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Highlights of Vietnam
Halong Bay: How to Choose the Best Cruise
Halong Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay in Northern Vietnam where over 1,600 islands and islets rise up from the turquoise waters of the South China Sea. As you cruise through the bay in one of the famous ‘junk boats’, you’ll pass by countless towering limestone rock formations surrounding the luxury cruise ship. The bay was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994 and is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of Vietnam.
20 Things You Must Do in Hoi An
Hội An is a darling little tourist attraction town located in Central Vietnam. The old town was a trading port from the 15th-19th century and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Today it boasts colonial French architecture, a quaint riverfront promenade, pedestrian-friendly streets, and the most unique feature – hundreds of colorful lanterns that light up the town every evening.
Guide to Trekking in Sapa
Sapa is located in the Lào Cai Province and is a region that draws visitors from across the world. The town is situated on the side of one of the many mountains in the massive Hoàng Liên Son mountain range and overlooks the valley below. The valley floor is filled with rice terraces that change from bright green to yellow depending on the time of year that you visit.
More Articles about Vietnam
Guide to Eating Snails, Shellfish, and Seafood in Vietnam
Vietnam is a country characterized by its food – the freshness of the ingredients, the complexity of the flavors, and often the strangeness of whatever it is you’re about to
The 8 Best Boutique Hotels in Hoi An, Vietnam
If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, you’ll undoubtedly visit the darling little city in the center of the country – Hoi An. It’s an incredibly popular tourist destination
Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam: The Best 14 Things To Do
Da Nang (also spelled Danang) is a large, bustling city in Central Vietnam that offers spectacular mountain views, white sandy beaches, and plenty of activities to keep adults and kids
The Top 8 Things To Do in HUE, VIETNAM
Hue (pronounced “h’way”) is located in central Vietnam and a city that history buffs will find particularly intriguing. Not only was it the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors from 1802 to 1945,
Guide to Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang, Vietnam
During our first three-month trip to Vietnam, one question plagued us for our entire trip. “Are you going to that new giant hand bridge?” The Golden Bridge in Sun World
The 10 Best Luxury Hotels & Resorts in Phu Quoc, Vietnam
On the tropical island of Phu Quoc, Vietnam you'll find miles of sandy beaches, warm water for swimming, and some truly spectacular hotels and resorts!
The Best 7 Things to Do in Phong Nha, Vietnam
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003. It is home to the oldest karst mountains in Asia as well as literally hundreds of
The Top 3 Things to Do in Ninh Binh and Tam Coc, Vietnam (Plus Travel Tips)
Often referred to as “Halong Bay on Land” due to the lush green rice paddies and towering limestone cliffs, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh are areas of Vietnam that are
