Discover 3 special places that few people know about in Vietnam

TPO - Recently, the famous travel magazine Lonely Planet revealed 3 destinations in Vietnam that are rich in cultural identity and come with wonderful natural beauty but few people know about.

TPO - Recently, the famous travel magazine Lonely Planet revealed 3 destinations in Vietnam that are rich in cultural identity and come with wonderful natural beauty but few people know about.

Thanks to its beaches, historical sites, adventurous mountain hikes and delicious cuisine, Vietnam is attracting tourists from all over the world, according to Lonely Planet magazine. In particular, this magazine points out that there are still 3 magical destinations in our country that have not yet encountered tourist overload.

"Coffee paradise" Buon Ma Thuot

Coffee paradise opens before visitors when coming to Buon Ma Thuot.

Lonely Planet assesses that if someone loves coffee, Buon Ma Thuot is paradise. This city is hidden in the Central Highlands, famous for its coffee culture. Here, visitors can enjoy guided tours of lush coffee plantations, enjoy the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans, and even learn how to make your own cup of coffee. Vietnam style.

In addition to coffee culture, what attracts tourists in Buon Ma Thuot are also majestic waterfalls such as Dray Nur and Dray Sap associated with fairy tales. Although swimming is not allowed, the lush greenery and the sound of flowing water make for a breathtaking sight to experience.

Dray Nur waterfall has a mysterious cave below.

Tourists who want to immerse themselves in local culture must visit Lak Lake. This peaceful oasis is surrounded by charming villages and is home to the hospitable M'Nong ethnic group, who live in impressive stilt houses.

“Kingdom of fish sauce” Chau Doc

Làng nổi cá bè Châu Đốc.

Near the Cambodian border, Chau Doc is a city in An Giang province, in the Mekong Delta, inhabited by Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities. The diversity of residents here is evident in the architecture and cuisine.

In addition to trips to the Mekong Delta, visitors can visit sacred places such as Hang Pagoda, Ba Chuc Mausoleum or immerse themselves in nature and wildlife at Tra Su Melaleuca forest.

In particular, tourists should visit Chau Doc floating market, which can offer unique culinary adventures thanks to the incredible diversity of fish caught from the river.

In Chau Doc, visitors should not miss the famous variety of fish sauce, made from many different types of fish such as snakehead fish, catfish and anchovies. In addition, vermicelli with fish sauce and hot pot with fish sauce (fish sauce hot pot) are two dishes that will bring a delicious combination of shrimp, fish, meat and more than 20 different types of vegetables and herbs.

Melaleuca Forest has a charming landscape with diverse vegetation.

As mentioned above, visitors to An Giang can hardly miss Tra Su Melaleuca forest with its pristine scenery. The best time to visit this unique ecosystem lasts from June to November every year. In addition, Lonely Planet recommends that tourists should explore Sam Mountain, where they can enjoy a panoramic view of the vast rice fields extending towards the border.

"Treasure of Natural Wonders" Lang Co

Văn hoá làng chài thu hút khách du lịch ở Lăng Cô.

Away from Vietnam's bustling tourist destinations, Lonely Planet reviews Lang Co (Thua Thien Hue province) as a hidden gem, famous for its people's warm hospitality and diverse landscape. Visitors coming here promise to be "enchanted" with pristine fishing villages, national parks, white sand beaches and turquoise bays.

Notably, Bach Ma National Park about 30km west of Lang Co is a wonderful treasure trove of natural wonders with awe-inspiring vistas, towering waterfalls measuring nearly 300m in height and a remarkable flora and fauna. The ideal time to visit Lang Co is from March to July, when the weather is sunny and little rain.

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Update day : 09/01/2024