Nha Trang is a seaside town popular for its scuba diving and white sandy beaches. Used by the Viet Cong guerrillas during the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels are a must see just about 40km northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong Delta will take you to a more serene part of this war-ridden nation where the main mode of transport is by boat along the Mekong River. Being such a diverse nation, Vietnam is home to the Mui Ne sand dunes, great for watching the sunset and kite-flying/wind-surfing due to the strong breeze.
Phu Quoc on the other hand is home to some of the world’s cleanest beaches with untouched coral reefs. Hoi An, also known as the “Venice of Vietnam”, was once a centre for merchants travelling from all corners of the globe, and the influences they’ve managed to leave in this city still remain strongly visible.
The Hoan Kiem Lake of Hanoi is a favourite amongst locals for its scenic views, meanwhile, the Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue with its seven stories is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Last but not least, Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam is probably the country’s biggest tourist attraction that simply cannot be missed.
Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
