Vietnam
is filled with beautiful and exotic sights ranging from rural countryside to
ancient Temples and tombs. Petal Mashraki, a freelance travel writer, has
suggested 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam in an article
published on globalgrasshopper.com
Close to Da Nang the peninsula landscape
includes white beaches, crystal clear water, forest covered mountains and coral
reefs just beneath the sea surface. The numerous beaches include North, South
and Buddha beach. Also known as Monkey Island the best views can be had from
the mountain top as you look down on Da Nang City, the turquoise sea and clean
beaches below.
2. The Nguyen
Dynasty Tombs
The tombs are
not far from Hue and are spread out along the banks of the Perfume River.
It’s one of the most popular places to visit in Vietnam and I personally think
the most beautiful of the tombs are Minh Mang, Khai Dinh, Tu Doc, Thieu Tri and
Dong Kanh.
The tombs were built according to religious
outlines including symmetrically balanced geometrical angles and symbolic
motifs. Each tomb has its own character with surrounding gardens, small bridges
and walkways. In the Khai Dinh tomb you can see intricate ceramic and glass
work and it is perhaps the most beautiful of the tombs.
The beautiful
beaches of Vietnam deserve a place on this list. A few years ago Nha Trang was
one of the most popular beaches in the country, but for a more pristine and
tourist free beach try Phu Quoc Island.
Apart from the dense inland forests the
coast of Phu Quoc has long stretches of white sandy beaches and translucent
water. The beauty continues under the water in the surrounding coral reefs.
The 99 Peaks mountain range covered with
unique plants, trees, waterfalls and inhabited by seldom seen indigenous
animals are the best place to see the island from.
The fertile
land around the delta has allowed plant life to run wild, apart from the
agricultural opportunities the delta offers untouched nature reserves. Explore
the river life of floating markets and small villages as well as the islands
close to the delta mouth. The beautiful landscape includes rice paddies, small
rivulets and water channels meandering through the countryside towards the sea.
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5. Tram Ton Pass
Sapa is a
mountain town in the northwest of Vietnam known for its picturesque mountain
scenery, green valleys, quaint traditional tribal villages inhabited by the
ethnic minorities, bamboo forests, rice terraces and breathtaking views. The
best view of Sapa can be had from the Tram Ton Pass or Heaven’s Gate, the
highest mountain pass in Vietnam.
Also in the area is the Bac (silver) Water
fall, if you have the energy continue up the Fanispan Mountain for a truly
magnificent view. As yet unspoiled by tourism this is one of the beautiful
hidden gems in Vietnam.
This nature
reserve is recognized by UNESCO and is the location of Son Dong, the largest
cave in the world as well as another 300 caves and grottos. Within Son Dong is
a 13 meter long underground river and beautiful stalactite and stalagmite
formations. Other significant and beautiful caves in the park include Tien Son
Cave, Thien Duong Cave and the Von cave system.
The unusual and beautiful rock formations
are due to the area being in a 2000km square limestone zone. Enjoy the tropical
vegetation and evergreen forests with 500 year old trees.
7. Halong Bay – Bay of
Descending Dragons
Within the
still waters rise up out of the water 3000 island limestone formations in all
manner of shapes and sizes. The water is often covered in mist giving it an
eerie atmosphere. The Karst limestone formations can be seen by taking a cruise
in a traditional wooden junk, you can also canoe or swim here. There are some
beautiful caves in the small islands which are lit making the area even more
mysterious.
8. The One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột )
In the heart of
the capital city of Hanoi the One Pillar Pagoda was built in 1049 to resemble
one seen in Emperor LyThai Tong’s dream, this dream like Buddhist temple
appears to float above a lotus pond. It is built of wood and stands on a small
single pillar, the temple is designed to look like a lotus blossom and has
ornate beautifully painted carvings. The One Pillar Pagoda we see today is a
reconstruction of the original which was destroyed in war.
9. Ghenh Da Dia
Not as often
visited as other beautiful places in Vietnam this hidden gem is a natural
wonder formed from volcanic basalt rocks which appear to be sculptured columns
of different heights. As if created by an artist millions of years ago the
volcanic eruption met with the water and cooled forming these unique naturally
made sculptures. The phenomenon has remained untainted by tourists as it’s a
little out of the way in An Ninh Dong Commune in Phu Yen Province.
Once the hub of the
Nguyen Dynasty the tranquil collection of temples, ceremonial gates, streams,
moats, pavilions, bridges, gardens and pagodas make this a beautiful site with
plenty to see. The Thai Hoa Palaces and the Truong Sanh Residence are two of
the most beautiful structures here as well as the ornate Thien Mu Pagoda
isolated over the river. The beautiful city displays the essences of Vietnamese
artistry.
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