Vietnam is a country at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia. This place has always been recognized as one of Asia’s top travel destinations. The Southeast Asian gem has a great mix of outdoor activities, cultural tours, and mouthwatering cuisine. There are many natural and historical attractions. For adventure enthusiasts, there are activities like kayaking, cycling, hiking, and bungee jumping. 

Here are the Best Things to Do in Vietnam

 

1. Enjoy Coconut Boat Ride in Hoi An

 

The coconut boat ride is a unique and scenic experimented ride. This kind of ride takes place in the rural areas surrounding Hoi An. Such as the Cam Thanh Coconut Village or the Bay Mau Coconut Forest. These rides are small round bamboo boats, that are referred to as a thung chai or basket boat. Visitors can enjoy many activities, such as fishing with traditional nets, learning about local crab-catching techniques, or even trying their hand at paddling the basket boat. The duration of the coconut boat ride depends on the package or tour you choose. Usually, the ride lasts around 45 minutes to 1 hour. Visitors can find surroundings with lush greenery, swaying coconut palms, and serene landscapes.

2. Head to Ba Be National Park

 

Ba Be National Park is a reserve in Bac Kan Province, Northeast region of Vietnam. This national park is blessed with rolling hills, tall limestone karsts, and over 550 plant varieties. There are 353 types of butterflies, 65 types of mammals, and the rare Vietnamese Salamander at this park. The best way to get around the park is through the relaxed river cruises, which take around the Puong Caves and the Ba Be Lake. Visitors can even do trekking and hiking through the paths. They can find animals like the chinese pangolin, slow loris, rhesus macaque, and European otter around the park.

3. Admire the Golden Bridge

 

Golden Bridge is in the Ba Na Hills near Da Nang. This bridge is famous for its sculpture of two giant hands cradling a golden bridge. It is made up of sections. This unique bridge is supported by two giant stone hands that appear to be holding the structure up. The amazing contrast of the bright yellow bridge against the massive grey stone hands makes the Golden Bridge a sight to behold. Golden Bridge offers amazing views of the neighboring mountains and verdant trees. Purple Chrysanthemums plants enhance the overall beauty of the bridge. Visitors have to take the Ba Na Cable Car to reach the bridge.

4. Hike through Cat Ba Islands

 

Cat Ba Island is the largest island of Halong Bay. This island is regarded as the most famous island. It is home to Cat Ba National Parks, tourist attractions, hotels, restaurants, and bars. There are many activities visitors can do on this island such as swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, diving, trekking, caving, and rock climbing. Organized tours are available to the island. The beaches over here are super clean.

5. Explore Phu Quoc Island

 

Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. Located 45 kilometers from the southern tip of Vietnam and just 4 kilometers from Cambodia. This beach offers beautiful white sand beaches, surrounded by palm and coconut trees. The beach has crystal-clear waters and lush tropical landscapes. Phu Quoc boasts many pristine beaches like Long Beach, Ong Lang Beach, and Sao Beach. This beach offers its charm, from serene relaxation to vibrant beachside activities. Visitors can find dense jungles, waterfalls, and nature reserves like Phu Quoc National Park. They can also discover diverse flora and fauna, including rare wildlife. Snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing are popular due to the island’s rich marine life.

6. Admire the Iconic Clay Tunnel

 

Clay Tunnel or Da Lat’s Clay Tunnel is a series of basalt and dark red clay structures. It represents significant milestones and important buildings from Da Lat’s past and present. Visitors can find a massive dragon at the entrance of the roofless trench. The attraction starts with structures of natural scenery and animals like elephants, giraffes, monkeys, snakes, and crocodiles. Then there are trains, gardens, churches, vehicles, and magnified versions of objects of everyday use.  The major attraction of this place is the Infinity Lake at the end of the tunnel. There are miniature models of Vietnamese houses and landmarks such as Lang Biang Mountain, the Chicken Church, and Truc Lam Zen Monastery. This tunnel ends at Infinity Lake, a serene artificial waterbody with two colossal structures of human faces looking at each other. Visitors can reach the faces by climbing the steps to the lake’s center. There are also coffee shops, small restaurants, and souvenir stores within the premises.