10 most beautiful destinations in southern Vietnam not to be missed

No majestic mountain scenery like the North, no magnificent monuments or sunshine of the Central. The Southern region of Vietnam attracts travelers by the gentleness, tranquility and simplicity. Tourism in the South stands out with immense rice fields with white storks flying in a straight line, gentle green rivers, sumptuous fruit orchards ... Come to the Southeast with majestic historic sites and backgrounds of unique culture. And the Mekong delta with the bustling floating market early in the mornings, the creeks, ditches and the sweet tales of the beautiful country girls…All the beauty of the South and its people leave in your heart.

1. Sai Gon (or Ho Chi Minh City)
Ho Chi Minh City is the largest economic and cultural center in Vietnam with many bustling urban areas and massive buildings. Sai Gon is splendid and luxurious in the light of the city, but still retains the charming architecture from the French colonial period. Referring to the beautiful scenery in Vietnam, everyone wants to come here once to visit a city that has been dubbed the "Pearl of the Far East".

Famous places in Sai Gon favored by tourists such as: Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Landmark 81 building tower, Binh Quoi tourist area, big shopping centers … Further out is the Cu Chi Tunnels - The stronghold of the Vietnamese communists deep under the ground. This is an attractive place in Sai Gon and is a must for travelers.

2. Tay Ninh
Tay Ninh is a province located in the east of southern Vietnam. This beautiful land is a bridge between Sai Gon and the capital of Phnom Penh in Cambodia, so it possesses many unique interfering architectures of the two countries. Tay Ninh also has quite a lot of famous spiritual architecture works that everyone wants to explore such as Cao Dai Holy See. In particular, the spiritual beauty of Ba Den Mountain is a famous place to attract domestic and foreign visitors.

3. Vung Tau
Famous as a beach resort town near Sai Gon, Vung Tau city is where we will have the peaceful feeling of the lush blue sea and long white sand beaches, cool and spacious roads filled with green trees, majestic and green mountains together, sacred temples and pagodas…Vung Tau City is not only idyllic, peaceful, but also has countless beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions. This place is favoured by young people with natural beauty and many interesting places worth visiting such as Long Tan war memorial, White Palace, the giant Statue of Jesus, the Lighthouse, the beaches, seaside resorts with beautiful views...

4. Long An
Long An is a gateway connecting the Southeast region and the Mekong River Delta, so Long An has many attractive tourist attractions. Like other river provinces, Long An is gentle with vast lotus fields, lush melaleuca forest and mysterious paths through forests. Surely this is an interesting place for those who want to explore the charming life of a river destination.
Places to visit: Forest of Tan Lap Floating Village, Melaleuca forest

5. Dong Thap
Dong Thap is combined by 2 provinces Sa Dec and Kien Phong in 1976, Dong Thap is also located in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. This is an exciting and new place to explore for visitors with immense lotus fields, peaceful rural scenery and attractive eco-tourism areas. Interesting places to visit such as Lai Vung Fruit Garden, Xeo Quyt, Sa Dec Flower Village, Thap Muoi lotus ponds…

6. An Giang
An Giang is a southwestern province, the first place in the Mekong Delta to receive Mekong water. Arriving in An Giang, the first feeling is the peace and comfort here. The green, young rice fields. the high clear blue sky. The sound of birds chirping on the tops of tall trees mingles with the sound of children playing in the rice fields. All create a beautiful picture of the countryside that surely, anyone who comes here will remember forever.
Places to visit: Unique architecture of Khmer temples, Chau Doc floating village, Sam mountain, Tra Su Melaleuca forest in flooding season.

7. Can Tho
Can Tho is the hub in the Mekong Delta region. Referring to Can Tho tourism, people will think of the bustle of the floating markets in the early morning, sumptuous orchards and unique architecture of the old houses…All create a harmonious beauty, special that can not be confused with anywhere else. Can Tho is an ideal destination for those who want to explore the western region of the river.
Places to visit: Cai Rang floating market is bustling every morning. Ninh Kieu quay at night - a symbol of Can Tho

8. Kien Giang
Kien Giang is located in the southwestern part of Vietnam, with a long coastline and a border with Cambodia. Kien Giang is well known as a famous cultural and tourist land in the Mekong Delta region. In addition to Phu Quoc Island, going to Kien Giang, visitors have countless choices of attractive and outstanding trips with attractive destinations such as: Phu Quoc island, Ha Tien landscape, Nam Du island, U Minh Thuong forest, many temples according to the unique Khmer architecture ...

9. Dong Nai
Dong Nai is a province in the Southeast region of Vietnam. Dong Nai Province is about 30 km from Sai Gon, the province is considered a gateway to the Southeastern economic region - the most developed and dynamic economic region in the country, and also an ideal tourist destination with famous attractions such as: Cat Tien national park, Giang Dien Waterfall, Golden Scorpion tourist complex, Chua Chan mountain…Besides, a number of tourist resorts and ecotourism sites have been established and attracted quite a number of visitors coming for entertainment, recreation and relaxation.

10. Ca Mau
Ca Mau cape land is the end point of Vietnam, the sacred land of the local people and a place to attract domestic and foreign visitors. Coming to the last land of Vietnam, you will feel the sacred, "soul" of the nation through every inch of land, it also contains the love and closeness of Ca Mau people. Ca Mau promises to bring visitors many attractive places: Nui Bac mountain, Thi Tuong lagoon, Hon Khoai island, Ca Mau cape…