Top 9 Most Fascinating Travel Destinations in 2022

Moc Chau (Son La) is the gateway to the Northwest, located about 200 km from the center of Hanoi, with a natural area of ​​1,081.66 km2, accounting for 7.49% of the area of Son La province, ranking 8th out of 12 districts and cities of Son La province. Moc Chau has four distinct seasons, with the outstanding feature of a mild, cool plateau climate all year round. Therefore, it is considered one of the most beautiful places in Vietnam, with vast plateaus and extremely famous for majestic landscapes, beautiful villages along the road with seasons of blooming flowers such as cauliflower, cherry blossom, and plum blossom... The four seasons in Moc Chau are often associated with different flowers, so tourists when coming here do not depend on the season of the year but mainly rely on the blooming season of flowers. The beauty here is always fresh with romantic natural scenery and also very strange.

Currently, Moc Chau is one of the hottest tourist destinations in the North with hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. From Hanoi, you can reach Moc Chau by private means of transportation with a travel time of about 6-8 hours depending on the weather conditions. July is also the time when the weather starts to get colder and drier, the sky is bluer, which makes Moc Chau plateau more attractive than ever. If you have the opportunity, you should make a trip to this place to experience and enjoy the most refreshing moments amidst the romantic natural scenery with each mustard flower or wild sunflower vying for color.

Sa Pa Town (Lao Cai) Sa Pa town is located 38km from Lao Cai city and 376km from Hanoi. The most popular means of transportation for travelers from Hanoi to Sapa is by train. This place is famous for its majestic scenery, pristine villages, and mild climate, which are very suitable for those who want to find relaxation and immerse themselves in the mountainous nature. Sa Pa never loses its beauty, you can visit here at any time of the year. But perhaps the best time to visit Sa Pa is around November.

During this time, the weather in Sa Pa is quite stable and convenient for you to explore the city. During the day, you can freely wander around to admire the scenery. At night, you can enjoy the coldness of the mountainous area and savor the delicious local specialties. For those who visit this small town for the first time, they will surely be amazed by the dense forests, the honesty, and simplicity of the people here.

Da Lat is currently a tier-1 city under the Lâm Đồng Provincial Party Committee. This beautiful and famous city is located on the Lam Vien Plateau in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, about 278km from Bien Hoa, Dong Nai province. It is 1,481km from the capital city Hanoi and 293km from Ho Chi Minh City, and 205km from Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province. If you take the new mountain pass route, it will only take a little over 3 hours to reach Nha Trang city. Da Lat - the year-round paradise of vibrant life with countless flowers blooming, a cool climate overflowing with flower streets. Da Lat is not only a famous tranquil and sightseeing destination but also a colorful and increasingly innovative experience. People have come up with many new creative inspirations and some extremely cool places have emerged from that.

Da Lat is a beautiful city with countless different flowers. Around July is when this city welcomes a considerable number of tourists to admire the wild sunflowers blooming more beautifully than ever. This time is also when Da Lat is free from rain showers, with clear blue skies and fresh, pleasant air.

In the gentle sunlight of the dreamy early morning, beautiful wild sunflowers bloom all over the plateau, stretching from the Langbiang area, the valley of love to all the streets of the city. It is known that the blooming season of wild sunflowers is also the peak tourist season in Da Lat. Tourists from all over flock to the city mainly to admire the vibrant yellow wild sunflowers bursting with life.

Ha Giang is also an unmissable destination. Ha Giang is located in the northernmost part of Vietnam. The road from Hanoi to Ha Giang City is about 280km long. Traveling by car through expressways and national highways takes only about 5 hours, so tourists can drive by themselves, take long-distance buses, join Ha Giang tour buses, or travel by motorbike. During this time, you will truly be overwhelmed by the beauty of the vivid red triangular flower fields, making the Ha Giang plateau seem like it's wearing a new coat. Towards the end of November is the sight of ripe golden rice fields stretching across the high rocky plateaus of Ha Giang, along with the faint pink color of triangular flowers. Additionally, you can explore other fascinating destinations in Ha Giang such as: Lung Cu Flagpole, Dong Van Karst Plateau, Twin Mountains of Quan Ba, the mansion of “King Cat” - Vuong Chi Sinh...

When visiting Ha Giang, you cannot miss the Dong Van Karst Plateau. It is likened to a ‘gray paradise’ where high, rugged mountains stand at an altitude of 1500m above sea level. Traveling along the plateau, tourists will only see the white-gray color of the jagged mountain ranges extending endlessly. The stacked layers of rocky mountains seem to protect the peace of this land.

Côn Đảo, situated approximately 180km from Vung Tau city by sea route, is closest to Vinh Hai commune in Soc Trang province, about 74km away. This island is also known as Côn Sơn, although this name is less common than Côn Đảo. Côn Đảo is ranked among the top 10 most romantic islands in the world. When you come here, you will immerse yourself in the majestic mountains and pristine natural scenery, or the stunning beaches with crystal clear water that you can see to the bottom. The geological structure of the archipelago is highly diverse, ranging from Mesozoic igneous rocks to acidic intrusive rocks and neutral eruptive rocks, along with fourth-order sediments.

The climate of Côn Đảo is a blend of equatorial and tropical maritime, giving rise to two distinct seasons. The dry season begins in December and lasts until April of the following year, while the rainy season is from May to November. November is a great time to explore Côn Đảo when the tropical rains have subsided.

You can enjoy swimming, kayaking, or diving to admire coral reefs. Especially, you can go scuba diving in Côn Đảo to explore the surrounding islands and watch sea turtles laying eggs right in Côn Đảo. Additionally, you can visit Dam Trau Beach for swimming, or rent a boat to explore the beauty of Big Tre and Small Tre islands with their pristine scenery and colorful coral reefs. Or simply take a stroll or bike ride to admire the scenery and relax in the peaceful ambiance.

Tràng An Complex of Scenic Landscapes is located approximately 100 km south of the capital Hanoi and 7 km west of downtown Ninh Binh along the Trang An Boulevard. The complex covers an area of over 2,000 hectares, including the Tràng An eco-tourism area in the central position, the Tam Cốc – Bích Động tourist area 8km to the north, and the ancient capital of Hoa Lư 3km to the south.

Linking these tourist areas is a special-use forest and winding rivers and valleys, creating a unique heritage site in Vietnam formed from multiple components and repeatedly honored as a national heritage and historical site. Moreover, the Tràng An Complex of Scenic Landscapes also encompasses rich historical and cultural values as well as spectacular natural landscapes, created from the harmonious combination of river scenery, mountainous shapes, water-filled cave systems, and untouched flora and fauna, with archaeological sites bearing the imprint of prehistoric settlement traditions dating back to 23,000 years ago.

The combination of various types of tourism such as ecological, spiritual, and historical tourism at Tràng An creates diverse and attractive tourism experiences. Alongside this are the enthusiastic, attentive, and friendly services provided by tour guides and local residents, always ensuring visitor satisfaction.

Bà Nà Hills is located in Hòa Vang district, about 25km southwest of downtown Da Nang city, at an altitude of 1487m above sea level. It is considered a European-class resort paradise in the heart of Da Nang city. Every year, Bà Nà Hills attracts millions of visitors from both domestic and international destinations. Bà Nà Tourism Area is well-known for its four world records: the longest cable car in the world; the cable car with the greatest difference in height between departure and arrival stations; the cable car with the longest total cable length; and the cable car with the heaviest cable weight... Bà Nà Hills is truly an ideal and appealing resort destination for tourists visiting Da Nang. Additionally, with its favorable cool climate all year round, it is also suitable for various types of activities such as tourism, relaxation, and exploration. The irresistible charm of “Bà Nà Fairy Scene” continues to attract a large number of domestic and international tourists to embark on a journey to explore Vietnam.

You can visit Bà Nà Hill for tourism at any time of the year, but the most convenient time according to the experience of visiting Bà Nà is still from March to September each year, as during this period Da Nang experiences less rain, beautiful sunny weather, clear skies, convenient for travel and photography.

Hạ Long Bay boasts a coastline of 120 km, covering an area of approximately 1,553 km2 including 1,969 islands, mostly limestone formations. The core area of the bay spans around 335 km2 and comprises 775 small and large islands. This place is not only famous for its picturesque and breathtaking natural scenery but also provides visitors with a sense of peace and tranquility as they immerse themselves in the surroundings.

Hạ Long Bay captivates travelers with its majestic and unique natural landscape, featuring hundreds of thousands of differently shaped islands, lush green vegetation, and crystal-clear, calm waters. Thanks to its stunning natural beauty resembling a painting, Hạ Long Bay was recognized as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 1994 and 2000.

Moreover, it is listed among the 29 most beautiful bays in the world, and in late March 2012, the New Open World organization officially recognized Hạ Long Bay as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World. When visiting Hạ Long Bay, tourists will be amazed by the beauty of the landscape here. Hạ Long Bay is renowned for its numerous caves such as Sung Sot Cave, Thien Cung Cave, and Dau Go Cave...

Nha Trang is located in the central region and is the capital of Khanh Hoa province: to the North borders Ninh Hoa town, to the South borders Cam Lam district, to the West borders Dien Khanh district, and to the East borders the East Sea. Nha Trang is known as the 'pearl of the East Sea' thanks to its valuable gifts bestowed by nature.

Nha Trang is a beautiful coastal city of Vietnam and has been voted as one of the most beautiful beaches in Southeast Asia, comparable to Hawaii beaches in the United States. This place not only attracts domestic tourists but also captivates foreign tourists every time they visit. Besides exploring the natural beauty, visitors to Nha Trang can also enjoy delicious specialties such as jellyfish noodles, crab noodles, grilled nem, seafood porridge...

Nha Trang is blessed with stunning beaches. The place is famous for its smooth white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. The undeveloped islands still retain many charming natural features, such as Binh Ba island, Binh Hung island...