Touropia, which features the most amazing sights around the world divided into “best of” lists, has recently named Ha Long Bay as the third most ideal tourist attraction in Southeast Asia.                         Located in the northeast of Viet Nam, Ha Long Bay resembles a scene from a fantasy story with its thousands of limestone islets. Touropia said that some of the islands contain lakes while some are hollow, with a colorful fairyland of grottos inside. Four fishing villages composed of floating houses can be found on Ha Long Bay. The bay, which spans 1,553 square kilometres and includes 1,969 islands of various sizes, was twice recognised by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and 2000. In 2011 it was voted one of the seven New Natural Wonders of the World. The bay is an iconic destination for visitors to Quang Ninh Province, with its rich biodiversity, stunning beauty, and significant...

VietNamNet Bridge - According to travel agencies, the Ho Chi Minh statue on Nguyen Hue Street, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Ben Thanh Market ... are among the top attractions for international tourists in HCM City.       President Ho Chi Minh monument Ho Chi Minh statue on Nguyen Hue Street, District 1 was inaugurated in May 2015. The statue is made of copper with a height of 7.2 m, and cost VND7 billion ($330,000). Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 is a historical site where Nguyen Tat Thanh (the name of President Ho Chi Minh at his young age) left Vietnam to seek ways to save the country.          HCM City Opera House in District 1 overlooks Lam Son Square and Dong Khoi Street. The building built in 1898...

 Yen Island, around 25 kilometers from Nha Trang resort town, is considered by many as heaven on earth for its scenery. Photos: Pham Duy Dong/Zing There are bamboo bridges for tourists to walk around the island. Tourists have to buy tickets from Cau Da Port in Nha Trang.   A one-day tour to the island costs VND350,000 (US$16) a person and tourists will be served breakfast, lunch, drinks and fruits. All tourists have to leave by nightfall.  Different sea currents make the water cool on one side and warm on the other.  A group of tourists on the island. The crystal clear water provides a perfect photo backdrop.  To have the best view of the island, you can climb up Du Ha, a small mountain around 90 meters high. The Hon Ngoai island afar is home to the largest number of salangane nests in...