Vietnam Hotels and Travel Guide

The Vietnam you see today is steeped in ancient rites and traditions that have survived – even thrived – throughout the bumps and scrapes of history. It’s a place where handmade water puppets spin elaborate tales, singing kites soar overhead, solemn generals strategize in games of human chess that are both elegant and serene, highland markets promise the hope of love to young villagers, and Mekong River markets float.

A passion for beauty flows from poetry and paintings, from palaces and pagodas. It’s a beauty rooted in the past and complimented by the natural surroundings of the present.

Sharp-angled mountains, cloaked in dense foliage, jut from forest and sea. Impossibly long stretches of white sand shimmer under the warm afternoon sun. Lush vegetation masks rivers edge. Immense caves gulp seawater. Ho Chi Minh City is calling out to you. Hanoi is whispering your name. And the beaches are beckoning.

Hanoi

Vietnam's capital lies on the banks of the Red River, some 100 kilometres from its mouth. Hanoi is the cultural capital of Vietnam. Previously known as Thang Long, it was renamed Hanoi in 1831. (Read More)

Halong Bay

Designated a World Heritage Site since 1994, this unforgettably beautiful place is located about 170 km. east of Hanoi near the port city of Haiphong. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. (Read More)

Ho Chi Minh City

The French who conquered Saigon in 1859, embellished the city with broad boulevards and elegant architecture. The Khmers originally settled the region, with the Vietnamese taking over in the 17th century. (Read More)

Hue

Straddling the banks of the Perfume River, this historic city dates back to 1687. It was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty at the beginning of the 19th Century. (Read More)

Da Nang

About 100 km. south of Hue, Danang is of historical significance for the Cham, a merchant people, thought to have arrived from Java, around 1 AD. Apart from some shopping highlights and historical sights. (Read More)

Vietnam Attractions

Many tourists who fly into Vietnam for the first time are simply amazed as they don't quite know what to expect. Vietnam is a country has something for everyone. If you are a nature buff – this is the place to be. (Read More)

Vietnam Activities

If you are an active type, Vietnam has many a trail for you to blaze and hiking in this country features so many different types of topography you'll wonder if you haven't strayed over the border or not. (Read More)

Vietnam Restaurants

Vietnamese food is becoming more and more appreciated all over the globe. Their cuisine is considered one of the world's healthier diets, mainly because of the minimal use of oil, less meat and lots of fresh vegetables. (Read More)

Vietnam Shopping

Many tourists can’t help but throw themselves head-first into shopping while in Vietnam. Why? Probably the variety of quality goods and the tempting prices have a lot to do with it. (Read More)

Vietnam Nightlife

Cambodian nightlife is a lot more locally orientated than in Thailand although foreigners are amply catered for in the country's many bars, restaurants and clubs. (Read More)

Vietnam Map

Our interactive map (and satellite views) displays all available hotels with photos, facilities and guest comments as well as attractions, landmarks and other items of interest with links to relevant information pages. (Read More)