2 Trav 2 Vietnam
June 20, 2009
It’s easy now! I’m seriously. Despite political control in this country is still in the Communist Party hands Vietnam’s tourist facilities are established well enough already in such places as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, some beach and mountain resorts as well. Today this is fast developing, mainly agrarian country in the process of moving from a centrally planned to a market economy and might be highly interesting for visiting with its deep history and cultural traditions. Here is the list of places recommended to visit by most of travel services.
1 Sapa
Swoon at the valley views from this rugged mountain retreat, a home to a wealth of minority peoples and a base for exploring the Tonkinese Alps.
2 Halong Bay
Experience nature at its outrageous best, where hundreds of limestone peaks tower above the shimmering seas, a karst system with a difference
3 Hanoi
Steeped in history, pulsating with life, bubbling with commerce, buzzing with motorbikes and rich in exotic scents, this is a captivating capital

4 Mai Chau
Go native with an overnight stay in a traditional Thai stilt house, amid the lush valleys
5 Ninh Binh
Encounter rural life from this country town, surrounded by ancient temples, limestone crags, nature reserves and endless paddies
6 Hué
Intellectual, cultural and spiritual heartbeat of Vietnam, the old imperial capital offers historical, spiritual and culinary stimulation
7 Hoi An
Spared from wartime devastation, Hoi An’s cobbled lanes and historic buildings make for a magical and memorable stop

8 Quy Nhon
Access beautiful beaches and amazing Cham architecture from one of the coast’s less touristy cities
9 Nha Trang
Beach culture to the max, this is the place to chill out, party hard or dive into the turquoise depths
10 Dalat
A completely different view of Vietnam, this mountain town combines the French Alps with plenty of Bohemian cool

11 Cat Tien National Park
Lush refuge for city dwellers with ample hiking and bird-watching opportunities, plus elephants, crocodiles and the endangered Javan rhino
12 Mui Ne
Action or inertia, take your pick, this place is made for surfing (wind, board or kite) or blobbing on the beach
13 Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s commercial heart, a riverside metropolis of old and new with world-class restaurants and bars, and buzzing, seductive energy
14 Mekong Delta
Watery world of bustling river towns and sleepy villages, floating markets and tasty fish served by uber-friendly locals
15 Phu Quoc
White-sand beaches and little development make for a magical tropical getaway on this forested island gem
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