Northern Vietnam

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and Sapa's terraces.

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The Short List

Must-See

Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Ha Long Bay

Thousands of limestone islands in emerald water, by overnight junk boat.

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Must-See
Cities · Food

Hanoi

A motorcycle-filled Old Quarter, French villas and bowls of pho.

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Must-See
Nature · UNESCO

Ninh Binh

Boats through caves, among rice fields called Ha Long on land.

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Worth a Detour

Worth a Detour
Mountains · Rice terraces

Sapa

Rice terraces with minority villages in the northern hills.

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If You're Nearby

If You're Nearby
Mountains · Scenic Drives

Ha Giang Loop

A thrilling motorbike road through stone mountains.

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If You're Nearby
Mountains · Hiking

Fansipan

Indochina's highest peak, by cable car from Sapa.

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On the Map

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