Top 6 Adventure Destinations in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the most suitable choices for you to enjoy interesting adventure destinations. Each destination offers unique features which certainly bring unforgettable experiences about Vietnamese landscapes and cultures. Let's follow us to discover the Top 6 adventure destinations in Vietnam.

1. Sapa

Sapa is well-known as one of the must-see adventure destinations in Vietnam. Go trekking through winding roads in Sapa, you can gaze out the sublime beauty of top beautiful terraced paddy fields in Vietnam or participate in biking tours to discover the diversity of small villages among the vast paddy fields. Especially, Mount Fansipan is suitable for anyone who has a desire for mountain trekking. It rises more than 3,100m above sea level and becomes the roof of Indochina.

2. Cuc Phuong National Park

Located in South Vietnam, Cuc Phuong National Park is really a fantastic place for your laid back behind the modern life at the present time. Go trekking through the jungle of the park, you can feel the misty air of tropical forests in Southeast Asia with its stunning landscapes. The highlight of this destination is thousand-year trees, listed as the oldest trees in Vietnam. There is a center for saving turtles and primates in the national park and you can take care of those animals if you receive the allowance from the center.

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3. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Situated in Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu used to be the ancient capital of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty (968 – 980). This destination still remains the ancient architecture of the period of Vietnam feudalism, marking an important time in Vietnamese history. Hoa Lu lies in a craggy mountainous area where is surrounded by majestic limestone mountains. Besides, you also can take part in boating tours to explore the wild beauty of Ninh Binh. From Hoa Lu Ancient Town, visitors can visit Tam Coc –Bich Dong by rowing boats through the Ngo Dong River or Thung Chim – the settlement of many Vietnamese rare birds.

4. Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park is one of the most wonderful destinations for adventurous tours in Vietnam. Along with sightseeing beautiful landscapes of jungle forests, the most noticeable thing in the park perhaps is a trip to discover the kingdom of the world’s caves. There are many breathtaking caves in the park, listed as impressive caves in the world such as Son Doong Cave. It is the largest cave in the world until now with 5 km in length. 

5. Ha Giang

Ha Giang is a mountainous area in Northern Vietnam, renowned as a typical symbol of the Vietnamese landscape. With the rugged terrain, the destination is definitely more suitable for Vietnam motorcycle tours. For a long time ago, Ha Giang has been famous for its stunning karst plateau geopark, officially recognized as a Global Geopark by UNESCO. On the craggy rock mountains, small villages of ethnic local people appear and highlight sublime pictures of rock highlands in Dong Van, Ha Giang. You also have the precious opportunity to enjoy beautiful landscapes in the season of Tam Giac Mach – the native wildflowers of Ha Giang. It is certain that you will have beautiful photos of the immense fields of Tam Giac Mach flower.

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6. Ba Be Lake

Ba Be Lake belongs to the system of Ba Be National Park. It was listed among the top 20 largest freshwater lakes in the world within an area of 6.5 km2. Scientists estimated that the lake was formed about 10,000 years ago with a high level of diversity in fauna and flora. Taking a visit to Ba Be Lake, you may discover the interesting places in the surroundings such as Tien Lake and beautiful system of caves. It is likely that a trip to this destination will bring an intriguing experience about Vietnam landscapes.

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