Here are 25 must-do activities in Vietnam, the “Ascending Dragon” country that has been named the “World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2023.”

- A historical tour of Ho Chi Minh City’s Cu Chi Tunnel
- Accept the architecture of tube houses in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
- Visit Huế to experience the cuisine of the country’s royal imperial court.
- Shop and enjoy Hu Tieu at Cai Rang’s floating market.
- Kayak across Halong Bay’s gorgeous seas
- Enjoy the Vietnamese sun on the island of Phu Quoc.
- Enter the largest cave in the world in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
- Cruise over rivers dotted with mangroves while visiting the Mekong Delta.
- In Hoi An, turn on a lantern.
- Take a stroll through Ho Chi Minh City’s night markets.
- Walk around Sapa to witness the verdant rice terraces.
- Take a bamboo raft tour at Detian Waterfall.
- Take a stroll across the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark, recognized by UNESCO.
- Take a picture of the Hand on the Golden Bridge.
- Canoe through pristine ponds in Quy Nhon
- Would you dare to canoe in Cat Tien National Park around Crocodile Lake?
- Wander about Da Lat, Vietnam’s version of Paris.
- See the water puppetry of Vietnam.
- Explore the historic Champa Kingdom with a guide.
- Experience the fresh seafood at Nha Trang, also known as the seafood capital.
- Explore the network of Buddhist temples in Ninh Binh.
- Take a sip of Dalat’s artichoke tea.
- In Hanoi’s Old Quarter, relax with bia hoi, or freshly made draught beer.
- Visit the Buon Ma Thuot World Coffee Museum.
- Reach the summit at Ban Gioc Waterfall’s Marvel.