Northern Vietnam
Discover the wonders of this amazing region
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Hanoi
A thousand years of history wrapped in the chaos of motorbikes and street kitchens
Ha Long
Gateway to the emerald waters and limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay
Sapa
Mountain town draped in terraced rice paddies and hill-tribe culture
Ninh Binh
The inland Ha Long Bay of towering karsts and winding rivers
emoji_events Bounties in Northern Vietnam
Cruise Through Ha Long Bay's Limestone Pillars
Sail among 1,600 limestone islands rising from emerald waters.
Trek Through the Muong Hoa Valley Rice Terraces
Hike the sculpted emerald terraces carved into the Hoang Lien Son mountains.
Navigate the 36 Streets of the Old Quarter
Get lost in the ancient merchant quarter where each street sells one trade.
Row Through Tam Coc's Karst Caves
Glide through three limestone grottoes on a sampan rowed by foot.
Conquer the Fansipan Summit
Reach the peak of Indochina's highest mountain at 3,143 meters.
Pay Respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Visit the granite monument where Vietnam's founding father rests.
Conquer the Bun Cha Lunch Rush
Devour charcoal-grilled pork patties with rice noodles at a legendary stall.
Kayak Into a Hidden Lagoon
Paddle through a sea cave into a secret lake enclosed by karst cliffs.
Watch Water Puppets at Thang Long Theatre
Experience the centuries-old art of puppets dancing on water.
Stay in a Hmong Homestay
Sleep in a traditional stilted house and share a meal with a hill-tribe family.
Climb to the Summit of Mua Cave
Ascend 500 stone steps for a panoramic view over the karst-studded valley.
Circumnavigate Hoan Kiem Lake at Dusk
Walk the sacred lake at the heart of Hanoi as the city lights ignite.
Cross the Tracks on Train Street
Stand inches from the Hanoi train as it squeezes through a narrow alley.
Explore the Sung Sot Cave
Enter the enormous grotto that early French explorers named 'Cave of Surprises.'
Cycle Through the Ancient Capital of Hoa Lu
Ride through rice fields to the temples of Vietnam's first imperial capital.
Shop the Sapa Weekend Market
Browse handcrafted textiles and hill-tribe goods at the highland market.
Dine on Squid at a Floating Village
Eat freshly caught seafood at a restaurant built on the water.