Monday, April 6, 2015

Top 10 Iconic Landscapes of Vietnam

1. Mai Chau

Mai Chau
Mai Chau - Moc Chau, Vietnam

Mai Chau feels a million miles away from the bustle of Hanoi. Misty mountains and emerald rice paddies contribute to the air of peacefulness. Be sure to look out for the traditional fabrics woven by the White Thais that call this area home.

2. Dalat - The City of Flowers

Dalat - The City of Flowers
Dalat - The City of Flowers

It's spring all year round in Vietnam's 'honeymoon capital'. Soak up the French-inspired atmosphere, spot the quirky local artists and explore the surrounding lakes, waterfalls and forests. C'est fantastique!

3. Halong Bay

Halong Bay
Thien Cung, Halong Bay

There's nothing quite like Halong Bay first thing in the morning. As the mists clear, hundreds of huge karst towers appear, looming high above the boat. In the soft morning light it's like waking up in a watercolour painting of a mythical land.

4. Hanoi

Street food in Ha Noi Ancient Town
Street food in Ha Noi Ancient Town

Motorbikes piled high with people, produce and even animals zip through the streets. It's crazy, haphazard and somehow it works. The best way to take it all in is from a rooftop cafe. Order an extra strong coffee and watch the chaos unfold below.

5. Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta
"Mekong Delta Floating Market

This massive area of floating markets, emerald rice paddies and lush islands is home to some of the friendliest people on earth. Take a boat trip to one of the sleepy islands to get a front row view of life on the Delta, and meet the people who call it home.

6. Sapa

Sapa, Vietnam
Muong Hoa valley - Sapa

Head to the hills and see the colourful villages of Vietnam's minority groups - the Zay, and the Blue and Black H'mong. The area is remote so the best way to experience it is on an overnight trek, spending the night as a guest of a local family.

7. Qui Nhon

Qui Nhon Beach
Qui Nhon Beach

Quaint Qui Nhon is a sleepy beach town off the main tourist trail. It's worth coming here just for the drive. The road hugs granite cliffs that plunge into the South China Sea, and islands, lagoons and sand dunes slowly give way to sugar plantations and rice fields.

8. Hue - Imperial Citadel Vietnam

Hue Citadel
Hue Citadel, Vietnam

Jam-packed with imperial sites, Hue is one for the history buffs. Explore the Citadel with its ruined Forbidden Purple City before embracing your inner emperor and taking a dragonboat cruise down the Perfume River.

9. Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam

This shoppers' paradise is home to more boot makers, tailors and handicraft than you could visit in a lifetime. While you wait for your suit to be made, hire a bicycle and explore the Old Town - the streets are blissfully car free.

10. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Still known as Saigon to most, HCMC is a city on the go. It's fast-paced, exciting and full of amazing sites. Temples and markets collide with churches and skyscrapers for a heady mix of traditional, colonial and modern.

Top 10 Tours in Vietnam

Halong Bay - The Heaven On The Sea (4 Days/ 3 Nights)
Explore Hanoi City One-day
Highlights of Mekong Delta & Homestay - 2 days/ 1 night
Explore the Wonders of Sapa - 4 Days/ 3 Nights
Relaxing in central of Vietnam - 4 Days/ 3 Nights
Central Vietnam Explorer - 5 Days/ 4 Nights
Ho Chi Minh City Tour - 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Southern Escape - 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Vietnam Beach Tour - 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Discovery Vietnam in style - 9 Days/ 8 Nights

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