Top 10 best places to visit in Vietnam during October

A visit to the central city of Da Nang offers guests an unforgettable experience as the city is home to plenty of exciting activities, with many travelers choosing to rent a motorbike to tour around the area which is particularly popular among travel lovers.

Neighbouring Da Nang is the cultural city of Hoi An, which is an unmissable destination on any visit to central Vietnam. Taking a boat on the Hoai river in Hoi An is a great suggestion for visitors who are keen on witnessing the sunset and enjoying tranquility.

Located in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, Sa Pa is situated amid the natural beauty of terraces mingling with green trees. Ham Rong Mountain is widely considered to be a prominent tourism spot in Sa Pa which plays an important role in the transition of economic structure of the locality. In addition, Sa Pa Stone Church has been nominated by the Vietnam Records Book Centre (VietKings) as one of the top five over 100-year-old churches in the country.

Quang Ninh province is not only home to Ha Long Bay, which was twice recognised as a UNESCO world natural heritage site, firstly in 1994 due to its aesthetic values and then again in 2000 because of its geological values. Visitors to the area in autumn can immerse themselves in the stunning seascapes on offer that feature jade green emerald waters and limestone towers against the blue sky. They can also explore a system of breathtaking caves and islands, as well as viewed the daily life of fishing villages situated in the bay.

Located 180 km from Hanoi, Moc Chau is a destination not to be missed, especially in late winter and early spring when many kinds of flowers tend to blossom. Located in Son La province, Moc Chau Plateau represents one of the biggest plateaus in the country, with the site being 80km long and 25km wide, standing about 1,050 metres above sea level. As a result, it has an average temperature of a cool 16 to 26 degrees Celsius. The climate is therefore an ideal place for resorts and eco-tourism. In the winter, between Pha Luong and Van Ho peak, visitors can view the beautiful site Moc Chau plateau in the foggy season.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been named among the top 12 coolest movie locations to visit throughout all of Asia by travel magazine Travel & Leisure of the United States. The province has also been dubbed by the publication as “Ha Long Bay on land” as it boasts similar natural scenes, but has significantly fewer visitors. It is also home to the Trang An Landscape Complex, which has been officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage area as it boasts several unique Buddhist pagodas and temples.

When visiting Ha Giang in October, guests will be overwhelmed by the imposing and picturesque scenery, particularly regarding the fields full of beautiful buckwheat flowers and the unique daily life and traditional culture of local ethnic minority people. One of the most famous destinations in Ha Giang is Nho Que river passing through the plot of the legendary Ma Pi Leng mountain pass. Featuring an emerald green colour, the river creates a picturesque beauty.

Hue is one of the cities which young tourists love to visit because it many scenes of the Imperial Citadel are featured in highly popular movies and music videos. The ancient capital sits on the banks of the beautiful Huong (Perfume) River and is one of the most stunning places to visit, with an endless number of breathtaking pagodas, palaces, temples, and centuries-old citadel walls, as well as delicious cuisine on offer. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is therefore the perfect place for those in search of exciting cultural adventures.

Located in central Vietnam, Quang Binh province is home to an array of beautiful landscapes and has rapidly become an attractive tourist destination among travelers seeking adventure and pristine nature. With a complex of over 300 caves and a coastline stretching for 116 km with white sand, Quang Binh is rapidly becoming a popular tourist destination in the system entitled “Central Heritage Road”. Known as a “Kingdom of Caves”, Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh is now attracting local and international tourists to visit the caves, such as Phong Nha, Tien Son, Thien Duong, Toi, En, and Son Doong.

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