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

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The Cao Dai’s followers

Bai Dinh Temple in Ninh Binh

Boat rides around Tam Coc rice terraces

Old grocery shop in Hanoi