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Country Overview
This country that witnessed such horror in its history has a mystical serenity, and its natural setting with soaring mountains shrouded in mist, emerald green paddy fields, rivers and tiny islands floating in the sea like so many jewels, has become a budget travellers very own paradise.Although it is developing rapidly Vietnam has not lost its culture or its gentle civilization and there are temples, pagodas and palaces to be seen, as well as beaches and beautiful forests to explore.
Daily Budget
For around US$25 per day the careful backpacker could get by with cheap lodgings and food from stalls and little cafes, with any long distance traveling come on top of that. For US$65 a day it is possible to enjoy mid-range hotels and restaurants, see a bit of the nightlife and even use the public transport.
When To Go!
Vietnam has different weather in different parts of the country, so when it is unpleasant in one area, there will be great conditions in another. One time that it is not advisable to visit has nothing to do with the weather, but rather because hotels are full and services close down for the Tet New Year festival in late January or early February.
In February/May in the village of Huong Son the longest of the Vietnam festival is held in the stunning Perfume Pagoda, a place of such natural beauty combined with local architecture that it is believed to be Buddha’s heaven. In September held throughout various towns in Vietnam is the Mid-Autumn Festival (Trung Thu) celebrating the consequences of love, and spoiling them rotten with cakes and sweet dumplings, processions and fun.
Vietnam Destination Holiday Notes
It is one of the most delightful Country in South-East Asia, a land of idyllic beaches, tranquil bays, coral islands, spectacular mountains, valleys and primal tropical forests, and is home to a warm-hearte and hospitable minority.
Facts About Vietnam
The population is 104 million (2009 updated) and the capital City is Hanoi. Economically the country is one of the “Asian Dragon” with annual growth rates around 8.4%. The distance between HCMC ( knew as Saigon~Far eastern Pearl) and Hanoi is 1700km by flight. There are an estimated 11 million motor bikes on the roads and when you leave you’ll feel as though you saw them all.
Must See’s
01/ Hanoi: Hanoi, located in the Red River Delta has many ancient architectural works some of the more famous are the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Citadel, Hanoi Opera House, President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum,water puppet a traditrional performence of Red river Delta.
02/ Halong Bay: Halong Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin and consists of a dense cluster of 1,969 limestone monolithic islands. Each one of the islands are covered with thick jungle vegetation, which rise dramatically from the ocean.
03/ Sapa: situated among the greenery of the high Tonkinese Alps is one of the most enchanting of the Vietnam popular destinations. Sapa is one of those rare places in Vietnam which have the ability to provide a glimpse of the tribal life as it existed a couple of centuries ago.
04/ Hue: Hue is located in the central part of Vietnam 660 km from Ha Noi. Some of the interesting architectural sites include the Citadel which is in the centre of the historic city on the north side of the river, temples, pagodas and monuments. The most impressive buildings are the Imperial city, the Royal Citadel and the Emperors tombs.
05/ Cu Chi tunnels: In Cu Chi there is an immense network of connecting underground tunnels which are in fact part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country.
06/ Hoian: Hoi An is an ancient town which lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River south of Danang. All the houses here have tile-roofs and narrow streets and a distinct Chinese atmosphere. The houses are made of rare wood and decorated with lacquered boards engraved with Chinese characters.
07/ Nha Trang: Nha Trang is one of Vietnam’s most popular seaside resorts, the reason being the seemingly endless empty beaches, coral reefs abundant islands and deserted bays.
08/ Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the best place for visiting the wonderful Mekong Delta where life revolves around the river where many people live on the water and depend on the water for fish and rice.
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