Country Overview:
Vietnam is where emerald rice paddies intersect with limestone mountains and the winding rivers lead to the bustling cities full of life. The country combines ancient civilization and contemporary liveliness- temples illuminated by lantern light, floating markets on silent waters, and beaches that are touched by the South China Sea. Whether it is the cool highlands or the tropical islands, there is a story in every region.
Pulse of the Nation
Experience Hanoi by walking through the old quarter where the smells of food sold in the street combine with the noise of motorbikes and the ringing of the bells temples. The Ho Chi Minh City is alive with electric nightlife activity, lofty skyscrapers, and crowded markets. Savor classic food such as pho, banh mi and fresh spring rolls and you will find that it is the right marriage of taste and tradition.
Terrains of The Word
Cruise the jade waters of Ha Long Bay aboard a junk, punctuated with limestone karsts that emerge like ancient giants out of the water. Hike up the sequential mountains of Sapa or ride a bicycle through the lit-up streets of Hoi An. Its landscape varies and ranges from mountain tops to the beaches; its terrain is poetry in motion.
Traces of the Past
Dig in the streets of Hue and explore the annals of the ancient citadel, traverse the ruins of My Son sanctuary, or even visit the Cu Chi tunnels to eulogize the pages of struggle and endurance. All the sites are chapters of the past in life.
Coastal Escapes
Relax on the sand beaches of Phu Quoc, surf at Danang or go diving at Nha Trang. Vietnam has a coastline that is as multi-faceted as its culture- calm in some locations, and vibrant in others.
Adventures beyond the Map
Paddle a kayak through unseen caves in Ha Long bay, trek through jungles in Cat Ba and zip on a motorbike down the fabled Hai Van Pass. Be it an adrenaline rush or peace you seek, Vietnam has it in plenty.Vietnam does not only exist to be looked at, it must be felt, tasted and remembered. When the taste is once tasted, it will constantly summon you to it.
