Vietnam
15 Best Parks & Nature in Vietnam
The parks and natural escapes travelers rate highest across Vietnam, with what makes each worth the trip.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in Vietnam. Refreshed monthly.
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Park & nature · Ho Chi Minh CitySaigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens, established in 1864, is one of the world's oldest continuously operating zoos.
Read our full guide →Dam Sen Cultural Park
Park & nature · Ho Chi Minh CityDam Sen Cultural Park is a large entertainment complex in District 11, Ho Chi Minh City, combining a theme park, botanical gardens, and a water park.
Read our full guide →Bảy Mẫu Coconut Forest
Park & nature · Hoi AnBảy Mẫu Coconut Forest, also called Cẩm Thanh Coconut Forest, is a nipa-palm wetland in Cẩm Thanh Commune, east-southeast of Hội An.
Read our full guide →Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc
Park & nature · Phu QuocVinpearl Safari Phú Quốc is a sprawling open-air zoo and wildlife conservation center located on the northern part of Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Suoi Tien Theme Park
Park & nature · Ho Chi Minh CitySuoi Tien Theme Park is a sprawling cultural and water-themed amusement park located in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City.
Read our full guide →Hanoi Zoo
Park & nature · HanoiHanoi Zoo, also known as Thủ Lệ Park, is a long-standing attraction in the city that combines a zoo with a public park.
Read our full guide →West Lake (Hanoi)
Park & nature · HanoiWest Lake is Hanoi's largest freshwater lake, stretching 17 km around and covering 500 hectares northwest of the city center.
Read our full guide →Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Park & nature · HanoiHoàn Kiếm Lake, or Lake of the Returned Sword, is a serene oasis in the bustling heart of Hanoi.
Read our full guide →Cat Ba National Park
Park & nature · Cat BaCát Bà National Park (Vietnamese: Vườn Quốc Gia Cát Bà) is a World Heritage Site designated as a biosphere reserve in northern Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Tram Huong Tower
Park & nature · Nha TrangFree entryTram Huong Tower is a modern landmark in Nha Trang, designed to resemble a lotus flower, the national flower of Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Front Beach Park
Park & nature · Vung TauFree entryFront Beach Park is a beloved seaside destination in Vung Tau, Vietnam, stretching along the city's main beachfront.
Read our full guide →Luu Huu Phuoc Park
Park & nature · Can ThoFree entryLuu Huu Phuoc Park is a beloved urban oasis in the heart of Can Tho, stretching along the banks of the Hau River.
Read our full guide →Dalat City Flower Garden
Park & nature · Da LatDalat City Flower Garden (Vuon Hoa Thanh Pho) is a 7-hectare park located near Xuan Huong Lake in the heart of Da Lat, Vietnam.
Read our full guide →Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve
Park & nature · Ninh BinhVan Long Wetland Nature Reserve is a pristine expanse of wetlands, rice paddies, and dramatic limestone karsts located about 20 kilometers north of Ninh Binh city.
Read our full guide →Lac Hong park.
Park & nature · My ThoFree entryLac Hong Park is a riverside green space in the heart of My Tho, Vietnam, offering a peaceful retreat from the city's bustle.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the parks and natural escapes in Vietnam?
Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Ho Chi Minh City is the most reviewed, with 35,995 traveler reviews and a 4.3 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Vietnam's parks and natural escapes is worth going out of your way for?
Vinpearl Safari Phú Quốc in Phu Quoc rates highest at 4.6 out of 5 across 25,886 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Vietnam has the most parks and natural escapes?
Ho Chi Minh City, with 3 on this list, ahead of Hanoi on 3. The list spans 11 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these parks and natural escapes free to visit?
Yes, 4: Tram Huong Tower, Front Beach Park, Luu Huu Phuoc Park and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of parks and natural escapes ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 651 tracked places in Vietnam. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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