5 things Vietnam travel does better than anyplace else

Everyone knows Vietnam with the nation's stunning natural beauty, but these landscapes hold plenty more records worthy of praise.
Despite being a small Southeast Asian country, Vietnam has been named one of the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world and has been visited by a large number of international tourists. It is clear that Vietnam's natural landscapes, coastlines, islands, delicious cuisine, and so on are significant assets to the tourism industry.  

Terraced fields in Vietnam (Photo: Cristal Tran) 

1. Son Doong Cave - The largest natural caves in the world

Son Doong Cave has been named the most beautiful cave in the world, with natural beauty such as fairy-tale constructions, based on National Geographic images and world-famous movies and documentaries. Son Doong Cave has appeared in the scene of Pan journeying to Neverland in Hollywood's blockbuster "Pan," and it can be seen that the stunning beauty of this cave has had a deep influence on the entire world.

(Photo:  Patrick Murray) 

The massive stalactites, the blue subterranean river, the silky white sand, and the fresh underground air enhance the beauty and appeal of this location. Each stream of light beams down from the massive cave entrances to make the sight more stunning and spectacular. Son Doong Cave is located in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, in Quang Binh, which is already well-known for its many stunning landscapes. The cave presently holds the world record for the longest cave, and the breadth of the broadest portion can contain two Boeing 747s.

 

(Photo: Matthias Hauser) 

2. Cua Van fishing village - Top 16 beautiful fishing villages in the world

Cua Van fishing village, also known as Van Gia fishing village, has been named one of the world's 16 most beautiful historic villages, with pristine and lyrical beauty close to enigmatic high mountains, by the travel website Journeyetc.com. This website's voting requirements are: antiquity, traditional beauty, and stunning natural beauty; fortunately, Cua Van fishing village possesses all three of these elements.

View from above of the charming fishing village 

Rowing a boat to tour Cua Van village in the middle of the picturesque Ha Long Bay is the experience that tourists enjoy most while visiting this beautiful fishing community. Tall, rocky mountains rise from the center of the Ha Long Bay sky, with a small traditional fishing village floating at the mountain's base.In addition to sightseeing boats, visitors can participate in fishing activities, pull nets with the locals, experience the life of a fisherman, and enjoy the salty flavor of the sea.

3. Hanoi - Top 10 Asian Food Cities

 

Bun cha 

At the beginning of 2021, a well-known travel website called SkyScanner published a list of five Asian cities with the finest food, including Hanoi, Bangkok, Taipei, Fukuoka, and Penang, with Hanoi ranking top. The capital of Vietnam, with its famed Pho, deserves to be at the top of the list because it is popular with foreign tourists.
Furthermore, some dishes such as bun cha (barbecued pork with rice vermicelli), crab spring rolls, com (green rice flakes), tea, bun dau mam tom (a dish consisting of vermicelli, deep-fried tofu, and fermented shrimp paste), and others are equally delicious, contributing to the creation of "a delectable culinary world" in Hanoi's Old Quarter.

Bun dau mam tom 

4. Ha Long Bay - One of the Top 10 beautiful bays in the world

Ha Long Bay was "popular" in 2011 when it was officially included on the list of 7 new natural wonders of the world organized by New7Wonders, and it still holds the top position in the world's magnificent natural landscapes. Ha Long Bay, together with Son Doong Cave and Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, has appeared in the Hollywood film "Pan" as the "title" of Neverland.

 

(Photo: Rožan Denis) 

The beauty of the sea and sky in Ha Long deserves to be a dreamland for many people who enjoy traveling and exploring. Ha Long Bay is the most beautiful bay in Vietnam, as well as the most beautiful bay in the world. Thousands of exquisite stone islands, enormous caverns on the blue sea, and ecosystems... These extraordinary natural gifts have helped Ha Long become the most appealing destination in Vietnam.

(Photo: Jerry Huynh-tot)

5. The world’s top 20 most beautiful countries

With famous landscapes such as Ha Long Bay, Trang An landscape complex, Hoi An ancient town, Lang Co Bay, Cua Dai Beach, Phu Yen disc rock rapids, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, and many other attractive tourist destinations, Vietnam Travel has been voted as one of the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world by Rough Guides readers. Despite being rated 20th on the list, Vietnam joins prominent nations and territories such as Scotland, Canada, Italy, England, Indonesia, South Africa, Iceland, Mexico, India, and so on.

Vietnam has been named one of the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world (Photo: Le Quang)

Along with the high praise, there are also comments and suggestions for Vietnam's tourism industry in terms of facilities, tourism culture, tourism market, and so on, so that Vietnam Travel may improve and have better services, as well as promote home country tourism. Wouldn't it be wonderful if a country was ranked as the most beautiful place in the world and highly regarded in terms of consciousness, civilization, and tourism culture? As a result, as backpackers, travelers, and adventurers, we must be cautious in our travels to avoid negative evaluations in global rankings.

Vietnam is home to numerous stunning natural sceneries (Photo: Nguyen Trong Nhan) 

Mu Cang Chai terraced fields (Photo: Ratnakorn Piyasirisor)

The most beautiful cave, the most beautiful fishing village in the world, the most beautiful bay, and the exquisite cuisine have helped Vietnam rank among the top 20 most beautiful countries in the world, making it an attractive destination for foreign tourists. Let us discover the top tourist destinations with Threeland Travel on your next trip to Vietnam!