It is a modern metropolis with a developed industry. Here you can feel the pulse of business Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh City is also called the "city of mopeds". In the mornings, residents do gymnastics in the parks, in the evenings they walk on the square in front of Notre Dame de Saigon, the main Catholic cathedral in the south of the country. The city is named after Ho Chi Minh, the founder of the Communist Party and the first president of the united Vietnam.

This bay is one of the most recognizable symbols of Vietnam. Almost every tourist brings a postcard with a picture of a ship with flying scarlet or brown sails against the background of views of the bay. Halong is a bay with three thousand islands, grottoes, caves, cliffs, located a couple of hundred kilometers from the capital. The bay belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its unique beauty.

This complex was created in order to show people all the horrors of the war with the USA of 1965-1973. The museum contains photographs of Vietnamese mutilated by American chemical weapons (under the special name "Agent Orange"), instruments of torture, stories of mockery of the local population, mass extermination.

An underground labyrinth of about 250 km. These tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City served as a shelter and base for Vietnamese guerrillas. From here they made successful sorties against the Americans. The visitors are presented with cunning traps, weapons and household items of soldiers who once lived here.

It is of great historical interest, since the imperial family once lived here, and ordinary mortals could not get here. Tu Kam Thanh is located in Hue and consists of a complex of palace buildings, temples and gardens, many of which are hundreds of years old.

The surviving remains of Hindu temples of the Empire that once existed on the territory of Vietnam Tyapma (Champa). Before the arrival of the Viets, the lands were inhabited by Chams, who approximately migrated here from the island of Borneo. Since the IV century, Michon has been the capital of the Cham state.

A large cultural complex, where excavations are still underway. It began to be built during the Vietese Li dynasty in the XI century. For a long time, the territory of the citadel expanded, was destroyed, rebuilt again, and only in the XX century it was possible to begin full-scale archaeological work on the extraction of valuable ancient exhibits.

The tomb of the national hero and socialist leader Uncle "Ho", as he is called by the locals. This is one of the main modern attractions of Hanoi. In addition to Ho Chi Minh's body itself, tourists are invited to take a look at the chambers where the leader of the nation lived and worked, as well as stroll through the magnificent park around the mausoleum.

A seven-tiered structure symbolizing the moment of enlightenment of the Buddha. It was created in 1601. Tienmu is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam. Not far from the tower in the 60s of the twentieth century, a Buddhist monk performed a ritual self-immolation Thit Quang A duke who, together with his brothers, fought against the oppression of a Catholic ruler.

Another architectural monument of the reign period Thyampa. This is a group of temples located on the territory of the city Nha Trang. Some of them are still active today, despite the fact that they are more than a thousand years old. An extensive panorama opens from the observation deck on the territory of the temple complex Nha Trang.

A temple with a large statue of a deity towering over everything Nha Trang. It can be observed from almost anywhere in the city, it seems to float in the clouds. There is a Buddhist monastery on the territory of the pagoda, services are constantly held. To climb to the statue of the seated Buddha (the highest point of the pagoda), you need to pass 150 steps.

Another unusual temple from the reign of Li Thanh Tonga in Hanoi. It was built in 1049 by the grateful emperor in honor of the goddess Kuan Am, who predicted the birth of his son in a dream. Nowadays, only a small pagoda with a statue of Kuan Am, really standing on one pillar, has survived from the entire building.

This is the Hue city complex, which includes a pavilion, a temple, a crypt, a court of honor and a pond with lotuses. All these structures were supposed to emphasize the greatness of the ruler and perpetuate his name. It was You who invented the tradition of erecting tombs in this way. After him, many tombs of later rulers appeared in the vicinity.

Another name of the temple is Notre Dame de Saigon. This is a piece of Europe near the equator and the main Catholic church of Ho Chi Minh City, built in 1880. During the construction, Notre Dame de Paris was taken as a model. In the temple, you can attend a classical mass, which is served by a Vietnamese priest in broken Latin, or just admire the beautiful stained glass windows.

Another Catholic church, built with the help of the French. It can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. This temple was built for many years and completed by 1939. The structure turned out to be majestic and massive, designed to inspire appropriate awe before the divine power. Now the bishop's residence is located there, and Mass is regularly celebrated.

The cathedral is another striking architectural monument, reminiscent of the rule of the French throughout Indochina. In the Gothic outlines of the temple, European canons are easily guessed, and the interior decoration creates an atmosphere of reverence.

One of the most striking sights of the capital of Vietnam. Emperor Li Thanh Tong ordered the construction of this temple in honor of Confucius in 1070. A few years later, a university for the offspring of high-ranking officials of the state appeared on its basis. Here, thousands of years of historical monuments will appear to the tourist's eye: statues, a cult hall, the Hue Wang pavilion.

They are better known as the famous mud baths in Central Vietnam. Here they take baths from healing mud, swim in pools filled with hot mineral water, do wellness procedures. You can also buy high-quality inexpensive cosmetics here. Package offers are provided for visitors, which includes a complex of SPA treatments, fruit snacks and various additional options.

It is considered the longest road of this type over the sea. It leads to the island, where the popular tourist amusement park "Winperl" is located. The supporting structures are made in the form of French "Eiffel towers", which are beautifully illuminated at night.

It is located 20 kilometers from Nha Trang and is a popular tourist attraction. These funny and brusque animals live everywhere, since at one time they uncontrollably bred and populated a small territory. On the island you can not only look at monkeys, but also swim, sunbathe, walk through quiet parks and gardens.

A bizarre joint creation of man and nature. Inside the natural rocks of unusual coloring there are huge halls with temples and altars. Outside, prayer houses and pagodas are scattered among the greenery. The Marble Mountains are not just a tourist attraction, but a sacred place of pilgrimage for Buddhists.

In the center of old Hanoi is located, perhaps, one of the most interesting sights of the city – the Lake of the Returned Sword. Legend has it that a giant turtle-a resident of the lake during the wars with China gave a sword to the hero Le Liu, who defeated the enemy with his help. Then the turtle took the sword back, hence the name.

A picturesque series of small freshwater lakes under the collective name Lotus Lake is located in the vicinity of the resort of Mui Ne. They are notable for the fact that they are almost completely overgrown with lotus. It is especially beautiful on the lakes in summer during the flowering period — during a walk, the visitor seems to plunge into the "kingdom of the lotus".

In the vicinity of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne has quite a lot of sand colored dunes. The most grandiose are the white and red dunes – huge formations of sand, interspersed with rare pine groves and lakes. When tourists get here, they feel like they are in an endless desert. ATV riding is the most popular entertainment for visitors to the dunes.

The Ke Ga Lighthouse is located about 50 kilometers from the tourist area of the city of Phan Thiet. It was built under French rule in 1899. Later it was recognized as one of the most beautiful in Southeast Asia. The lighthouse stands on a 25-meter cliff, the structure itself is 41 meters high. The light from the generator is visible already 40 km from the shore.

In Dalat there is one of the most unusual attractions of the region – the Hang Nga Madhouse or crazy house. It was designed by the daughter of a Vietnamese politician, Dang Viet Nga, who was a desperate Gaudi fan. Now it is a hotel in the form of a giant tree with branches-passages, rooms "cut through" in the trunk, hanging gardens and statues of fabulous animals.

According to the reviews of local guides, this park is a high-class resort "without Asian exoticism". In addition to attractions, a water park, dolphin and seal shows, an oceanarium, there is a 5* hotel, excellent beaches with white sand, and bright evening shows are constantly arranged.

Located near the city Kobang is considered the most beautiful in all of Southeast Asia. Around Detian there are rice fields, mangrove-palm groves and planting of cotton trees. The landscape is complemented by pointed peaks of rocks, which against the background of the blue sky resemble the scenery for "Avatar".