The northern and central regions boast the highest density of heritage sites in the country and have become wonderful destinations for travelers to discover Vietnam’s nature and culture.


In the northern province of Ninh Binh, visitors are able to savour the delights of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc-Bich Dong with beautiful caves, Bai Dinh pagoda, Cuc Phuong National Park. Especially, Trang An Landscape Complex is Vietnam’s only Mixed Cultural and Natural heritage site.


The gateway of the north and central region is ThanhHoa province with its Ho Dynasty Citadel, which was recognized byUNESCOas aworld cultural heritagesite in 2011.


Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in the central province of NgheAn, and Dong LocT-junctionrelic site in Ha Tinh are also wonderful places to visit.


Quang Binh province has beautiful caves and long beaches with soft white sand such as Toi cave, Nhat Le beach, and Nuoc Mooc stream.


Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park covers an area of over 340,000 hectares with spectacular landscapes and many rare species. The province’s Son Doong cave is the world’s largest cave system.


Majestic Ngang pass and Vung Chua-Yen Island with its clear crystal seas and long sandy beach are popular tourist attractions in Quang Binh.


Quang Tri impresses visitors with its storied history as seen at historic relic sites such as Thach Han River, Quang Tri ancient citadel, Truong Son cemetery and Vinh Moc tunnel.


Quang Tri has a number of attractive beaches such as Cua Tung, Cua Viet, Con Co and has different types of fresh seafood on offer.


The ancient city of Hue is an ideal destination for those who have a passion for culture and history.

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