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Northern Vietnam is the cradle of the Vietnamese civilization and hence, home to more historical and cultural attractions than other regions. Its shoreline and mountains also offer impressive landscapes. Its most popular destinations, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Ninh Binh and Sa Pa, are among the most visited in Vietnam.
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The capital of Vietnam
With hilltribe markets near the Chinese border
Cẩm Phả's non-industrial area is known as one of the 10 most famous landscapes in Vietnam
gateway to the surrounding lakes, minority villages, karst peaks, caves, and the Ban Gioc Waterfall
The ancient capital city has lots of history to
The site of the French defeat in 1954
On the border with China
A major port and the third largest city in Vietnam
The gateway to the dramatic motorcycle route
On the border with China
Karst scenery along the river, as well as the ancient capital Hoa Lu
A popular site for visiting indigenous tribes
A resort mountainous town in Vinh Phuc province
Famous for its Tân Cương tea, and for its street of coffee shops
Village in Lao Cai Province
scenic mountains and the beautiful Ba Bể Lake
an alternative to the crowded Ha Long Bay, but less scenic
visit natural forests, lighthouses, park
Vietnam’s largest national park is HOME to thousands of species of plants and animals
steep and rugged limestone mountains shared by a number of ethnic groups
a boating destination where there the karst meets the ocean
a traditional mountainous area
well known for its entertainment and recreation activities
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