The multi-destination 5D4N Northern Vietnam tour departing from Saigon takes travelers through remarkable, stunning scenic landscapes across Northern and Northwestern Vietnam.
Admire the remarkable scenic attractions on the 5D4N Northern Vietnam tour
Trong Mai Islet or Ga Choi (Fighting Cocks) Islet in Ha Long Bay.
The Saigon – Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Tam Chuc – Sapa journey with the 5D4N Northern tour will take travelers to spectacular scenic landscapes of Northern and Northwestern Vietnam, featuring the capital city of Hanoi imbued with historical tranquility, the ancient capital land, and Tam Chuc Pagoda, one of the largest in the world…
On this 5D4N Northern tour, you can fully enjoy every step of the journey, from pilgrimage tourism to experiential travel, exploring natural heritage sites, and savoring local specialties from diverse regions and ethnic groups. Travelers will feel proud witnessing the magnificent beauty across this S-shaped land.
Tuan Chau International Tourism Complex. Photo: tuanchauhalong.
Join iVIVU in exploring the highlighted destinations on this “5D4N Northern Vietnam tour: Saigon – Ha Long – Ninh Binh – Tam Chuc – Sapa” right below.
Tuan Chau International Tourism Complex
Tuan Chau International Tourism Complex encompasses various facilities: the Tuan Chau – Cat Ba ferry, a system of resort hotels, the longest artificial beach in Vietnam, the leading entertainment complex in Quang Ninh, a dolphin, seal, and sea lion show club, along with modern outdoor recreational games, serving as an exciting playground for visitors.
Reference article: Tuan Chau International Tourism Complex – an entertainment paradise in the heritage region
A corner of Tuan Chau Port. Photo: tuanchau-halong.com.vn.
Dolphin performance. Photo: tuanchau-halong.com.vn.
Photo: Facebook Tuan Chau Ha Long.
Sun World Ha Long Park
This is a coastal entertainment complex located right on Bai Chay Beach, invested and developed by Sun Group. Sun World Ha Long is a large-scale project regarded as a miniature world converging entertainment attractions, relaxation, and shopping right near the heart of Ha Long City, promising to bring you the most memorable moments.
Reference article: Sun World Ha Long – World-class entertainment complex on the bay shore
Photo: @mintomo_miya.
Photo: @mintomo_miya.
Sun World Ha Long Beach.
Many thrilling attractions. Photo: Facebook Sun World Ha Long.
Sun World Ha Long Park tourist complex. Photo: halongtourism.
Thien Cung Cave
Visiting Thien Cung Cave is arguably an unmissable activity when traveling to Ha Long Bay. This earthly paradise spans a vast area of about 10,000 square meters, featuring a diverse interior structure with multiple levels and chambers adorned with countless uniquely shaped, magnificent limestone stalactites and stalagmites.
Reference article: Thien Cung Cave – Earthly paradise hidden in Ha Long Bay
Magnificent scenery inside the cave. Photo: @jetsetpandaz.
“Skylight”. Photo: @yu_kuike.
Photo: @saki_sekamaru.
Dau Go Cave
Dau Go Cave is also among the sightseeing spots in Ha Long Bay. It is closely associated with the historical battle against the Mongol invaders in 1228 led by General Tran Hung Dao. Moreover, along the cruise route across Ha Long, visitors can admire thousands of towering karst islands and colossal natural rock formations like Dinh Huong Islet, Ga Choi Islet, Cho Da Islet, and more.
Photo: @ricard_montcada.
Trang An Tourism Complex
Visitors will be overwhelmed by the limestone mountain ranges, valleys, and interlacing waterways that create a magical, mystical atmosphere at this World Natural Heritage site. Gliding along on a small boat, travelers will weave down the meandering Sao Khe River amid rice paddies before heading deep into the cavern complexes inside.
Photo: @ng.anhh201.
Photo: @leptit.elo.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a distinctive architectural complex in Ninh Binh Province, recognized by UNESCO as one of the four core zones of the Trang An World Heritage Site. It has also been designated by the state as an exceptionally significant Special National Historical and Architectural Monument that must be preserved with utmost care.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is an architectural ensemble where each structure bears its own character, collectively forging the antique and heroic atmosphere of the historical relics of antiquity. The historical vestiges preserved at the site are diverse and plentiful, including ramparts, royal citadels, caves, temples, pagodas, tombs, and various architectural works possessing immense historical and cultural value.
Photo: @annick_ponty_tschaegle.
Photo: @annick_ponty_tschaegle.
Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex
The Tam Chuc Pagoda tourism complex in Ha Nam is a spiritual travel destination currently garnering significant attention from young travelers and Buddhist followers across the nation. Spanning an area of over 500ha surrounded by limestone ranges, it overlooks a vast lake with 6 small mountains rising from the water. Visitors can take a boat trip across the lake to visit these small islets and the shrines situated upon them.
Reference article: 1D1N Review visiting Tam Chuc – the famous pagoda in Ha Nam
Photo: ng.ngoc.hanh.
Photo: @chuatamchuc.
Photo: @mermettheworld.
Photo: @mermettheworld.
Sapa Heaven Gate
Perched atop O Quy Ho Pass, this is the perfect vantage point for you to take in the breathtakingly majestic scenery of one of Vietnam’s legendary "four greatest mountain passes". Standing in the middle of Sapa Heaven Gate, you can sweep your eyes across the expansive valley below with lush terraced fields, the winding highway connecting Phong Tho (Lai Chau) and Sapa (Lao Cai), and Silver Waterfall (Thac Bac) in the distance—one of the 10 most beautiful waterfalls in Lao Cai, perpetually sought after by adventurous youth.
Photo: @joy_atchaleeya.
Photo: @pann_luckana.
Infinity pool. Photo: @kitty_eye.
Rong May Glass Bridge
Situated on the summit of O Quy Ho Pass, the Rong May Glass Bridge complex features a walkway entering through the mountain interior leading to a 70m cliffhanging elevator system. The elevator transports visitors to the glass bridge perched 2,200m above sea level, with the bridge floor protruding 60m from the cliff edge to create the sensation of floating in midair. The elevator cabin can accommodate 30 passengers per ride with four glass sides, allowing visitors to revel in the panoramic vistas.
Photo: Lai Chau Provincial People's Committee.
Stone Church
Located right in the center of the town, Sapa Stone Church was built in 1895 and is considered the most complete remaining ancient French architectural footprint. Although it has undergone several restorations and renovations due to war and the harsh impacts of nature, the church has retained its graceful charm and spiritual essence as a religious architectural landmark.
Photo: @trinh_x.
Cable Car to Fansipan Peak
The Fansipan cable car is a three-rope system running from the town center area up to the peak of Fansipan. This is a state-of-the-art three-rope cable car system measuring 6,292.5 meters in length. It not only shortens travel time to Fansipan peak from 2 days to a mere 15 minutes, but also enables tourists to admire panoramic, magnificent vistas of the sea of clouds, Muong Hoa Valley, and the Hoang Lien Son mountain range from above.
Cable car ascending Fansipan peak.
After the cable car journey, visitors must climb an additional 600 stone steps to reach the landmark of Fansipan Peak. From this vantage point, you will marvel at an extraordinarily majestic natural spectacle and poetic vistas where clouds, wind, and mist are ever-present.
Photo: @camvan1012.
Do Quyen Mountain Funicular
Travelers can also opt for this mode of transport to conquer Fansipan Peak. While this option is especially recommended for days with unfavorable weather or for travelers with limited physical fitness, all other visitors can happily enjoy this unique experience.
Fansipan Pagoda Complex
Stepping out of Fansipan Station, you will arrive directly at Ha Pagoda (Thanh Phong Zen Monastery). Here, you can write prayer petitions for peace and well-being for yourself and your loved ones. Throughout the 600-step climb to Fansipan Peak from Ha Pagoda up to Thuong Pagoda, you will hear soothing meditation melodies playing all around, making you feel as though you have entered a serene realm of the Buddha.
Spiritual complex atop Fansipan Peak.
Scenery atop Fansipan Peak. Photo: Facebook Sun World Fansipan Legend.
Bich Van Zen Monastery.
In particular, visitors should not miss paying homage to the Great Amitabha Buddha statue in bronze—the tallest in Vietnam (21.5m)—considered the defining emblem of the Fansipan spiritual cultural complex. The site also features Kim Son Bao Thang Pagoda, the Grand Main Hall with many intricately crafted Buddha statues, an 11-story monolithic stone stupa, and the Arhat Path lined with 18 bronze Arhat statues flanked by vibrant blooming azaleas.
Photo: @ssu__vely_.
Great Buddha Statue.
