Emerald mountains, pristine beaches and vibrant towns are just waiting to be explored.
A country with an extraordinary
history and even more fascinating future, Vietnam is just waiting
to be explored. Over 1,000 miles from north to south, it is also a
country of startling contrast, from the high, terraced mountains in
the north to the pristine coconut-fringed beaches in the south. And
for those that prefer cityscapes, the sleepy charms of Hoi An set
it apart from the frenetic pace of Ho Chi Minh, there is something
for everyone in Vietnam.
Options a plenty
There are a number of options when you holiday in Vietnam, so take
your pick from an all-encompassing tour that will take you all the
way from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or combine a stay in one of
Vietnam's premier cities with some time at the beach or even in
Bangkok.
• Hanoi is one of South East Asia's prettiest cities and lies on
the banks of the Red River. The country's heritage is written large
with traditional Vietnamese architecture and French colonial
influences
• Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex where you can see the
embalmed leader, his stilt house and the Presidential Palace
• Ho Chi Minh City, is a stark contrast to the capital, a buzzing
metropolis that is rushing into the future at break-neck
speed
• Prime sites of Ho Chi Minh include the Reunification Palace, the
Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh Square and the Municipal Theatre
Eat Vietnam
Vietnamese food is both delicious and wholesome, consisting of
fresh vegetables and herbs. Rice is of course a staple served with
meat or fish, with soy or fish sauce for dipping on the side. Be
sure to try the local beer too.