City: Vietnam
Top Things to do in Vietnam
Top Hotels in Vietnam
- 1. La Siesta Premium Hang Be
- 2. La Siesta Classic Ma May
- 3. Stella Maris Beach Danang
- 4. AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
- 5. HAIAN Beach Hotel & Spa
- 6. Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81
- 7. Muong Thanh Luxury Da Nang Hotel
- 8. La Sinfonia del Rey Hotel & Spa
- 9. Muong Thanh Luxury Nha Trang Hotel
- 10. Hanoi La Siesta Hotel Trendy
What to do and see in Vietnam, Vietnam: The Best Bodies of Water
Coordinates: 16°10′N 107°50′E / 16.167°N 107.833°E / 16.167; 107.833
Restaurants in Vietnam
1. Bai Tu Long Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 963 reviews
Bai Tu Long Bay is the name of an area located in the east of Halong Bay Vietnam. Although it shares many similar geological characters with Halong Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay is considered as off the beaten tourist track with many deserted and pristine beaches, no less impressive karst mountains. The Bay has a rich biodiversity with two ecosystems: a tropical, moist, evergreen rainforest ecosystem; and a marine and coastal ecosystem. The area has scarcely seen any tourist development. A large number of guests, through online research, wish to visit the Bai Tu Long Bay because it is much less crowded than Halong Bay. The only disadvantage is that it does not have many grottos. The nearest place for a visit (Vung Vieng Fishing village) is at around 20 km from tourist port.
Reviewed By BethanyPhillpstravel - Marin County, United States
Fantastic bay, more private and peaceful we were on the Indochina Junk tour on private boat for family of 5 Nice to have less people around for kayak, views really only saw other boats near key attractions like caves, or kayaking/beach point etc. Truly a highlight of our 10 Vietnam trip Weather okay in December - few quick rainstorms, misting and some foggy gray periods that would develop into blue skies and great views, needed a light jacket and layers especially when the sun went down but not as cold as I thought might be
2. Monster Lake Da Lat
3. Dong Thai Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Ho Dong Thai is a natural freshwater lake. Here, with the lake surface surrounded by green vegetation hills, it seems that the industrialization has not affected this place, making the landscape look unspoiled and deserted. The lake bends around the tops. Small hills create beautiful "peninsula", in the small hills on the island there are many species of plants and animals.
4. Lake of the Restored Sword (Hoan Kiem Lake)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,508 reviews
A rare breed of turtle enjoys this popular lake almost as much as countless locals and tourists. Hoan Kiem Lake is a dynamic daily tableau, from morning walks amid locals doing exercises on the shore, to young couples water-gazing on park benches, to the multiple shopping and sight-seeing opportunities in the vicinity. Centrally located in the city, Hoan Kiem Lake serves as a massive home base, and provides endless people-watching and recreational opportunities on the edge of the Old Quarter.
Reviewed By travelwithanda - Slovenia, null
If you only have a day or two to spend in Hanoi, I recommend you to walk around the Hoan Kiem lake. This way you will be able to see it all: the hustle and bustle of the Old Quarter with milions of crazy motorcycles, beautiful and well maintained parks and gardens, temples and monuments, local people and tourists, old and new buildings... it is really hard to describe it, you need to live it. The walk around the lake takes about 30 minutes, but add at least 30 for photo stops. I can't wait to go back.
5. Mekong River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 779 reviews
Reviewed By burgher066
My husband and I and a couple of friends experienced the Viking "Magnificent Mekong" Trip and Cruise which began in Hanoi, followed by Siem Reap and then onto the Mekong for a 7 day cruise to Phnom Penh and the Mekong Delta ending up in Saigon. For the most part this was an excellent trip. The guides were great, the hotel very nice, and the food on the boat was very good. It was also very interesting to see this part of Southeast Asia. The excellence of the trip was marred only by the Viking Bureaucracy. We read in the trip literature that if our airfare was purchased through the company that Viking would transfer us from the airport to the hotel. We duly purchased ( business class) airfare and called Viking to confirm that we would be entitled to be picked up, receiving a confirming email. No one was at the airport in Hanoi to pick us up. Finally after much milling around and calling someone did emerge and dropped us at the hotel. It was a demoralizing way to begin our Viking journey. What was more off-putting, though, was that Viking's attitude seemed to be that we were lucky to get transportation, rather than the sincere apology which is what we were seeking. Afterwards, I emailed the Viking agent who had sent me the confirming email about airport transportation outlining what had occurred. I received no response whatsoever from that person. Compared to some of the things that happen to travelers this was just a minor incident and it certainly did not ruin our trip, but the way the company handled this issue was extremely impersonal and disappointing, and went completely counter to the warm and personalized attention that the personnel on the boat offered. I receive regular emails from Viking offering me deals on additional cruises but no one from Viking has the time to say they are sorry. My advice would be to check and confirm every detail of what you expect to receive.
6. Lak Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By ngaymua - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Had a 45 mins flight from HCM to Buon Ma Thuot, than take a local bus (30k VND) to Lak town. From there, you can call reception at Lak Tented camp and they will show you the way. My friends and I spend 2 nights at this eco-resort and we love it. You can do kayaking, trekking, biking, enjoy the wild guava, wild veggie and must drink the bamboo alcohol. Total 3 days, 3 nights cost me around 200 USD ;) perfect get away trip. Remember to bring anti-mosquito cream. alot of them
7. Halong Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11,199 reviews
Reviewed By MarcPaol - Rome, Italy
Wonderful experience! Nothing to compare with any picture you can see. The real Halong is something never seen. We get a 2 days one night and it is sufficient to admire everything: Titop mountain (incredible view!), beach, kayaking, thai chi and the landscape with thousand of incredible islands. I will never forget the view. Food perfect and a lot of. The room with balcony was incredible. To do!!!
8. Tam Giang Lagoon
9. Trang An Grottoes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,625 reviews
Trang An grottoes which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam.
Reviewed By 663zins
I took route 2 and did it in late afternoon, it is a must-do when you are in Ninh Binh..splendid sceneries, impressive caves, mysterious karsts; all of these make the boat ride just simply amazing and breathtaking.
10. Lan Ha Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 568 reviews
Reviewed By Ivynewyorker - New York City, United States
This is a truly wonder of nature. We booked 02D/01N to explore Lan Ha bay and Halong with a lot of activities such as kayaking, trekking, cruising and visiting fish farms and floating houses. It was by far the best experience ever during our trip in Vietnam
