44 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.

tx. Hương Thủy, Vietnam

Hồ Thuỷ Tiên

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

Hòa Phú, Vietnam

Golden Bridge

This spectacular bridge supported by two gigantic hands looks like something out of a fantasy universe.

Hanoi's Train Street

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

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Suoi Tien Cultural Theme Park

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

Da Nang, Vietnam

Fire-Breathing Dragon Bridge

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

Da Nang, Vietnam

Am Phu Cave

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

tx. Hương Thủy, Vietnam

The Tomb of Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh

An extravagant monument to an extravagantly unpopular Emperor.

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Unique Food & Drink in Vietnam

Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

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

3-D Jelly Cakes

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

Vietnamese Egg Coffee

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

Pandan Leaf Extract

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

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Only now do scientists fully understand just how strong a 1972 solar storm was.

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Solid proof the muntjac is still around.

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The elfin mountain toad.

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