Vietnam is a wonderful country with green rice fields and rich historical and ancient traditions. Tourism is a major industry in Vietnam. It is home to beautiful sea beaches, mountains, traditional villages, historical cities and modern cities. Vietnam tourist destinations will keep your days full.
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam with beautiful lakes and pretty yellow stucco buildings. Hoan Kiem Lake is a beautiful and peaceful lake with the 18th century Ngoc Son Temple; this temple can be reached by the Huc Bridge. Old Quarter is the most popular place in Hanoi with shops selling all types of goods in approximately 40 winding streets. There are also many craft stores, cafés, art galleries and restaurants. Hanoi is one of the popular Vietnam tourist destinations.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang is a natural park located at the province of Quang Binh and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The popular attractions of this site are the Tien Son Cave and the limestone forest. Ho Chi Minh City formerly known as Saigon is one of the commercial centers of Vietnam and is one of the major Vietnam tourist destinations. The streets are filled with two wheelers and the markets are chaotic. You can visit the colorful Emperor of Jade Pagoda which is a Chinese temple with glided characters and woodcarving of local deities. Some of the popular tourist spots in Ho Chi Minh City are; the Hotel de Ville, twin towers of Norte Dame Cathedral, War Remnant Museum, Re-Unification Hall and many more.
Ha Long Bay, located at the province of Quang Ninh is home to 60 species of endemic animals and 14 species of endemic plants. It also has four fishing villages. My Son located in Quang Nam is home to the remnants of Hindu temples built during 4th century AD to 14th century AD Here you will find gate tower, entry hallway, and fire house and brick sanctuary.
Hue is the city of great imperial architecture. It is home to many tombs of several Vietnam’s emperors, popular tombs among them are the Tomb of Tu Doc and the tomb of Minh Mang. The Hue city also has Buddhist ideas and pagodas like the Thien Mu Pagoda. The Alexandre Yersin Museum located in Nha Trang has the collection of works and the achievements of bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin. Vietnam tourist destinations consist of many historical sites which attract many tourists who are interested in the history of the country.
Vietnamese cuisine commonly utilizes rice, soy sauce, fruits, fresh herbs, vegetables and fish sauce. Some of the popular Vietnamese dishes are; banh hoi, bun cha, bun oc, banh bao, rau cau, che and many more.
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