25 Inspiring Photos to Make You Visit Vietnam at Least Once in Your Lifetime

The truth is, Vietnam deserves a fairer look into its beauty than just a trip to Ha Long Bay, a bowl of noodle soup and a cup of coffee. The landscapes are majestic, the history and culture are fascinatingly rich, and the people are amazingly friendly. Whether you are a gourmand, a history addict, a mountain hiker, a trek lover or a leisure traveler, the country certainly has immense options for experience seekers—take a look at 25 stunning photos to get a dose of inspiration before traveling to Vietnam.

Lan Ha Bay, a hidden gem and alternative to Ha Long bay
Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai
Moc Chau, a rural district in the Northwest region of Vietnam
Sunset in Phu Quoc Island
Hoi An Ancient Town
Morning in Bac Son Valley, north of Vietnam
Vietnam’s mountain view
Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi
Sunset in Co Thach Beach, home to a majestic landscape with colourful rocks covered in moss
Vietnam’s mountain pass
Tam Coc Rice Valley in Ninh Binh
H’Mong King Palace in Dong Van stone plateau
Fishing boats in Phan Thiet, a coastal port city in southeast Vietnam
Life on the railway line in central Hanoi
Sunset in Mekong delta
A collage of old apartments in Hanoi
Street food market in Ho Chi Minh City
Women weaving fishing nets in Nha Trang, a coastal city in Vietnam
A cluster of electric wires in Ho Chi Minh City
The Imperial City of Hue
Never pho – get this
The Cao Dai’s followers
Bai Dinh Temple in Ninh Binh
Boat rides around Tam Coc rice terraces
Old grocery shop in Hanoi

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