Romantic: a word that describes almost all riverside and beachside destinations in Vietnam. This Southeastern gem has transpired into a fascinating country with a long history, ranking 2^nd for its travel growth in Southeast Asia in 2017. It is no longer that backward country you saw to be filmed in wartime movies, but into its modern age of hosting some of the world’s most economical romantic getaways.

Vietnam offers multiple settings where you can run hand in hand along quiet beaches chasing after sunsets, or indulge in amazing spa treatment at luxury resorts, or zipline across the country’s symbolic topical forests together. Read on to discover your favorite romantic getaway in Vietnam.

-Dalat: The Valley of Love

A mid-sized city, Dalat features a simplified version of Paris’ Eiffel Tower. When lit up at night, imagine you might just be dancing under the same romantic landmark in Paris with its European charm. The valley region is surrounded by pine covered forests, lakes and waterfalls. Its hilly terrain, makes it a popular destination for honeymoons and wedding photography. Not to mention the natural landscape this region offers, and the endless flower farms and fields, which remain to be favorite photo-taking spots for the avid travelers. Discover fairy-tale ending or tragic stories of passionate lovers behind Dalat’s landmarks, the reason why the region is called the Valley of Love.

Places to visit: Da Lat Flower Park, Ho Xuan Huong Lake, Lake of Signs, Pongour Waterfull, Langbiang

-Sapa: Terraces to Heaven

The Sapa region is scenic, historic, and romantic. Rice terraces carpets the hills of the region in green and yellow depending on the season you visit.  The fields are also tended by their long-lived ethnic tribes, those still dressed in traditional clothing and live with the most modest lifestyle. Like the rest of the country, the region has some majestic scenery, and mountain tops to summit for the adventurous couples. Discover and embark on a fulfilling adventure with your loved one in the Valley to Heaven.

Places to Visit: Silver Waterfall, Rice Terraces, Sapa Market, Fansipan Mountain

-Phu Quoc: The Paradise Island

Disembark to the coastline of the country and visit the country’s paradise island: Phu Quoc. The island is everything you imagine it to be: fine-sanded white beaches, crystal clear water that reaches to the seabed, shallow corals and over-water resort rooms lining the shores. Beat the heat of the islands by getting adventurous doing snorkeling or stand underneath the islands’ waterfall as it powers down the rocks and onto your back. In Phu Quoc, you don’t chase after sunsets; you swim after them.

Places to Visit: Phu Quoc National Park, Fishing Villages, Suoi Tranh Waterfall, Dinh Cau Rock

-Hoi An: The Seaside Charm

Yellow walls set against blue windows, pink flowers hanging above green doors, reflections of red bridges across quiet canals: Hoi An is the old Vietnamese charm. The unique decors and plantings on every street will make you forget time as you stand to admire the elegance of its French-inspired Colonial architecture. The enchanting streets are lined with houses which has been transformed into boutique hotels, galleries and coffee shops. Visit Hoi An with your significant other and step back in time in this time-warped destination.

Places to Visit: Hoi An Old Town, My Son Sanctuary, Japanese Covered Bridge

-Ha Long Bay: The Romantic Horizon

The waters of Ha Long can be explored on kayaks or with the range of luxury boat tours that are offered by tour companies. Here, you can relax and live on the quiet waters for a few days, away from the hustle and bustle of any cities. The charming region is famous for its limestone formations topping the emerald waters below. The breathtaking landscape will amaze and inspire you. The best recommendation from world travelers: hike to the mountain tops of the limestone forests to watch the sunrise against the scenic horizon.

Places to Visit: Cat Ba Islands, Lan Ha Islands, Floating Villages