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Vietnam has a well-trodden traveller circuit, and for good reason. The country's top destinations are as exciting as they are accessible. But, if you are willing to go the extra mile and plan a little more travel time, you'll find off the beaten path destinations in Vietnam that will take your breath away.

After a long bus ride or two, stay with local families and visit colourful ethnic markets in the remote mountain villages of northern Vietnam. Or take a tiny plane over to the paradise islands of Con Dao and enjoy empty beaches and crystal clear waters. Or, just hire a bicycle in destinations like Ninh Binh and Mai Chau and cycle down dusty paths to meet beautiful views and friendly locals.

With an adventurous and curious spirit, you can quickly get off the beaten track in Vietnam and make memories that last a lifetime.

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Vietnam highlights: Vietnam Off The Path

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Ninh Binh

Referred to as the “Halong Bay of the Land,” Ninh Binh is known for its striking karst formations. Go on a boat ride here to see a surreal and very lush landscape.

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Vung Tau

For a quick getaway to a sunny coast, a breath of fresh air, and a few nights above the sand, here is an easy solution. The nearest beach escape from the hustle of Ho Chi Minh City, breezy Vung Tau receives its fair share of expat and local vacationers, but not many tourists.

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Mai Chau

A few hours southwest of Hanoi, through picturesque farming towns and over epic mountain passes, is the verdant valley of Mai Chau. Home to the ethnic White and Black Thai people, who arrived in Vietnam from southern China as early as the 13th century, the area is rich in culture and one of the best places to experience Vietnamese hospitality. Book yourself into a homestay in a traditional stilt house, enjoy home-cooked feasts of fresh, local produce and be utterly charmed by this beautiful rural area.

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Ha Giang

Ha Giang province is in the northernmost part of Vietnam and shares a border with China. This is a destination for adventurous travelers who want to see authentic Vietnamese culture, virtually untouched by tourism. It’s a protected area, and guests need to get a special pass to enter its borders. Visitors who make it this far will be rewarded with some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in Vietnam.

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Bac Ha

Bac Ha is nestled deep in the mountains, 62 miles (100 km) from tourist-filled Sapa and over 99 miles (160 km) from bustling Ha Giang. The town is a quiet backwater Monday to Friday, but by Saturday crowds of locals from thousands of surrounding villages descend on the town for the colourful Sunday market. For people watching and a chance to meet some of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups, there is no better place to be.

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Ninh Binh

Referred to as the “Halong Bay of the Land,” Ninh Binh is known for its striking karst formations. Go on a boat ride here to see a surreal and very lush landscape.

Vung Tau

Mai Chau

Ha Giang

Bac Ha

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