The North - Cradle of Vietnamese Culture. The fertile Red River contains immense, silent rice fields punctuated by the gentle sounds of buffalo herders' flute as he rests under the shade of the green bamboo, a typical country scene in Viet Nam. The grandiose and mysterious mountains of the Northwest teem with the colorful cultures of many ethnic minority groups. Ha Long Bay, with it's fantastic, heavenly beauty, remains one of the world's natural marvels. The North so not only famous for landscape, but also the conical hats worn by the hard working mothers dressed in the brown clothes of the region, who have suffered fierce wars, and now rice up with unusual strength.
Hanoi capital
Ha Noi - The capital of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. Given a choice between Ha Noi and Sai Gon for the starting point of the Viet Nam adventure, most tourist will chose Ha Noi. The Ancient Quarter With it's tangle of Chinese architecture so bordered by the Red Rive dike. The 36 ancient streets crises - cross each other in a dizzying network filled with shops, pagodas, temples, and homes. Another Ha Noi lies to the West and South; one of administrative offices, wide boulevards, opera houses, and palaces, a legacy of French colonial administration. But with the opening of the economy, a new Ha Noi emerges day by day. Streams of cyclos, bicycles, and motorbikes driven by Ha Noi's skilled, and brave, drivers worm their way through narrow streets and across busy intersections. As a result of economic development, wonderful hotels, restaurant, and new shops are appearing like mushrooms after the rain. A jumble of the ancient and the new, Ha noi awaits discovery.
Halong bay
Ha Long Bay - in 1995 classified as a part of the world's natural heritage, consist of over 3000 islands of many forms and dimensions spread over 1500 kilometers of blue - green sea. Ha Long means "Dragon descending; a reference to the legend that a dragon descended in to the part of the sea, and the movement of it's tail cause such big waves, small island were created, scattered around the bay. Ha Long has many natural caves with mysteriously sparkling stalactites and stalagmites such as Hang Dau Go (Grotto of the Wooden Stakes) and Trinh Nu (Virgin Grotto). Most visitors agree, a trip to Viet Nam a visit to Ha Long Bay is not complete.
maichau, hoabinh
Mai Chau, Hoa Binh - The habitat of the ethnic minority groups Muong, Dao and Thai, these small cities sit among the green mountains of the Northwest provinces. Muong people, the most numerous of the Hoa Binh province, number over one million. Living in the mountains, their traditional culture has been preserved Women continue to wear their traditional white shirt, black skirt, are large width belt embroidered with colorful designs. Like the Muong, the Thai live separately from other ethnic groups in houses builds. Thai women also continue to wear their colorful traditional clothes in emerald orange, blue and pink.
sapa
Sa Pa - 1500 meters high, this former French outpost surrounding by mountains and small villages, is also the home of many ethnic minorities. On Saturday, they gather to hold a "Love's Market". Various people sing, dance, and play traditional games. Sa Pa's fresh, pure air offers tourists a place to lose themselves in the jungles and clouds on hot summer days. Sa Pa is also base camp for climbing Viet Nam's tallest peak, Fansipan.
dienbienphu
Dien Bien Phu - This historic city rests in the heart - shaped valley of Muong Thanh. After 9 long years, the French and Vietnamese fought the decisive battle that freed Viet Nam from French colonialism. Nowadays, Dien Bien Phu has changed to adapt to the new economic climate of Viet Nam. The trenches and battle scars of history are still around for visitors to explore.
hoalu, tamcoc
Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Hoa Lu - Located in Ninh Binh Province, 80 kilometers South of Ha Noi, Hoa Lu was the capital of Viet Nam under the Dinh (968 - 979) and early Le dynasties (980 - 1009). In 1010, Ly Cong Uan King moved than capital to present day Ha Noi. Though time and wars have destroyed most of historical remain, two temples built in the 17th century to honor the ancient kings remain. Not far from Hoa Lu sits Tam Coc, a beautiful landscape offend called an "inland Ha Long Bay". The harmonious combination between sky, water, and land as visitors travel through tunnels and beside small mountains in the grassy canal markets for a memorable outing.
center of vietnam
The Center - An Nam Empire. Ancient Kingdom of Cham. 650 kilometers South of Ha Noi and 1050 North of Sai Gon, the center of Viet Nam narrows and blossoms in to a multitude of beautiful and memorable cities. Hue, the ancient capital, its palaces and royal tombs preserved. The Cham Museum in Da Nang, a teaser of remnants from the mysterious, ancient culture. The Marble mountains, China Beach, and Hoi An a living museum of architecture and small town Vietnamese life.
hue
The capital of the last feudal dynasty in Viet Nam has been classified as part of the world cultural heritage by UNESCO. Hue symbolizes the poetry, literature and traditions of Viet Nam. Although ruined by wars, the ancient Hue savvies with pride in palaces like still beautiful Perfume River, the Citadel, Imperial Palace, numerous Royal Tombs. The rhythm of Hue can be felt in the movement of girls wearing conical hats and traditional violet dresses - the color of Hue.
danang
Da Nang - A dynamic city, D Nang serves as the entry point to Hoi An. This economically energized port was recently classified as 4th most important in Viet Nam. Besides its economic progress and history. Da Nang claims the fascinating Cham Museum.
hoian
has been classified as part of the world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1999. Hoi An - Only 35 kilometers South of Da Nang, hoi An stands as the most beautiful city in Viet Nam for many visitors. The ancient streets are narrow with houses piled on one another. The architecture, dating from the 1700's, a mix of Chinese, French, Japanese, and other occidental styles. Besides intriguing houses, Hoi An boats tombs, temples, congregational houses, and pagodas. The peaceful place and friendly people evoke comparisons with Venice in earlier days.
my son holy land
My Son Holy land - Cham Tower system in Quang Nam Province, distant 35 km from Hoi An Ancient quarter. My Son has been the world cultural heritage by UNESCO in 1999. During the past, If My Son hadn't ruined by war and the time, it would be have about 70 tower pagodas which were continuing building from 4th - 13th century. According scientist, My Son Holy land was a general original architecture of ChamPa's entertainers. My Son can be compared with famous history events in the South East Asia likes: Angkor (Cambodia), Pangan (Myanma), Borobudur (Indonesia). However, All the remains in My Son also enough to show a great value cultural heritage of nation.
china beach
China Beach - Long, fine sandy beaches bordered by vibrating coconut palms. No rain or typhoons, only warm, sunny days (from February through April). The first Vietnamese international surfing competition took place here in 1992. China Beach remains one of the most fantastic beaches in Viet Nam
nhatrang
Nha Trang - The long snood beach lies next to fresh, green coconut pales. Here and there some illusory mountains rise from clear emerald water. The Creator has favored Nha Trang as an ideal resort. The capital of Khanh Hoa province with a population of 200,000, it is close to being Viet Nam's first world - class tourist city. Tree lines run parallel to long boulevards alongside preserved French architecture. Un like Vung Tau or Da Nang where the beaches are far from the city center, in Nha Trang visitors can walk from the main boulevard, Tran Phu, in the center of town to the regions beach to watch the sun rise. Many developments projects in Nha Trang promise a brilliant future.
south of vietnam
Immense rise fields vibrate with the breath of the moon soon. The country is clam, low and wet. The Mw Kong River (Water Mother) fertilizes the Southern tropical land. The hospitable people labor under the blue sky and tropical heat. Fine sandy beaches rest luminous under the glowing sun. In the midst of the immense green, a dragon's eyes emerges: Sai Gon - The Pearl of the Far East. From Vung Tau to the Tay Ninh Temple, water and rice - the symbol of Viet Nam.
dalat
At 1500 meters, Da Lat is surrounded by hillocks and pine forests, wood French - style villas dot the landscape. With its lakes, colorful flower gardens, verdant vegetable plots, churches, schools, and research institutes, Da Lat resemble a small occidental town in the heart of Europe more than an oriental city. The climate remains marvelous fresh and because of its elevations, the temperature stays constant most of the year. The sky is always blue and the mountain tops peak through the wispy clouds. The heart from the Me Kong Delta far behind, as nature invades the city and the city breathes life into the countryside. To complete this picture, Da Lat's warm and open - hearted citizens wait to welcome you.
saigon
Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon). The economic capital of 5 million people is animated with the new capitalism as well as the old traditions. Although renamed Ho Chi Minh in 1975, Sai Gon remains the city of excitement and flair in people's minds. It booms with commerce, the cyclos posse, street - vendors, and visitors.
vungtau
128 kilometers Southeast of Sai Gon lies the peninsular beaches of Vung Tau, the resort of the South. The heated urban life disappears into the immense melding blue sky and sea. Coconut Beach fills with sunbathers. The Back Beach the most beautiful in the area, awaits your discovery.
tayninh
96 kilometers North of Sai Gon, Tay Ninh is the headquarters of Cao Dai. Cao Dai, a fairly new religion founded in the 1920's by a colonial officer, synthesizes from many occidental and occidental and oriental religious philosophies. A typical illustration of this mixture is Tay Ninh Great Temple. Its architecture resembles both a pagoda and a cathedral. Inside, Jesus Christ and Buddha evangelize side by side, while Confucius talks about feudal consciousness, and Victor Hugo illuminates the way. A colorful religion only presented here.
cuchi tunnel
Cu Chi - This historic reminder if the Vietnamese people's sacrificial fight against the world's most powerful army. The entangle underground tunnel network with its strategic arrangement maintained life underground throughout the war. Here, under severe conditions, the people of Cu Chi and soldiers lived and fought despite storm of falling bombs. Miraculously. The Cu Chi tunnels have been well persevered. Visiting Cu Chi, visitors will understand how the Vietnamese would defeat "an elephant with an ant's strength"
Mekong delta
Me Kong Delta - The rice basket of Viet Nam, lies between Sai gon, Cambodia and the Gulf of Siam. The green rice fields spend forever. From Cambodia, the river divides into nine branches creating a unique, rich agriculture area. Inhabitants have an amphibious life; they live in a world of tangled canals, dense gardens, islets, and floating villages all moving with the rhythm of the Me Kong River. Every tide leaves behind numerous fish, a gift granted by "Mother Water". In this prosperous area, rice plays the most important role. The nine provinces contain 12 % of Viet Nam's land, but produce 40 % of its grain. The Delta nurtures the South and central regions. Without the river, agricultural, fishing, transport, communication, entertainment, everything dies. Instead of bicycles, peasants use small boat to pass through the canals to visit parents, go to market, attend meetings. When a girl gets married, she "passes over the river", and the groom rows his boat over to pick up his new bride accompanied by a flotilla of others. The River's level rises at the beginning of each rainy season, hitting its height in September. When it reaches it maximum lever, an extraordinary event takes place: the River converts its way.