Best mountains in VietNam

Although the country is known for its beaches, rivers, Buddhist pagodas and bustling cities, the mountains in Vietnam are also just as amazing, if not more! In fact, the Northern region of the country is full of impressive mountain ranges that take up a third of the country’s land, so it’s no surprise that trekking is becoming increasingly popular here. Many climbing enthusiasts are making the journey to this rugged landscape to escape the city crowds, explore the nature and conquer new heights. Sound like something you would love? If mountaineering is your adventure, here is our list of the best mountains in Vietnam.

2,402 meters
Difficult
Chieu Lau Thi is one of the highest peaks in Ha Giang with a very low annual temperature, tourists Hoang Su Phi come to Chieu Lau Thi like stepping into the dreamland of a miniature Da Lat. ...
693 meters
Very Easy
Son Tra (Monkey) Mountain is a breath-taking national park in Da Nang that stands 693 metres above sea level. It’s a 35-minute drive from Da Nang, making it a popular retreat amongst locals and travel...
2,720 meters
Difficult
Pu Xai Lai Leng is considered the highest mountain in Nghe An province and higher than all other mountains of the Truong Son range. According to the notes of geographers, Pu Xai Lai Leng peak on a 2.7...
1,935 meters
Normal
Besides Ban Gioc waterfall, Thang Hen lake or Lenin stream, Phia Oac – Phia Den National Park is also a very famous landscape of Cao Bang province that visitors should not miss. ...
2,865 meters
Easy
If you are looking for a unique travel experience in northern Vietnam, the floating clouds in Ta Xua are the place to go. Ta Xua is a mountain range in the Bac Yen district in Son La province, norther...
2,427 meters
Difficult
Tay Con Linh belongs to Hoang Su Phi and Vi Xuyen Districts, Ha Giang province. This Vietnam mountain has an altitude above sea level of 2,427m. Tay Con Linh is not as high as Mount Fansipan, but it h...
88 meters
Very Easy
Hiking to the highest peak at Mua Cave (also known as Hang Mua) is one of the best things to do in Ninh Binh! The cave itself is not that spectacular but it’s the incredible 360-degree views from the ...
1,100 meters
Difficult
If you like trekking in Vietnam, you cannot miss Ta Nang Phan Dung trekking route. At about 250km by car from Ho Chi Minh, it is one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Vietnam, with landscape tr...
1,068 meters
Easy
Yen Tu has an irresistible attraction to visitors not only for its height and beautiful scenes but also magical Buddhist stories behind each temple and shrine within the complex. So if you’re passiona...
2,167 meters
Easy
Another beautiful trekking trail of Lam Dong province, LangBiang is also called ‘the roof of Lam Vien Highland’. That gives you a solid reason to explore this mountain when traveling in foggy Da Lat t...
1,450 meters
Easy
Bach Ma national park sits 1,450m higher than sea level and was discovered by French architect M.Girard in 1932. Later on, the French built this area into a luxurious retreat consisting of 139 villas,...
2,858 meters
Very difficult
Ngu Chi Son is widely known as the one of the most impressive tourist destination in the Northwest of Vietnam. ...
2,860 meters
Difficult
Referring to Lao Cai, people will immediately think of the foggy city of Sapa, Muong Hoa town, or the rustic, peaceful land of Y Ty. And Lao Than mountain is the ideal cloud hunting spot with majestic...
2,865 meters
Very difficult
Ta Xua is one of the most magnificent mountain in the North of Vietnam. At 2865 meters high, it’s famous for diversified tropical forests, tips of the mountain which protrudes from the ocean of clouds...
2,881 meters
Quite Difficult
Not being one of the highest mountains in Viet nam, Nam Kang Ho Tao still remains to be a dangerous mountain to conquer. ...
2,913 meters
Difficult
Lung Cung Mount is in Lung Cung hamlet, Phin Ngai (Nam Co Ward, Mu Cang Chai District, Yen Bai Province). ...