10 Most Beautiful Natural Wonders in Vietnam

The famous travel website Lonely Planet has just selected the 10 most beautiful natural attractions in Vietnam from north to south to bring visitors the most interesting natural experiences.

10 Natural Wonders of Viet Nam

1. Ba Be National Park

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Ba Be has steep limestone mountains, and many large valleys surrounded by green forests, making it an ideal destination for adventure lovers. The waterfalls, caves, and lakes in Ba Be National Park create a captivating natural scene with more than 550 species of rare flora and fauna. Exploring Ba Be by boat, trekking or cycling through the forest will surely give you many memorable experiences. At the end of the day, you may like to rest and recharge energy at homestays and guesthouses in the Tay ethnic villages.

2. Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range

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Hoang Lien Son is well-known as the Alps of Indochina (Tonkinese Alps) because of its craggy high mountains such as Fansipan, the highest peak in Vietnam. From the winding mountain ranges, terraced fields following down to the riverside valleys, visitors will find the villages of Mong, Red Dao, Dzay ethnic minorities.

3. Ban Gioc Waterfall

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Ban Gioc is the most beautiful and famous waterfall in Vietnam. The image of this amazing landscape appears in pictures hanging in countless hotels and guesthouses. The water flowing down from the Quay Son River makes Ban Gioc Waterfall majestic between the two borders of Vietnam and China. Visitors can visit the waterfall by bamboo raft to get closer to the white foam, to feel the coolness, and refreshment.

4. Ha Long Bay

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The landscape of Ha Long Bay with a combination of thousands of limestone mountains and a peaceful blue sea is ever-lasting the most attractive natural wonder of Vietnam. With more than 2,000 large and small limestone islands, Ha Long Bay offers visitors countless experiences from sightseeing to yachting activities, kayaking, climbing, swimming, taking scenic seaplane, etc. If you want to avoid crowded places, you can move to its sister, Lan Ha Bay, to enjoy one another beautiful and peaceful bay.

5. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park

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With rolling hills and mountains covered by dense tropical forests and winding rivers between ravines, Phong Nha-Ke Bang is a proud natural beauty of Vietnam. The deeper and further visitors travel into this area, the more breathtaking scenes you will discover. The largest cave in the world, Son Doong, is also located here. Tourists can explore wonders such as Phong Nha Cave, Dark Cave, Paradise Cave, Son River by kayaking, boat, or zipline, etc. These experiences will bring you a memorable time in life.

6. Son Doong Cave

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In addition to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, the Lonely Planet editorial team specially selected Son Doong Cave as one natural wonder in Vietnam because it is the largest cave not only in Southeast Asia but also in the world.

Son Doong is more than 5 km long, 200 m high and 150 m wide. The cave is located in the limestone mountains of the Vietnam-Laos border region. It was discovered accidentally in 1991 by Mr. Ho Khanh, a local resident, while he was in the forest searching for agarwood.

Today, visitors must book tours in advance as well as meet some physical conditions, and know how to swim... to explore Son Doong Cave in a 4-day journey.

7. Thuy Son Mountain

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Thuy Son is the largest and most famous mountain in the Marble Mountains, Da Nang.  Together with the surrounding caves, they form the spiritual center of ancient Buddhism and Hinduism in Vietnam.

Visitors may climb Thuy Son Mountain in 2 paths, of which the route closer to the sea has more beautiful scenery. To the top of the mountain is Tang Chon Cave, and right behind it is Linh Ung Pagoda. This is certainly one of Vietnam's famous natural landmarks that visitors won't want to miss.

8. Mui Ne Beach

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Mui Ne, Phan Thiet with vast red and white sand dunes and mesmerizing blue sea is a sought-after natural tourist destination in recent years. The red sand dunes and white sand dunes are two of Mui Ne's charisma, attracting a lot of tourists to come, take pictures, ride off-road jeep cars, experience sandboarding, etc. You will see the sand dunes are changed amazingly by the hour.

9. Phu Quoc Island

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Surrounded by clear blue seawater, fine white sand beaches, Phu Quoc is an ideal place for visitors to live slowly, enjoy cocktails, sunbathe and immerse yourselves in nature. Moreover, the outdoor activities in Phu Quoc are quite diverse. If you are more adventurous, rent a motorbike and explore the off-the-beaten track.

10. Sao Beach

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Bai Sao Beach has a long curved stretch of fine white sand, in the shape of a crescent, hugging clear blue water. Located just a few kilometers from An Thoi the main port in the north of Phu Quoc, Bai Sao Beach is the favorite nature attraction for many people. There are numerous coastal restaurants for visitors to enjoy seafood. Take a walk on the beach or participate in water games before delving into the paradise of Phu Quoc food.

Some of the above natural wonders of Vietnam are popular among tourists, the others still remain its pristine beauty awaiting you to discover. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the valuable moments when visiting.

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