Vietnam

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Lattitude: 14.0583° N,
Longitude: 108.2772° E
Best Time to Visit : March to May and September to November

Weather :

Summer : 24°C to 32°C
Winter : 16°C to 22°C
Monsoon : 22°C to 27°C
Vietnam's top attractions will ensure that your trip to the country is one to remember. The architectural brilliance of the monuments here promises to take one's breath away, from the ancient Thin Mu Pagoda to the stunning Temple of Literature. There are plenty of things to do in Vietnam, from water sports to fun, leisurely activities, to keep you occupied during your vacation. Adventure seekers would love sandboarding through the dunes of Mui Ne or diving and snorkelling expeditions off the Vietnam coast to see the breathtaking marine life. Vietnam is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, with its beautiful beaches, rolling green hills, and historic and culturally rich cities. You will find a home in this fantastic city whether you are a nature lover, an adventurer, or a history buff. The months of early spring, between March and May, are ideal for visiting Vietnam. The good weather allows for hassle-free sightseeing expeditions during these months, ensuring that your travel plans go as smoothly as possible!
 
Traditions & Culture :-
 
Family, respect, and prestige are valued more highly in Vietnam than material possessions. Many customs derive from Confucianism's reverence for education, relatives, and elders, as well as Taoism's ability to avoid confrontation. Vietnamese people are respectful, avoid expressing their emotions, and are humble.
 
Via music, art, dance, and literature, culture emphasises humanity, peace, family, and community values. Although there are traces of French and American origin, national symbols such as dragons, turtles, bamboo, and lotuses are uniquely Vietnamese and can be found on many buildings and Buddhist temples across the world.
 
Many traditional elements are still present in Vietnamese culture, despite modern western influences and some restrictions imposed by the communist regime, and people are proud of their special traditions and celebrations.
 
The ao dai is commonly recognised as the national costume. It's a long tunic-style gown with side splits that go all the way up to the waist. It's worn over a pair of pants.
 
To display reverence for elders, the honorific name is preceded by the word thua (which means please). More traditional Vietnamese will bow their heads to a superior or elder to show respect. The bow's depth has no bearing on the outcome. Marriage in Vietnam in the 1950s and before was very different from what it is today in the United States. Previously, Buddhist theology and Confucian philosophy had an influence on marriage. As Western influence rose in Vietnam during the twentieth century, parents began to play a more active role in their children's mate selection, and arranged marriages began to fade.
 
Almost every home in Vietnam has a small altar, which is used to communicate with departed loved ones. Offerings of fruits, fish, wine, votive paper, and lighting candles are all part of the rituals. Vietnamese ancestors are said to exist in another realm, and it is the responsibility of living beings to provide for their needs.
 
Prior to the war, Buddhism was the most widely practised religion in Vietnam, with an estimated 90% of the population following it. In Vietnam, there are two major types. The southern Hinayana believes that only monks and nuns can attain enlightenment, while the northern Mahayana believes that everyone can achieve enlightenment. Whereas, Confucianism emphasises filial piety and duty, altruism, and the belief that man creates his own destiny. It is more of a code of conduct than a religion. The importance of music, reverence for authority (including teachers), and social rites cannot be overstated. This religion, founded by a Chinese philosopher named Lao-tzu, teaches that thrift, modesty, and compassion are the keys to being an Ultimate and Unconditioned being. Prior to the fall of South Vietnam, an estimated 2 million people (out of a population of 17 million) practised Catholicism, which was introduced by the Portuguese, Spanish, and French in the late sixteenth century. This is the religion of many first wave refugees.
 
Art has been significant in Vietnam since ancient times, with influences from Chinese, Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. The pottery and calligraphy, as well as much of the old architecture, are all Chinese in nature. Dance took on a new shape, influenced by the country's 54 ethnic groups. The region's music often differs, but classical tends to be the oldest. Water puppetry has been practised in Vietnam since the 10th century. The Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre in Hanoi is the best place to see this one-of-a-kind show.
 
Main Attractions
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  1. Ha Long Bay - Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the most visited destination by tourists who visit Vietnam each year, with hundreds of beautiful tiny islands to explore and see. It is popular for its tens of thousands of towering limestone formations in a variety of shapes, sizes, and heights, as well as its exotic beaches. There are many activities available here, ranging from scuba diving, rock climbing, and hiking to deep-sea adventure.
  2. Hue - Hue, formerly known as the Cham Kingdom's Panduranga, was Vietnam's imperial capital. The Perfume River divides the city in two. To the north is the old city, with its ancient ruined citadel, and to the south is the new city. One of the most common day trips from Hue is to the Demilitarized Zone, which marks the city's former boundary, while the Thien Mu Pagoda is the city's landmark.
  3. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List The dramatic karst mountain formation of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is honeycombed with massive caverns that are home to spectacular stalactite and stalagmite displays. The Paradise Cave, which stretches for 31 kilometres beneath the earth, is the park's most popular attraction.
  4. Mekong Delta - The Mekong Delta is an island, marsh, and riverbed in Vietnam's south-western region. Discover the floating markets and villages surrounded by rice paddies that call this place home. A wonderful place to see the unique marine life, discover the PhuQuoc district's small islands, sunbathe on the clean beaches, and visit the fish sauce factories.
  5. Sapa - Sapa, a captivating remote town in the Hoang Lien Son mountains of northern Vietnam, straddles the Chinese frontier. Trekking through rice paddies, rural villages untouched by tourists, and the clouds of Fansipan – Vietnam's highest mountain – is an unforgettable experience. The Gothic cathedral, the town square, and the city hall are all attractive French colonial places worth seeing.
  6. Hoi An - Hoi An is the most dramatic city in Vietnam, with plenty of historic architecture still standing. The town is lined with small pagodas and museums, but the true beauty of Hoi An lies in simply strolling through the old town streets and cherishing the well-preserved facades. The charming Japanese Bridge at the western end of Tran Phu Street is Hoi An's most popular landmark.
  7. Hanoi - There is no lack of things to see in this growing capital city, which is rich in historical architecture and cultural influences such as Southeast Asian, Chinese, American, and French. A trip to Trang by ferry, an UNESCO World Heritage Site is a delight in itself.
  8. Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is Vietnam's largest city. It is also the Republic of Vietnam's former capital. The Saigon Skydeck, located at the top of the city, offers a breathtaking 360-degree view of the city. Cu Chi tunnels, the mysterious network that served as the headquarters for several military operations during the Vietnam War, should not be overlooked by history lovers.
  9. Nha Trang City - The well-kept beach extends for six kilometres along the central Nha Trang city shoreline. The swimming is excellent, with dedicated swimming areas and manicured lounging areas, making this a perfect choice for relaxed days in the sun and sand. Po Nagar Cham Towers, situated north of the Xom Bong Bridge, have been used as a place of worship for centuries.
 
Places to visit :- 
  1. Hue - Hue is one of the country's oldest cities and was once the capital. Hue boasts the awe-inspiring Complex of Hue Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a must-see for history buffs on their Vietnam tourism itinerary. Hue can easily be spent three to four days, providing visitors with a look into the past through historical buildings and museums. We suggest paying a visit to the Imperial City of Hue, which has a walled fortress and a palace. Despite the harm it sustained during the battle, the building, also known as "the Citadel," is a sight to behold. Hue Provincial Museum, the Perfume River, Minh Mang Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Khe Sanh Pagoda are some of the other places you can visit in Hue as part of your Vietnam tourism itinerary.
  2. Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City, also known as ‘Saigon,' is the country's most populous city and is located in southern Vietnam. Saigon, which is booming with business, is noisy, crowded, and humid. The Thien Hau Temple, built in the 19th century, is one of Hanoi's most popular tourist attractions. China Town is home to Thien Hau Temple (District 5). Another choice is to go on a motorcycle tour of the Old French Quarter and taste the local cuisine. Reunification Palace, also known as the Independence Palace, has five stories and is a fascinating place to visit.
  3. Mekong Delta - The Mekong Delta is a lush network of waterways in Vietnam known for its excellent nutrient-rich soils and diverse ecosystems – the banks are a veritable patchwork of fruit, vegetables, rice plantations, and cattle farms that provide sustenance for more than a third of the population. Tourists must visit the Mekong Delta and towns such as Tra Vinh, which is considered one of the delta's most beautiful villages. A boat ride down the Mekong's tranquil tributaries and mangroves is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll be able to see daily life on the river while being paddled by a local in a wooden canoe, passing farmlands, fruit orchards, monkey bridges, and water buffalo.
  4. Sapa - Vietnam's most stunning rural landscapes are located in the beautiful green rice field countryside covering Sapa, which is bordered by the majestic mountains of the Hoang Lien Mountains. This is Vietnam's top trekking destination, with a multitude of choices for trekking or day hiking between tiny villages while taking in the stunning mountain views. The Hmong, Giay, and Red Dzao people live in the deep valleys, while the rippling hills are terraced with rice fields and overshadowed by the country's tallest peak, Fansipan Mountain. Sapa, an old French hill station that is now a busy and ever-growing tourist centre that is a stark contrast to the sumptuous tranquil countryside right on its doorstep, is the main base for many trekking trails.
  5. Hanoi - The 'City of Lakes' is as adorable as it is welcoming, and no trip to Vietnam would be complete without a stop here. The capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi, is a stunning destination worth visiting and is an undisputed part of Vietnam tourism. It is located along the Red River and contains several ancient temples, pagodas, and over ten lakes. The French controlled Hanoi for a time, and their influence can still be felt today. The many food streets, as well as Hanoi's multicultural vibe, are its most appealing features. On a village tour, you can taste Vietnamese egg coffee, eat traditional Vietnamese food, and end the day at a bustling bar. The Ho Chi Minh Museum, Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, and Bach Ma Temple are among the top attractions to include on your itinerary.
  6. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park - The national park is more famous than ever before, thanks to its enduring popularity as a filming location for 2017's Kong: Skull Island and its proximity to an international airport. There are hundreds of caves and hidden rivers to discover among the 400 million-year-old karst mountains. Son Doong Cave is a must-see attraction. It's one of the few places on the planet with its own secret forest, microclimate, and Underwater River.
  7. Ha Long Bay - Halong Bay's karst seascape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most mesmerising sea views. Thousands of limestone islands have been eroded into jagged pinnacles by wind and water over centuries in this bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. The Hang Sung Sot, with three mammoth caverns, and the Hang Dao Go, with superbly strange stalagmites and stalactites, are two caves in the bay that can be visited.
  8. Hoi An - This city was once a port city and is now a popular tourist destination known for its Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hoi An is renowned for its handcrafted souvenirs, traditional clothing, plants, coffee, and spices, to name a few. When visiting Hoi An, you should expect a jam-packed itinerary, but the Fujian Assembly Hall, the Old Town, and the Japanese Covered Bridge should all be on your itinerary.
 

 




Shopping
Shopping in Vietnam - Vietnam is renowned for its stunning beaches, babbling rivers, lush greenery, temples, and history, among other things. And every time you walk down its narrow streets, you'll want to bring home a piece of its elegance, and the Vietnam shopping experience will help you do just that.
 
  1. Ben Thanh Market, Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnamese coffee is a highly sought-after commodity in this country, and you can find a large variety of it here. In addition, you can browse a comprehensive range of clothing, textiles, luggage, watches, handicrafts, and electronic goods. The morning hours are ideal for procuring freshly harvested vegetables, herbs, nuts, and seafood.
  2. The Street Night Market, Hanoi - Rice paper goods, souvenirs, handicrafts, silk, bandanas, and Ao Dais in a rainbow of colours prevail in Hanoi, making it a shopper's paradise. You can fill your shopping cart with a wide variety of footwear, shoes, clothing, household appliances, crafts and arts, such as water puppet dolls and souvenirs, all at a great price.
  3. Antique Street, Ho Chi Minh City - This arts and antiques store, located along the streets of D Le Cong Kieu at the Fine Arts Museum, is a fantastic place to shop in Vietnam. All of the pieces on display are the creative works of Nguyen Thi Hien's illustrious family, who are among HCMC's most well-known artists.
  4. Hoi An Night Market - This is a 300 m-wide night market with about 50 stalls stretching the length of the Nguyen Hoang street. Souvenirs, food, decorations, clothing, bags, and other items are available in a wide range of categories. You should not skip a stroll through the night market and stop to eat tasty food, talk with locals, and learn more about their culture. Many tourists claim the scenery of sparkling lanterns and elegant handicraft galleries impresses them the most when they visit Hoi An's night market. Lights are one of Hoi An's most distinctive handicraft items, and tourists often purchase them as souvenirs.
  5. Quang Ba Flower Market - This market for colourful daisies, cherry blossoms, roses, orchids, and sunflowers is a visual and spiritual delight. You can remember the aromatic experience of strolling through this market for the rest of your life. You don't want to miss out on photographing this beauty!
  6. Binh Tay Market, Ho Chi Minh City (Cholon) - Cholon, situated in Ho Chi Minh City's Chinatown, is an excellent place to learn about local Buddhist culture. This area offers a diverse range of products and foods that represent a fusion of Vietnamese and Chinese cultures. An extensive selection of authentic products such as handicrafts, lacquerware, textiles, and fresh produce, which is a staple here, can be found.
  7. Bat Trang Pottery Village, Hanoi - The Bat Trang Pottery Village has everything from high-end dishes to souvenirs and religious objects. You can also work with the potter to make your own custom piece. He'll ask you to begin by rotating the clay on the ceramic table. This is one of the best places to buy Vietnamese souvenirs to take home and send as gifts to your loved ones.
  8. Cai Rang Floating Market, Ho Chi Minh City - Moving away from the mundane land markets, we arrive at the country's only floating market, the Cai Rang Floating Market. The market is the largest of its kind in the Delta area, and it is entirely dependent on vessels. A must-see for those interested in soaking up the atmosphere.
 
Things To Do
Fairs & Festivals :-
 
Vietnam has a distinctive history that has evolved over centuries. This results in a plethora of unique festivals that specifically demonstrate Vietnamese people's beliefs and traditions. The country of Vietnam is divided into three regions: north, central, and south. Each region's distinct characteristics are reflected in its festivals.
  • Tet Nguyen Dan: This festival marks the start of the Lunar New Year in the Vietnamese calendar, is undoubtedly one of the country's most celebrated festivals. This festival, which is based on the traditional ideals of family harmony and deity worship, is an opportunity for the whole family to get together and engage in activities such as lighting fireworks, visiting temples, and handing out flowers.
  • The Hung King Temple Festival: It takes place in Phu Tho and is a national affair. It is held every year to honour the Hung Kings, the nation's founder. People from all over the world, as well as those who live abroad, flock to the main temple on Nghia Linh, Phu Tho, to participate in this meaningful festival.
  • Lim Festival: It is a festival devoted to the art of ‘Quan Ho' singing. People in Vietnam participate in traditional games such as tug-of-war, bamboo combat, and wrestling on this day. The choir singing, in which people dress up in colourful traditional costumes and sing local folk songs, is the event's main attraction.
  • The Vietnamese Perfume Festival: This is celebrated from the 6th day of the 1st lunar month to the end of the 3rd lunar month, held at the Perfume Pagoda in Hanoi. This shrine attracts pilgrims from all over the world, and the pilgrimage begins with a dragon dance at Den Trinh Pagoda. The pilgrims then continue their journey by boat up the Yen River to the Huong Mountai's foot. Stone steps lead from there to the Huong Tich Cave, where food offerings, deity statues, and lit incenses create the ideal environment for introspective silence.
  • Hue Festival: This Vietnam music festival is one of the most important Vietnamese festivals and celebrations, held every two years in Hue City, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There will never be a boring moment in this one of Vietnam's music festivals, which involves events such as drum and percussion dialogues, Hue Poetry Festival, and Ao Dai Fashion Shows, as well as human chess, boat racing, kite flying, and more.
  • Phu Giay Festival: This festival, dedicated to the goddess Lieu Hanh of Phu Giay Pagoda, is a colourful celebration that is said to bring good fortune to its participants. Pilgrims arrive at the goddess's temple dressed in traditional Vietnamese garb and carrying embellished bamboo relics.
  • Wandering Souls Festival: Lunar July is thought to bring bad luck as well as curses of lost souls. The 15th of July is the only day that the lost ghosts who had no families or died of starvation can be fed. As a result, this month, all Vietnamese people will make offerings and sponsor homeless souls. Many fires will be lit in their honour to burn votive paper.
  • Hoi An Lantern Festival: Every month, the quaint UNESCO World Heritage Site is transformed into an awe-inspiring show of paper lanterns of all types, sizes, and colours during the Lantern Festival in Vietnam. While the festival is held in Hoi An, the best place to celebrate is in the Ancient Town city. This is another well-known festival in Vietnam, also known as the Vietnamese Light Festival.
 
Cuisine :-
 
Food in Vietnam is a seamless blend of tradition, environment, history, and philosophy, and it is not just about what you eat. Rice is a staple in Vietnam, which is one of the world's leading rice producers. The Xu Wing and Mahbhta concepts underpin Vietnamese cuisine, as they do many other Asian cuisines. These philosophies stress the importance of achieving a balance between the five elements in order to achieve good health. This means that each Vietnamese dish combines five distinct flavours: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy. Traditional cuisine can be found not only in high-end restaurants, but also on both sides of small roads. Pho, Bun Cha, Banh mi, and Nem Nuong are only a few of the delectable dishes made with fresh ingredients.
 
The national dish ph (noodle soup) can be found at any turn, whether in a street stall or a fine restaurant, no matter when or where you visit. Cm, which consists of a plate of rice with meat and vegetables, is also popular. For brew enthusiasts, Bia hi, Vietnam's draught beer, is a must. Saigon Do, Bia Hanoi, and Bia Huda are several other beers to try. Vietnamese coffee is deliciously strong, and it pairs well with French-inspired pastries and baguettes. A coconut water or sugar cane juice can be the ideal refreshment on a hot afternoon.
 
Northern Vietnam's cuisine, which is similar to China, combines Chinese influences such as stir-frying and noodle-based dishes, as well as the use of soy sauce. Due to the abundance of spices grown in its mountainous terrain, Central Vietnam has the spiciest cuisine in the world. Furthermore, because of the coastal location, seafood is a natural staple. In the Southern region, the sweetness comes from the use of sugar and coconut milk, while the spice comes from the use of chilies. Surprisingly, this is a regional influence that the cuisine has absorbed.
 
In Vietnam, chopsticks and fish sauce are used in almost every meal.
 

 

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