The Travel, a Canadian travel magazine, shares 10 beautiful and pristine destinations in Vietnam.

Vietnam is blessed by Mother Nature with magnificent beauty, including pristine natural landscapes, sprawling cave systems, and multilayered terraced rice paddies. The diversity of Vietnam’s nature impresses tourists at first sight. In addition to the famous tourist attractions, the following destinations are also worth a visit for travelers.

Ha Giang

Proudly boasting some of Southeast Asia’s most spectacular natural landscapes, Ha Giang is a new and promising destination that promises satisfying experiences. Travelers are enchanted by the inspiring scenery of steep terraced fields, towering mountain peaks, limestone walls, and deep valleys at first glance. Some must-visit attractions in Ha Giang include Tham Ma Pass, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Quan Ba Heaven Gate, and Lung Cu Flag Tower. This place becomes an excellent destination for anyone who wants to have an authentic insight into Vietnam’s rural life.

Lao Cai

Named “blooming buckwheat flower” by locals due to its color changes in different seasons, Lao Cai is a province with diverse beauty. Those who love outdoor activities can enjoy the opportunity to hike through forests and explore waterfalls. Meanwhile, those with a passion for religion can also discover many temples here. Additionally, tourists to Lao Cai can feel the enthusiasm of local people. To reciprocate that enthusiasm, visitors can buy souvenirs from local shops.

Yen Bai

Yen Bai is a perfect, unique destination for nature lovers. With the breathtaking terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai has become a suitable destination for paragliding festivals. During the festival, paragliders can enjoy the panoramic view of charming mountains and golden rice fields from above. Tourists can also explore hot springs and Thac Ba Lake, one of Vietnam’s famous landscapes before visiting the gemstone market. Buyers can choose from countless beautiful gemstones extracted from mountain mines.

Phu Yen

Known as the “land of the rising sun” with the brilliant rays of sunrise, Phu Yen certainly deserves a separate article to illustrate its beauty. Its spectacular landscape includes vast green fields full of wildflowers, marshes on the mountains, and picturesque rivers, all of which are wonders of Phu Yen. The movie “Yellow Flowers on the Green Grass” vividly showcased the beauty of this province, attracting many tourists to explore the beauty of Phu Yen

Quang Binh

Often confused with Quang Ninh, Quang Binh is a place with unique beauty and magnificent natural landscapes. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO-recognized heritage site, Nhat Le Beach, and Bao Ninh Beach are some notable attractions here. And what attracts adventurers here is the mesmerizing system of caves. One of the most prominent caves is Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave with a unique ecosystem. Other caves such as Tien Son Cave, Thien Duong Cave, and Phong Nha Cave all have their own structures and beauty.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

Pu Luong Nature Reserve is also an outstanding tourist destination, with diverse flora and fauna and cultural value. Located about 160km from the capital city of Hanoi, this place impresses tourists with its beautiful terraced rice fields, dense forests, and adjacent ranges of limestone mountains. Conquering the Pu Luong peak, taking about 8 hours in good weather conditions, visiting the Pho Doan market, and admiring the beauty of the Deer Waterfall are some of the outdoor activities that attract adventure lovers. This is also the home of the ethnic Muong and Thai people, some of the friendliest people in Vietnam, who help adventurers easily visit their beautiful villages. Participating in their cultural dances in the evening makes for a more memorable experience.

Bai Tu Long Bay

Bai Tu Long Bay is a destination that still retains many pristine beauties of nature. Although it is adjacent to the crowded Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay has not received much attention from tourists. The scenery here is not inferior to Halong Bay, and visitors can sit on a boat to explore the caves. In addition, many diverse activities such as diving, kayaking or visiting floating villages also provide many exciting experiences.

Cat Ba Island

Located near Halong Bay, Cat Ba Island exudes a unique charm. Stepping on this island makes tourists feel like they are lost in a fairyland. Here, there are enough attractive activities that travelers can experience for many days. Visitors can take a walk in the national park, explore the historic Quan Y Cave, taste fresh seafood, visit the local food market, climb mountains, or enjoy the coolness of a deserted beach.

Xin Man

Considered as an alternative choice for Sapa, Xin Man is one of the excellent alternative destinations. As a brightly colorful small town, Xin Man offers visitors many experiences with pristine nature, changing terraced fields when rice ripens, and lush green limestone mountains. Xin Man also has colorful houses where ethnic minority communities live. While staying at small guesthouses and hotels, visitors can indulge in Vietnam’s specialty dishes.

Tay Ninh

Tay Ninh is a province in the Southeast of Vietnam that always captivates many foreign tourists. This destination has scenery like in fairy tales with beautiful mountains, ancient towers, mysterious forests, and many local orchards. Must-visit attractions include the Tay Ninh Cao Dai Holy See, Ba Den Mountain, Dau Tieng Lake, and Ma Thien Lanh Valley.

Source: Quan doi Nhan dan