August 18, 2022

Traveling To Provinces Of Vietnam

The most eastern nation on the Indochina peninsula, Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia. The country is shaped like an S, it has a long coastline along the South China Sea, it borders China in the north, it borders Laos in the northwest, and it borders Cambodia in the southwest. Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Vietnam are all neighbors on the sea. Its 331,689 km2 makes it somewhat bigger than the U.S. state of New Mexico or around the size of Finland.

In terms of population, Vietnam ranks 13th out of the world's most populous nations with a population of roughly 90.7 million (as of 2014).

Vietnamese is the primary tongue, while English is becoming more and more popular as a second language. The international borders, regional boundaries, the national capital Hanoi, and significant cities are shown on the map of Vietnam and its neighboring nations.

In each province in Vietnam, there are famous tourist attractions that you should explore. The following article will suggest a few places you can visit.

1. Provinces of Vietnam

According to the census results on April 1, 2019 of the General Statistics Office, the population of Vietnam is 96,208,984 people. The most populous province is Ho Chi Minh City with 8,993,083 people, ranked second is Hanoi capital with a population of 8,053,663 people, followed by Thanh Hoa with 3,640,128 people, Nghe An with 3,327 people. ,791 people, and Dong Nai 3,097,107 people. The province with the least population is Bac Kan with 313,905 people, followed by Lai Chau and Kon Tum provinces. By area, the largest province is Nghe An. The smallest province is Bac Ninh province.

Vietnam is organized into 58 provinces and 5 municipalities that are on the same level as provinces.

The provinces are split into districts, provincial cities, and county-level towns, which are further divided into commune-level towns or communes.

The municipalities are split into urban and rural districts, each of which is further divided into wards.

A People's Council that is chosen by the populace governs the provinces of Vietnam. A People's Committee, which serves as the executive branch of the province government, is chosen by the People's Council. This arrangement is a condensed representation of how the national government of Vietnam operates. The central government is anticipated to be in charge of the provinces.

The largest province in terms of land size is Nghe An, which extends from the city of Vinh up the huge Song Ca valley. Bac Ninh, which is in the populated Red River Delta, is the smallest. Here is a table that shows the population and size of each province in Vietnam as of April 1, 2009.

No.	Province/City	Region
1	An Giang	Mekong Delta
2	Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu	Southeast
3	Bạc Liêu	Mekong Delta
4	Bắc Giang	Northeast
5	Bắc Kạn	Northeast
6	Bắc Ninh	Red River Delta
7	Bến Tre	Mekong Delta
8	Bình Dương	Southeast
9	Bình Định	South Central Coast
10	Bình Phước	Southeast
11	Bình Thuận	South Central Coast
12	Cà Mau	Mekong Delta
13	Cao Bằng	Northeast
14	Cần Thơ	Mekong Delta
15	Đà Nẵng	South Central Coast
16	Đắk Lắk	Central Highlands
17	Đắk Nông	Central Highlands
18	Điện Biên	Northwest
19	Đồng Nai	Southeast
20	Đồng Tháp	Mekong Delta
21	Gia Lai	Central Highlands
22	Hà Giang	Northeast
23	Hà Nam	Red River Delta
24	Hà Nội	Red River Delta
25	Hà Tĩnh	North Central
26	Hải Dương	Red River Delta
27	Hải Phòng	Red River Delta
28	Hậu Giang	Mekong Delta
29	Hoà Bình	Northwest
30	Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh	Southeast
31	Hưng Yên	Red River Delta
32	Khánh Hoà	South Central Coast
33	Kiên Giang	Mekong Delta
34	Kon Tum	Central Highlands
35	Lai Châu	Northwest
36	Lạng Sơn	Northeast
37	Lào Cai	Northwest
38	Lâm Đồng	Central Highlands
39	Long An	Mekong Delta
40	Nam Định	Red River Delta
41	Nghệ An	North Central
42	Ninh Bình	Red River Delta
43	Ninh Thuận	South Central Coast
44	Phú Thọ	Northeast
45	Phú Yên	South Central Coast
46	Quảng Bình	North Central
47	Quảng Nam	South Central Coast
48	Quảng Ngãi	South Central Coast
49	Quảng Trị	North Central
50	Quảng Ninh	Northeast
51	Sóc Trăng	Mekong Delta
52	Sơn La	Northwest
53	Tây Ninh	Southeast
54	Thái Bình	Red River Delta
55	Thái Nguyên	Northeast
56	Thanh Hoá	North Central
57	Thừa Thiên Huế	North Central
58	Tiền Giang	Mekong Delta
59	Trà Vinh	Mekong Delta
60	Tuyên Quang	Northeast
61	Vĩnh Long	Mekong Delta
62	Vĩnh Phúc	Red River Delta
63	Yên Bái	Northwest

2. What are the famous tourist destinations around Vietnam?

A few famous tourists that are attracting a lot of tourism to Vietnam and recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage will be listed below.

a. Northern

- Gươm Lake (Hoàn Kiếm Lake) - Hà Nội

Hoan Kiem Lake - Source: Google.com

The capital of a thousand years of civilization is a tourist destination that is not only loved by domestic tourists but also by foreign tourists from all over the world. Hanoi's 36 streets is a great experience for you to walk around the old town or watching the bustling trade interference.

Hoàn Kiếm Lake is one of the cool and pleasant places to walk around every afternoon to see the beauty of Gươm Lake or participate in exciting activities of young people.

- Tam Cốc - Bích Động - Ninh Bình

100km south of Hanoi, Ninh Binh boasts one of the most impressive natural landscapes in Southeast Asia. Ninh Binh is not only featured in documentaries, but it is also used as a backdrop in famous movies such as Skull Island - Hollywood blockbuster project, Tấm Cám Untold Story, Sword of the Assassin, etc.

Tam Coc - Bich Dong - Ninh Binh - Source: Google.com

Tam Coc - Bich Dong is a bright spot of Ninh Binh that can only be enchanted by the beauty of Tam Coc's fairyland by sailing along the winding water between the two sides of the field.

- Cat Ba island

Located in the south of Ha Long Bay, 30 nautical miles from Hai Phong port, you have arrived on Cat Ba Island. Cat Ba archipelago has 367 different large and small islands, bringing fresh air and beautiful nature.

Cat Ba Island - Source: Google.com

The vast beaches of Cat Ba Island are relatively clean despite the increasing number of resorts, hotels, restaurants and tourist facilities. Swimming and snorkeling are the most popular things to do on the island. You can also enjoy a special day of climbing in Cat Ba National Park or you can rent a speedboat, rent a kayak to go to Monkey Island and the beautiful Lan Ha Bay, where the beaches are clean, with fine white sand.

- Hạ Long Bay - Quảng Ninh

Ha Long Bay is one of the most beautiful seascapes in the world and a UNESCO world heritage site. Thousands of limestone islands located in the Gulf of Tonkin have been eroded by wind and water over millennia to create strange and beautiful limestone shapes. Sailing deep into the cave you will see the bay scenery in the most clear way.

Ha Long Bay - Source: Google.com

There are 5 most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay that you should explore such as Sung Sot cave, Dau Go cave, Trinh Nu cave, Thien Cung cave, Me Cung cave, each place has a splendid beauty that is unmatched anywhere else. By the way, this is the place that will leave an impression and stunning photos for you.

- Sapa - Lào Cai

Located in Lao Cai province, Sapa is hailed as one of the beautiful places to visit in Northern Vietnam. This is the home of the five main ethnic groups H'mong, Dao, Tay, Cockroach and Xa Pho, the ripe golden terraced rice fields here are symbolic of the majestic mountain scenery here.

Sapa - Lao Cai - Source: Google.com

Sapa is nestled among the highest mountains in Vietnam and is most famous for its natural beauty bestowed by nature. Conquering the majestic Fansipan mountain is something that you should do when traveling to Sapa, moreover, from outside Sapa town, Bạc (Silver) waterfall pours down white foam and the view of Tram Ton pass will give you an unforgettable feeling.

- Tam Đảo - Vĩnh Phúc

It is called Tam Dao because there are three high mountains rising above the clouds, namely Thach Ban, Thien Thi and Phu Nghia. The highest peak has an absolute height of 1,591m. Tam Dao with its cool climate and charming scenery has long been a favorite tourist destination and chosen by many people for their vacation.

Tam Dao - Source: Google.com

Tam Dao tourist area is located on the Tam Dao mountain range at an altitude of over 900m above sea level. It is about 80 km from Hanoi capital. Because it is located not far from Hanoi, it is not difficult to move to Tam Dao. The road is quite flat, it only takes about 2 hours to get there.

- Ha Giang

Located northeast of Sapa along the Chinese border, Ha Giang province is considered the country's last border and is home to the most magnificent mountain landscape in the region.

Ha Giang - Source: Google.com

Ha Giang is famous for a 350km long circular road, leading through golden rice terraces, to lush valleys, limestone plateaus and deep gorges. Heaven's Gate and Mã Pí Liềng Pass are two of the most beautiful areas that should not be missed during your trip to Ha Giang.

From September to December is also the season of buckwheat flowers blooming on the Ha Giang rocky plateau.

b. Central

- Son Doong Cave and Phong Nha - Ke Bang - Quang Binh National Park

Quang Binh province is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site - Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park. This place preserves the most ancient karst mountains in Asia. Phong Nha - Ke Bang is home to more than 300 cave systems and caves. Some spectacular caves for your adventure are Phong Nha cave, Tien Son cave, Thien Duong cave, etc., and most especially Son Doong cave.

Phong Nha Cave - Source: Google.com

Son Doong Cave is considered the world's largest cave in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave complex, with a length of nearly 9km, the mysterious and surreal beauty of Son Doong cave is always something that photographers everywhere from the inside. and abroad to visit and learn.

- The ancient capital of Hue

Hue used to be the capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Located along the banks of the Hương River (Perfume River), Hue is known as one of the most romantic cities in Vietnam.

The Hue Imperial City - Source: Google.com

Visiting this place, visitors should spend time in the Imperial Citadel, the Emperor's tomb and the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda of Hue city. This is your chance to learn about history, culture, architecture in Hue, a combination of royal, folk, and religious aspects.

Moreover, if you want to find a place to have fun, swim, then Thuan An beach and Lang Co beach will satisfy you with romantic scenery and delicious seafood.

- Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, My Khe Beach - Da Nang

My Son Sanctuary in Da Nang City is a system of Hindu temples with masterpieces of sculpture and unique architecture.

25 km from Da Nang, Hoi An ancient town was once a bustling commercial center of Central Vietnam. Hoi An's attractions include the traditional wooden architecture of many exquisite yellow houses.

Hoi An Ancient Town - Source: Google.com

Ancient houses such as Tan Ky, Phung Hung and Duc An are a repository of historical patterns and commercial businesses of Vietnam during the 19th century. At the same time, it will be surprising that red lanterns are hung all over the place. Everywhere in Hoi An, in the evening the lanterns are lit up red and the whole old town is shimmering and fanciful.

Da Nang is the destination for a perfect beach vacation. My Khe Beach in Da Nang is notable for its stunning scenery, resorts, surfing, and other water sports. Ba Na Hill will be a French architectural attraction that is always popular with tourists, you can also check in at the Golden Bridge and the fire-breathing dragon boat.

- Ta Dung Lake - Dak Nong

Recently, Vietnam mountain town is one of the tourist destinations where the most beautiful virtual check-in in Vietnam is always chosen by young people.

Ta Dung Lake - Source: Google.com

A series of waterfalls Dray Sap, Dray Nur, Gia Long are priceless gifts that nature bestows on the Central Highlands. All 3 waterfalls possess unique beauty and are unmatched anywhere. Each stone step, horny cliff is where the clear and pure water flows from above like a silk strip.

In addition, Ta Dung Lake is a bright spot for the birth of super beautiful artistic photos of young people who are storming today with wild beauty and equally poetic.

- Nha Trang Beach City - Khanh Hoa

Thinking of beach tourism, Nha Trang boasts a clear beach with beautiful white sand. Nha Trang City Beach along Tran Phu Street is the highlight of this city. There are many hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars in the city center that you can easily find and can zoom down from the hotel room to see the beautiful beach.

Nha Trang Beach - Source: Google.com

Doc Let beach in Ninh Hoa or Binh Hung village, Binh Lap island in Cam Ranh Bay are the famous destinations. In addition, Po Nagar Temple, a famous Cham temple, is also a place worth visiting so you can pray for health and peace for your family.

- Đà Lạt - Lâm Đồng

Da Lat city with picturesque scenery, cool climate all year round and French colonial architecture surrounded by pine hills and beautiful flowers is a favorite tourist destination of many ages.

Da Lat - Source: Google.com

Some famous attractions such as Xuan Huong lake, Da Lat train station, Valley of Love, Bao Dai palace, Langbiang mountain, Tuyen Lam lake, etc., are not only beautiful and dreamy, but the experience of enjoying hot coffee on the balcony of a cafe overlooking the airy space outside.

Moreover, Da Lat night market is the ideal place for you to buy local specialties of fruits, jams, fresh vegetables as well as enjoy street foods such as grilled rice paper, hot peanut milk, grilled sweet potato, etc.

- Phan Thiết - Bình Thuận

Phan Thiet is located in Binh Thuan province which has a dynamic beach, Mui Ne in Phan Thiet city with tens of kilometers of sand. Hundreds of luxury resorts on the beach have long been known as a paradise way for beach vacations in Vietnam.

Phan Thiet-Binh Thuan - Source: Google.com

Unspoiled beaches, golden sand dunes or colorful ancient rocks sparkling in the sunlight. The Creator has favored this sunny and windy land with unique and enchanting landscapes. Hon Rom, Ghenh island, Ganh Son or Phu Quy island are the places for you to immerse yourself in the clear blue beach around the cool green coconut palms winding by the coast.

Diving to see the coral and waiting for the brilliant sunset is the most anticipated exciting activity when you travel to this coastal city of Phan Thiet.

c. South

- Hồ Tràm - Vũng Tàu

It only takes 2 hours, 125km from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau coastal city is the perfect getaway. Back Beach is the most beautiful beach in Vung Tau and the only beach suitable for enjoying the sea. Other beaches such as Dau beach, Front beach are dangerous with many reefs that are only suitable for watching sunrise, sunset, taking pictures, walking along the coast instead of swimming.

Ho Tram Beach - Source: Google.com

If you like to relax and unwind, then Tram Lake and Coc Lake are the most suitable experiences for you, including a high-class resort complex with fun and attractive entertainment services.

- Phú Quốc - Kiên Giang

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is hailed as the shining pearl of Vietnam, with many beautiful beaches and lush natural scenery.

Phu Quoc - Source: Google.com

The irresistible feature of Phu Quoc is the white sand along the coast, especially Truong beach, Khem beach, Sao beach and Ganh Dau beach which are also dreamy destinations to relax along the coast and watch the wonderful sunset pretty.

Moreover, with the abundance of aquatic diversity, you can experience many extremely interesting activities during your vacation in Phu Quoc such as: diving coral reefs, night squid fishing, cycling along the beach and kayaking, etc.

- Côn Đảo - Vũng Tàu

In the last century, during the war of independence, Con Dao was known as an island for political prisoners. Today, thanks to its outstanding features, Con Dao is a place not to be missed. Some beautiful beaches to mention in Con Dao are An Hai beach, Voi beach, Ong Dung beach, Dam Trau beach, etc.

Côn Đảo - Source: Google.com

Con Dao is gradually becoming a tourist destination attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year. The charming natural scenery, the harmony of rivers and mountains along with the mysterious and idyllic beauty that it brings really make you nostalgic when traveling to Con Dao.

- Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta, associated with river tourism products, gardens, nature and rustic cuisine, is one of the 7 typical tourist areas attracting tourists.

Traveling Mekong Delta - Source: Google.com

The Mekong Delta or the West has many very attractive tourist attractions. This place has many beautiful scenes, delicious and cheap food, so many people choose to be the top destination.

Some places you can visit are:

+ Eco-tourism area Tan Lap Floating Village, Long An

+ Con Phung tourist area, Ben Tre

+ Sa Dec City, Dong Thap Province

+ Cai Rang Floating Market, Can Tho

+ Bac Lieu wind power field

+ Chau Doc Market, An Giang

- Hồ Chí Minh City (Sai Gon)

Whether it's the dry season or the rainy season, Saigon has its own charm.

Ho Chi Minh City in night - Source: Google.com

Coming to Saigon, you can visit famous scenic spots, admire ancient French architecture, visit traditional markets, bustling amusement parks and some of the largest and most luxurious commercial centers in Vietnam.

If you unfortunately travel to Saigon on rainy days, you can go shopping at commercial centers, visit famous museums or simply enjoy coffee in Saigon-style cafes.

Some places you should visit:

+ Notre Dame Cathedral (Đức Bà Church)

+ Ben Thanh market

+ Buu Long Pagoda

+ Thảo Cầm Viên

+ China Town

+ Nguyen Hue Walking Street

+ Bui Vien Street

+ Saigon Starlight Bridge

+ etc.

In conclusion, above is an article about an overview of Vietnam's provinces and famous tourist destinations. Hope you can make a note for yourself as a Vietnam travel guide.

See more: Vietnam's Landscape: Top 15 Picturesque Places

Traveling To Provinces Of Vietnam

1. Provinces of Vietnam