Mountains
- The Hoang Lien Son (Fansipan) range forms the border with China.
- The Truong Son range runs along the central coast.
Rivers
- The Red River flows through the north and empties into the Gulf of Tonkin.
- The Mekong River flows through the south and empties into the South China Sea.
Lakes
- The Ba Be Lakes are located in the northeast.
- The Tuyen Lam Lake is located in the central highlands.
Beaches
- The Nha Trang Beach is located in the south central coast.
- The Mui Ne Beach is located in the southeast.
Islands
- Phu Quoc Island is the largest island in Vietnam. It is located in the Gulf of Thailand.
- Cat Ba Island is located in the Gulf of Tonkin.