Po Nagar is a group of Cham temple towers on a hill near the mouth of the Cai River in Nha Trang. Built between the 8th and 13th centuries, it is dedicated to the goddess Yan Po Nagar, mother of the kingdom. The main tower still holds her statue and remains an active place of worship. Modest dress is required, and there are good views of the river and fishing boats.

Long Son Pagoda is one of the main Buddhist temples of Nha Trang. Behind the main hall, a stairway climbs the hill past a large reclining Buddha to a giant white seated Buddha at the top. From the summit there are views across the city. The pagoda also commemorates monks who died protesting in 1963. Watch out for touts on the stairway and go early to avoid the heat.

The Crazy House, officially Hang Nga Guesthouse, is a fantasy building designed by architect Dang Viet Nga. Its tree-like structures, winding stairways, bridges and animal-themed rooms look like something out of a fairy tale. Construction began in 1990 and continues today. Visitors can wander through much of the building, and some rooms can even be booked for a night's stay.

Da Lat Railway Station was built by the French in the 1930s and is considered one of the most beautiful stations in Vietnam. Its Art Deco design has three pointed roofs inspired by the peaks of the Langbiang plateau and by Cao Dai temples. Old steam locomotives and carriages are on display, and a short heritage train runs to Trai Mat village and its Linh Phuoc Pagoda.

Truc Lam Monastery is a Zen Buddhist monastery set on Phung Hoang Hill above Tuyen Lam Lake, south of Da Lat. Its peaceful grounds have flower gardens, bonsai and traditional halls surrounded by pine forest. Many visitors arrive by the cable car from Robin Hill, which offers good views over the forests. Please respect the monks' quiet routine and dress modestly.

Datanla Falls is a popular waterfall in the pine forests just outside Da Lat. Visitors can walk down or ride an alpine coaster through the forest to the falls, which cascade over rocks into a series of pools. Adventure activities such as canyoning and zip lines are also available. The falls are fullest during the rainy season from May to October.

The Fairy Stream is a shallow creek in Mui Ne that visitors walk barefoot through. Along the way, the water passes red and white sand dunes and eroded cliffs that create striking shapes and colours. The walk upstream leads past bamboo and palm trees to a small waterfall. Go in the late afternoon, when the sand is cooler and the light brings out the colours.

The Christ of Vung Tau is a huge statue of Jesus with outstretched arms on top of Small Mountain, overlooking the sea. It stands about 32 metres tall and was completed in 1993. Visitors climb several hundred steps through gardens to the base and can go up stairs inside the statue to the shoulders for sweeping views of the coast. Note that shoulders and knees must be covered.