Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. Located adjacent to the South China Sea, the country is popular for its rivers, sandy beaches, busy cities and Buddhist pagodas, among other unique natural and man-made land features. Previously known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh is a museum named after the country’s leader in the communist era. 
It is home to the Vietnamese War history museums, French colonial landmarks and the Cu Chi tunnels the Viet Cong soldiers used in the early century. The Vietnamese capital is known as Hanoi. Apart from historical attractions, Vietnam is also home to green rice fields with beautiful scenery, national parks, diverse culture and a fast-growing economy.
Vietnam attracts investors, international businesses, tourists and even students looking to study abroad. Whether you’re into biking, hiking, mountaineering, taking nature walks, diving, canoeing, kayaking or even sightseeing, Vietnam has many places to visit and explore, and things to do.
It doesn’t matter whether you visit the country for personal, leisure or business reasons. And, if you’re wondering about what to do in Vietnam, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Here are the top 7 tourist attractions you should explore when visiting Vietnam:
1. The Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
Located at the heart of Vietnam, the Phong Nha-Ke National Park is a popular caving destination worldwide. The park houses a paradise cave ideal for exploration, camping or even hiking. You can also go for swimming in the park or take nature walks. The park is accessible on boat.
2. The Halong Bay
The Tonkin Gulf on the bay is home to several limestone islands you’d love to explore. The action of wind and water has eroded various parts of the bay into magnificent scenic sites. Explore the bay on a boat to catch a glimpse of its attractive gorges and mammoth caverns.
3. My Son
Dating back to the 4th century when it was discovered, My Son has a rich history. It’s a jungle mountainous site with a temple in ruins abandoned in the 13th century. It houses 20 old temple ruin structures you’d love to explore as you delve into the ancient locals’ culture and religion. Most of the monuments and attractions on the site were destroyed during the Vietnam War.
4. Hanoi
Hanoi is the place to visit if you’re interested in exploring the rich Vietnamese culture and historical attractions. The old town is home to museums where you can learn more about the country’s history and its various wars in the early century. The museum house galleries with attractive artistic works you’ll love marvelling at.
5. The Cu Chi Tunnels
The Cu Chi Tunnel is a chain of tunnels the Vietnamese soldiers used to hide from the enemy in the Vietnam War. It’s isn’t just a rich historical site, but also attractive for sightseeing. Crawl in the tunnels on your hands and knees to gain first-hand experience of how it feels to hide from the enemy during war.
6. The Mekong Delta
Located to the south of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta runs along the Mekong River that enters the sea in multiple inlet waterways. It’s beautiful natural scenery with green vegetation and breathtaking sights. It’s an incredible site to tour for experiences like no other. Boat rides are available for exploring the site; this is one site you’ll be glad you visited.
7. The Hoi An
Hoi An is an attractive Vietnamese city rich in architectural history. The old merchant houses all over the city have made it a popular tourist destination worldwide. Explore the fascinating, decorative architectural sites for exceptional views. Don’t forget to take some snapshots with your camera to bring home with you as memorabilia.
Whether you’re visiting Vietnam for vacation or business, the country has lots of interesting tourist attractions near your destination that you’d love to explore. Make sure you plan your trip well in advance before leaving your country or city. It’s also important to set aside enough money to fund your trip.
