Reasons To Visit Vietnam
There is so much more to do in Vietnam than just the odd city tour and museum. Kite making in Hue, a fisherman eco-tour in Hoi An, an educational talk in Hanoi, cycling through the rice terraces of Sapa - there are many wonderful ways to see the country, experience its culture and meet its people.
Famous for the Vietnam War, you can of course visit the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi tunnels in Saigon. However, the country's history has many other facets to be explored such as the old merchant town of Hoi An or the imperial city of Hue. The imprints of the former foreign rules of the Chinese and French are present wherever you go from iconic buildings to everyday life; past and present existing in harmony.
Vietnam offers great value for money from every angle. From hotels to transport to food, your US dollars or Vietnamese Dong will go far!
Vietnamese food is renowned for its freshness, bold flavours and presentation. It is an integral part of the local culture and each region has its own unique and wonderful dishes. This part of Southeast Asia is undoubtedly one of the best places in the world to eat. And if you want to learn the art of Vietnamese cooking yourself, there are also a number of fantastic cooking courses for you to enjoy.
The people of Vietnam are among the friendliest you will ever meet. They are also extremely resilient having survived foreign invasions by the Chinese and French, as well as famine and war with their cultural identity remaining intact. You only have to witness the National Flag Raising ceremony in Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi to witness a nation united not simply by patriotism, but by a very strong sense of community and respect.
From the UNESCO site of Halong Bay with its thousands of limestone outcrops to the Tonkinese Alps and lush green rice terraces of Sapa, Vietnam offers an abundance of stunning scenery and landscapes. Besides natural assets, there are plenty of other man-made photo opportunities such as the colourful floating markets of the Mekong Delta and the bustling streets of the Old Quarter in Hanoi.
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Known by the Vietnamese as Ho Chi Minh City, this astonishing city, full of vitality, was the original "Pearl of the Orient". Nearby are the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, which were used by the Viet Cong during the war.
Situated in the heart of Saigon just a short walk from Ben Thanh market, this charming two-star hotel is a great place to stay if you are looking for simple but comfortable accommodation and friendly service.
Beautifully crafted wooden boats that offer comfortable air conditioned cabins with en suite bathrooms. Bassac boats have either six or 12 cabins, a sun deck, restaurant and bar.
The Elios hotel is an international 3-star hotel conveniently located in the heart of the business, entertainment and shopping district. It takes only 5 minutes walk to Ben Thanh Market and...
The mediocre name doesn't do this hotel justice. It is a great option for the price and location and has a good range of facilities.
This boutique hotel is a welcome addition to Saigon, providing excellent value and good quality accommodation in the heart of the city.
The Mekong Feeling is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of stylish and charming vessels which cruise along the bustling waterways of the Mekong Delta region.
The hotel is extremely comfortable, the buffet breakfast is perhaps the best in Saigon and the rooms spacious. A top quality hotel that would not be out of place in any of the worlds larger cosmopolitan cities.
Built in 1925, overlooking the Saigon river, the Majestic was the city’s finest hotel. Now extensively refurbished the hotel retains its original French colonial architecture offering you...
This fine replica of an original 1920's river steamer has teak-lined twin cabins, all with air-con, en-suite shower and bathroom. The boat has a spacious dining room and cocktail bar, as...
Whilst there are more characterful options in the city with more of a colonial feel, this is a well located and great value option.
This is Saigon’s most luxurious and stylish hotel option by far. Situated right in the heart of downtown Saigon, the hotel has 252 rooms, each extremely well equipped yet elegantly decorated...
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