Just a short drive from Hanoi, visitors will find the Ba Vi National Park. Often overlooked by foreign tourists, and nicknamed “Hanoi’s Lung”, the park tends to be more popular with locals. With three mountain peaks and verdant forests, Ba Vi is worth adding to your Vietnam itinerary. Location Setup more like an adventure park, Ba Vi is 38 miles (61.4 kilometers) outside of …
Tam Dao National Park – Vinh Phuc Province
In the mountains outside of Hanoi, in northwest Vietnam, visitors can find the Tam Dao National Park. Encompassing the Tam Dao Mountain Range, this national park was once a popular resort area for French colonists. Today, the park continues to have a flurry of human and animal activity. Boasting both remote and developed areas, the national park is an ideal location for …
Bai Tu Long Bay National Park – Quảng Ninh Province
Often overshadowed by its nearby neighbor, Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay National Park boasts the same beauty with fewer tourists. Underdeveloped and immaculate, the park is divided into both terrestrial and aquatic zones. One of only seven amphibian national parks in Vietnam, and ideal for travelers willing to take the time to wander off the beaten path, Bai Tu Long will …
Ba Bê National Park – Bắc Kạn Province
Protecting Vietnam’s largest lake and multiple ethnic communities, Ba Bê National Park puts visitors up close and personal with the country’s natural beauty and diverse culture. Lined with limestone mountains and dotted with villages, this national park is full of lush green valleys, obscure waterfalls, and caves. These stunning features make Ba Bê National Park an …
The Best Lakes in Vietnam
Vietnam's lakes may not get the same notoriety as its limestone karsts, stunning beaches, and immense caverns, but this doesn't mean they shouldn't be on your itinerary. With a predominantly rugged topography and copious amounts of rainfall, it's inevitable that all that water had to pool together somewhere. Fortunately, the lakes of Vietnam are one of many facets that make …
Hoàng Liên National Park – near Sapa
Home to the country’s tallest mountains, Hoàng Liên National Park is one of the most coveted areas in Vietnam. Known for its dense vegetation, this park preserves some of the country’s most primitive beauty. Impressive altitudes within Hoang Lien range from 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to 10,312 feet (3,143 meters), drawing in adventurers who aim to conquer Vietnam’s highest …
Bach Moc Luong Tu Mountain – near Sapa
Crowned as Vietnam’s fourth-tallest mountain with a height of 9,990.157 feet (3,045 meters), Bach Moc Luong Tu is enjoying the spotlight amongst the country’s young travelers. Now a hit destination, the mountain’s cloud-covered landscape has become a much-loved feature in Vietnam. Summiting Bach Moc Luong Tu takes a while and hikers need to prepare for a hard trek, but once …
Phu Si Lung Mountain – near Sapa
Measuring at 10,091.85 feet (3,076 meters), Phu Si Lung, Vietnam’s second tallest mountain, is in the same area as Fansipan, only much more remote. Teetering on Vietnam’s border with China, much of the mountain’s base sits in a foreign land. Harder to access than Fansipan, Phu Si Lung’s beauty still attracts avid mountaineers. The History Once the site of confrontation …
Pu Ta Leng Mountain – near Sapa
Nicknamed "Green Paradise" by hikers, Pu Ta Leng is located in the Lai Cai Province, similar to Fansipan and Phu Si Lung, and is the third tallest peak in Vietnam. Although easier to climb than Pu Ta Leng, this 10,003.28 foot (3,049 meters) mountain requires a local guide to reach its peak. The mountain’s lush landscape is dotted with streams, which makes it an eye-catching …
Fansipan (Phan Xi Pang) Mountain – near Sapa
Standing at 10,325.7 ft (3,147.3 m), Fansipan is the tallest mountain in Vietnam and the Indochinese Peninsula. As the highest peak in the region, Fansipan has gained the nickname the ‘Roof of Indochina’. Strenuous and steep, the trek to the summit can take days, although an alternate route exists, using a cable car to take visitors to the top. The History Formed between the …
The Highest Peaks in Vietnam
In the past few decades, Vietnam has become a premier tourist destination, with vibrant cities, gorgeous beaches, and stunning landscapes drawing visitors from around the globe. For those who prefer to trekking in the wilderness, taking time to venture into Vietnam's mountainous terrain will make you truly appreciate Vietnam's raw beauty. While not in the same league as the …
