Lonely Planet (Australia) travel magazine has selected the most beautiful roads in Vietnam that believers should set foot once in their life.
Stretching from North to South, Vietnam possesses beautiful roads that fascinate the travel world.
The North is famous for the wild scenery of high mountains and forests, the highlight is the winding roads among thousands of clouds. Meanwhile, the Central region attracts backpackers because of the sea-crossing roads filled with sunshine and wind. When visiting the Southwest region, we encounter an idyllic scene on dirt roads, surrounded by immense rice fields. If you intend to travel in the country after the epidemic, you can refer to the check-in routes that Lonely Planet suggestions. 1. Hai Van Pass Route: Da Nang – Thua Thien – Hue Range: 20 km Hai Van Pass is 20 km long, is the natural boundary connecting Thua Thien – Hue province and Da Nang city, is known as “the world’s first majestic landscape”, the harmony song of forest – sea – city. This place has just been honored in the top 10 most beautiful roads in the world, by the magazine Travel + Leisure voted. According to statistics from more than 7 million hashtags on Instagram of Pentagon Motor Group (PMG), Hai Van Pass is ranked 4th in the top 10 most checked-in roads in the world, with more than 52,000 photos. 
The North – South road is attracted by the majestic picture. Photo: Getty. Hai Van Quan, Hai Van Bac station, Cu Rua stone, Don Ca arch bridge are the stops not to be missed on the journey to conquer “the most majestic world”. The last stop on this journey is Lang Co bay. This place has a beauty like a watercolor painting with turquoise sea water, in the distance are rolling hills and mountains. 2. Ha Giang Loop Route: Ha Giang City – Quan Ba - Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ha Giang City Range: 350 km Foreign tourists call the road Ha Giang – Quan Ba - Dong Van – Meo Vac – Ha Giang “Ha Giang Loop” (rough translation: a round of Ha Giang). This is an interesting loop road in Ha Giang that is “crazy”. The rugged roads, challenging steering wheel, and cat-eared rocky slopes are typical of the land of “flowers blooming on rocks”. 
The roads are an interesting highlight for the great picture of the Northeast. Photo: The_prabster. You will see a majestic and beautiful Ha Giang if you travel by yourself on the winding and spectacular passes, below is the green and poetic Nho Que stream… In the mist, clouds and mountains. Water blends, thinking like a fairyland in the world. Some of the must-do activities on this itinerary include trekking, canoeing and caving. Ma Pi Leng Pass is a destination for those who love to check-in and live virtual. 3. Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Route: Cao Bang City – Ban Gioc Waterfall Range: 80 km Ban Gioc Waterfall is considered a place with wonderful scenery, like a fairy scene in Cao Bang. The road to this place is quite dangerous but possesses impressive scenery, attracting visitors to check-in every year. On this journey, 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 plenty of time for this journey. Arriving at Ban Gioc waterfall, visitors will encounter a beautiful scene that captivates people with successive cascades, rushing water, white foam. The waterfall has a height of over 30 m with many large bodies of water pouring down through many layers of limestone. 
Beautiful scenery at Ban Gioc waterfall. Photo: Shutterstock. 4. Da Lat – Nha Trang Route: Da Lat – Nha Trang Range: 134 km The journey promises to bring a new experience when visitors go from the cool highlands of Da Lat to the sunny and windy land of Nha Trang. The road passes through many rugged hills, with sharp bends, high cliffs and depths of up to 300 m creating a majestic landscape of thousands of people. Many tourists liken this as “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 a strange feeling when immersed in the mist or watching the waterfall fall from the high cliffs on the roadside. The route from Da Lat to Nha Trang takes about 3 hours. Visitors should choose to travel during the day to ensure safety. 
Riding on the roads in the clouds is an unforgettable experience. Photo: Khang Duong. 5. Ho Chi Minh City – My Tho City Route: HCMC – My Tho City Range: 70 km Leaving the bustling, smoky city, coming to My Tho (Tien Giang), you will return to a peaceful western place. The scenery on this route is nothing special, but what holds visitors back is the quiet rhythm of life, far from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Follow the small riverside roads, you will enjoy the fresh nature, chat with the simple and simple Westerners. Arriving in My Tho, visitors do not miss enjoying the famous noodle soup. Dong Thap or Can Tho are nearby destinations you can explore combined in this itinerary. 
Charming scenery in the West of the river. Photo: Getty. 6. Con Son Island Route: Dam Trau – Ben Dam Range: 25 km Con Dao (Ba Ria – Vung Tau) is one of the natural wonders of Vietnam. Con Son, the largest island of this archipelago, has a wild road that fascinates travelers. Dam Trau Beach in Con Dao is the only beach of Vietnam in the top 25 most beautiful beaches in the world by the magazine Travel + Leisure voted. From here, visitors will enjoy the pristine sea, less affected by humans. The journey ends at Ben Dam seaport. This is a place where you can participate in many outdoor activities such as swimming, boating, scuba diving, windsurfing… 
Con Son Island brings many new travel experiences to visitors. Photo: Getty. 7. Ho Chi Minh Street Route: HCMC – Hanoi Range: 1880 km From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, there are many transportation options for tourists such as motorbikes, trains, planes… The journey from North to South lasts about 2 weeks for those who like backpacking or long-distance travel. . Leaving the bustling Saigon, visitors will pass through the sunny and windy Central Coast, then the peaceful North Central region and end the journey in the capital Hanoi. The favorite destinations of tourists on this route are Binh Thuan, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hue, Quang Binh, Ninh Binh. 
Vietnam owns many beautiful landscapes along the country. Photo: Unsplash.
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