Da Nang
Central coast · beach city
16.0544, 108.2022
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Map of Vietnam
Major Vietnamese cities and tourist destinations across the North, Central coast, Central highlands, South, and Mekong Delta.
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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