An increasing number of tourists go to Asian countries in search of exoticism and relaxation, which will be very different from the usual Egypt, Turkey or Western Europe.
A trip to Vietnam, the sights of which are countless, and the tourism market is rapidly developing, is a great way to spend a vacation at almost any time of the year. The advantages of relaxing in this country are many, including a comfortable climate, beautiful beaches, the opportunity to undergo a massage and wellness treatments in numerous spa salons, and a varied excursion program.
Indeed, a trip to Vietnam, whose sights cannot be indifferent, and the hospitality of the local population will make you feel very comfortable, will be remembered for a long time.
The first pleasant trifle awaits the traveler already at the airport, when tired of a long flight, he goes to the exchange office, exchanges the first one hundred or two hundred euros for local dongs and becomes a millionaire. By the way, in Vietnam there is no speculation on exchange rates, as this is prohibited by law.
Excursions in Vietnam, as mentioned above, are very numerous, it’s better not to even try to go around at once. Depending on the place of stay, you can find a lot of interesting things, and it is not necessary to get from Nya Chang to Saigon.
Vietnam, attractions and local color
The first thing any tourist will pay attention to is that the country still has a socialist regime, and flags with a hammer and sickle are hung in cities, children wear pioneer ties and demonstrations are held during the holidays. Once in the capital, Hanoi, you can visit the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the fraternal people for all citizens of the former USSR.
Many guides and other workers in the tourism business have a good command of the Russian language, which they learned at educational institutions in Russia or the former Soviet Union.
Many of the architectural structures of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) were built during the French colonization. So do not be surprised to see the Catholic Cathedral, despite the fact that the main religion of the Vietnamese is Buddhism, and many beautiful pagodas are scattered throughout the country.
Having visited one of the two capitals, the second is unofficially considered Ho Chi Minh City, you can feel the unforgettable atmosphere, combining the mixture of the socialist system and free competition, the great pagodas and buildings left from the French, markets and modern shopping centers, and, of course, a huge number of mopeds, standing in traffic jams and honking the whole district.
Vietnam - Attractions and History
The whole history of the country is written as a military chronicle, and consists of a series of soldiers for the independence of their people. In Ho Chi Minh City, there is a museum of the revolution, the main exposition of which is dedicated to the struggle against the French colonialists and the American invaders. Not far from the city is the underground village of Ku Chi, consisting of labyrinths and tunnels, which hid fighters for the country's independence during the war against the American invasion.
Those who are tired of the cities can see completely different sights of Vietnam, which include Halong Bay, where you can enjoy the beautiful sea view and take a boat trip among the many green islands.
In the country, it is not at all expensive to book an individual guided tour by car. Its price will be approximately equal to the cost of a similar group trip in Europe.
If time allows, it will be interesting to make a trip to the Mekong River Valley , which crosses the territories of several states at once, such as Cambodia, China, Laos and Thailand. During a boat trip, you can visit an apiary, a snake farm, taste and see how coconut toffee is made, and appreciate the beauty of the local landscapes.