Traveling To Vietnam

If you are looking for a country with a blend of Asian cultures and diverse architecture, then Vietnam is the perfect place. The ancient temples, pagodas, traditional villages, and serene beaches present tourists with an ideal opportunity to vacation and enjoy the imperial history and ethnic culture the country has to offer. Vietnamese people are warm, friendly, and always have a warm smile and open arms for every visitor.

Among the popular places to visit is Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, which has a teeming population of around 7 million. This is a city that never sleeps and is a mixture of modern high-rise buildings and French colonial architecture which is evident at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. The city is also a shopper's paradise with a large number of trendy boutiques and traditional street markets that line the city. A trip to Cholon, which houses the Ben Thanh Market is a must, if you are looking for variety. The area is a shopping centre that is the Chinatown of the city. For a trip down memory lane, the War Remnants Museum has an impressive display of photographs and weapons that are worth seeing.

The city has a great number of restaurants and bars, which offers a great wining and dining experience. You have a choice of pavement stalls that sell a bowl full of noodles for a couple of cents or some fine dining with a choice of European cuisine that is affordable too. Hitting the town at night leaves you with many pubs, bars, night clubs, and discotheques that line the city.

Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city is also a unique blend of western and oriental charm. Temples and pagodas blend with elegant colonial villas, narrow streets, alleys, and magnificent tree-lined boulevards. The city attracts a great deal of artists and writers to the Temple of Literature, the first National University of Vietnam, a historic and cultural relic. The Old Quarter is also worth a visit. The area was the focal point of trade in ancient times and now houses galleries that sell candlesticks, traditional musical instruments, and more. A short distance from the Old Quarter is Hoan Kiem Lake, a tourist resting place with a number of shady spots and park benches. The place is peaceful and you can watch local residents begin their day with a Tai Chi workout. If you want to experience some of the greatest colonial architecture, the magnificent Opera House and History Museum are worth a visit.

Vietnam presents the perfect balance between prehistoric and modern times, which is why international tourists are attracted to the country all year round. There are many other cities worth discovering such as Con Dao, Hue, Mui Ne- Phan Thiet, Vung Tau, and more. Shopping in these cities can be an exhilarating experience too.

Prior to setting out on your vacation, it would be wise to conduct extensive research on the region and various tour packages available. Make sure you to book your travel arrangements through a reputed travel and tour company.