Great Holiday in Vietnam

Great Holiday in Vietnam

Are you looking for a destination that has extremely rich culture, superb and inviting white beaches, great and extremely non-vegetarian cuisine, very friendly people and amazing, as well as irresistible shopping deals than you get it all in just one place, Vietnam. It is also a place where history is extremely compelling and colours are so vivid that it instantly catches eye. However, much striking than the colours is the landscape which is very bold and stands out with a dramatic coastline. All in all, Vietnam is indeed the latest Asian dragon that is rising fast from its slumber.

This is also one country that has been substantially blessed by nature’s bounty; soaring mountains, lush green and radiant rice fields, peasant women wearing conical shaped hats and tending to their fields, where as children enjoying buffalo ride are just some of the glimpses of a Vietnamese life. It is also a nation that has experienced a lot and risen from the devastating ashes of war after war. It is here that people survived through colonialism and communism, and are still bouncing back with lot of optimism without losing touch from their humble beginnings. So, on one hand there is this populace which is fiercely protective of their sovereignty and independence, and the same people are gracious in welcoming foreigners, but they expect them to behave like guests and not conquerors.

Another very familiar site on the streets of Vietnam is the ever buzzing motorbikes, which are almost 16 million and counting. So if you desire to escape it all, then head towards west in the watery and endless landscape of inviting green fields and sleepy villages of the Mekong delta. However, adventure lovers can head for Phu Quoc Island that offers stunning and pure white-sand beaches, which are extremely relaxing. Same is the feeling on the Mui Ne Beach on the east coast, where there is always tug of war between mind and body to laze around, or enjoy the action.

For tourist interested in shopping Hoi An is a paradise, where you are bound to extra baggage owing to the made-to-order cloths. After all this is a place where almost 300 to 500 tailors work round the clock making the area a fashionists heaven.

Some other must visit areas in the country are:

• Hue-the old imperial capital that is more of the intellectual and cultural heartbeat of the country and is home to many a palaces and pagodas, temples and tombs and temples, along with the biennial arts festival of the Hue.

Hanoi- is the Vietnam’s captivating capital, which is a delight to observe with the rising sun when it seems the whole country gathers early to exercise by Hoan Kiem Lake. The tourists can then shift to sigh seeing like visiting the Uncle Ho at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, or walking through the pickled fish street, or savouring with draught beer. In fact, to truly enjoy the country, just go expecting the least unexpected and be prepared to enjoy an adventure as and when the country unfolds.