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Mar 16, 2023
By Thao Le
When considering visiting Vietnam, many tourists could not take Hanoi out of consideration. However, if anyone looks further outside of Hanoi, there are also numerous destinations for sightseeing and enjoying holidays in Vietnam. Therefore, we suggest some of the best tours from Hanoi complete your itinerary.
Traveling by boat is a highly recommended activity that visitors should go for when coming to Ninh Binh. Because Ninh Binh provides travelers with a wide range of limestone mountains along the greenery rivers and impressive caves that you can just contemplate from a rowing boat, To describe Ninh Binh, people always think of the pristine region, which brings quietness, relaxation, and pleasure to any traveling lover.
The most popular sites must be Tam Coc and Trang An Nature Complex, as it has the same settings as Halong Bay—that is why it is well known as "Halong Bay on Land." With its unique beauty, Ninh Binh has captured travelers’ hearts when they visit this region.
Tam Coc is one of the best places where travelers can spend their time in all seasons, but the most commendable period of the year is in March when the preferable weather favors your itinerary. The strips of green rice running along the Ngo Dong River could be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Besides, visitors could stand a chance to take the 2-hour rowing boat ride along the Ngo Dong river from Van Lam Pier, passing through the river with rice paddies on both sides and following distinctive limestone karsts. Another fascinating sight that visitors can see firsthand is a skilled boatman rowing wooden paddles with his legs. In there, you may get lost in the majestic world of scenery and be overwhelmed by the magic of nature's creation.
Less than 100 miles from Hanoi's capital is the Trang An tourism region, which is part of the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province. When visiting here, tourists can grasp a chance to admire the secular beauty of cultural and spiritual destinations such as Trinh Temple temples, Tu Tru temple. Besides, visitors can go through numerous glistening caves, including Light and Dark caves, and Dia Linh Cave. The most exciting and highlighted activity is taking a boat tour to go sightseeing. Visitors can have first-time experience on boats, they could row by themselves and see how local people manage to row on their legs.
Furthermore, Hang Mua, Bich Dong, Bai Dinh Pagoda are some others worth visiting on Ninh Binh tours. You can choose the best tours for your schedules and budget to get the best experience in Ninh Binh.
Halong bay might not be unfamiliar to those who love traveling because of its majestic beauty and renowned as on of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites of Vietnam. Here, visitors can be overwhelmed by the poetic space created by the labyrinth-like arrangement of overlapping mountains. Travelers can select for themselves a voyage on the sea by Ha Long Bay cruises with a range of costs, from luxury to affordable, giving them wonderful experiences as they admire the magnificence of Ha Long. Coming there, people can have a chance to explore mighty caves with different shaped, take a bath in the crystal-clear water at Lan Ha or Bai Tu Long Beaches. There are also other leisure activities, like kayaking, which is a good sport for tourists who enjoy exploration and adventure. Additionally, squid fishing and a sunset party to watch the sunset on the sea are also activities worth experiencing.
Vietnam's Halong Bay is home to Ti Top, an island of dreams with a beach that resembles a crescent moon. While there, there are many beautiful views to gaze at and tranquil activities to enjoy. Titop Island has experienced tremendous growth in popularity at the peak of Halong Bay tourism, mostly due to the abundance of activities available there and the exquisite beauty of its tree-covered karst structure. Typically, when onboarding a cruise to view the marvelous beauty of Halong, visitors can set foot on Titop Island, where people can go swimming, sunbathing, kayaking, or skydiving.
Cat Ba is by far the biggest island in Halong Bay, located 32 miles from Hai Phong city. For many years, Cat Ba Island has been a hidden gem in Halong bay with enigmatic beauty because of its crystal-clear turquoise water and enigmatic caves, it is now consistently one of the top options for tourists when they visit Hai Phong. Visitors can book a boat from Cat Ba to Viet Hai Harbor to reach Viet Hai Village. Here, you can choose from transferring by motorbike or bicycle or trekking to look at a forest from the passing road 6km to the village. When entering the village, you can visit houses with ancient architecture, and capture memorable pictures of nature and the locals, and also buffalo on the fields.
The outward beauty of Halong Bay is plain for all to see, but another world exists within the limestone karsts of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sung Sot Cave is one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay, with a magnificent appearance and a long history shaped by powerful and natural forces.
Sung Sot Cave also goes by the name of "Surprising Cave’ or "Amazing Cave’, named by French explorers to the region at the turn of the 20th century. Since then, the cave has become the anchor of Halong Bay cruises, making it endearing to the many hundreds of visitors who step foot inside it on a daily basis. Its vast limestone formations come in an array of shapes and sizes, with some blooming like clouds from below and others cascading from the high ceiling above.
Vietnam's Northwest mountains are home to Sapa, a popular tourism destination for those seeking adventures and escape from the hectic pace of major cities. One of the interesting activities that attract many tourists to opt for Sapa is trekking to the villages like Cat Cat and Ta Van, immersing in the life of the locals and having the opportunity to spend the night at the homestay. Besides, trekking routes offer adventurers enchanted views from the golden rice terrace to the idyllic flower blossoms on the hillsides. Visitors can take the time to go to the top of Fansipan mountain, the highest mountain in the three Indochina countries, and check in with the landmark of Fansipan.
Lao Chai - Ta Van Villages
Giang Ta Chai - Su Pan villages
Cat Cat village
Ma Tra Ta Phin villages
Hopefully, you can use our information as a reference for your itinerary about Things to do in Hanoi. If you are interested in the Vietnam package tours, you can consider Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh 10-Day Tour to give you the best experience in Vietnam.
