Vietnam Tourist Attractions

Vietnam is among the most populous countries in the world with an estimated population of 86 million. Situated on the Indo-China Peninsula, Vietnam is part of South East Asia bordering China, Cambodia, and the South China Sea. The tropical climate of the country makes it a desired tourist destination. The coastal cities of Vietnam draw large number of tourists every year.

Vietnam tourism
Tourism has made the place even more popular. The best time to visit the place is between September-November. The climate during this time is favorable for tours. Vietnam tourist attractions include national parks, gardens, historical sites, museums, and lakes. Many tourist attractions are located in the capital city of Hanoi.

Below given are

three top Vietnam tourist attractions

: Hanoi: The city of Hanoi is widely visited by the tourists who plan a Vietnamese vacation. The city offers sightseeing to various places of interest like historical buildings and monuments, museums, art galleries, parks, and lakes. Situated on the banks of Red River, the city resembles a French colony in style of architecture. The important places of visit in the city include the following:

• Hoan Kiem Lake and the old town on its banks
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum south of West Lake is a popular museum. Other popular Hanoi museums are Bao Ho Chi Minh Museum, Bao Tang My Thuat (Fine Arts Museum), Bao Tang Cach Manh (Revolutionary Museum), Independence Museum, Tang Lich Su (History Museum), and the Bao Tang Quan Doi (Army Museum).
• Hanoi Pagodas are interesting features of the city. The One Pillar Pagoda is the most prominent in the city and constructed in 1049. It is also an important historical Vietnam attraction.
• The first university in Vietnam is the Temple of Literature. It was built in 1076 and is visited by students.
• The 13 km long West Lake is where the tourists can spend the summer afternoons, enjoying the breeze and stunning beauty of the place. The shores are popular picnic and camp grounds even for the locals.
  
  

  Ha Long Bay

  
  Ha Long Bay is another UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Quang Ninh, Vietnam. It is a part of the popular Van Don district. It is the Ha Long City’s main attraction featuring large and small islands with limestone rocks. The Cat Ba islands of the bay are situated in the southwestern region. The place is accessible by ferry from Ha Long City. The geographical features and the climatic conditions are major draw for the tourists.
  
  The total area of the bay is 1,553 km square that includes 1,960 islands and beaches. Among these islands, 775 form the central part of the bay measuring around 334 km square. The karst limestone that has evolved for around 20 million years is an interesting feature of the place. The beaches and the surrounding regions are home to several flora and fauna species, evergreen forests, and a large ecosystem. The seafood is another specialty of the region. The visitors can taste diverse recipes in the beach restaurants.
  
  

  Cham Museum

  
  Da Nang is a city close to Hue, central Vietnam region. The Cham Museum is part of the Da nang and built in 1915. It is one of Vietnam’s popular attractions in the central region. The museum was constructed with financial support from the French Far-East Research Institute in Vietnam. Cham Musuem is home to an extensive collection of artworks of Cham.
  
  The Cham architectural style is reflected in the museum building. The origination of Cham architecture is from the 5th century matriarchal society that lasted until the 15th century.
  
  Among the permanent collection of the Cham Museum, there are around 300 sculptures approximately 300 terracotta and mud-baked sculptures that were once part of the Cham temples. The ten rooms and galleries in the museum house this collection. Other exhibits are located in the exterior compounds and lawns of the place.

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