A long, narrow country squeezed in between the South China Sea and the Laos and Cambodia borders, Vietnam is a land of striking landscapes.
越南位于中国南海和老柬边界之间,是一个狭长而又风景秀丽的国家。
Ranging from the lush rice terraces and forested mountains in the north
北部有郁郁葱葱的水稻梯田和森林覆盖的山脉,
to the picturesque valleys of the Central Highlands
中部高地有风景如画的山谷
and the fertile delta and beautiful beaches of the south.
南部有肥沃的三角洲和美丽的海滩。
Included in the mix are booming cities, colonial towns, traditional villages and otherworldly islands.
越南交织着蓬勃发展的城市、殖民城镇、传统村庄和超凡脱俗的岛屿。
Here’s a look at the best places to visit in Vietnam.
下面我们就来看看越南的旅游胜地吧。
10. Dalat.
第十名:大叻
Year-round cool weather and idyllic scenery of misty valleys, lush pine trees and colorful flowers
终年凉爽的天气、雾气弥漫的山谷田园风光、郁郁葱葱的松树和五颜六色的鲜花,
are some of the reasons that Dalat was once used by Vietnamese emperors and French colonials as a summer retreat.
这些都是大叻曾被越南皇帝和法国殖民者用作避暑胜地的部分原因。
Today, this charming town in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam is a popular destination for those looking for relief from the heat.
今天,这个位于越南中南部高地的迷人小镇成为了人们的热门避暑圣地。
A walkable city, Dalat is a beautiful scene of French colonial architecture and villas set amid picturesque landscapes.
大叻是一个适合步行的城市,美丽的法国殖民建筑和别墅构成了这里的迷人景致。
9. Tam Coc.
第九名:三古
On paper, Tam Coc can be described as rice paddies surrounded by limestone cliffs and rock formations.
三古在书本上一直被描述为被石灰岩悬崖和岩层包围的稻田。
In reality, Tam Coc is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful destination in Vietnam.
事实上,三古是越南最美丽的旅游胜地之一。
The best way to explore is by boat,
最好的探索方法是乘船,
and you can set off on a rowboat that takes you up alongside the lush green paddies and between striking limestone cliffs.
你可以乘坐一艘划船,它带你沿着茂盛的绿色的小稻田,穿梭于引人注目的石灰岩悬崖之间。
You’ll even float through three tunnels that run through the mountains, which were carved over time by the river itself.
你甚至可以漂浮在三条穿过山间的隧道里,而这些隧道本身就是由河流雕刻而成的。
8. Ho Chi Minh City.
第八名:胡志明市
Lying along the Saigon River near the Mekong Delta in southern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City was formerly known as Saigon and served as the capital of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
胡志明市位于越南南部湄公河三角洲附近的西贡河沿岸,原名西贡,在越南战争期间曾是南越的首都。
Today, it is the largest city of the reunified country,
今天的胡志明市是越南这个统一国家的最大城市,
offering plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic and modern attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife.
从历史和现代景点的融合到充满活力的购物、餐饮和夜生活,这里有很多值得参观的理由。