Vietnam’s Top 5 Natural Wonders

Vietnam possesses jaw-dropping landscapes from every view. Never-ending patches of emerald-green rice paddies can be seen from the windows of trundling trains. Meanwhile, in Halong Bay, you notice an otherworldly horizon spotted with unique-looking limestone islands that create a stunning sight.

Deep in the south at Mui Me, you can take in the Sahara-like dunes from a hot-air balloon. Far north, the huge karst mountains welcome you. All in all, if you're a fan of bewitching landscapes, Vietnam is the place for you.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay is one of Vietnam's top destination spots for tourists due to its combination of shimmering, sheltered seas and karst limestone mountains. However, seeing as there are over 2000 other islands, there's more than enough great scenery for everyone. You should take an overnight cruise as you make time to create your own special experiences on the beauty that is Halong Bay. You can also commandeer a kayak in lagoons and grottoes or get up early to experience otherworldly misty dawn. If you want to experience more of the karsts, you can take a trip to the magnificent Lan Ha Bay.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha-Ke Bang is debatably Vietnam's most exciting national park, with its mountain rivers that course through ravines and jagged hills nestled in the rainforest. If you'd like more proof that this should be one of your go-to destinations, you can go to its underground locations. Some lucky tourists visit the Hang Son Doong, the world's largest cave. For more accessible thrills, you can go kayaking or zip lining at Hang Toi or experience the splendor of Paradise Cave.

Hang Son Doong

As mentioned before, Hang Son Doong is the world's largest cave. It's also known as the Mountain River Cave and is among the most epic locations in Southeastern Asia. It was approved for outside access by the Vietnamese government nine years ago in 2013.

That said, the cave itself was discovered relatively recently. This discovery was made by a Vietnamese hunter named Ho Khanh, who lives near the Vietnam-Laos border. It's said that he took shelter in the caves that surrounded his mountain homeland. In the early 1990s, Ho Khanh stumbled across the humongous Hang Son Doong. However, its majestic dimensions were only confirmed in 2009 when Ho showed his finding to British explorers. The cavern is over 5km long, 150m wide in some places, and 200m high.

Ba Be National Park 

Take a detour from your regular tourist trail in Vietnam to visit Ba Be National Park. It's a prime destination for adventurers who would love to explore its plunging valleys, evergreen forests, and towering mountains. The caves, lakes, and waterfalls come together in a stunning landscape that hosts over 550 different plant species and numerous animal and bird species. Enjoy Ba Be's environment by trekking, taking a boat, or maybe even a mountain bike before taking a break to relax and recharge in the locals' quaint village guesthouses and homestays.

Mui Ne Sand Dunes

If there's one thing that makes Mui Me stand out, it's its white and red dunes. The doi hong (red dunes) can be sighted northwards of the main strip. However, the doi cat trang (white dunes) located northeast, are the more impressive of both. Get ready to meet kids that drive a hard bargain on plastic sleds to ride the dunes. Except if you're exceptionally light, it can be risky to travel with these sleds further than a few feet.

Conclusion

Vietnam is a thoroughly beautiful place. To get the best experience in the region, you'd need to know which places to go and how to get there. That's why you have this helpful guide. We wish you the best of luck whenever you decide to visit Vietnam.