Hanoi Attractions - What to See in Hanoi Vietnam

What to see in Hanoi

With over 1,000-year history and diverse cultural traditions, Hanoi is one of the most popular destinations for all those who travel to Vietnam. Hanoi is also the second largest city in Vietnam as well as the biggest center of culture and education with many historical monuments, famous landscapes, theaters, museums, craft villages… of the country. One of the loveliest features to this city is its many lakes and parks. These provide many beautiful locations to rest in between venturing out in the capital's streets.

Taxis are the best way to travel long distances in Hanoi. But it is quite easy to get around the city on foot or on cyclo. If you are wondering where to see in Hanoi, here are some suggestions for you:

The Con Dao Islands

The Con Dao Islands – One of Top 20 Mysterious Islands in the World

Renowned travel magazine Travel And Leisure has named Vietnam Con Dao on the list of Top 20 islands contain many mysteries in the world. Con Dao Island was also voted as one of best ten islands of the world for a romantic holiday in 2011 by another famous travel magazine - Lonely Planet.

The Con Dao Islands (also known as Poulo Condore) is in southeastern Vietnam (Ba Ria Vung Tau Province) and around 250 kilometers, or a 45-minute flight, from Ho Chi Minh City. It is well-known for its nice beaches shaded with green trees, fresh air, deep-blue waters, and primitive forests. Con Dao comprises 16 beautiful islands and islets with a total area of ​​76 square kilometers.

Da Lat in the South of Vietnam

Da Lat Romantic City

Located on Lam Vien (Langbiang Plateau) high lands, part of the greater Central high lands of Vietnam, Da Lat is 1475m above sea level and is 305 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. Da Lat attracts all visitors by its amazing French architecture, green pine trees, beautiful sceneries and historical monuments as well as cool climate most of the year. Therefore, Da Lat is considered as“little Paris in tropical zone” (Le Petit Paris).  For a long time, Da Lat has been one of the most famous tourist cities of Vietnam and a romantic city for honeymoon holiday in the country.

Mekong Delta in the South of Vietnam

Vietnam's Mekong Delta - One of top 10 best value destinations

Lonely Planet, one of the most famous tourism magazines, has rated Mekong Delta of Vietnam as one of the ten best value destinations for 2012. In this list, Vietnam’s Mekong Delta ranks the ninth.

This magazine affirmed that: “Vietnam is always good value”. However, Lonely Planet advised tourists to skip the package trips arranged in Ho Chi Minh City and discover the Mekong Delta region themselves as it’s more rewarding and cheaper. It also listed some destinations in a trip to the Mekong Delta such as Chau Doc, Ben Tre, Vinh Long, Ha Tien, Tra Vinh, etc… Tourists can easily travel many interesting places in Mekong Delta by bus, taxi or hire motorbike.