Vietnam holiday guide
Officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Vietnam is a country situated in Southeast Asia. Vietnam has a tropical climate throughout the year and is a tourist attraction all the year round. Vietnam is the most populous country among all the mainland Southeast Asian countries. Hanoi is the capital and Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam. It is full of historical and cultural vestiges and scenic landscapes that make it a popular tourist attraction.
Cheap Flights Vietnam and Package Deals
With Vietnam being a popular international destination, it is easy to secure cheap flights and great value holiday packages. With the majority of airlines servicing Vietnam providing last minute deals and seasonal packages, it is worth your while to check for discounted last minute fares available for all classes of travel. Qantas, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, and United Airlines are some of the airlines that conduct flights from Australia to Vietnam.
You do require a visa and a valid passport before landing in Vietnam, the details of the requirements can be obtained at your Vietnamese Consulate.
Vietnam Hotels and Accommodation
Vietnam has an extensive range of accommodation available to travellers ranging from health resorts, temple stays, 5 star hotels, boutique lodging, guesthouses, home stays, and international hostels. Check for any special accommodation deals which can be provided by your airline. Many international hotel groups provide high class hotels and are affiliated with the larger airlines making your trip a simple an easy to organise affair. Book a Vietnam Hotel Online!
Vietnam Tourist Attractions
Vietnam is full of scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches, islands, grottoes, historical pagodas, temples, towers, churches, tombs, palaces, citadels and museums. First time visitors can get very confused as to what to see and what not to. Here's a small list of the famous tourist sites that you can have a look at once in Vietnam.
Sa Pa
Sa Pa is located 38km from Lao Cai City and is a mountainous district of Lao Cai Province. Sa Pa District is very well-known as Sa Pa Townlet, a beautiful and romantic resort. It is situated at the height of 1,600m above sea level; the average temperature of the area is 15-18°C. It is cool in summer and cold in winter. Tourists in Sa Pa in summer can feel the climate of four seasons in one day. The best time to witness the breathtaking beauty of Sa Pa is in April and May. Sa Pa is home to various families of flowers of captivating colours that can be found nowhere else in the country.
Hanoi
Hanoi is a sacred land of Vietnam. Hanoi preserves many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter and more than 600 temples and pagodas. Some of the famous sites in Hanoi are One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Citadel, President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, and Hanoi Opera House. Hanoi also contains 18 beautiful lakes such as Truc Bach Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, and West Lake. Hanoi is definitely a place worth visiting.
Halong City
Halong City is divided into two parts; East Halong and West Halong. Formerly known as the Hon Gai Town, Halong City, is the political, cultural and economic centre of Quang Ninh Province. The western part that is also called as Bai Chay remains the tourist attraction while the eastern part is an industrial zone that is concentrated with the official buildings of this province. Halong City is known for its historical relics, temples and pagodas.
Hue City
Hue City is one of the cities that have many cultural heritages and historical vestiges like no other city. Hue City is a place where the royal music was originated, a place with traditional famous dishes, sophisticated handicrafts and a place full of ancient temples and pagodas.
This is just an example of the fascinating time that you can expect from Vietnam. For more information on more tourist attractions as well as cheap and affordable accommodation, you can get in touch with your travel agent.
