Along the long border between Vietnam and China, Vietnamese tourists have the opportunity to easily explore their neighboring countries without a visa.
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Only with your passport can you step into experienced border cities nearby, from unique cultures to cuisine and unique natural scenery. Here are four ideal destinations for short trips you should not miss.
Hakau (Yunnan) – Timeless beauty
Only a bridge from Laos, Hakau is a border town with ancient beauty, like the 1990s. Stepping on the border, visitors appear to be lost in a unique cultural space, with buildings with slow paces of life, nostalgic architecture and street corners reminiscent of old TVB films.
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What’s special about Hakau is the combination of cultural and culinary experiences. The streets are always clean and fresh air, and in the evenings a small food stall opens rich, cheap spicy food, making the trip even more interesting. For those who like to explore DAO ethnic culture, Hakau is truly a destination that you should not miss.
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Van Tuong (Guangzhou) stands out for the cultural intervention of the Han people, Muslims and Mieu people. Tourists not only enjoy distinctive cuisine, but also experience the rich life and habits of many ethnic groups.
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The city is also an ideal place to buy unique specialties and preserves this land after a trip. A peaceful and vibrant space, the walls bring an exciting experience for travelers looking to explore a diverse culture.
Nam Ning – Green City Gungiksi
Cantonese Capital – NAMNINH – is known as the “green city” with views of hills and mountains, covered trees and romantic Lake River views. With a damp tropical climate, short winters, long summers, average temperatures of around 21°C, Nam Ningh is an ideal destination year-round, especially in spring and autumn.
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Nam Ning converges both its majestic nature and its long, outstanding culture, bringing rich experiences to parks and amusement parks from historic locations. Visitors will feel the harmony of nature’s beauty and modern life when they visit here.
Don Hang – a busy border town
Dong Hang is located near the Vietnamese border, and China is located through the Bak Phong Singh Border Gate (Mong Cai, Quang Ninh). This is one of the emerging border destinations, particularly loved by young people. Visitors can visit the historic border milestones with easy walks to explore the commercial centre, Friendship Parks in both countries.
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Although there is no spectacular landscape like Beijing or Lijang, Don Hang is fascinating thanks to the intimacy, convenience and experience of the typical border culture suitable for short trips.
Discovery of Guangzhou ethnic autonomous regions
Guangzhou’s ethnic autonomous region is renowned for its majestic natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. Some of the great tourist destinations include:
Tinh Tay: Gateways are important in many historic locations and are an ideal destination for exploring culture and nature.
Scenic Area of DETIAN Waterfalls: Duc Thien Waterfalls – one of the largest waterfalls in Asia – create a spectacular and impressive scene.
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The beauty of Que Lam: Hyacinth River, Binh Nguyen Cave and Mau Son Mountain Range makes visitors seem lost in the vibrant paintings of nature.
Le Thuy Village: The strange limestone mountains on either side of the Le River are endless inspiration for photography and painting.
Wear Mapsang Plains: Majestic mountainous areas, houses of many ethnic minorities.
Guangzhou is a promised land for those who are passionate about exploring nature and understanding ethnic minority culture.
Advice for Vietnamese tourists
Carry your passport when passing through Vietnamese – China border area.
Some places do not accept Vietnamese money, so prepare a currency or international payment card.
Respect your customs, local culture and follow border regulations.
With four border cities near the ethnic autonomous regions of Vietnam and Guangzhou, visitors can experience it in full without a visa, from discovering traditional culture and enjoying food to admire the majestic natural landscape. A short but colorful trip and memorable experience awaits.
