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Visit beautiful towns in Vietnam, feel the real-life rhythm of the locals

The beautiful towns in Vietnam such as Sapa, Bac Ha, Pho Bang, and Dran all have their very own, ancient, romantic, and hidden beauty that always fascinates travelers from all over the world. 

Beautiful towns in Vietnam fascinate tourists 


1. Sapa town 

Sapa town is one of the most famous beautiful towns in Vietnam , located about 40 km from the center of Lao Cai city. With a position at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level, surrounded by a magical fog all year round, this town is called the beautiful fog town of the Northwest.
 


Visit beautiful towns in Vietnam, feel the real-life rhythm of the locals
Sapa town is located at an altitude of 1600 meters above sea level. Photo: @vietnam_travelandcruise


Almost everyone who travels to Sapa stops at this beautiful town to enjoy an ancient, fanciful picture and the characteristic chilly climate. The temperature here is very cool all year round, ranging from 15-18 degrees Celsius. From the town, visitors can easily access other destinations in Sapa as well as discover the beauty of the works here. 
 


Today, Sapa tourism develops strongly. Photo: @ngh_thanh


In Sapa town, you have the opportunity to check in with the ancient church built in 1895. This is a French architecture made of stone material, with ancient and impressive beauty. In front of Sapa church is a large square campus, so many tourists choose to come here to take pictures and check in a lot. 
 


Sapa town with heartbreaking beauty. Photo: @binh1983


As a town located on high mountain terrain, only about 1 km from the center of Sapa town is the beautiful Ham Rong mountain. This is a favorite destination for tourists because from the top of the mountain, you can see the whole town with peaceful and ancient houses looming in the mist. 
 


Somewhere so peaceful and beautiful in Sapa town. Photo: @tetminhduky


In addition, when exploring this beautiful town in Vietnam, visitors can also experience the local culture with love markets held on weekends. Throughout Sapa town, there are many restaurants, souvenir shops selling a variety of attractive local products. If you are a foodie, the specialties of Sapa such as salmon, grilled food, apple cider, etc. will make you fall in love. 
 


2. Bac Ha town

In addition to Sapa town, Lao Cai province also has another very beautiful town, that is Bac Ha town, located about 60 km from the center of Lao Cai city. Located at an altitude of 1000 – 1500 meters above sea level, Bac Ha town is also a land with a cool climate, pleasant all year round. 
 


Bac Ha town has a peaceful beauty and a pleasant climate all year round. Photo: @tout_tetard


Compared to Sapa, Bac Ha is still new to many tourists. However, this town also has many attractive destinations. In your journey to discover Bac Ha, remember to visit Hoang A Tuong’s mansion . This is a large mansion built from 1914-1921, bearing bold Eurasian architecture.
 


Hoang A Tuong residence in Bac Ha town. Photo: @notes.vn


Today, Hoang A Tuong mansion is one of the most popular destinations in Bac Ha, owning an area of ​​​​up to 4000 m2, built in a closed rectangular layout. The location of the villa is located on a large hill with beautiful views and charming scenery. Exploring the mansion, visitors can admire the arched doors, ancient stairs and many unique decorative details. 
 


Bac Ha Temple in Bac Ha town is a destination visited by many tourists. Photo: @joelle_et_philippe_nosvoyages


In Bac Ha, there are many unique destinations, in which Bac Ha Temple is a typical place. This work was built at the end of the 19th century to commemorate the Hai Duong brothers who had great merits in fighting the enemy to keep the peace in the Northwest region. On 7/7 of the lunar calendar every year, Bac Ha Temple organizes a festival with many activities such as cock fighting, tug of war, spread dance, etc. 
 


Bac Ha market sells a lot of local products. Photo: @aymeric.lebon 


In addition, when traveling to this beautiful town in Vietnam , you also have the opportunity to go to Bac Ha market – one of the largest markets in the Northwest. The journey to discover Bac Ha market takes visitors through the majestic picture of mountains, terraced fields, and beautiful villages of indigenous people. At the fair, you can buy yourself a variety of local products to brocade items as souvenirs. 


3. Pho Bang town

If you have the opportunity to travel to Ha Giang , take the time to explore the town of Pho Bang. This is a beautiful town located in Dong Van district. From Yen Minh, visitors go through winding steep passes, dreamy buckwheat flower gardens before coming to a beautiful, peaceful and ancient town. 
 


Traveling to Ha Giang, you remember to explore the beautiful town of Pho Bang. Photo: @alichcutan


Despite the hustle and bustle of city life, Pho Bang is always gentle, peaceful and slow. Coming to this town, you will admire the typical ancient houses with ivory yellow color, gray roof, somewhere covered with old moss tinged with time. 
 


There are many traditional houses of the Mong people. Photo: @thanh_91 


Unlike many other destinations in Ha Giang , Pho Bang town is much calmer and more contemplative. Coming here, you can walk on the small streets, look at the simple houses of the indigenous people, and see the children playing on the street. 



The beauty of a corner of Pho Bang town, Ha Giang. Photo: @jet.pharm


Some people call this beautiful town in Vietnam a “forgotten town” because it is quiet. People often plant more peach and plum trees in front of their houses. Around the house there is a small garden that grows cabbage in winter. The scenery, the people, everything is so simple, yet so beautiful. 
 


Spring is full of flowers in Pho Bang Ha Giang. Photo: @imnhung


In recent years, tourists have started to travel to Pho Bang more, especially in late winter and spring flowers bloom. You will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of pink cherry blossoms on the porch or nestled behind the fence. You will also see the Mong people happily going to the fields, enjoying a peaceful life in the mountain town.
 


4. The old town of D’ran

There are many famous towns in Vietnam that if you have the opportunity, you should visit once to see how wonderful Vietnam stars are. It is the ancient town of D’ran, located about 40 km from the center of Da Lat city. With its position in the middle of the pass, this beautiful town is likened to a sleeping fairy.
 


From Da Lat to D’ran about 40 km. Photo: @thtinh_132


Compared to many other towns, D’ran has a gentle, peaceful beauty and is suitable for tourists to hide. Having the opportunity to come to D’ran, you will admire the charming scenery of poetic mountains and hills, of Da Nhim lake located next to the town. All year round, D’ran is fresh and fresh, the life of local residents is calm and relaxed. 
 


The beauty of D’ran town when viewed from above. Photo: @phuoc_duong93


Having the opportunity to come to this beautiful town, visitors will be immersed in the poetic atmosphere, walking on the cool green roads lined with trees. Although not strongly developed in tourism, the town of D’ran has beautiful rose gardens like a fairy every autumn. Looming in the middle of this dream town are immense tea hills and fruit-laden tangerine gardens. 
 


The scene is so peaceful and relaxing in D’ran. Photo: @hmjournalphoto


During the year, every season is beautiful for tourists to visit D’ran town. In addition to beautiful natural scenery, D’ran is also an ancient town with many European architectural works such as D’ran iron bridge, Ka Don church, Cang Rang lamp, … creating a hidden land with many hidden places. interesting things for visitors.
 


If you have the opportunity, visit the town of D’ran to enjoy the feeling of peace. Photo: @meronfarm


The beautiful towns in Vietnam are not only memorable because of their poetic, romantic and ancient natural scenery, but also have the typical rhythm of life of local residents. There are places that are bustling and jubilant, there are places that are quiet and peaceful, and there are also places where it is like “escaping” from the world that anyone who comes once will be nostalgic. 

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