{"id":18644,"date":"2020-09-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderlusttstg.wpengine.com\/inspiration\/six-alternative-places-to-visit-in-vietnam\/"},"modified":"2024-03-07T18:14:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:14:20","slug":"six-alternative-places-to-visit-in-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/inspiration\/six-alternative-places-to-visit-in-vietnam\/","title":{"rendered":"6 alternative places to visit in Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"first\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-553958\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-first\" data-placement-id=\"63374\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    <style type=\"text\/css\">.wak-acf-block.wak-acf-block-advert .wak-advert-container{display:flex;justify-content:center;width:100%}<\/style>\n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63374\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63374'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Swap Halong Bay for Lan Ha Bay<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/lan-ha-bay-shutterstock_1066143845-web.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p class=\"caption\">Lan Ha Bay (Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p>Seasoned travellers are familiar with the verdant karst and aquamarine waters of Halong Bay. Instead head south to neighbouring Lan Ha Bay. You can still gaze up in awe at dramatic limestone mountains and swim in lagoons and bays, but most of the boats you see will be filled with local fishermen rather than other travellers. With less pollution than its northern neighbour, a dip in the sea is a must.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Trade overdeveloped Sapa for scenic Ha Giang<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/ha-giang-shutterstock_338651780-web.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p class=\"caption\">Ha Giang (Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_1\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-634970\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_1\" data-placement-id=\"63376\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63376\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63376'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p>Sitting in the northernmost part of the country, Ha Giang<strong><\/strong>is a less crowded alternative to the rolling rice terraces of Sapa. Hire a bike and loop the province, taking in the old quarter of Dong Van and its vibrant market before admiring the incredible vistas at Heaven\u2019s Gate and H\u2019Mong King Palace. Finish with a ride over the breath-taking Ma Pi Leng Pass.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Try Haiphong and soak up the atmosphere of old Hanoi<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/haiphong-shutterstock_166945265-web.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p class=\"caption\">Haiphong (Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p>Crumbling colonial-era buildings. Tree-lined boulevards. A laid-back caf\u00e9 culture. Distinctive local cuisine. An abundance of temples, shrines, pagodas and mausoleums. Haiphong is \u2018mini Hanoi\u2019 without the hassle, resembling the capital as it was 30 years ago. Find inner space in the tranquillity of Du Hang Pagoda, take in a performance at the colonial Haiphong Opera House or explore Haiphong Museum, where the city\u2019s history is brought to life.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_2\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-669742\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_2\" data-placement-id=\"63377\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63377\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63377'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/phong-nha-ke-bang-national-park-shutterstock_463416170-web.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p class=\"caption\">Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park (Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p>Sandwiched between the border of Vietnam-Laos border and the South China Sea, this national park covers 885 sq km of unspoilt jungle, which is home to Asian black bears and noisy macaques. It\u2019s also the site of underground rivers and the world\u2019s largest natural cave, Hang Son Doong (mountain River Cave). This is truly one of the world\u2019s greatest natural wonders. Its 5km length is protected by UNESCO and it reaches heights of 200 metres. See the world\u2019s largest stalagmite, jungles and rivers enclosed in clouds.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Visit Con Dao Islands for beaches without the crowds<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/con-dao-national-park-shutterstock_1363152332-web.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p class=\"caption\">Con Dao National Park (Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_3\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-813170\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_3\" data-placement-id=\"63378\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63378\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63378'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p>This modest archipelago off the southern coast is home to Con Dao National Park. Beach fans who want to avoid the crowds (and divers) can find their own slice of paradise by trekking out to Dam Tre Bay, where you will be rewarded by dense, creaking bamboo forests circling crystal-clear waters and lonely beaches.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Vinh Moc tunnels<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wanderlustmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vinh-moc-tunnels-shutterstock_1186953121-web.jpg\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p class=\"caption\">Vinh Moc tunnels (Shutterstock)<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-paragraph\"><p>To fully understand how the Vietnam War (American War) impacted the daily life of the local population, a visit to Vinh Moc tunnels is a must. Often compared to the busier Cu Chi tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, this subterranean complex is somewhat different as it housed the residents of a North Vietnamese village that was forced underground to escape American bombs. As life was comprehensively eradicated above, it carried on below the ground: children were schooled, families watched movies together. Tenacity, ingenuity and resilience writ large.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"in_content_4\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-285298\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-in_content_4\" data-placement-id=\"63379\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63379\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63379'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-\"> <\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EXPLORE MORE OF VIETNAM<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/inspiration\/top-10-things-to-do-in-vietnam\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Top 10 things to do in Vietnam\">17 of The Best Things to do in Vietnam<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/inspiration\/alternative-to-halong-bay-vietnam\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"alternative to Halong Bay vietnam\">Alternatives to Halong Bay<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-non-acf-block wak-non-acf-block-core-heading\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"\/inspiration\/mekong-river-cruise-best-routes\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"mekong river cruise best routes\">Planning a trip along the Mekong River<\/a><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"wak-acf-block wak-acf-block-sidebar-content\" data-ad=\"last\"><div id=\"wak-acf-block-685201\" class=\"wak-acf-block wak-content-layout-default wak-acf-block-advert wak-ad-last\" data-placement-id=\"63380\" data-advert-visible=\"1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"wak-advert-container\">\n        \n            <div id=\"div-gpt-ad-63380\">\n                <script>\n                    googletag.cmd.push(() => { \n                        googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-63380'); \n                    });\n                <\/script>\n            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The tourist trail in Vietnam takes in the hotspots of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Halong Bay. 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