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Son Tra Peninsula
Son Tra Peninsula is Da Nang's forested headland projecting into the East Sea about ten kilometres northeast of the city centre.
- Must see
- Nature site
- Da Nang
Country guide
Vietnam
Vietnam covers 331,344.82 km² and its 2025 population estimate is 102,300,000, held mostly in two river deltas at opposite ends of a long, narrow country: the R...
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Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor
Vietnam covers 331,344.82 km² and its 2025 population estimate is 102,300,000, held mostly in two river deltas at opposite ends of a long, narrow country: the Red River in the north around Hanoi, the Mekong in the south below Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi is the capital and Ho Chi Minh City the largest city, and the ground between the two is the trip — a coast measured in days rather than hours, usually broken into three or four stops instead of run in one go. Which end a traveller starts from decides the order of everything after it.
Checked 2026-08-25
Cities
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City 10,496 places -
Hanoi
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Hanoi 5,813 places -
Da Nang
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Da Nang 3,747 places
Practical information
- Language spoken
- Vietnamese
- National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
- Dialling code
- +84
- International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
- Currency
- Vietnamese đồng (VND)
- Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
- Emergency number
- 113 police · 114 fire · 115 ambulance
- Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
- Plug type
- Type A and C · 220 V
- Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
- Tap water
- Not recorded
- No verified nationwide visitor drinking-water statement was recorded
Top things to see
Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.
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02 2 hoursJade Emperor Pagoda
Chùa Ngọc Hoàng
The Jade Emperor Pagoda, known locally as Chùa Ngọc Hoàng, is a Taoist temple in Ho Chi Minh City. Built in 1909 by the Chinese community, it honors the Jade Emperor, the supreme deity in Taoist cosmology.
- Must see
- Place of worship
- Ho Chi Minh City
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03 2 hoursNguyen Hue Walking Street
Phố đi bộ Nguyễn Huệ
Nguyen Hue Walking Street is Ho Chi Minh City’s central civic promenade, joining a public walking route with the formal space in front of the city administration.
- Must see
- Activity
- Ho Chi Minh City
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04 45 minDien Hai Citadel
Dien Hai Citadel is a historic military fortification in Da Nang, Vietnam. Constructed in 1813 during the Nguyen Dynasty, it was originally named Dien Hai Fort.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Da Nang
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05 1 hr 30 minBitexco Financial Tower and Saigon Skydeck
Bitexco Financial Tower is a prominent skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It stands in District 1, the central commercial area. The building is notable for its distinctive lotus-inspired architectural design, which reflects Vietnamese cultural symbolism.
- Must see
- Viewpoint
- Ho Chi Minh City
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06 2 hoursLandmark 81
Landmark 81 is a prominent skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It stands within the Vinhomes Central Park development in Binh Thanh District.
- Must see
- Activity
- Ho Chi Minh City
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07 3 hoursCholon
Cholon is Saigon's historic Chinatown, a sprawling commercial and residential district in Ho Chi Minh City. Established in the late eighteenth century, it developed as a separate city before merging with Saigon proper.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Ho Chi Minh City
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08 45 minLong Biên Bridge
Cầu Long Biên
Long Bien Bridge is a historic cantilever bridge across the Red River in Hanoi, Vietnam. Constructed during the French colonial period, it was designed by Gustave Eiffel's company and completed in the early twentieth century.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Hanoi
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Nguyen Van Binh Book Street 09 1 hourNguyen Van Binh Book Street
Nguyen Van Binh Book Street is a pedestrian thoroughfare in Ho Chi Minh City dedicated to books and reading culture. It stretches beside Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon in District 1.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Ho Chi Minh City
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10 2 hoursBui Vien Walking Street
Bui Vien Walking Street is the dominant backpacker nightlife street in Ho Chi Minh City and a nationally recognised visitor district. Located in District 1, it forms the western anchor of the city's backpacker quarter alongside Pham Ngu Lao Street.
- Must see
- Nightlife venue
- Ho Chi Minh City
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11 3 hoursDa Nang Downtown
Da Nang Downtown is the city's principal amusement complex, serving as a central hub for nightlife and entertainment in Da Nang, Vietnam. The area functions as a mixed-use destination combining commercial, recreational, and social functions.
- Must see
- Entertainment venue
- Da Nang
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12 1 hourPhùng Hưng Mural Street
Phố bích họa Phùng Hưng
Phung Hung Mural Street is a public art installation along Phung Hung Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Hanoi
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13 1 hourHanoi Ceramic Road
Con đường gốm sứ Hà Nội
The Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural is a monumental public artwork in Vietnam's capital. Commissioned in 2007 for the Millennial Anniversary of Hanoi, it holds recognition as one of the world's largest ceramic mosaics.
- Must see
- Art and culture venue
- Hanoi
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Thac Gian Communal House 14 45 minThac Gian Communal House
Thac Gian Communal House is a Vietnamese đình, or traditional village communal house, located in central Da Nang. It stands as an independent national architectural heritage site, recognized for its historical and cultural significance to the region.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Da Nang
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15 2 hoursDong Khoi Street
Dong Khoi Street is one of central Ho Chi Minh City's best-known urban corridors. In District 1, it links a lively commercial setting with the city's historic core.
- Must see
- Activity
- Ho Chi Minh City
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16 2 hoursTran Thi Ly Bridge
Tran Thi Ly Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge spanning the Han River in Da Nang, Vietnam. The structure serves as a vital transportation link connecting districts of the central Vietnamese city.
- Must see
- Activity
- Da Nang
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17 2 hoursThuan Phuoc Bridge
Thuan Phuoc Bridge is a cable-stayed crossing over the Han River in Da Nang, linking the city centre with the eastern side and the route toward Son Tra Peninsula.
- Must see
- Activity
- Da Nang
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18 2 hoursImperial Citadel of Thang Long
Hoàng thành Thăng Long
The Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Hanoi's Ba Đình district, rather than one intact palace.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Hanoi
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19 45 minHo Chi Minh Mausoleum
Lăng Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh
The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, known locally as Lăng Chủ tịch Hồ Chí Minh, stands as a monumental memorial in central Hanoi.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Hanoi
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20 45 minCủ Chi tunnels
Địa Đạo Bến Đình Củ Chi
The Cu Chi Tunnels comprise an extensive underground network located northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon. Constructed during the mid-20th century conflict period, these passages served as hiding spots, supply routes, hospitals, and living quarters.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Ho Chi Minh City
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21 45 minDragon River Bridge
Cầu Rồng
Dragon Bridge, known locally as Cầu Rồng, is a steel bridge spanning the Hàn River in Da Nang, Vietnam.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Da Nang
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22 45 minIndependence Palace
Dinh Độc Lập
Independence Palace, known locally as Dinh Độc Lập, stands as one of Ho Chi Minh City's most historically significant landmarks. The structure served as the residence and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War era.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Ho Chi Minh City
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23 1 hr 30 minHỏa Lò Prison
Nhà tù Hỏa Lò
Hoa Lo Prison Relic, locally known as Di tích Nhà tù Hỏa Lò, is a historical museum in Hanoi. The site preserves a former colonial-era prison complex.
- Must see
- Museum
- Hanoi
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24 1 hr 30 minWar Remnants Museum
Bảo tàng Chứng tích Chiến tranh
The War Remnants Museum, known locally as Bảo tàng Chứng tích Chiến tranh, stands as a significant institution in Ho Chi Minh City dedicated to documenting the Vietnam War and its enduring consequences.
- Must see
- Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City
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25 45 minGolden Bridge
Cầu Vàng
Golden Bridge is a mountain pedestrian landmark within Sun World Ba Na Hills, distinguished by a curved walkway held visually by two enormous stone-like hands.
- Must see
- Historic site
- Da Nang
Common questions
How long should a first trip to Vietnam be?
A north-to-south first trip needs about two weeks; with ten days, choose two regions such as Hanoi and the centre or Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight trains and domestic flights shorten distance but still consume transfer time.
What entry documents are needed for Vietnam?
Apply through Vietnam’s official electronic-visa portal if the passport and trip qualify. Confirm the approved entry point, validity dates and permitted stay before finalising the route, because an authorisation tied to one crossing should not be assumed valid for another.
What is the best way to travel around Vietnam?
Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang are the key gateways for common itineraries. Domestic flights, the north-south railway and coaches connect regions; local systems vary, so use licensed taxis or recognised booking channels and verify the correct station or terminal.
When is a practical time to visit Vietnam?
Vietnam’s north, central coast and south have different wet and dry periods. Choose travel dates around the most weather-sensitive region: central beach conditions, northern mountain visibility and southern rainfall cannot be summarised by one nationwide “best month.”
What money and payment basics apply in Vietnam?
The Vietnamese đồng is the recorded currency, and the high denomination numbers deserve a deliberate check before payment. Cash remains useful for small vendors and local transport; use reputable ATMs or banks and verify each zero on quoted VND prices.
What practical safety details should I save for Vietnam?
Police, fire and ambulance are recorded as 113, 114 and 115; common power is Type A and C at 220 V. Tap-water advice is Not recorded here, so ask locally and keep transport-provider details available for long rail or coach journeys.