Vietnam Travel Guide: 63 Provinces and Cities

This is a comprehensive guide to Vietnam’s 63 provinces and cities, designed for travelers seeking to explore the diverse beauty and culture of this Southeast Asian nation. Each entry highlights prominent attractions, local delicacies, and unique experiences, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Vietnamese heritage and natural wonders.

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Vietnam Travel Guide: 63 Provinces and Cities (Northern Vietnam)

Northern Vietnam

1. Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Hanoi Old Quarter, Bat Trang Ceramic Village – Bun cha, pho, banh cuon, com (green rice flakes)
2. Ha Giang: Dong Van Karst Plateau, Lung Cu Flag Tower, Vuong Family Mansion, Ma Pi Leng Pass – Thang co (horse meat soup), men men (steamed corn dish), corn wine
3. Cao Bang: Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Thang Hen Lake – Seven-color grilled pork, Banh Khao (grilled rice cake), smoked sausage
4. Bac Kan: Ba Be Lake, Puong Cave, Ao Tien (Fairy Pond) – Grilled fish from Ba Be Lake, bamboo shoots, smoked pork
5. Tuyen Quang: Na Hang Lake, Lam Binh, Tan Trao Historical Site – Ham Yen orange, smoked buffalo meat, Chiem Hoa sticky rice cake
6. Lao Cai: Sapa, Ham Rong Mountain, Fansipan Peak, Cat Cat Village – Sapa salmon, thang co, mountain vegetables
7. Yen Bai: Mu Cang Chai, Tu Le, Suoi Giang, Thac Ba Lake – Five-color sticky rice, Tu Le green rice flakes, Suoi Giang tea
8. Dien Bien: Dien Bien Phu Historical Site, Muong Thanh Bridge, A1 Hill – Nep nuong (grilled sticky rice in bamboo tubes), smoked buffalo meat, mountain vegetables
9. Lai Chau: O Quy Ho Pass, Bach Moc Luong Tu Peak, Sin Ho Village – Cap nach pig (grilled pig), stream fish, mountain vegetables
10. Son La: Moc Chau, Moc Chau Plateau, Bat Cave, Dai Yem Waterfall – Fried veal, Moc Chau cow milk, strawberries
11. Lang Son: Tam Thanh Cave, Tam Thanh Pagoda, Mau Son Mountain, Huu Nghi Quan International Border Gate – Roasted duck with honey, black sticky rice cake, roasted pork
12. Quang Ninh: Ha Long Bay, Tuan Chau Island, Bai Chay, Yen Tu Mountain – Ha Long grilled squid, sa sung (sea worm), sea crabs
13. Bac Giang: Tay Yen Tu, ATK Historical Site, Cam Son Lake – Luc Ngan lychee, Yen The chicken
14. Phu Tho: Hung Kings Temple, Ao Gioi – Suoi Tien, Xuan Son National Park – Banh tai (ear-shaped cake), sour meat, banana blossom salad
15. Vinh Phuc: Tam Dao, Tay Thien Truc Lam Zen Monastery, Dai Lai – Ant egg cake, Tam Dao sugarcane juice
16. Bac Ninh: Dau Pagoda, But Thap Pagoda, Dong Ho Painting Village – Banh phu the (husband and wife cake), Bui style spring rolls
17. Hung Yen: Huong Pagoda, Pho Hien, Nom Village – Dong Tao Chicken, longan fruit
18. Hai Duong: Con Son Pagoda, Bach Dang River Historical Site – Mung bean cake, Thanh Ha lychee
19. Hai Phong: Do Son, Cat Ba Island, Do Son Beach – Crab noodle soup, crab spring rolls
20. Thai Binh: Keo Pagoda, Dong Chau Beach – Banh cay (thin rice cake), nem chua (fermented pork roll), goi nhech (jellyfish salad)

Vietnam Travel Guide: 63 Provinces and Cities (Central Vietnam)

Central Vietnam

21. Thanh Hoa: Sam Son Beach, Ho Dynasty Citadel, Cam Luong Fish Stream – Thanh Hoa fermented pork roll, Tu Tru Banh Gai (thorny sticky rice cake)
22. Nghe An: Cua Lo Beach, Uncle Ho’s Hometown, Pu Mat National Park – Xa Doai orange, eel porridge
23. Ha Tinh: Thien Cam Beach, Dong Loc T-Junction, Huong Tich Pagoda – Phuc Trach grapefruit, Keo Cu Do (peanut candy)
24. Quang Binh: Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Nhat Le Beach, Quang Phu Sand Dunes – Khoai deo (sweet potato snack), Vung Chua fresh squid
25. Quang Tri: Quang Tri Citadel, Vinh Moc Tunnels, La Vang Holy Land – Banh Khoai (savory pancake), Kim Long wine
26. Thua Thien Hue: Hue Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh Tomb – Bun Bo Hue (beef noodle soup), Com Hen (clam rice), Hue tea
27. Da Nang: Ba Na Hills, Dragon Bridge, Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains), My Khe Beach – Mi Quang (turmeric noodles), Banh Trang Cuon Thit Heo (rice paper rolls with pork), seafood
28. Quang Nam: Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Cu Lao Cham Islands – Cao Lau (Hoi An noodles), Mi Quang, Banh Dap (wet rice cracker)
29. Quang Ngai: Ly Son Island, My Khe Beach, An Mountain – Don (sea worm), Ram Thit Nuong (grilled minced pork), Keo Guong (coconut candy)
30. Binh Dinh: Quy Nhon Beach, Ghenh Rang – Tien Sa, Thap Doi (Twin Towers) – Bun Cha Ca Quy Nhon (fish cake noodle soup), Banh It La Gai (thorny sticky rice cake)
31. Phu Yen: Da Dia Reef, Vung Ro Bay, Nhan Tower – Banh Hoi Long Heo (steamed rice cakes with pork belly), So Huyet Dam O Loan (blood cockles)
32. Khanh Hoa: Nha Trang City, Vinpearl Land, Ninh Van Bay – Bun Sua (jellyfish noodle soup), grilled fermented pork roll
33. Ninh Thuan: Vinh Hy Bay, An Hoa Sheep Farm, Po Klong Garai Cham Towers – Ninh Thuan grapes, Ninh Chu seafood
34. Binh Thuan: Mui Ne, Bau Trang – Bau Sen (White and Pink Lake), Sand Dunes – Dragon fruit, Banh Can (mini savory pancakes), Banh Xeo (crispy pancake)

Vietnam Travel Guide: 63 Provinces and Cities (Southern Vietnam)

Southern Vietnam

35. Kon Tum: Mang Den, Kon Tum Wooden Church, Mang Den Pine Forest – Chicken grilled in bamboo tubes, rice wine
36. Gia Lai: T’Nưng Lake, Chu Dang Ya Volcano, Phu Cuong Waterfall – Pleiku coffee, Gia Lai dried pho noodles
37. Dak Lak: Buon Ma Thuot City, Lak Lake, Dray Nur Waterfall – Buon Ma Thuot coffee, grilled chicken with rice in bamboo tubes
38. Dak Nong: Dray Sap Waterfall, Ta Dung Lake, Chu Bluk Volcanic Cave – Dak Nong coffee, rice wine
39. Lam Dong: Da Lat City, Langbiang Mountain, Valley of Love – Da Lat vegetables and fruits, Banh Can (mini savory pancakes), soy milk
40. Binh Phuoc: Bu Gia Map National Park, Thac Mo Waterfall, Soc Bom Bo – Grilled wild boar, roasted cicada
41. Tay Ninh: Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh Holy See, Dau Tiếng Lake – Sun-dried rice paper, Tay Ninh shrimp salt
42. Binh Duong: Dai Nam Tourist Area, Binh Duong Pottery Village – Banh Beo Bi (water fern cake), Goi Ga Mang Cut (chicken and bamboo shoot salad)
43. Dong Nai: Buu Long Tourist Area, Cat Tien National Park, Giang Dien Waterfall – Cat Tien fish salad, Tan Trieu pomelo
44. Ba Ria – Vung Tau: Vung Tau City, Long Hai Beach, Con Dao Islands – Seafood, Banh Khot (mini savory pancake)
45. Ho Chi Minh City: Reunification Palace, Ben Thanh Market, Cu Chi Tunnels – Com Tam (broken rice), Pho, Hu Tieu (noodle soup)
46. Long An: Go Cong Town, Phuoc Loc Tho Ancient Village, fruit orchards – Go Den rice wine, fresh sausages
47. Tien Giang: My Tho City, Thoi Son Islet, Cai Be Floating Market – Fruits, My Tho Hu Tieu (noodle soup)
48. Ben Tre: Con Phung (Phoenix Island), Vam Ho Bird Sanctuary, coconut candy village – Coconut candy, coconut wax
49. Tra Vinh: Ba Om Pond, Hang Pagoda, Tan Qui Islet – Tra Vinh Bun Nuoc Leo (fish noodle soup), Tra Cuon Banh Tet (Tra Cuon cylindrical sticky rice cake)
50. Vinh Long: An Binh Islet, Phong Dien Floating Market, fruit orchards – King orange, Nam Roi grapefruit
51. Dong Thap: Xeo Quyt Historical Site, Tram Chim National Park – Linh fish stew, Lai Vung fermented pork roll
52. An Giang: Cam Mountain, Long Xuyen Floating Market, Tra Su Cajuput Forest – Chau Doc fish noodle soup, Chau Doc fermented fish
53. Kien Giang: Phu Quoc Island, Ha Tien Town, Rach Gia City – Phu Quoc fish sauce, Ham Ninh crab
54. Can Tho: Cai Rang Floating Market, Ninh Kieu Wharf, Bang Lang Stork Garden – Banh Xeo (crispy pancake), Lau Mam (fermented fish hotpot)
55. Hau Giang: Chuong Thien War Memorial, Nga Bay Floating Market – Cau Duc sweet pomelo, snakehead fish
56. Soc Trang: Bat Cave (Chua Doi), Ma Toc Pagoda, Ho Be Lake – Soc Trang Pia Cake, Chinese sausage
57. Bac Lieu: Tac Say Church, Nha Mat Tourist Area – Banh Tam Bi (thick noodle with shredded pork skin), dried mud crab
58. Ca Mau: Ca Mau Cape, U Minh Ha Forest, Ca Mau Floating Market – Ca Mau crab, dried shrimp