Explore the magnificent landscapes on a 5-day journey through Northern Vietnam

Embark on a captivating itinerary with the 5-day Northern Vietnam tour departing from Saigon. Traverse the spectacular and breathtaking landscapes of Northern and Northwest Vietnam.

Witness the extraordinary beauty of Northern Vietnam on the 5-day tour

The Saigon - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh - Tam Chuc - Sapa route of the 5-day Northern Vietnam tour promises to unveil the unique and stunning landscapes of Northern and Northwest Vietnam. Explore the historic capital of Hanoi, the ancient land; the grand Tam Chuc Pagoda, the largest of its kind in the world...

In this 5-day Northern Vietnam tour, you'll indulge in a journey of pilgrimage and experiential travel, discovering natural wonders, savoring regional specialties, and experiencing diverse ethnic cultures. Travelers will feel proud to live on this land of diverse and magnificent scenery.

Let Mytour guide you through the highlights of the '5-day Northern Vietnam tour: Saigon - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh - Tam Chuc - Sapa' right away.

Tuan Chau International Tourist Area

Tuan Chau International Tourist Area encompasses various attractions: the Tuan Chau - Cat Ba ferry, resort hotels, the longest artificial beach in Vietnam, the top entertainment complex in Quang Ninh, a dolphin, seal, and sea lion performance club, and modern outdoor games, promising to be an exciting playground for tourists.

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Sun World Halong Park

This is a coastal entertainment complex located right on Bai Chay Beach, invested and built by Sun Group. Sun World Halong is a large-scale project, considered as a miniature world gathering all kinds of entertainment, resorts, shopping near the center of Halong City, promising to bring you unforgettable moments.

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Thien Cung Cave

Visiting Thien Cung Cave is a must-do activity when traveling to Halong Bay. This underground paradise covers a large area of about 10,000 square meters, with a diverse internal structure consisting of many levels and chambers adorned with countless unique limestone formations, truly magnificent.

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Dau Go Cave

Dau Go Cave is also part of the attractions in Halong Bay. It is closely associated with the historical story of Tran Hung Dao's victory over the Mongol invaders in 1228. Moreover, during the cruise through Halong Bay, tourists will also marvel at thousands of towering limestone islands and giant natural paintings like Dinh Huong Islet, Fighting Cock Islet, Stone Dog Islet,...

Trang An Tourism Complex

Travelers will be amazed by the limestone mountains, valleys, and winding rivers creating a mystical and mysterious 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 complexes.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a remarkable architectural complex in Ninh Binh province, recognized by UNESCO as one of the four core zones of the Trang An World Heritage site. It is also classified by the state as an extremely important architectural complex and historical relic, requiring utmost preservation.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is an architectural complex, with each structure bearing its own unique feature, all contributing to the ancient and majestic appearance of historical relics. Historical traces are still preserved in a diverse and abundant relic complex, including fortresses, palaces, caves, temples, tombs, and various other architectural structures with high historical and cultural value.

Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex

Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex in Ha Nam is a spiritual tourist destination receiving a lot of attention from young people and Buddhists nationwide. Stretching over an area of ​​over 500 hectares surrounded by limestone mountains, there is a large lake with 6 small islets in the middle. Visitors can take a boat ride on the lake to visit these small islands and the temples on them.

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Sapa Sky Gate

Located on the peak of O Quy Ho Pass, this is the perfect spot for you to admire the magnificent scenery of one of these four majestic mountain passes. Standing at Sapa Sky Gate, you can overlook the vast valley below with lush green rice terraces, the winding Phong Tho - Sapa (Lao Cai) road, and in the distance, the Silver Waterfall - one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in Lao Cai, always sought after by young adventurers.

Dragon Cloud Bridge

Perched on the peak of O Quy Ho Pass, the Dragon Cloud Bridge is built with a walkway starting from the mountain and then ascending a 70m-long steep elevator system. The elevator will take visitors to the position of the glass bridge, 2,200m above sea level and 60m away from the mountain wall, creating a sensation of floating in mid-air. The elevator cabin can accommodate 30 passengers per trip with four glass sides for visitors to enjoy the scenery.

Stone Church

Located in the town center, Sapa Stone Church was built in 1895 and is considered the most intact architectural landmark of the French colonial era. Despite several renovations and reconstructions due to wars and natural disasters, the church still retains its graceful charm and the soul of religious architecture.

Fansipan Cable Car Conquest

The Fansipan Cable Car is a 3-rope cable car line, connecting from the town center to the summit of Fansipan. It is a modern three-rope cable car line with a length of 6,292.5 meters. Not only does it shorten the time to reach the top of Fansipan from 2 days to just 15 minutes, but it also allows tourists to admire the stunning scenery of the sea of clouds, Muong Hoa Valley, and the Hoang Lien Son range in its entirety from above.

However, after taking the cable car, tourists need to conquer an additional 600 steps to reach the milestone at the top of Fansipan. From here, you will witness the majestic natural landscape and the serene scenery with clouds, wind, and mist always present.

Do Quyen Mountain Railway

Travelers can also choose this option to conquer the peak of Fansipan. While this is a mode of transportation recommended for days when the weather is not favorable or for tourists lacking physical strength, other guests can still experience this new form of transportation.

Fansipan Pagoda Complex

Stepping out of Fansipan Station, you will arrive at the Lower Pagoda (Thanh Phong Zen Monastery). Here, you can make wishes for yourself and your family. Throughout the 600-step journey to the top of Fansipan, from the Lower Pagoda to the Upper Pagoda, you will be accompanied by soothing meditation music, feeling as if you are entering the realm of Buddha.

In particular, tourists should not miss paying homage to the largest bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha in Vietnam (21.5m), considered the symbol of the spiritual and cultural complex of Fansipan. There is also Kim Son Bao Thang Monastery, Dai Hung Palace with many exquisitely crafted Buddha statues, an 11-story stone pagoda, an Arhat path with 18 bronze Arhat statues, flanked by vibrant rhododendron flowers.

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide