Vietnam is at the eastern end of the Indochinese peninsula, the borders of Cambodia, Laos and China. The country stretches over 2000 km and its appearance is reminiscent of a dragon. A beautiful symbol in the Far East. From Ha Long Bay in the Mekong Delta through Hanoi, to the unique colonial architecture, and Ho Chi Minh, the great city of the South, the shock was total. Ruined by 30 years of struggle to win independence, Vietnam make up for it.
Five Heritage Sites of UNESCO
The imperial city of Hue city center, is its inclusion in UNESCO heritage site in ancient architectural complexes and exciting, palaces and imperial tombs.
The Ha Long Bay, located 160 km from Hanoi, is one of the main tourist attractions in the north-east of Vietnam. This maritime territory with an area of 1553 sq. km is characterized by islands of rocky peaks with striking shapes, contrasting with the jade sea that surrounds them. To discover this, it is advisable to borrow a boat.
Tucked in the heart of the countryside of central Vietnam, the archaeological site of My Son is one of the most important of the ancient Champa kingdom. The architectural remains of brick and stone in the heart of invasive plant represents a magnificent example of the influence of Indian culture on Vietnam.
The old town of Hoi Ann, a former trading port, boasts magnificent buildings and temples that are just as much.
The national park of Phong Nha-Ke Bang is one of the most impressive and ancient karst areas and offers spectacular phenomena, including many caves and underground rivers stretching over 65 km.
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the rival cities
Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, in 2010 celebrated the anniversary of the millennium of its long history. The city remains the historic heart of the nation with 3.5 million inhabitants. Active overcrowded, filled with many small businesses located on the pavement, it offers a considerable artistic heritage. The experts say that Hanoi is one of the most exciting capitals of Southeast Asia.
Vietnam’s economic capital, populated by 7 million people, Ho Chi Minh City, everyone here continues to be called Saigon, is a city compulsive, frenetic, enterprising and rebellious, shopping, southern and tropical. The tourist attractions of the city maintains its colonial district and the Chinatown of Cholon. The “Chinatown” is a local city in the city, a species of ant in total contradiction with other neighborhoods, which is its charm.