Gear yourself up for another exotic trip to Vietnam. It is a history buff’s dream destination, as Vietnam is a country that has an interesting history and ancient traditions. Vietnam struggled against the dominating influence of China, and became a French colony in the 19th century. Vietnam’s turmoil continued until 1975 that led to the infamous Vietnam War. Due to the country’s long struggle for freedom, the country became a melting pot of historical ruins as well as interesting historical sites. Vietnam’s quest for independence left a number of remarkable attractions that globetrotters simply must visit. Moreover, Vietnam sparkles with nature’s beauty with its rich wildlife and evergreen forest. Definitely, it is a plethora of wonderful sights. So on your next vacation, why not consider a trip to the historical and beautiful country of Vietnam?
To help you make the most out of your Vietnam vacation, here is a list of the some of the top attractions in the country that you should never miss.
Sa Pa Terraces
The Sa Pa Terraces is an abode of interesting landscape of rice terraces. This type of landscape was meant to avoid erosion and to preserve rainfall for the land’s crops. This indigenous work not only provides vegetation and rice crops to the locals, it is also considered as one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
Chu Chi Tunnels
This series of hand dug underground tunnels served as hiding spots of the guerillas during the Vietnam War. It was also used as a sanctuary of several militaries and civilians in the Indochina war.
Hoi An
It was once considered as Vietnam’s international port in the 17th century. This former fishing village was able to preserve its ancient architecture. This old town is Vietnam’s version of Venice, thus it is dubbed as Venice of Vietnam due to its narrow canals that are similar to Venice itself.
Ha Long Bay
This bay showcases an extensive display of Vietnam’s thick jungle vegetation. It is home to hundreds of islands that form an interesting seascape of limestone pillars. Limestone monolithic islands are abundant in the Ha Long Bay, several of which have enormous caves.
Hoa Lo Prison
This ancient prison cell became a symbol of the exploitation of Vietnamese by the French. This prison served as a torture chamber for Vietnamese revolutionists. The southern part of this chamber was preserved and became a memorial for revolutionaries who have experienced death by horrendous ways. The original cells with the leg irons were preserved for the public to take a glimpse on Vietnam’s long struggle for freedom.