1. Ha Long Bay:
The bay is located in North Vietnam on a 120 kilometer long coast line. The bay is literally translated as the 'Bay of Descending Dragons'. This bay is the most famous tourist attraction in Vietnam. This location is interesting because of the Natural Landforms, there are thousands of Islands, each topped with thick Jungles, several of the islands are hollow, with massive caves.2. Thien Mu Pagoda
The Thien Mu is a Seven Story high Pagoda. A pagoda is a Hindu or Buddhist temple or sacred building. Being seven stories high makes this the Tallest Pagoda in Vietnam. The structure is located within viewing range of the Perfume River. The Temple was built in 1601 during the time when Nguyen Lords ruled the country. The Pagoda has been restructured and expanded over the years with more exciting features.3. Hoan Kiem Lake (Hanoi)
Hoan Kiem Lake is one of the major scenic locations in the country. It is located in the capital of Vietnam, known as Hanoi. This landmark serves as the locals 'Favorite Leisure Spot'. Hoan Kiem means 'returned sword', this name comes from a legend where King Le Loi was given a Magical Sword by the gods, which he used to drive out the Invading Chinese. He later returned the sword to the Golden Turtle God in this lake.4. Hoi An
Hoi An is located on the coast of the South China Sea. It is a fishing-village-tourist-attraction which has been an International Port since the 1600's. The shipping business has since moved to the city of Da Nang. The centre of the city is still the Old Town, full of Chinese Styled Shops. It is sometimes called the 'Venice of Vietnam' because of the narrow canals that cut through the town.5. Phu Quoc
Located on the front of the Cambodia Coast, Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. The main features of this location are the untouched Coral Reefs and Tropical Forests and extraordinary beaches. One of the beaches featured in this island was chosen by the ABC news as one of the most Beautiful Beaches in the World.6. Sa Pa Terraces.
Sa Pa is a town located in the North West of Vietnam. There are many Rice Terraces that can be found in the Muong Hao Valley between Sa Pa Town and the Fansipan Mountain. Countless bamboo woodlands feature in this area. Local Tribes, locally known as Mountain People, grow Corn and Rice on these fields.7. Mui Ne
The formerly little-inhabited beach South of the fishing village of Mui Ne has seen some development in the last 15 years or so. It has been an attraction for wind and kite-surfers because of the famous sand dunes, which have been created by the Strong Sea Breezes over the years.
8.Mekong River (Mekong Delta)The river is located in Southern Vietnam. The river approaches the Mekong Delta and empties the water into the sea. The area is covered with rice-fields, that produce about 50 percent of the total Vietnamese Agricultural Output. Most villages in the area are only accessible by boat on the river because the Delta is located much around the river.
9. Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnels are a series of underground tunnels located about 40km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). These tunnels were used as hide-outs during the Vietnam War, and were the base of opertations for the 'Tet Offensive' in 1908.10. Nha Trang
Nha Trang is located on the coast of Vietnam, it is the worlds most popular Seaside resort town. This location features with fine, clean sand and clean ocean water. Nha Tranhg is also a city with over 300,000 inhabitants.
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