Da Nang
Central coast · beach city
16.0544, 108.2022
Reference map
Map of Vietnam
Direct answer
What does this interactive map show?
Major Vietnamese cities and tourist destinations across the North, Central coast, Central highlands, South, and Mekong Delta.
- Locations shown
- 18
- Categories
- 6: Northern, Southern, Central, South-Central Coast, and 2 more
- Data snapshot
- Legacy snapshot date not recorded; use the linked sources for time-sensitive facts
- Evidence
- 1 reviewed page-level source; row-level lineage is not retained
Central
4 locationsHoi An
Central · UNESCO ancient town
15.8801, 108.3380
Hue
Central · former imperial capital · UNESCO
16.4637, 107.5909
Phong Nha (Dong Hoi)
Central · world's largest caves
17.4845, 106.6113
Central Highlands
2 locationsDa Lat
Central highlands · cool climate
11.9404, 108.4583
Buon Ma Thuot
Central highlands · coffee capital
12.6797, 108.0377
Mekong Delta
2 locationsCan Tho
Mekong Delta capital
10.0452, 105.7469
My Tho
Mekong Delta gateway
10.3597, 106.3611
Northern
5 locationsHanoi
Capital · Red River delta
21.0285, 105.8542
Haiphong
Northern port
20.8449, 106.6881
Ha Long Bay (Halong City)
Northern · UNESCO World Heritage
UNESCO-listed bay with thousands of limestone karst islands. Best day cruises out of Halong City or Cat Ba.
20.9101, 107.1839
Sapa
Northern highlands · rice terraces
22.3364, 103.8440
Ninh Binh
Northern · 'inland Halong Bay'
20.2506, 105.9744
South-Central Coast
2 locationsNha Trang
Beach resort city
12.2388, 109.1967
Quy Nhon
Central coast
13.7826, 109.2196
Southern
3 locationsHo Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Largest city · former southern capital
10.8231, 106.6297
Phu Quoc
Island · beach resort
10.2270, 103.9670
Vung Tau
Coast near HCMC · weekend getaway
10.3460, 107.0843
Vietnam's geographic structure
Vietnam is long and narrow — 1,650 km north to south.
- North: Hanoi + Ha Long Bay + Sapa
- Central: Hue + Da Nang + Hoi An (classic trio)
- South: Ho Chi Minh City + Mekong Delta
- Central Highlands: coffee country, Da Lat
- Phu Quoc: largest island, beach resort
Classic itineraries
Most travelers do the classic north-to-south (or south-to-north) journey.
- 2 weeks: Hanoi + Halong + Hoi An/Hue + Saigon + Mekong
- 1 week: pick one region (north or central+south)
- Vegan/foodie circuit: Hanoi (pho) + Hue (royal cuisine) + Saigon (street food)
Pro tips
Vietnam rewards careful logistics.
- Domestic flights: VietJet, Bamboo Airways — cheap + frequent
- North-south trains: scenic but slow (Hanoi-Saigon: 33 hours)
- Best weather: north (Oct-Apr), south (Dec-Apr), central (Feb-May)
Frequently asked questions
Capital of Vietnam?
Hanoi (in the north). Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the largest city.
Most-visited destinations?
Hanoi/Halong (north), Hoi An + Da Nang (central), Ho Chi Minh City + Mekong (south), Phu Quoc (island).
Best time to visit?
October–April overall; specific months depend on region.
Visa needed?
Most Western tourists get visa-free entry (varies by length and nationality). Check current rules.
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