Vietnam Destination Holiday Notes

Vietnam Destination Holiday Noteswhich rise dramatically from the ocean.
It is one of the most delightful Country in03/ Sapa: situated among the greenery of the
South-East Asia, a land of idyllic beaches, tranquilhigh Tonkinese Alps is one of the most enchanting
bays, coral islands, spectacular mountains, valleysof the Vietnam popular destinations. Sapa is one
and primal tropical forests, and is home to aof those rare places in Vietnam which have the
warm-hearte and hospitable minority.ability to provide a glimpse of the tribal life as it
Really Facts about Vietnamexisted a couple of centuries ago.
The population is 104 million (2009 updated) and04/ Hue: Hue is located in the central part of
the capital City is Hanoi. Economically the countryVietnam 660 km from Ha Noi. Some of the
is one of the "Asian Dragon" with annual growthinteresting architectural sites include the Citadel
rates around 8.4%. The distance between HCMCwhich is in the centre of the historic city on the
( knew as Saigon~Far eastern Pearl) and Hanoi isnorth side of the river, temples, pagodas and
1700km by flight. There are an estimated 11monuments. The most impressive buildings are
million motor bikes on the roads and when youthe Imperial city, the Royal Citadel and the
leave you'll feel as though you saw them all.Emperors tombs.
Best time go to Visit this delightful country05/ Cu Chi tunnels: In Cu Chi there is an immense
Wheres and Whens to go to this country is annetwork of connecting underground tunnels which
important element because of the climate whichare in fact part of a much larger network of
varies greatly between the monsoonal north andtunnels that underlie much of the country.
the tropical central and south. There is no any06/ Hoian: Hoi An is an ancient town which lies on
time when it is ideal to visit both the north andthe banks of the Thu Bon River south of Danang.
the south though we were fortunate inAll the houses here have tile-roofs and narrow
November/December, experiencing warming,streets and a distinct Chinese atmosphere. The
humid and mainly dry conditions in the south, wethouses are made of rare wood and decorated
and warm in the central and dry but coolwith lacquered boards engraved with Chinese
conditions in the north with rain not far away.characters.
We are high-recommend Some Top Places to07/ Nha Trang: Nha Trang is one of Vietnam's
See for you ( Never Miss )most popular seaside resorts, the reason being
01/ Hanoi: Hanoi, located in the Red River Deltathe seemingly endless empty beaches, coral reefs
has many ancient architectural works some ofabundant islands and deserted bays.
the more famous are the One Pillar Pagoda, the08/ Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is
Temple of Literature, Hanoi Citadel, Hanoi Operathe best place for visiting the wonderful Mekong
House, President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum,waterDelta where life revolves around the river where
puppet a traditrional performence of Red rivermany people live on the water and depend on the
Delta.water for fish and rice.
02/ Halong Bay: Halong Bay is located in the GulfThere is much much more to delightful Vietnam
of Tonkin and consists of a dense cluster ofthan I had have written here but hopefully there
1,969 limestone monolithic islands. Each one of theis enough for you to find something that interests
islands are covered with thick jungle vegetation,and inspiration you.