Top 10 most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam in 2025

Vietnam is famous for being a country with many places of natural beauty and unique culture that attract tourists. Stretching from North to South, we can easily list hundreds, thousands of attractions with their own charms. Let’s save the Top 10 most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam in 2025 with smiletravel to visit!

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Top 10 most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam in 2025

Ha Long Bay – The most famous tourist destination in Vietnam

Mentioning the most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam, the first one to mention is Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province. As one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Ha Long Bay is not only famous for its magnificent and majestic beauty but also a giant geological museum, where important traces of time are condensed.

Coming to Ha Long Bay, visitors will discover unique caves, beautiful islands such as Dragon Eye Island, Ngoc Vung Island, Con Coc Island,… Besides, this place is also a culinary paradise with many delicious specialties such as squid rolls, sea worms, grilled oysters,… If you are a fan of resort tourism, Ha Long Bay is the best destination.

Ho Chi Minh City – “Pearl of the Far East” of Vietnam tourism

Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is known as one of the two largest economic and financial centers in Vietnam. Standing out for its dynamism, modernity and bustling atmosphere, Ho Chi Minh City is a tourist destination you should not miss. Coming here, visitors will be able to admire the bustling and crowded streets with many prominent entertainment spots such as: Nguyen Hue walking street, Nha Rong wharf, Independence Palace,… 

In addition to famous tourist attractions, Saigon’s unique cuisine is also a draw for visitors. From popular street foods such as broken rice, snails, bread, seafood hotpot to high-class luxury restaurants, all give you wonderful taste experiences.

Hue – A place that marks national history

Hue is a tourist destination in Vietnam with ancient, dreamy beauty and many long-standing cultural and historical values. Coming to Hue, visitors will feel the peace of the poetic landscape and the hospitality and warmth of the people here.

Hue’s very own highlight is the nostalgic beauty of architectural works such as Hue Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Trang Tien Bridge… When you come to Hue, don’t forget to take a boat ride on the Perfume River to drink tea, listen to music and enjoy delicious dishes from royal cuisine and Hue folk cuisine!

My Son Sanctuary

My Son Sanctuary is a famous temple complex located in Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province. This is an interesting destination for those who love history, are passionate about architecture, and want to explore nature and the sky.

The beauty of My Son Sanctuary lies in its unique architectural designs bearing the mark of the ancient Champa people. In addition, the unique culture of the Cham people is also the reason why many tourists are interested in learning about it.

If you have the chance, visit My Son Sanctuary in the 7th lunar month – the month of Kate festival. This will definitely be an unforgettable experience when you witness the traditional activities, praying for the growth of all things of the people.

Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park has long been one of the famous places in Vietnam because of the unique beauty of nature and creation. Located in Quang Binh province, this place is a combination of mountains and rivers creating a majestic, poetic and lyrical landscape.

Coming to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, you will feel like you are lost in a wild and mysterious world with more than 300 large and small caves. Not only that, this is also an ideal place for those who love to explore because of the underground river system and ancient rock mountains with hundreds of millions of years of age. Phong Nha – Ke Bang has been recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage and has become a famous destination attracting many domestic and foreign tourists.

Hoi An 

Hoi An is probably a Vietnamese tourist destination that is no longer unfamiliar to both domestic and foreign tourists. This place impresses visitors with its nostalgic and poetic beauty. Nestled on the Hoai River, the scenery in Hoi An is as beautiful as a lyrical painting adorned with colorful lanterns.

Traveling to Hoi An, visitors will have the opportunity to admire unique architectural heritages that have existed for hundreds of years along with many attractive entertainment spots such as Cu Lao Cham, Cua Dai beach, Tra Que vegetable village,… The cuisine here is also a highlight that makes many visitors excited with delicious dishes such as Cao Lau, Wonton, Quang noodles…

Da Lat – The poetic city of thousands of flowers

Mentioning famous tourist destinations in Vietnam without mentioning Da Lat – the poetic city of thousands of flowers is really a shortcoming. With its romantic scenery and cool climate, Da Lat is a destination that attracts many domestic and foreign visitors. This place gathers many tourist attractions from temples, unique cafes, colorful flower fields to majestic and magnificent waterfalls.

Famous destinations that anyone coming to Da Lat must visit are Langbiang peak, Xuan Huong lake, pink hill, Horizon coffee… In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, in the cold weather of Da Lat, delicious dishes such as grilled spring rolls, squid hotpot, steamed rice paper with chicken hearts,… hot and fragrant will be even more attractive.

Sapa – Beautiful mountain scenery

If you have a passion for the beautiful scenery of nature, mountains and sky, then Sa Pa is the place for you. A famous place in Vietnam in Lao Cai province, Sa Pa is blessed by nature with a magnificent, majestic but equally poetic beauty.

Sapa attracts tourists with its majestic mountain scenery, the romantic beauty of the villages and the winding terraced fields. Coming here, you will admire the mountains touching the clouds like Fansipan peak and discover the unique culture of the Northwest people. Don’t forget to enjoy the delicious specialties of the people here such as armpit pig, salmon, fresh sturgeon, etc.!

Ha Giang 

If Sapa is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam because of its poetic and majestic landscape, Ha Giang impresses with its magnificent, mysterious and wild mountains and forests. Therefore, this will be an ideal destination for tourists who love backpacking and want to explore nature.

The beauty of Ha Giang is like a painting with thousands of clouds, mountains, forests and winding, dangerous mountain passes. The most famous are Quan Ba Pass and Ma Pi Leng Pass – the king of mountain passes in the Northwest. Ha Giang is beautiful in every season, but the most beautiful is in October when the buckwheat fields bloom white. Checking in during the blooming season amidst the majestic mountains and forests is a memorable experience!

Da Nang – The most livable city in Vietnam

Known as the most livable city in Vietnam, Da Nang is proud to be one of the most attractive tourist destinations for tourists around the world. Coming to Da Nang, you will see with your own eyes the most unique bridges such as Dragon Bridge, Golden Bridge, or Han River Bridge, etc.

Da Nang is also a place with a lot of tourism potential with a 30km long coastline, Ba Na nature reserve to the most luxurious resorts. In particular, the people here are very friendly and open, making everyone excited to come to this modern city immediately. Famous attractions you can visit are Ba Na Hills, Ngu Hanh Son mountain, Hai Van pass, love lock bridge,…

Hanoi – Capital of a thousand years of civilization 

If we have to introduce tourist destinations in Vietnam, SmileTravel will not hesitate to mention Hanoi. Hanoi – the capital of a thousand years of culture is worthy of a place in this list. The beauty of Hanoi does not lie in the majestic splendor of the mountains but in the simplicity, romance and no less vibrant and bustling of the streets.

Visiting the capital, tourists will admire historical attractions such as Ba Dinh Square, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature, … or admire the beautiful scenery of West Lake, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Hoan Kiem Lake, … Besides, it would be a pity if you have not tried famous Hanoi specialties such as Com Lang Vong, Bun Cha, Pho, … These dishes, although simple, contain all the quintessence and cultural features of the capital’s people.

Ninh Binh

The next destination in the journey to explore Vietnam tourist destinations that visitors should not miss is Ninh Binh. With its majestic natural beauty, Ninh Binh was chosen as the filming location for the Hollywood blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island”.

Ninh Binh converges a full range of natural heritages and long-standing historical and cultural heritages such as Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Trang An Eco-tourism Area, Cuc Phuong National Park, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, etc. In addition, Ninh Binh is also famous for its delicious specialties such as burnt rice, vermicelli with meatballs, eel vermicelli, mountain goat meat, etc.

Nha Trang – Paradise of sea tourism

One of the advantages of Vietnam tourism is its beautiful beaches with clear blue water and white sand dunes. Among these beaches, Nha Trang is probably the most famous and beautiful destination. Located in Khanh Hoa province, Nha Trang leaves an unforgettable impression on visitors with its breathtaking coastline, islands and rich and diverse ecosystem.

Coming to this beautiful coastal city, you will be immersed in the fresh air and admire the beautiful natural scenery of the bays. Don’t forget to enjoy many delicious specialties such as grilled fish with green chili, jellyfish noodles, squid pancakes… here! Possessing many luxurious resorts and hotels, Nha Trang will serve you with the best services.

Cat Ba

Cat Ba archipelago is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam located in the south of Ha Long Bay, including 367 large and small islands. This place has beautiful scenery of limestone mountains and blue sea. If you are a lover of the natural beauty of the ocean and are interested in the ecosystem, Cat Ba completely satisfies this. Because this is known and recognized as a world biosphere reserve with a diverse and rich ecosystem.

Traveling to Cat Ba, you will be attracted by the primeval forests on limestone mountains floating on the sea, creating a beautiful poetic landscape. Summer is the season when Cat Ba is most beautiful and also the season when most tourists visit. The golden sunlight combined with the cool blue sea will dispel all the fatigue and heat every time you visit.

Phu Quoc – Beautiful island in the South

If you don’t know where to travel this summer, Phu Quoc – a beautiful island in the South will be the perfect choice for you. Known as Pearl Island, Phu Quoc is one of the paradise resorts with pristine tropical forests and crystal clear beaches.

Traveling to Phu Quoc, you will be immersed in the clear blue water of beautiful natural beaches such as Bai Sao, Bai Dai, Ganh Dau, … Or go scuba diving to see corals, visit Vinpearl Safari zoo and many attractive entertainment spots such as pepper garden, night market, Dinh Cau, Tranh stream, … Not only that, Phu Quoc is also famous as a land with many delicious dishes full of the flavor of the sea. Sea cucumber, crab blood pudding, herring salad, grilled oysters … are waiting for you to enjoy.

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Above are the top 10 most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam in 2025 that SmileTravel has compiled. Through this article, we hope that visitors can choose a favorite destination to explore and experience. Wish you a meaningful trip and bring back many photos!

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