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Friendship Pass Border Gate
Located on the Vietnam-China border, 17km from Lạng Sơn city, Friendship Pass Border Gate serves as a vital link in the economic development between Vietnam and China. At this international border gate, Vietnam has marker 1116 and China has marker 1117, both large markers adorned with the national flags of the two countries.
Coc Leu Market in Lao Cai
Situated in the heart of Lào Cai city, Coc Leu Market is considered the largest commercial center in the province and a must-visit shopping destination for tourists on the 5-day, 4-night Northern Vietnam tour. With nearly 8,000m2 of construction area, 600 stalls of various sizes, and 700 business households offering 25 different categories of goods, from everyday items to luxury products.
Here, both tourists and traders can find and purchase a wide variety of goods, including handicrafts, household items, electronics, food, cosmetics, herbs, fruits, and vegetables.
Fansipan – The Roof of Indochina
Travelers can opt to conquer the summit of Fansipan via cable car. This cable car route, with 3 cables, connects from the town center to the peak of Fansipan. Not only does it reduce the travel time to the summit from 2 days to just 15 minutes, but it also allows travelers to admire the stunning scenery of the sea of clouds, Muong Hoa Valley, and Hoang Lien Son range in all its glory from above.
Cat Cat Village
Cat Cat Village is nestled at the foot of Hoang Lien Son range, in the area of San Sa Ho commune, Sapa town, only about 2km from the town center. Cat Cat Village charms visitors with its simple wooden houses, babbling brooks, vibrant terraced fields, and humble ethnic minority people.
Stone Church
Located in the town center, Sapa Stone Church was built in 1895 and is considered the most intact architectural relic of the French era. Despite several renovations and damages due to wars and natural disasters, the church still retains its grace and soul of religious architecture.
Van Mieu – Temple of Literature
Văn Miếu, situated in Đống Đa district, Hanoi, amidst four main streets including Nguyễn Thái Học, Tôn Đức Thắng, Văn Miếu, and Quốc Tử Giám, is the complex of the country's first university, serving as not only a historical and cultural relic but also a place where many scholars and students come to seek luck in examinations and learning.
Văn Miếu was constructed in 1070 under the reign of King Lý Thánh Tông, dedicated to Confucius, Chu Văn An, and the Four Accomplished Men. In 1076, King Lý Nhân Tông established Quốc Tử Giám alongside as a university exclusively for the royal family and nobles. During the reign of King Trần Thái Tông, Quốc Tử Giám was renamed “National Academy” and admitted outstanding students from commoner families.
Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám consists of several small architectural structures enclosed by walls. Despite historical upheavals, this complex has undergone multiple renovations and continues to attract a large number of tourists.
Ba Dinh Square
Ba Dinh Square, located on Hùng Vương street, is where President Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum is situated. This square has witnessed many significant historical events, notably the reading of the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, by President Ho Chi Minh, marking the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Today, Ba Dinh Square boasts a 320m long and 100m wide area, with a 1.4m wide walkway in the middle. At the center of the square stands a 25m tall flagpole. It serves as the venue for parades on major Vietnamese holidays and is also a popular spot for tourists and locals to visit, relax, and stroll.
Ho Chi Minh Museum
The Ho Chi Minh Museum, located at 19 Ngọc Hà Street, right behind Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, is arguably the largest museum in Vietnam, focusing mainly on exhibiting artifacts and documents about the life and legacy of Ho Chi Minh. The museum and the complex of Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum attract a large number of tourists from both domestic and international visitors.
One Pillar Pagoda (Mats Pagoda)
The One Pillar Pagoda, also known as Mats Pagoda or Diên Hựu Tự, is a unique pagoda located in the heart of Hanoi with its distinctive architecture featuring a lotus-shaped tower. Built during the reign of King Lý Thái Tông, the pagoda has been preserved and undergone major renovations, particularly in 1954 when it was damaged by the French.
This architectural masterpiece combines high and low architectural rhythms, with sculptures, paintings, carved corridors, and water surfaces as symbols of high culture, art, and deep national identity. Not only is it considered the most unique architectural pagoda in Vietnam, but it is also a spiritual destination and a cultural symbol of Hanoi, the capital city for thousands of years.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Bai Dinh Pagoda is situated at the western gateway of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, along National Highway 38B, in Gia Sinh – Gia Viễn – Ninh Binh commune, 15 km from Ninh Binh city and located north of the Tràng An World Heritage Site. It can be said that this is the largest pagoda complex and holds many records.
The Bai Dinh Pagoda complex consists of an ancient pagoda area and a newly built pagoda area since 2003. The pagoda is nestled on the mountainside, amidst vast lakes and rocky mountains, at the western gateway to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. The grand, majestic architecture of the new pagoda embodies traditional essence, making it a renowned destination.
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex
Visitors will be amazed by the limestone mountains, valleys, and winding rivers that create a mystical, enchanting space of this world natural heritage. Sitting on a small boat, tourists will meander along the Sao Khe River through rice fields and delve into the cave clusters.
Thien Cung Cave
Visiting Thien Cung Cave is a must-do activity when traveling to Halong Bay. This “heavenly palace on earth” covers a considerable area of about 10,000 square meters, with diverse internal structures consisting of multiple levels and chambers adorned with countless unique limestone formations, creating a magnificent spectacle.
For more detailed information, refer to the article: Thien Cung Cave – The hidden underworld paradise in Halong Bay
Halong Bay
In addition to Thien Cung Cave, visitors to Halong Bay can explore numerous iconic destinations such as visiting fishing villages, admiring the symbol of Halong Bay, the Dinh Huong Islet. Travelers will be mesmerized by the incredibly majestic and unique scenery as they cruise through the bay. This is undoubtedly a memorable experience at this world natural heritage site.
By Mytour
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Reference: Mytour Travel Handbook
MytourApril 17, 2023
