Northern Vietnam GuideNorthern Vietnam gets fewer visitors than Ho Chi Minh City and the coastal cities in the south, but it's full of culture. Historically, and to this day, it has been significantly poorer than the southern part of the country. HotelsFind hotels in Hanoi, Sa Pa, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Cat Ba Island and more. HanoiHanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and also its second largest city, is a fascinating blend of East and West, with Chinese influence from centuries of dominance, and French design from its colonial past. Sa PaSa Pa is a beautiful, mountainous town in northern Vietnam along the border with China. Cuc Phuong National ParkCuc Phuong National Park is in Ninh Binh Province of Vietnam. Cuc Phuong National Park is Vietnam’s largest national park and one of the most important sites for biodiversity in the country. Ha Long BayHa Long Bay is in northern Vietnam, 170 km east of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included in lists of natural wonders of the world. Ninh BinhNinh Binh is the capital city of Ninh Binh Province in North Vietnam, famous for the nearby Karst scenery and the village of Tam Coc. Cao BangCao Bằng is the capital of Cao Bằng province in northern Vietnam. While unremarkable in and of itself, Cao Bằng is an easy-going gateway to the surrounding lakes, minority villages, karst peaks, caves, and the Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Chinese border. HaiphongHaiphong is Vietnam's fourth largest city, a port near Hanoi. Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar both service Hai Phong from Cat Bi International Airport. Dong HoiDong Hoi is the capital city of Quang Binh Province in North Vietnam. There is not much to do there but stare at the water and drink beer with the locals, but there are nearby beaches and caves. Dien Bien PhuDien Bien Phu is a small town in northwestern Vietnam. Dien Bien Phu was the site of a major French defeat in the War of Independence which signaled the beginning of the end of French rule. Lao CaiLao Cai is a town in northern Vietnam. It is on the border with China, adjacent to Hekou. Bac HaBac Ha is a town in north-western Vietnam, near the border with China. The main reason to visit this town is its colorful Sunday Market. Co LoaCo Loa is a modern day town and ancient former capital of northern Vietnam slightly northeast of the modern capital of Hanoi. Tuan Chau IslandTuan Chau Island is well known for its entertainment and recreation activities. A huge modern entertainment complex which can … Co To IslandCo To Island is in Quang Ninh province in Northern Vietnam. Co To island is an archipelago located in the Gulf of Tonkin, including a large Co To Island, a small Co islands, the island of Thanh Lam, Tran and countless islands and small island. VinhVinh is a major city in Northern Vietnam. Vinh's role as an industrial port city led to heavy destruction by aerial bombing during the war, as a result it has remained a drab, rather uninteresting place. Tam DaoTam Dao is a hill station located 930 metres above sea level in Northern Vietnam. Dong DangDong Dang is a city in northern Vietnam, near Pingxiang just across the Chinese border.