Parks in Vietnam: Theme Parks, Water Parks, National Parks and City Parks

A park in Vietnam can mean 4 different things: a theme park such as Sun World Ba Na Hills or VinWonders, a summer water park, a national park such as Phong Nha-Ke Bang or Cuc Phuong, or a free city park like Thong Nhat in Hanoi and Tao Dan in Ho Chi Minh City. Indian travellers usually meet all 4 on 1 trip: a theme park day in Da Nang, Nha Trang or Phu Quoc, a water park in the summer months, a national park day trip, and a morning walk in a city park.

This guide from Vietnamtour.in explains each kind of Vietnam park, what it costs in 2026, who it suits, and where to read the full list for each type. The 4 types compare like this:

Prices in VND with INR at about ₹1 = 273 VND, checked in October 2026.

Theme Parks and Amusement Parks in Vietnam

Vietnam’s theme parks are run mainly by 2 groups, Sun World and VinWonders, and the 4 that Indian travellers visit most are Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, VinWonders Phu Quoc, VinWonders Nha Trang and Suoi Tien in Ho Chi Minh City. The 4 compare as follows:

• Sun World Ba Na Hills (Da Nang): 1,000,000 VND (₹3,665) per adult and 800,000 VND (₹2,930) for children of 1–1.4 m; the ticket covers the cable car, the Golden Bridge, the French Village and the Fantasy Park rides; 45 minutes by road from Da Nang city centre.
• VinWonders Phu Quoc: 950,000 VND (₹3,480) per adult and 710,000 VND (₹2,600) for children of 1–1.4 m; a combined ticket with Vinpearl Safari costs 1,500,000 VND (₹5,495); on the north of the island, about 40 minutes from Duong Dong.
• VinWonders Nha Trang: on Hon Tre Island, reached by a cable car across the bay; a theme park, a water park and an aquarium on 1 ticket, and the easiest park to reach from a beach hotel.
• Suoi Tien (Ho Chi Minh City): a folk-culture theme park on Hanoi Highway in Thu Duc, the cheapest of the 4 and the only 1 reachable by city metro and bus.

VinWonders Phu Quoc is the largest of the 4, with a castle, a safari next door and a beach 10 minutes away.

Each park fills a full day, and all 4 suit families with children from about 5 to 15. The Sun World and VinWonders parks get crowded on Vietnamese public holidays and during Tet.

Water Parks in Vietnam

Water parks in Vietnam open from about April to October in the north and run year-round in the centre and south, with Typhoon Water Park in Ha Long, Mikazuki Water Park 365 in Da Nang, Aquatopia in Phu Quoc and Dam Sen Water Park in Ho Chi Minh City the 4 most visited. The 4 compare as follows:

• Typhoon Water Park (Ha Long): inside the Sun World Ha Long complex at 9 Ha Long Street, Bai Chay; 350,000 VND (₹1,280) per adult and 250,000 VND (₹915) for children of 1–1.4 m in the high season from 24 April to 2 September 2026, and about 150,000 VND (₹550) at the start and end of the season; children under 1 m enter free; closed in the winter months.
• Mikazuki Water Park 365 (Da Nang): the only all-weather water park in central Vietnam, with heated indoor pools and a Japanese onsen; 425,000–450,000 VND (₹1,555–₹1,650) per adult and 225,000–275,000 VND (₹825–₹1,005) for children of 1–1.4 m depending on the day; under 1 m free; open through the October-to-December rainy season when outdoor parks close.
• Aquatopia (Phu Quoc): part of Sun World Hon Thom in the south of the island, reached by the Hon Thom cable car across the sea; open about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; sold on its own or in a combined cable car ticket.
• Dam Sen Water Park (Ho Chi Minh City): 3 Hoa Binh Street, Binh Thoi ward; the ticket counter closes at 4:30 PM and the rides stop at 5:30 PM; children under 0.8 m enter free; 36 slides and pools, and the easiest water park to reach from a city hotel.

Aquatopia is the most scenic of the 4, as the cable car ride over the sea is part of the day.

6 more water parks sit inside larger resorts or theme parks, and they are listed by location below:

Water parks suit the Indian school summer break in May and June, which is also when central and southern Vietnam are hottest; swimwear, flip-flops and a waterproof phone pouch are the 3 things to carry, and lockers cost extra at the gate. Travellers in Da Nang during the rainy months should pick Mikazuki, as the outdoor parks shut.

National Parks in Vietnam

Vietnam has 34 national parks, and the 6 managed centrally, Cuc Phuong, Ba Vi, Tam Dao, Bach Ma, Cat Tien and Yok Don, all charge a standard 60,000 VND (₹220) entry, while Phong Nha-Ke Bang charges per cave instead. The 4 best known are:

• Cuc Phuong (Ninh Binh): Vietnam’s first national park, declared in 1962 and covering 22,200 ha across Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa and Hoa Binh; 2 hours by road from Hanoi; 60,000 VND (₹220); home to the Endangered Primate Rescue Center and a 1,000-year-old tree on a 3 km forest trail.
• Cat Tien (Dong Nai): 73,878 ha and a UNESCO biosphere reserve, 3 hours from Ho Chi Minh City; 60,000 VND (₹220); the only park in the south with a night safari by jeep and a gibbon trek at dawn, plus the Bau Sau wetland.
• Bach Ma (between Hue and Da Nang): about 37,400 ha on the pass between the 2 cities; 60,000 VND (₹220); a summit road to 1,450 m and the Rhododendron waterfall trail, cool even in June.
• Phong Nha-Ke Bang (Quang Tri): 123,326 ha, the largest national park in Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage Site; no single park ticket, as each cave is priced separately, from 150,000 VND (₹550) at Phong Nha Cave up to the Son Doong expedition; 45 km from Dong Hoi airport.

Cuc Phuong is the easiest of the 4 to add to a northern trip, as a day trip from Hanoi or Ninh Binh.

The visitor centre, trails and primate centre at Vietnam’s oldest park are covered in the guide to Cuc Phuong National Park, and the caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang, from the boat cave to the expeditions, are planned out in the guide to caves in Vietnam.

The 12 other parks that visitors reach most easily are listed with their nearest city:

The dry season from November to April suits the northern and central parks, while Tram Chim and the delta parks are best from January to June; closed shoes and insect repellent matter more than anything else in the bag. The island’s forest park, behind the beaches, is covered in the guide to Phu Quoc National Park, and forests, wildlife and overnight lodges are compared park by park in the guide to the national parks in Vietnam.

City Parks and Gardens in Vietnam

City parks in Vietnam are free or nearly free, open from about 5:00 AM, and are where locals exercise before work; the ones worth a morning are Thong Nhat Park and the Botanical Garden in Hanoi, Tao Dan Park and 23 September Park in Ho Chi Minh City, and 29 March Park in Da Nang. The 6 main city parks are:

• Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi: 354A Le Duan, Phuong Lien; 6:00 AM–10:00 PM; free since the fences came down in 2022; 50 ha around Bay Mau Lake, 10 minutes from the Old Quarter.
• Hanoi Botanical Garden (Vuon Bach Thao): 3 Hoang Hoa Tham, Ngoc Ha, behind the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum; 5:30 AM–10:00 PM; a token fee of a few thousand dong; founded in 1890, 10 ha of century-old trees, and an easy pairing with the Mausoleum visit.
• Yen So Park, Hanoi: Hoang Liet, south Hanoi on Highway 1A; 5:00 AM–7:00 PM; free; 324 ha with lakes and picnic lawns, the largest green space in the city.
• Tao Dan Park, Ho Chi Minh City: Truong Dinh, Ben Thanh ward, District 1; open all day; free; 10 ha beside the Reunification Palace, with the Tet flower festival and morning tai chi.
• 23 September Park, Ho Chi Minh City: Pham Ngu Lao, District 1; open all day; free; between Ben Thanh Market and the backpacker street, the easiest park to reach from most hotels.
• 29 March Park, Da Nang: Nguyen Tri Phuong, Thanh Khe; open all day; free; a lake and shade 10 minutes from the Dragon Bridge.

Tao Dan is the easiest of these to reach on foot from District 1 hotels in Ho Chi Minh City.

Indian travellers who like an early walk find the parks busiest and liveliest between 5:00 and 7:00 AM, when locals exercise before work. The parks are safe, though bags stay closed and the lanes are best avoided after 10:00 PM.

Which Park in Vietnam for Which Trip?

Indian families with children under 12 get the most from a theme park and a water park, nature travellers from a national park day trip, and everyone from a free city park on the first morning. The table matches each kind of traveller with the parks to pick and the ones to skip:

Each theme park has its own guide: the rides inside the French Village at Ba Na Hills are listed in the Fantasy Park Vietnam guide, the island park and safari in the guide to VinWonders Phu Quoc, and the metro-friendly folk park in the guide to Suoi Tien Theme Park. Tickets, rides and opening hours for every park in the country are compared in the full list of amusement parks in Vietnam, and the best city park for a free morning in Saigon is covered in the guide to Tao Dan Park.

A park is rarely the reason for a trip, so the question is which route it fits into, and the full list of places to visit in Vietnam shows where each park sits on a 7- to 14-day route.

FAQs About Parks in Vietnam

Indian travellers asking about a park in Vietnam most often want to know the biggest, the best theme park, whether national parks are open, and whether city parks are free.

What is the biggest park in Vietnam?

Among national parks, Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Quang Tri is the largest at 123,326 ha, followed by Yok Don in the Central Highlands at 115,545 ha; among theme parks, Sun World Ba Na Hills and VinWonders Phu Quoc are the largest by number of attractions. Yen So Park, at 324 ha, is the largest city park.

Which is the best theme park in Vietnam?

Sun World Ba Na Hills is the most visited by Indian travellers for the Golden Bridge and Fantasy Park, and VinWonders Phu Quoc is the best for families who want a park, a safari and a beach in 1 place. Both fill a full day.

Are Vietnam’s national parks open to tourists?

Yes, the main national parks sell day tickets at the gate, most at 60,000 VND (₹220), and Cuc Phuong, Cat Tien and Bach Ma also have lodges for overnight stays. The dry season from November to April is the easiest time to visit.

Are city parks in Vietnam free?

Yes, almost all city parks are free, and the few with a fee, such as the Hanoi Botanical Garden, charge only a few thousand dong. Most open from about 5:00 AM for the morning exercise crowd.

Fitting a Park into the Trip

Most Indian itineraries already include a theme park day; adding a water park in summer or a national park day trip is the easy way to give children and grandparents a day each. A free city park on the first morning costs nothing and settles everyone into the local rhythm before the sightseeing starts.

The part that takes work is the order: a water park on the hottest day, a national park in the dry season, and the theme park on a weekday away from Vietnamese holidays. Vietnamtour.in, which has served 428,000+ Indian travellers since 2015, arranges theme park days with tickets, private transfers and Indian or vegetarian meals. Families can start from a family package tour to Vietnam, browse all Vietnam tour packages that include a theme park day, or pair VinWonders with the beach on a Phu Quoc tour package.

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