The Times picks 11 beautiful places in Vietnam

The list includes Hue’s Imperial City, Hanoi’s Old Quarter, My Son Sanctuary in Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula, Cat Tien National Park, the coastline between Quy Nhon and Phan Rang, the Con Dao archipelago, Sa Pa, Hoang Su Phi, Phong Nha - Ke Bang and Cao Bang - home to Ban Gioc Waterfall and Angel Eye Mountain.

Across the 11 destinations, The Times paints a diverse picture of Vietnam, spanning vibrant cities and cultural heritage sites to mountains, caves, forests and islands.

Being featured by one of Britain's long-established newspapers also helps bring these destinations to a wider international audience in 2026.