Vietnam Area Guides
Everything you Need to Know about Vietnam Areas
From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the quaintness of Hoi Ann to the charms of Mui Ne, Vitenam is a land of contrasts, of rolling hills, steep mountains and idllic beaches. It's also a relatively newly born again after the ravages of the Vietnam War and the country's youthfulness becomes apparent after only a short while. Enjoy the unique and delicate cuisine and the natural hospitality of the people along with the beauty of the landscape.
Buon Ma Thuot may not be as well known as other places in Vietnam such as Hanoi, but it is worth seeing. It is the provincial capital of Dak Lak (or Dac Lac) Province and approximately 360 kilometres from Saigon, deep in the Central Highlands of the country. Read More...
An Giang is a province in Vietnam that borders Cambodia. It is most popular for being the place where one finds Chau Doc. The city is situated at the intersection of a tributary linking the Bassac and Mekong Rivers. Read More...
The hill town of Dalat (aka Da Lat) has long been the most popular location in the region for getaway holidays since French colonial times. Many people call it ‘Le Petit Paris’ and the town even features a mini-replica Eiffel Tower in its centre! Read More...
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...
Designated a World Heritage Site since 1994, this unforgettable 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...
Hai Phong is the main port of northern Vietnam and a commercial and industrial centre and is the third most populous metropolis in the country. It is near the Thai Binh province to the south, Quang Ninh province to the north and Hai Duong province to the west. Read More...
Vietnam's capital lies on the banks of the Red River, some 100 kilometres from its mouth. Previously known as Thang Long, it was renamed Hanoi in 1831 at a time when Hue was the capital. Read More...
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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...
Hoa Binh is a lush, mountainous province in Vietnam's north-western region, some 74 kilometres south-west of Hanoi. Exploring this sparsely-populated region of Vietnam, enjoy scenic trekking tours and the chance to see the distinct cultures of the colourful hill-tribe people who live here, the Muong, Kinh, Thai, Tay, Dzao, Hmong and Hoa people. Read More...
The city of Hoi An is one of the quietest in Vietnam. Cars are not allowed in the main streets and, unlike in the rest of the country, motorcycles do not blow their horns all the time. Hoi An is also famous for its lanterns, tailor shops and traditional Vietnamese handicrafts. Read More...
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...
Mai Chau is a vision in every season. In spring, it is a lush, bright green while in autumn, just before the rice harvest, it turns golden. Nowadays, people should count themselves lucky to get the chance to see such colours because before 1993 Mai Chau was an isolated farming town whereas now, it is a recommended stop for any traveller who wants to explore Vietnam. Read More...
Often called the Riviera of the South China Sea, Nha Trang has a long stretch of beautiful coastline; miles of white, sandy beaches with mountains at each end, framed by the dramatic backdrop of mountain ranges, as well as several other good beaches close by (Doc Let Beach, Dai Lanh Beach and Bai Tru Beach) and more than 19 islands (of which serene Bamboo Island is possibly the best-known). Read More...
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About 200km north of Ho Chi Ming City, lies Mui Ne, a former sleepy fishing village that is fast becoming a popular leisure destination. Yet, the many resort-style developments that have risen along its long stretch of coastline, the lives of the local fishing communities continue as it has for generations. Read More...
Phu Quoc – an island that technically lies south of Cambodia, but belongs to Vietnam – until recently mostly consisted of a fishing community, and known among Vietnamese for the fish sauce that is produced there. The last decade or so, however, has seen many changes and development, and today there are a number of good hotels and resorts. Read More...
Phu Yen province encompasses a diverse landscape of mountains, rivers, lagoons and fertile plains with nearly 200 kilometres of shoreline along Vietnam's curving south-central coast. Lesser known than the beach resort town of Nha Trang, about 120 kilometres away to the south, Phu Yen is a place where visitors can still enjoy having a wide patch of golden sand to themselves. Read More...
Pleiku is the capital of Gia Lai province, which is located in the central highland region of Vietnam. It is about 50 kilometres south of Kon Tum and 200 kilometres away from Qut Nhon. Pleiku is located at the intersection of Routes 19 and 14, making it the starting point for any kind of exploration in the Highlands. Read More...
Quang Binh is a province in Vietnam, about 490km south of Hanoi. The entire area spans 8,037sqkm and serves as home to a population of more than 800,000 people. The city of Dong Hoi is the provincial capital. Read More...
In Vietnam, there is one place that deserves to be visited by more people: Quy Nhon. Even though it is not considered as a tourist destination, this medium-sized town is bordered by stunning beaches and the countryside that surrounds it is also breathtaking. Read More...
Sapa is a town in Lao Cai Province in Northwest Vietnam close to the Chinese border. It is located about 350km Northwest of Hanoi. Here is where one will find the Hoang Lien Son range of mountains, which includes Fan Si Pan—the country's highest peak. Read More...
An old port, Vung Tau has been the premier beach resort in southern Vietnam for most of the 20th Century, and was the first area of Vietnam to become a popular vacation and health destination for tourists. Part of its appeal was its location; the city sits on a small peninsula about two hours from Ho Chi Minh City, and has five beaches. Read More...
