CHECK OUT TOP 5 BEST CITIES IN VIETNAM TO VISIT 

Sapo: The best cities in Vietnam that are highly recommended for international travelers are Ho Chi Minh city – the most lively & vibrant city, Hanoi – the capital with a perfect combination of classic & modern vibes, Halong city – a young city with stunning landscapes, Da Nang – the most worth-living city in the central,… For more travel information, please read the post. 

According to the report of HSBC Expat 2019, Vietnam was listed in the top 10 best countries for expats to live and work globally. Along with the development of society, the need to improve people’s living standards is increasing, the question “which is the most worth living – visiting places when traveling to Vietnam?” has drawn the attention of many foreigners. Here is the list of top best cities in Vietnam you refer to: 

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1 – Hanoi Capital City 

The capital city of Hanoi, the second largest city in Vietnam with a total area of 3,358.6km2, is the economic, political, cultural, and social center of the country. Hanoi is considered one of the most ancient capitals in the world with well-preserved colonial architectural works, hundreds-year-old spiritual and religious sites as well as unique museums that preserve precious historic documents and artifacts along the course of history of the nation. All of these critical factors make Hanoi a capital of thousand years of civilization.

Among the best cities in Vietnam, Hanoi can be the start or end point of your trips across the country. There are numerous tourist spots that draw the attention of a large number of foreign tourists when traveling to Hanoi such as Long Bien Bridge – a historic cantilever bridge built by the French which witnessed the ups and downs of Vietnam’s history during war; Hanoi Old Quarter with system of streets and ancient houses imbuing with national historical events and a wide array of handcrafted items; Dong Xuan Market – a wholesale market characterized by four-storey Soviet style,  the Hanoi Opera House, or Hoa Lo Prison, etc. 

Besides, Hanoi is also renowned as the paradise of street food with a wide range of scrumptious typical dishes imbuing the culture and sophistication of the Vietnamese such as Bun cha, Pho, Banh mi, Com (green glutinous rice), and Hue beef noodle soup, etc. 

2 – Ho Chi Minh City – among the best cities in Vietnam

Lively Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam, formerly known as Saigon, is a financial, business and entertainment hub of Vietnam in general and the Southern region in particular. The cosmopolitan metropolis is endowed with a rich and long-standing rich history, French-style architecture, hustling and bustling mega-malls, entertainment complexes and vibrant markets as well as gourmet restaurants, etc. making the city the top best cities in Vietnam attracting million tourists. The most popular tourist attractions to visit when visiting Ho Chi Minh City are Notre Dame Cathedral – the world-renowned church and an iconic symbol of the city playing a historical and cultural significance in locals’ life and bearing critical architectural value; the Central Post Office – the grandest one in the Southeast Asia closely associated with the national history, and Ben Thanh Market – HCMC’s biggest and most authentic market, etc. Well-known as an extravaganza of culinary delights, the city has a wide array of mouth-watering dishes which can be found at almost any side roads such as Hu tieu suon (rice noodles with pork ribs), hu tieu bo vien (rice noodles with beef balls), hu tieu Nam Vang (Nam Vang rice noodles), or dumplings, etc. 

3 – Danang City  most worth-living & best cities in Vietnam for travelers

Located in the South Central region, Danang is a municipality of Vietnam, named as “the most worth-living city in Vietnam”. It possesses poetic landscapes of gorgeous beaches like Ghenh Bang, My Khe, Nam O, and Pham Van Dong together with the majestic Ngu Hanh Son mountain, etc., many of which have become popular tourist attractions. In addition, Danang also owns a myriad of beautiful bridges such as Dragon Bridge, Han River Bridge, Danang Golden Bridge, Love Bridge, and the list goes on, making its nickname “the city of bridges”. Besides, the city is well-known for its delectable local cuisine, reflecting the culinary art of the entire city such as Vietnamese pancakes, Quang noodles, Cao Lau (a kind of noodle), pork rice paper rolls, or fish vermicelli, etc. 

Being recommended as one of the best cities in Vietnam, Danang will steal your heart by its stunning wonders of nature and a variety of tourist spots. Among the tourist spots in Danang, the most famous one which must be mentioned is My Khe beach, one of the six most attractive beaches on the planet by Forbes magazine, outstanding with crystal clear seawater and a system of luxurious hotels, high-quality restaurants, and glitzy bars. There are a wealth of fascinating experiences that can be joined at this beach such as snorkeling, windsurfing, or paragliding, etc. 

In addition, you can experience the world’s longest cable car system to admire the extraordinary scenery from a height and pay a visit to Sun World Ba Na Hill with a myriad of recreational games.  

4 – Hoi An City (Hoi An Ancient Town) 

Hoi An is truly among the top best cities in Vietnam for traveling to capture the beauty of an ancient town. Hoi An Ancient Town, once a major trading port of the Southeast Asian area in the 16th and 17th centuries, has long been prominent for old-town architecture with many notable Chinese style spiritual and religious sites, French colonial houses, and old canals. The town is best known with the images of old-fashioned and quaint lanterns in front of rows of old deep yellow houses decorated with colorful bougainvillea on the walls. It is the classic style of the houses, temples and pagodas accompanied with poetic natural beauty and gentle, relaxing pace of life of the locals that have “stolen” the hearts of numerous visitors when traveling to this unique town. 

Because Hoi An used to be a melting pot of many different nationalities around the world, especially China, Japan, and France, the ancient town has a rich culture and tradition, which are reflected via the lifestyles of the locals. 

Like other top best cities in Vietnam, Hoi An is home to a myriad of tourist destinations you can visit in Hoi An such as VinWonders Nam Hoi An – a large and modern entertainment complex with classical vibe, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall characterized by Chinese architecture, Tan Ky Old House – a more-than-200-year-old house, An Bang Beach – top 100 beach voted by CNN, and many other unique museums, etc.  

5 – Halong City 

Halong City in Quang Ninh Province is one of the leading destinations in Vietnam with plenty of tourist attractions, of which the most eminent one is Halong Bay. It luckily possesses the picturesque landscapes of rocky limestone mountains reflecting their shadows on emerald water surface and a wealth of charming beaches and mesmerizing caves and caverns, etc. Thanks to its extraordinary landscapes and breath-taking scenery, Halong Bay was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and in the list of top 7 new natural wonders of the world by New7Wonders at the end of 2011. Since then, Halong Bay has been famous globally and attracted a large number of tourists. 

Besides, there are other attractive places in Halong city, including Quang Ninh museum nicknamed as “the black pearl” near Halong Bay; Tuan Chau island with Vietnam’s largest man-made yacht harbor; and Bai Chay – one of the greenest and most gorgeous beaches in the city with a coastline of nearly 1000m with stretching white sand, etc. 

These are the best cities in Vietnam with unique beauties, different lifestyles and various famous tourist magnets that are highly recommended for your upcoming journey to the charming country of Vietnam.