Cave is in the heart of the Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh province. This incredible cave was only explored in 2009/2010 by the British Cave Research Association. Situated in the deep jungle, the entrance to the cave was found by a local jungle man Mr Ho Khanh. Son Doong Cave is now the largest cave in the world and has understandably been the attention of many film companies such as the BBC, National Geographic, Japanese and Brazilian teams. It also featured in National Geographic Magazine in 2011. Son Doong cave is unlike any other caves on the planet. Inside this giant cave are two huge daylight windows which allows the light to enter many parts of the cave. At the base of these windows are large jungles which use the available light and so trees up to 30m tall are present. But Son Doong is not only about its immense size, the cave has amazing examples of some of the best speleothems in the world. Giant stalagmites up to 80m high and enormous rimstone pools are present throughout the cave. There are also excellent examples of giant cave pearls and a newly discovered side passage is full of large fossils over 300 million years old. As well as rare species of plants in the cave a number of new species of animals have recently been discovered. Monkeys, hornbills and flying foxes have all been seen in the jungle section of the caves.
Reviewed By SethaHiker
Everything we expected and more. The caves and jungle are out of this world. Every minute was an experience to remember, each day was unique and delightful on its own. This was a tour full of different challenges and beauty, I was able to take in and enjoy the four days my own way and my husband his own way. The feeling of safety was not a question, there are expert tour guides in front and at the back of you at all times. The guides were the best at what they are there for( your safety). They were extremely caring and professional. We felt honored to have Dr. Howard Limbert and Heiu on the tour. Don’t think there’s anything out there that will top this once in a life time experience, thank you Oxalis adventure.
4. Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 212 reviews
Located in the northernmost part of Vietnam and covering an area of 2,345km2 of the entire four northern districts of Ha Giang Province (Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac), the Dong Van UNESCO Global Geopark has been recognized as the first Global UNESCO Geopark of Vietnam since 2010.
Reviewed By Edencondao - Con Dao Islands, Vietnam
Dong Van Rock Plateau (or Dong Van mountain plateau) is a rock plateau spread over four districts of Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac of Ha Giang Province, Vietnam. On October 3, 2010, the profile "Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark" was officially recognized by UNESCO's Global Geopark Network (GGN) Advisory Council as Global Geopark. . At the time, this was currently the only title in Vietnam and the second in Southeast Asia. The Dong Van rock plateau is located in the northernmost mountainous region of Vietnam, with an area of 2356.8 km² and an average elevation of about 1,400 - 1,600 m. The plateau has many limestone mountains close to the Tropic of Cancer, with a rather steep slope. The valleys, rivers and streams are very much divided. Cat king's palace viewed from above Many fossils of species were found to be 400 - 600 million years old. Dong Van Plateau is a rocky area of different ages from the Devonian to Permian period, surrounded by earth mountains. It rains from April to September, but lacks water in the dry season (from October to October. At present, Dong Van rock plateau area is home to about 250,000 people of 17 different ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Since April 2010, the Dong Van rock plateau profile has been submitted to UNESCO as a global geological park. This is also the first global geological park of Vietnam.
5. Ma Pi Leng Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By MyL209 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Our second day during the Ha Giang loop was this amazing Ma Pi Leng pass, one of the most dangerous and beautiful pass of Vietnam, 3 nights and 4 days for the Loop was pretty good for us, just choose a good motorbike and let’s go ☺️
6. The Duck Stop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 401 reviews
Our family would like to welcome you to our farm in Bong Lai Valley. Our farm is full of surprises and DUCKS! We will show you how to be Vietnamese Farmer and grow pepper, peanuts, rice, cassava, chilli and more. Come and be a duck leader and get a special duck massage! Our buffalo is looking forward to taking you for a short ride in the fields. Mum makes the best Vietnamese pancakes (Banh Xeo) that you will ever try. Call us on 0382906262
Reviewed By PJK7777 - London, United Kingdom
This is an absolute must if you’re in the Phong Nha region - completely unique and unlike anything I’ve done before, it was so much fun + all of the staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly :)
7. Phong Nha Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,282 reviews
The spectacular system of underground rivers and passages still has some Cham altars from the 10th century.
Reviewed By O58ASmelanies
I loved and preferred the phong nha cave instead of the paradise cave (still we have been there at both) It was amazing inside, the water is so beautiful and you have a good mixture of going by boat and going by feet
8. Mekong River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 779 reviews
Reviewed By burgher066
My husband and I and a couple of friends experienced the Viking "Magnificent Mekong" Trip and Cruise which began in Hanoi, followed by Siem Reap and then onto the Mekong for a 7 day cruise to Phnom Penh and the Mekong Delta ending up in Saigon. For the most part this was an excellent trip. The guides were great, the hotel very nice, and the food on the boat was very good. It was also very interesting to see this part of Southeast Asia. The excellence of the trip was marred only by the Viking Bureaucracy. We read in the trip literature that if our airfare was purchased through the company that Viking would transfer us from the airport to the hotel. We duly purchased ( business class) airfare and called Viking to confirm that we would be entitled to be picked up, receiving a confirming email. No one was at the airport in Hanoi to pick us up. Finally after much milling around and calling someone did emerge and dropped us at the hotel. It was a demoralizing way to begin our Viking journey. What was more off-putting, though, was that Viking's attitude seemed to be that we were lucky to get transportation, rather than the sincere apology which is what we were seeking. Afterwards, I emailed the Viking agent who had sent me the confirming email about airport transportation outlining what had occurred. I received no response whatsoever from that person. Compared to some of the things that happen to travelers this was just a minor incident and it certainly did not ruin our trip, but the way the company handled this issue was extremely impersonal and disappointing, and went completely counter to the warm and personalized attention that the personnel on the boat offered. I receive regular emails from Viking offering me deals on additional cruises but no one from Viking has the time to say they are sorry. My advice would be to check and confirm every detail of what you expect to receive.
9. Sun World Fansipan Legend
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By Khli - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Fansipan summit “the Roof of Indocina” is at 3143m ASL on the Hong Lien Son Mountain at the border of Lao Cai and Lai Chau. Before the cable car system develop by Sun World Group which they name it cable car to FASIPAN LEGEND, it used to take minimum two hiking days to reach the summit. Now with the cable car you can reach the peak in 30 minute and complete the site seeing in half day return. It is designed by European operator Doppelmayr. It run every day from 07:30am – 05:30pm. The breath taking changing view every second with the swirling floating clouds and the mountain range meeting the sky. Fansipan Legend is one of the highlight for travellers to Sa Pa and worth visiting. This is my third trip to Sa Pa and the first trip to Fansipan summit. I record my experience to Fansipan Legend summit from Sa Pa for those in planning. First you will look for the ticketing office/station at Sun Plaza complex which house the Hotel, Restaurant, Shopping centre an funicular station. During my visit in October 2019 there was a promotion Vietnamese at 50% discount on ticket to Fansipan Legend. Effective 1st September – 31 December 2019. Foreign travellers paid full fare of VND700K from the Sa Pa Station by funicular rail to Fansipan cable car station (Fansipan Legend complex) and return. Not inclusive the funicular station from Do Quyen to Truc May station just below the summit. First you will board the Muong Hoa Funiculars train at Sa Pa Station (1) to Muong Hoa Funiculars Station (2) at Muong Hoa Valley, about 2 km. The train can ferry around 200 passengers at any one time. On arrival Muong Hoa Funicular station there is a park accessible only for guest who bought the buffet lunch if not mistaken is VND150k (Oct 2019). Option to proceed to switch to Hoang Lien Cable Car Station (3).This cable car quite big and each cabin able to hold 35 passengers. All around with clear transparent glass which you can enjoyed the view below while floating with the cloud. Upon exit the arrival station, Fansipan Station (4) you are now at the Fansipan Legend Complex. Greeting by the cool breeze and floating cloud and the beautiful majestic Hoang Lien Son Mountain range around. You can start to explore the complex as there are steps trails leading to the Fansipan summit. Along the way there were a lot of thing to explore. The first welcoming structure such as Three Arched Gate, Mau Temple, Ha Temple, Bich Van Thien Tu , In front rise from the cliff independently is the 32m Bich Van Thien Tu tower and the Dai Hong Cung – a 32m 5 storey tower cliff of which 4 storeys were built front granite stone and top floor is the traditional square wooden double roof pavilion of Tang Dynasty. Each floor of the tower house a bronze bell which will ringed at fixed times. Further up the stairs toward the left is the Do Quyen Funicular rail station and another ticketing office (additional charge) to Truc May Station Funicular station (just below the summit) if you choose not to walk the stair step up. I would suggest you take the slow walk up if you can so that you can see all the every inches of views as you walk. Some will take the way up and walk the steps stairs down so that they can still visit the other attraction site. Behind the funicular station is another steps trail up but it was not accessible during my visit. But the view towards the left is a better choice as you have more to explore such as the Nine Floor 30m cascaded waterfall and the pillars has the sacred Buddhism scripture. The two 150 steps granite stairs flank on both leading to next level where a 3 storeys monument with a 21m Amitabha Buddha Statue seated on the top floor base of lotus. The Four Celestial Heavenly Kings guarding the four cardinal directions. Guarding the North is the Chief of the four Duo Wen Tien Wang (Da Van Thien Vuong), his symbolic weapon are pagoda on the left and umbrella on the right hand and is the the ruler of Rain. At the South is the Zeng Zhang Tien Wang (Tang Truong Thien Vuong), his symbolic weapon is the sword on his right hand and is the ruler of the wind. Guardian of the East is the King of music Chi Kou Tien Wang (Tri Quoc Thien Vuong), his symbolic weapon is the traditional Chinese musical instrument pipa in his hand. Lastly the guardian of the west Guang Mu Tien Wang (Quang Muc Thien Vuong) with his symbolic weapon, a serpent in his hand. The guarded 2nd floor is the sacred preaching room (no flash photography inside). Finally the ground floor is the tea room. Behind this monument. The 800m stone steps trail (The Ta Vu) with the bronze statue of the original follower of Gautama Buddha, the Eighteen Arhats guide you to 12m Bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin) weighing 18 tons standing at peak looking eastward and The Spirit Temple at the end of the mountain range and up another level is the Kim Son Bao Thang Tu temple complex at 3091m. The 11 storey Thuong Pagoda standing with the casted bronze lotus at shinning at the tip, at the centre is the Dai Hung Bau Thien temple, inside the temple house many golden colour deities statue accompany by the meditation mantra chanting fill the tranquil atmosphere. Behind is the Ancestral Hall, along the two side line the Eighteen Arhats. After exploring here you are going up to the next level, walking towards the left after the cinnamon tea kiosks on the steep steps take you to the Truc May Station complex (the funicular arrival station from Do Quyen station), you can skip this for the way down. Another few stair steps is the final platform where the symbolic pyramid of 3142m was place to mark the FANSIPAN summit. The 25m flag pole platform for photography, the highest Flag Tower of Indochina. The base was built from the green granite stone of Thanh Hoa with sculptures carving of the Vietnamses history and cultures around the base. You can hang around here to enjoy the fresh cool breeze and to snap photos of the every minutes changing scenery of Hong Lien Son Mountain range with the cloud floats by. To complete the visit of Fansipan Legend, go down the staircase to Truc May station, beside there is a boutique café serving fruit juice, tea, coffee and pastries and light foods. It has all glass window for you to enjoy the view and the washroom is at the basement excess from outside. While enjoying the coffee you than decide to walk down or to experience the funicular train.
10. Hai Van Pass
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 595 reviews
The drive from Da Nang to Hue.
Reviewed By christinekT9467ZN
Amazing views on the drive around the hai van pass and spectacular views from the designated look out point by the brick tower but, be very careful here. Our guide told us to buy something from the woman who owns the toilet if you use her facilities. I bought a snack for 30000 Vietnam dong. As I was looking for cash in my wallet, she grabbed a 500000 dong note and said that was 50000 then gave me change for 50000. She did the same thing to someone else in our group. She is a very bad person so avoid her toilet and use the one further down the road.
