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Vietnam Travel Information By Expert Author: Michael Hervey
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Vietnam is one of the most delightful places in South-East Asia, a land of idyllic beaches, tranquil bays, coral islands, spectacular mountains, valleys and primal forests, and is home to a warm-hearted and hospitable people.

Facts about Vietnam

The population is 83 million and the capital is Hanoi. Economically the country is one of the "Asian Tigers" with annual growth rates around 8%. The distance between HCMC and Hanoi is 1700km. There are an estimated 10 million motor bikes on the roads and when you leave you'll feel as though you saw them all.

When to Visit Vietnam

Where and when to go to Vietnam is an important decision because of the climate which varies greatly between the monsoonal north and the tropical south. There is no month when it is ideal to visit both the north and the south though we were fortunate in November/December, experiencing warm, humid and mainly dry conditions in the south, wet and warm in the centre and dry but cool conditions in the north with rain not far away.

Top Places to See

1. Hanoi: Hanoi, located in the Red River Delta has many ancient architectural works some of the more famous are the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Hanoi Citadel, Hanoi Opera House, President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum.

2. Halong Bay: Halong Bay is located in the Gulf of Tonkin and consists of a dense cluster of 1,969 limestone monolithic islands. Each one of the islands are covered with thick jungle vegetation, which rise dramatically from the ocean.

3. Sapa: Sapa, situated among the greenery of the high Tonkinese Alps is one of the most enchanting of the Vietnam popular destinations. Sapa is one of those rare places in Vietnam which have the ability to provide a glimpse of the tribal life as it existed a couple of centuries ago.

4. Hue: Hue is located in the central part of Vietnam 660 km from Ha Noi. Some of the interesting architectural sites include the Citadel which is in the centre of the historic city on the north side of the river, temples, pagodas and monuments. The most impressive buildings are the Imperial city, the Royal Citadel and the Emperors tombs.

5. Cu Chi tunnels: In Cu Chi there is an immense network of connecting underground tunnels which are in fact part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country.

6. Hoian: Hoi An is an ancient town which lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River south of Danang. All the houses here have tile-roofs and narrow streets and a distinct Chinese atmosphere. The houses are made of rare wood and decorated with lacquered boards engraved with Chinese characters.

7. Nha Trang: Nha Trang is one of Vietnam's most popular seaside resorts, the reason being the seemingly endless empty beaches, coral reefs abundant islands and deserted bays.

8. Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the best place for visiting the wonderful Mekong Delta where life revolves around the river where many people live on the water and depend on the water for fish and rice.

There is much more to Vietnam than I have written here but hopefully there is enough for you to find something that interests you.

About the Author/Author Bio

Michael wrote this article on behalf of Lotussia Travel - a Vietnamese local tour operator based in Hanoi, Vietnam. For additional information on http://www.lotussiatravel.com/vietnam+guide/vietnam+tours/vietnam+tours/">Lotussia tour packages and travel information, you can visit http://www.lotussiatravel.com/

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