Vietnam Area Guides

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Hanoi

Vietnam's capital lies on the banks of the Red River, some 100 kilometres from its mouth. Human settlements here date back as far as the 3rd century BC. Previously known as Thang Long, it was renamed Hanoi in 1831 at a time when Hue was the capital. (Read More)

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

The Khmers originally settled this region, the Vietnamese taking over from the 17th century onwards. The French who conquered Saigon in 1859, making it the capital of Cochin China in 1862, extended and embellished the city with broad boulevards and elegant architecture. (Read More)

Ha Long Bay - The Bay of the Descending Dragon

The limestone formations of Halong Bay are best described as both awesome and bizarre. Due to thousands of years of natural corrosion, the bases of many of have partially disintegrated to the point where they seemingly balance on thin air, while their shapes often resemble objects like animals – which they are also named after. (Read More)

Hue - Ancient City by the Perfume River

Apart from its fascinating sites, sights, markets and street life, and although Hue is not a coastal city, beach lovers will not be disappointed as there are several good beaches like Thuan An less than 15 minutes away. It makes for a perfect location to explore the cultural heart and soul of the Vietnamese people, while still having beaches easily accessible. (Read More)

Hoi An - from Ruins to Sunny Beaches

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)

Da Nang - Half-Way Point

Previously occupied by both the French and the Americans, Da Nang marks the halfway point between the capital in the north, Hanoi, and Ho Chi Minh City in the south. It’s the fourth largest city in Vietnam. Apart from some shopping highlights and historical sights, the main reason for most travellers staying here is its proximity to the well-known China Beach, Lang Co Beach, Hoi An and My Son. (Read More)

Nha Trang - Riviera of the South China Sea

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)

Mui Ne - A fishing Village Where Time (almost) Stood Still

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 Island – A little Paradise

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)

Vung Tau and Con Dao Island

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)

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