What’s fun about traveling in the South? Check out 10 places not to be missed
Not inferior to the North or Central of Vietnam, the Southern region makes many domestic and foreign tourists exclaim when they first set foot here. So where to go for fun in the South? Let the article below answer all your questions and suggest the most interesting places to visit today. Discover now!
1. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 
Traveling to the South of Vietnam must definitely include Ho Chi Minh City. Associated with the name of President Ho Chi Minh, the location is the city with the largest population in our country, the most crowded and bustling in the South both day and night.
Ho Chi Minh City is located in the center of the Southeast, where many unique architectural works are preserved, associated with many ups and downs in the history of our country. Along with that are many entertainment areas, modern shopping centers, well meeting all the needs and interests of many different customer groups. Therefore, Ho Chi Minh City is always the first choice of tourists to visit.
The ideal time to visit Ho Chi Minh City is in the dry season from December to April of the following year. At that time, the weather is sunny, no rain, beautiful sunshine, so it is favorable for all sightseeing activities. You can visit famous places such as Notre Dame Cathedral, Independence Palace, Opera House,…
2. Tay Ninh City
100 km from the center of Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh has many attractive tourist destinations such as Ba Den Mountain, Dau Tieng Lake, Tay Ninh Holy See,… Like Ho Chi Minh City, the best time to visit Tay Ninh is during the dry season from December to April of the following year.
Here, you can spend time enjoying the peaceful atmosphere, not as bustling as a big city and admire the vast rice fields, watch the buffaloes go to the fields…
3. Southern Vietnam Tourism: Come to Binh Duong
Similar to Tay Ninh, Binh Duong is also a tourist destination in the South, only about 30 minutes by car from Saigon and especially Binh Duong is not inferior to Saigon with many attractive tourist destinations. For example, Bach Dang Night Street, Thu Dau Mot Night Market, Binh An Lake, Binh Duong New City Park, Ba Thien Hau Pagoda, Hoi Khanh Pagoda, …
If you want to find new places to visit on the weekend, you definitely cannot miss Binh Duong. Plan to come here with your friends and relatives right away!
4. Binh Phuoc Province
Binh Phuoc is a province in the Southeast region, attracting many tourists to visit as soon as they have the opportunity to travel to the South. Although not known by many people, Binh Phuoc has many pristine places with their own beauty. For example, Bu Gia Map National Park, Ba Ra Mountain, Bu Lach Grassland, … and especially, the city also has many delicious dishes, completing the complete travel experience. Accordingly, it only takes you 2 – 3 hours by car from Saigon to Binh Phuoc.
5. Dong Nai Province
As one of the developed provinces in the Southeast, Dong Nai is one of the resort destinations that every tourist should consider. The place has many attractive attractions, especially the amusement parks that blend with nature such as Buu Long Amusement Park, Mango Garden Amusement Park,… extremely attractive places where you can come to relax with family and friends.
6. Ba Ria – Vung Tau
Ba Ria – Vung Tau is famous for its beautiful beaches and high mountains, so if you want to live in a peaceful atmosphere, you must definitely spend 2 days and 1 night having fun with friends and relatives. In addition, this place also attracts tourists with delicious dishes such as seafood, salad, grilled rice paper…
Accordingly, you can come here to visit with family and friends on weekends and special holidays to enjoy the beautiful scenery such as Pig Hill, Christ the King Statue, Lighthouse,…
7. Long An
Long An is only 35 km from Saigon, bearing the typical rustic river features of the Mekong Delta. There are cajuput forests, tourist areas with modern architecture such as the 7 Wonders Park, revolutionary relics, Tan Lap floating village, hundred-pillar ancient house, Rio Long An water park, Phuoc Loc Tho ancient village,…
If you want to travel to the South, a place near Saigon, you definitely cannot miss the prosperous Long An province.
8. Tien Giang Province
Favored by nature with a warm climate all year round, Tien Giang is not only famous for its largest rice granary in the country, but also has many attractive tourist attractions that attract many people to check in. Typically, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Cu Lao Thai Son, Cai Be floating market, Dong Tam snake farm, Sac Tu Linh Thu Pagoda, Truc Lam Chanh Giac Zen Monastery, … imbued with the culture of the river delta.
No less competitive than Can Tho, Tien Giang also has many activities such as boating, going to floating markets, eating coconut candy…
9. Ben Tre
Ben Tre not only attracts you with its peaceful river beauty like Can Tho or Tien Giang, but it also has unique cultural and culinary features.
Coming here, visitors will experience the peacefulness of the river region, cool shade of coconut trees with unique sightseeing spots such as: Con Phung, Con Quy, Lan Vuong tourist area, Minh islet, Lang Be tourist area, Dao Dua relic… In addition, do not forget to enjoy the famous delicacies in the city such as coconut candy, rice snail pancakes, wax coconut…
10. Dong Thap
“The most beautiful lotus flower in Thap Muoi, The most beautiful Vietnam has the name of Uncle Ho“
Through the above folk song, we can see that Dong Thap is famous for its vast lotus fields, the peaceful beauty of the peaceful countryside. Take time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere with friends and relatives.
This place is also famous for Sa Dec Flower Village, Xeo Quyt Tourist Area, Tram Chim National Park, Huynh Thuy Le ancient house, La Sen Pagoda, Gao Giong ecotourism area, the relic site of the tomb of Vice-Chancellor Nguyen Sinh Sac…
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