The 4 top destinations in Northern Vietnam

Vietnam is a country that attracts more and more travelers to look for authenticity, sensitive beauty of its landscapes and the subtlety of its cuisine. It is also one of countries in Asia where two-wheeled enthusiasts can combine the pleasure of traveling and the pleasure of motorcycling through a road trip on Vietnamese roads. In particular, being endowed by the nature with stunning mountains, splendid bays, magnificent caves, Northern Vietnam is a special "must-visit" place when traveling to Vietnam and below are 4 top destinations in Northern Vietnam that cannot be missed.

Mountains and terraced rice fields in Sapa

Sa Pa is probably one of the must-see tourist attractions in Vietnam. There are not many small villages perched at 1500m of altitude which attracts foreign travelers to Northern parts of Vietnam but indeed the incredible frame of the region which proposes landscapes where there is an outstanding mixture of mountain culture of rice on terrace. It is also one of the rare regions in Vietnam where old ethnic people live. Unfortunately, in recent years, tourism has intensified and the region of Sa Pa has lost some of its authenticity, despite the untouched beauty of its landscapes.

The living capital Hanoi

Located in northern Vietnam, a passage in the new capital Hanoi is inevitably a must-visit place. With its many sites and cultural relics millennia, the visit of Hanoi guarantees a true immersion in the history of Vietnam. From Hanoi Cathedral, to Hoan Kiem Lake and its Ngoc Son Temple, through its pagodas, including the most famous Tran Quoc Pagoda, not to mention its many museums including the one dedicated to women, these are busy tours. of history waiting for you!
As far as dining is concerned, do not miss the Bun Cha at Bun Bo Nam Bo, by far the best in the whole country.

The famous Ha Long Bay

World famous tourist place, Ha Long Bay is inevitably a must in Vietnam. With its 1969 karstic islands (and /or rocky peaks), it is today designated as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The erosion of these peaks gave way to famous caves such as the "Cave of Surprise" and the "Cave of Wonders".

Here you will have little chance to find calm as the concentration of tourists is important. To take full advantage of this, consider longer cruises (2 or 3 days) that will allow you to leave the circuits taken every day by many boat trips. You can also go to Cat Ba Island for more tranquility.

Tam Coc “Ha Long Bay on land”

The Tam Coc - "Ha Long Bay Land" as it is nicknamed, is another incredible natural site because of the many karst peaks that are present there. Here you have a date with nature again. Boat trip, explore the surroundings by bike, you have a splendid site (smaller than the bay of Ha Long) but that will put you in full view!

If you would like to admire the beauty of special yellow rice paddy field around islands, you should arrange a travel schedule to visit Tam Coc immediately!