Stretching from north to south, Vietnam has beautiful roads that fascinate the travel world.
The North is famous for the wild landscapes of high mountains and forests, the highlight being the winding roads among thousands of clouds.
Meanwhile, the Central region attracts backpackers due to the sun and wind filled sea routes. When visiting the South West region, you encounter an idyllic scene on dirt roads, surrounded by immense rice fields.
If you intend to travel to the country after the outbreak, you can refer to the itineraries here.
1. Hai Van Pass (Cloud Pass)
Itinerary : Da Nang – Thua Thien – Hue
Distance : 20km
Hai Van Pass is 20 km long, is the natural border connecting Thua Thien – Hue province and Da Nang city, is known as “the first majestic landscape in the world”, the song of forest – sea harmony – city. This place has just been featured in the top 10 of the most beautiful roads in the world, voted by the magazine Travel + Leisure.
According to statistics of more than 7 million hashtags on Instagram from Pentagon Motor Group (PMG), Hai Van Pass ranks 4th among the 10 most beautiful roads in the world, with more than 52,000 photos.
Hai Van Quan, Hai Van Bac station, the Don Ca arch bridge are the stops not to be missed on the path to conquering the “most majestic pass”.
The last stop of this trip is Lang Co Bay. This place has a beauty like a watercolor with turquoise sea water, in the distance are hills and mountains.
2. Ha Giang Loop
Itinerary : Ha Giang Town – Quan Ba - Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ha Giang Town
Distance : 350km
Foreign tourists call the route Ha Giang – Quan Ba - Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ha Giang: “ Ha Giang Loop » (roughly translated: the Ha Giang loop).
This is the most interesting and spectacular road trip in Northern Vietnam.
Rough roads, difficult driving and rocky cat-ear slopes are typical of Ha Giang.
You will see a majestic and beautiful Ha Giang and below is the green and poetic stream of Nho Que… In the mist, clouds and mountains. The water mixes, thinking like a fairyland in the world.
Some of the must-do activities on this route include hiking, canoeing, and caving. Ma Pi Leng Pass is a destination not to be missed.
3. Cao Bang – Ban Gioc
Itinerary : Cao Bang Town – Ban Gioc Waterfall
Distance : 80km
Ban Gioc Waterfall is considered a place with magnificent scenery, like a fairy scene in Cao Bang. The road to this place is quite dangerous but has impressive scenery, attracting many visitors every year.
On this route, you will cross the 3.5 km long Ma Phuc pass with 7 zigzag turns. Nguom Ngao Cave, Cao Bang’s natural masterpiece, is also an ideal stopover if you have enough time for this trip.
Arriving at Ban Gioc Waterfall, visitors will encounter a beautiful scene that captivates people with each cascade of waterfalls, white water and white foam. The waterfall is over 30m high with many large bodies of water pouring through many layers of limestone.
4. Da Lat – Nha Trang
Course : Da Lat – Nha Trang
Distance : 134km
This road trip promises to bring a new experience as visitors move from the cool highlands of Da Lat to the sunny and windy lands of Nha Trang. The road passes through many rugged hills, with sharp bends, high cliffs and chasms up to 300m deep creating a majestic landscape.
Many tourists compare it to “a road connecting the sea and flowers”.
The route passes through Bidoup Nui Ba National Park – the place with the most diverse biological resources in Vietnam. Visitors will have an eerie feeling when immersed in the mist or watching the waterfall falling from the high cliffs at the side of the road.
The journey from Da Lat to Nha Trang takes approximately 3 hours. Visitors should choose to travel during the day to ensure their safety.
5. Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho City
Itinerary : Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho City
Distance : 70km
Leaving the bustling and smoky city of Saigon, and coming to My Tho (Tien Giang), you will return to a peaceful place in Vietnam.
The scenery on this route is nothing special, but what attracts visitors is the leisurely pace of life, away from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Follow the small roads along the river, you will enjoy the fresh nature.
Arriving in My Tho, visitors do not fail to taste the famous noodle soup. Dong Thap or Can Tho are nearby destinations that you can explore combined in this itinerary.
6. Con Son Island
Course : Trau Dam – Ben Dam
Distance : 25km
Con Dao (Ba Ria – Vung Tau) is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam. Con Son, the largest island in this archipelago, has a wild road that fascinates travelers.
Dam Trau Beach in Con Dao is the only beach in Vietnam among the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world voted by the magazine Travel + Leisure. From there, visitors will enjoy the pristine sea, less affected by tourists.
The journey ends at the seaport of Ben Dam. It is a place where you can participate in many outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, scuba diving, windsurfing…
7. Ho Chi Minh Road
Itinerary : HCMC – Hanoi
Distance : 1880 km
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, there are many transportation options for tourists like motorbikes, trains, planes… The journey from North to South takes about 2 weeks for those who like hiking or long-distance travel course.
Leaving the bustling city of Saigon, visitors will pass through the sunny and windy central coast, then the peaceful north-central region and end their journey in the capital Hanoi.
The favorite destinations for tourists on this route are Binh Thuan, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Quang Binh, Ninh Binh.
