Sights And Sounds Of Vietnam

Vietnam has many wonderful sights and sounds to experience, which is it is a popular tourist destination today. From the tranquil to the exotic and mysterious, the region has plenty to offer for travelers. If historic monuments and architecture interest you then it is worth visiting Hue Citadel. The area was the last Vietnam citadel and houses a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Complex of Hue Monuments. There are a number of pagodas with impressive architecture. The Hue Citadel is located along the Perfume River, on its northern bank. The famous royal tombs and temples of Kings Nguyen are outside Hue Citadel. The imposing architecture extends to the palaces, citadels, tombs, and temples in the region. The Hue Citadel consists of three circles of ramparts namely Hue Capital Citadel, Royal Citadel, and Forbidden Citadel. It would be advisable to hire the services of a tour guide to show you these amazing places and delve into a bit of history.

A visit to the colorful city of Hoi An, along the coast of the South China Sea is a great way to go down memory lane. The city was a major port of trade and is the largest harbor in Southeast Asia. A rich cultural influence which was an amalgamation of Dutch, Indian, Chinese, and Indian, saw the development of several structures and elegant pagodas. There are many nightclubs, bars, and plenty of great restaurants for you to relax and unwind.

Honeymooners can spend the perfect, romantic vacation in Vietnam too. The beaches and luxury spa resorts are well equipped to pamper you and your partner to the fullest. Halong Bay with more than 3,000 islands plays host to a number of cruises that give you a chance to explore the stunning bay. Cruising between the karst cliffs that look like fairy-tale castles presents the most romantic scenery. Halong Bay's turquoise clear water and the pristine sandbanks present the ideal opportunity to relax and unwind while on your honeymoon.

From Hanoi, you can grab a bus to Ninh Binh, and head down to the area called Tam Coc, meaning "the 3 caves". You can rent a boat, sail along the river, and experience the thrill of passing through the caves all for around $3. While in the region, you can take a cruise to Kenh Ga Floating Village in order to experience how inhabitants live on boats. The ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu, is a mountainous area in the region that has a some ancient temples that may be possible to visit. Next along the trail is the Van Trinh Cave with some splendid natural rock formations. 28 Km southeast of Ninh Binh is the Phat Diem Cathedral, which is famous for its pagoda shape, much like all Buddhist temples. Vietnam's first national park, Cuc Phuong National Park, with its huge ancient trees is home to many animals and protected monkeys.

Choose to relax at Halong Bay, grab some adventure in Ninh Binh, or go down memory lane at the Hue Citadel. Whatever your choice, you are sure to have a great time traveling in Vietnam.