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Vietnam

Vietnam’s captivating natural beauty and fascinating history make it a charming destination for first-time visitors as well as those who have already been acquainted with this gracious land. Already a rising star on the Southeast Asian tourism circuit, Vietnam’s charming colonial-era cities, lush green countryside combined with its fabulous beaches provide excellent attractions for one and all.

 

GREAT FOR
Beaches, Culture, Food, Colonial architecture
WHEN TO GO
In Vietnam, the seasons vary greatly between the monsoonal north and the tropical south. The best time to visit the north of Vietnam is from September to December when it isn't so humid. December to May would be right for the south with short downpours that can provide a welcome respite from the dry heat.
CURRENCY
21,000 VND = 1 USD

Ho Chi Minh

Pulsating with boundless passion and energy, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest city and economic heartland...
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Hanoi

The crossroads of the traditional and the modern, Hanoi is where the old exotic Asian grace and the new dizzy Western pace intertwine...
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Hoi An

Calm, serene and magical, Hoi An is particularly renowned for its Old Town, a mesmerizing maze of narrow winding lanes and old Chinese-style shop houses...
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xuan
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