Vietnam is one of the most delightful places in South-East Asia, a land of spectacular mountains, valleys and primal forests, and is home to a warm-hearted, smiling and hospitable people.
Vietnam is blessed with a coastline stretching 3,000 kilometers with hundreds of beaches up and down the country that cater to all tastes; from white sand beaches where you can view sunsets, coming here visitors can swim, relax and enjoy the local culture. Some of them are recognized as the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Lakes in Vietnam very rich, should be formed since tens of thousands of years. Many lakes have become attractions of country such as: West Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, Thac Ba Lake, Nui Coc Lake, Ba Be Lake
Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations. Our cultural and natural heritages are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. At present, Vietnam has two World's Natural Heritage sites: Halong Bay and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and 5 World's Cultures Heritage sites: Complex of Hue Monuments ,My Son Sanctuary ,Hoi An Ancient Town,Nha Nhac - Hue Royal Court Music, Space of Tay Nguyen Gong Culture. And Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s two UNESCO natural world heritage sites, is leading the list of 11 candidates of Group G in the second phase of campaign voting for seven new world wonders of nature.
In the context of an agricultural economy, traditional festivals of the Vietnamese people are usually linked to the cycle of crops. In the plains of north Vietnam, where two crops are gathered in a year, spring (early February to March) and autumn (August and September) are periods when paddy plants have already been transplanted and are waiting for appropriate weather to develop. The festivals held in spring and autumn reflect the peasants' hope for a bumper crop and prosperity. Festivals thus have a cyclical, seasonal character.
Vietnam's Highlands really attracts tourists for its cool climate, mountain scenery, numerous of stream, lakes and water falls, the pine-forest hills, cultivated vegetable, flower valleys and many other sites. Visitors will be able to experience adventure in natural surroundings and many well-known sightseeing spots
It is among very few villages that still remain the features of the traditional villages of Vietnam like the green fields surrounded with the bamboos, the paths, the simple houses and the lifestyles of the farmers. Visitors will enjoy the peaceful feelings, the pure fragrance of green grass in the wind and the splashing waves of the romantic riverside village
Viet Nam is a living and gathering place of some rare and precious animals: Chinese pond herons, jabirus, buff-backed and grey herons and the grey, blue and black bitterns....
The birds make their nests in tall trees and spend their mornings searching for food; the perfect opportunity for visitors to take out the cameras.
There are various styles of Vietnamese garden. Each has its own styles and beauty.
Tombs or memorials are history solidified. Commemorating important events or people and hopefully offering a window onto a life or event and a place to think and remember
Many centuries have elapsed, many wars passed over but a lot of vestiges, towers, ancient citadel and palaces still remain. They have been maintained as historical architecture vestiges and giving values to future generations.
Vietnamese pagoda is usually a single-storied structure rather than a multi-tiered tower. Most will have a sacred pond-usually replete with sacred turtles-a bell tower, and a garden.
The main building of the pagoda consists of several rooms. At the front are three doors which are only opened for major religious festivals. Behind these doors lie a front hall, a central hall, and the main altar hall, usually arranged in ascending levels
Vietnam - a country is known through its history. It can be read from the pages of a book or can be viewed in personal by visiting the relics and monuments. The objects of the past are like puzzles which when put together make a complete whole and the best place to preserve them are the Museums. The museums with their collection pertaining to aesthetic, scientific and historical importance are like time machines in which you can travel through time.
The areas of former military operations are major stops in your exciting trip. During your visit, you will see many war remnants and history sites, and this is a opportunity to recall old acquaintances as you swop Viet Nam war stories with your accompany friends
Caves and grottos serve as a live museum of humankind, where people can find vestiges of extinct species of animals and plants, relics of pre-historic people as well as layers of rocks and geological stratums that experienced changes millions of years ago
The climate in Vietnam is tropical monsoon; it tends to vary considerably from place to place. Commonly average temperature is usually 38˚C. Furthermore three forth of the total area is dominated by the mountains and forests. These are favourable conditions to develop golf course in Vietnam. Nowadays, Vietnam has hundreds of golf courses are being invested and built, and there are 19 golf courses using now
Visitors come to National Parks and Nature Reserves can find some of the rare and precious species of animals recorded in the Vietnamese Red Book, such as Sao la (Pseudory nghentinhenis), monkeys, gibbon and Vooc (Spider-monkey)
Vietnamese cuisine is a style of cooking derived from the nation of Vietnam; fish sauce, soy sauce, rice, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables are commonly used. Vietnamese recipes use a diverse range of herbs, including lemongrass, mint, Vietnamese mint, long coriander and basil leaves. Throughout all regions of Vietnam, the emphasis is always on serving fresh vegetables and/or fresh herbs as essential side dishes along with dipping sauce
Seeing is believing. Just come to Vietnam, staying in touch with everyday life of Vietnamese, visitors will be amazed at the natural beauty, and long culture. Visiting to Ba Be lake, Cat Tien National Park, Con Moong Cave, the area of Carved Stone in SaPa, and a lot of other places, you recognized that they are worthy to be tentatives to World Heritages
Located on the eastern coast of the South - East Asian Indochinese Peninsula; Vietnam is approximately 331,688 km. An estimated 66% of the total area is dominated by the rugged, heavily forest. Thus, coming to Vietnam, taking part into adventure tour or eco-tour, visitors can immerse them in nature; listen to the sound of spring and waterfall in a wide majestic forest
Vietnam Largest Arts & Crafts Online Catalogue with 10,000 products in various materials such as Ceramics & Pottery, Rattan & Bamboo, Lacquerware, Wooden Furniture, Traditional Sculpture, Born-Horn & Ivory, Bronze & Metal, Stone & Carbon, Silk & Embroidery, Iron Furniture, Decorative Lighting... and Fine Arts Paintings of Famous Vietnamese Artists
Vietnamese music varies slightly in the three regions: North, Central, and South. Northern classical music is Vietnam's oldest and is traditionally more formal. Vietnamese classical music can be traced to the Mongol invasions, when the Vietnamese captured a Chinese opera troupe. Central classical music shows the influences of Champa culture with its melancholic melodies. Southern music exudes a lively attitude.
Vietnamese Drink - it is easy for tourist to find special states and a reasonable price such as beer, wine, coffee, tea, etc. in Vietnam
Traditional costumes of the Vietnamese people tend to be very simple and modest. Men wear brown shirts and white trousers. Their headgear is simply a piece of cloth wrapped around the head and their footwear consists of a pair of plain sandals
Young women wear light brown-colored short shirts with long black skirts. Their headgear consists of a black turban with a peak at the front. To make their waist look smaller, they tightly fasten a long piece of pink or violet cloth.
The climate in Vietnam is tropical monsoon which is divided into the rainy and dry seasons. Vietnam climate is perfect for tropical flowers and fruits.
Although suffering tremendous pressure from mushrooming supermarkets and shopping malls, the traditional market in Vietnam retains an important position in the Vietnamese lifestyle. A huge number of housewives prefer to buy things they need at the traditional open-air markets instead of air-conditioned minim arts or spacious supermarkets