32 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Vietnam - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
Attractions
in Vietnam

Xuân Trạch, Vietnam

Hang Son Doong

World's largest cave was only discovered in 1991, and now offers tours to the public.

17.5372, 106.1513

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The crumbling dragon aquarium, in all its glory and might

tx. Hương Thủy, Vietnam

Hồ Thuỷ Tiên

Vietnam's feral abandoned water park offers access to a post-apocalyptic funscape, now with fewer crocodiles.

16.4077, 107.5786

Suoi Tien's swimming lagoon

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Suoi Tien Cultural Theme Park

Have fun at the world's first Buddhist waterslide park.

10.8661, 106.8020

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Dragon Bridge in Da Nang

Hòa Thuận Đông, Vietnam

Fire-Breathing Dragon Bridge

This bridge is embedded with a giant steel dragon that breathes fire from its mouth.

16.0516, 108.2149

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Am Phu cave demon

Hòa Hải, Vietnam

Am Phu Cave

This Vietnamese hell cave lets visitors take a walk through a devilish underworld full of demons.

16.0027, 108.2634

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tx. Hương Thủy, Vietnam

The Tomb of Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

16.3989, 107.5903

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Diesel train coming down the train tracks through a narrow street in Hanoi.

Hanoi's Train Street

Twice a day a speeding train passes only inches from the homes of this residential neighborhood.

21.0220, 105.8432

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Da Lat Crazy House

A Surreal flight of architectural fancy in Vietnam's Central Highlands.

11.9356, 108.4295

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Unique
Food & Drink
from Vietnam

Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.

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3-D Jelly Cakes

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3-D Jelly Cakes

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.

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Vietnamese Egg Coffee

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Vietnamese Egg Coffee

A decadent blend of coffee, whipped egg, and butter have made this wartime invention a modern-day favorite.

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Pandan Leaf Extract

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Ingredients & Condiments

Pandan Leaf Extract

This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.

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Stories
About Vietnam

Solid proof the muntjac is still around.

Found: A Rare Tiny Deer in Vietnam

It's called a muntjac, and the last time it appeared was nearly two decades ago.

by Christina Ayele Djossa

This perfect flower was injected right into the jelly.

The Beautiful Cakes Injected Full of Flowers

Watch as jelly masters create 3-D designs with needles and syringes.

November 17, 2017

The elfin mountain toad.

Found: Tiny ‘Elfish Eyebrow Toad’

It is very small.

by Sarah Laskow

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