Vietnam has many beautiful and unique places captivating inbound and domestic visitors. After seeing must-visit attractions, why don’t you explore more extraordinary lands?  International travelers planning to visit Vietnam often think of Hanoi, Saigon, Hue, or Da Nang. Have you visited all these destinations and are seeking some unique places? Then check it out from this article by Visit Vietnam Tours!Bac Son Valley - “Lang Son’s Paradise”  Located west of Lang Son province, Bac Son Valley offers enchanting beauty. Surrounding the valley are majestic limestone mountains. It has flat terrain and a favorable year-round climate. This unique place in Vietnam will satisfy those who love pristine and peaceful beauty.  Tourists especially like the ripe rice season here in July and October. The green forest and the blue sky blending with the yellow color of the rice make it worth admiring. To fully enjoy the poetic scenery of Bac Son Valley, you should climb Na Lay Peak. Additionally, you can learn about local culture through communities and festivals. One is the Long Tong festival around the middle of the first lunar month. Bac Son Valley is only about 160km from Hanoi. Visitors can easily get here by motorbike, car, or shuttle. Bai Tu Long Bay: “Earthly fairyland”Bai Tu Long Bay is as beautiful as the famous Ha Long Bay. It is home to over 600 islands, Bai Tu Long National Park, and many historical relics. The bay includes Cam Pha city, Van Don district, and part of Ha Long city (Quang Ninh). When the season changes, mist covers the rolling mountains. Tourists traveling by boat will feel like floating in a fairyland. Nice pristine beaches that cannot be missed such as Co To, Van Don, Minh Chau, Quan Lan, and more. At Bai Tu Long Bay, visitors can learn and experience the life of island residents. You will also be told interesting legends about this unique place in Vietnam. Pu Luong - A perfect healing spotYou will travel about 160km from Hanoi to Pu Luong Nature Reserve. The best time to explore Pu Luong is from May to October. In May and June, the new rice crop is planted, greening the fields. In September and October, the ripe rice turns the hillsides yellow attracting many tourists.  Pu Luong is a unique place to visit in Vietnam. It has rich flora and fauna of old-growth forests, terraced fields, mountains, and an original highland culture. There are many interesting activities in Pu Luong. In the reserve’s core is Hieu Waterfall, with cool and glassy water flowing into many layers. You can conquer Pu Luong Peak and see the magnificent scenery from a height of 1,700m.Moreover, visiting Don Village, Bat Cave, or fairs is also a unique experience. The Pho Don market every Thursday and Sunday is very popular. The market, which dates back to the French colonial period, is a trading hub for mountainous ethnic groups. Visitors can buy souvenirs and local products and enjoy specialties here.Son Doong: The world’s largest natural cave  In 2009, Son Doong was announced as the largest natural cave on Earth. The cave is nearly 9km long and can hold up to 38.5 million cubic meters. Since its debut, Son Doong has drawn great attention from the world.According to scientists, Son Doong Cave began to form around 4-5 million years ago. The cave’s scenery is breathtaking, making anyone who sees it overwhelmed.  It is located in Bo Trach district, Quang Binh Province, in the core area of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. This unique place has values to be strictly protected and offers a range of outstanding experiences. This is a destination that adventurous tourists want to explore once in a lifetime.Currently, Oxalis is the only company allowed to operate Son Doong Tours. The price for a 6-day and 5-night tour is 3,000 USD (equivalent to 72 million VND). The tour is super difficult, requiring participants to be experienced and have good physical strength. Son Doong Exploring Tour only accepts 1,000 visitors each year to preserve nature. Therefore, they need to make reservations very early. It is informed that before 2023 ended, Son Doong tours had been fully booked for the whole year 2024. Dong Van Stone Plateau: A masterpiece of nature Dong Van Stone Plateau stretches across 4 highland districts of Ha Giang province. This place is located more than 1,000m above sea level. It appeals to both tourists and scientists as it preserves traces of tectonic activities and the historical development of the Earth’s crust. According to surveys, the Dong Van Stone Plateau has 11 geological formations, the oldest of which dates back more than 545 million years. This unique place has received the title of Global Geopark three times from UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network Council. Towering limestone mountains and winding, dangerous roads here challenge brave visitors. The plateau is home to the deepest canyon in Southeast Asia, Tu San Canyon. Its cliff is over 700m high and 1.7km long, next to the stunning Nho Que river. Ma Pi Leng Pass, one of the four great passes in Vietnam, is also a unique place to conquer.  Staying here, you can also see “flowers blooming on the rocks” all year round. Spring comes, and peach, plum, and pear flowers blossom, creating a colorful setting. In summer, lush corn fields cover the Dong Van Stone Plateau. Autumn and winter are filled in pink thanks to buckwheat flower fields. And don’t forget to join the famous buckwheat flower festival!Visit Vietnam Tours has just listed some unique places to visit in Vietnam. These have many special imprints on Vietnamese terrain, nature, and culture. However, the list only mentions destinations in the Central and Northern regions. Vietnam still has other hidden unique places to discover. We will feature them further in the next article(s) and keep you updated.