Vietnam - A Mosaic of Diverse Cultures, Landscapes and Adventures

Vietnam, officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is located in South East Asia. Vietnam has come a long way and today it is one of the fastest growing nations in tourism. Undoubtedly Vietnam is one of the most incomparable beautiful places. Mountains, beaches, villages, cities, islands and some more are the prime attractions of Vietnam. People of Vietnam are very optimistic, that could be one of the reasons they have successfully left their war miseries behind and are surfacing as the fastest growing nature.

People of Vietnam embrace travelers with open arms. It's one of the strongly recommended tourist spot and the best escape from the stressed out city life.

Attractions of Vietnam:

Hanoi:

The capital city of Vietnam Hanoi is the liveliest place. It is the second largest city of Vietnam. It is locate on the Red River. It is known as the city between rivers. It has temples almost thousands years old.

Halong Bay:

The Halong City is divided in to two parts, the East and the West Halong. The eastern part is an industrial zone having official buildings; the western part is for the tourists. Halong Bay the incredible World Heritage Site. The caves and limestone's grottos are truly spectacular. The bay is distributed amongst almost 3000 islands. It is the highlight of Vietnam. There are temples, pagodas, historical sites too in the city worth visiting.

Phu Quy Island:

Phan Thiet Sea, 120 kms to the south east of the sea, has a chain of 10 islands which constitutes Phu Quy district. Phu Quy is the largest and the best island amongst them. The place has beautiful scenery. The weather is cool and pleasant throughout the year. The crystal clear water and attractive reefs, the mesmerizing beauty, calm atmosphere is the perfect setting for honeymooners and also is the gateway from the fast paced city life. The island truly keeps you very close to nature.

Sapa:

It's a town in the north west of Vietnam. It is especially for the adventure seekers. The excursion can last here from 2 to 5 days. Proper planning is needed before you take up excursion, so you can take maximum benefit of it. The destination is perfect for hiking.

Thua Thien Hue:

Are you interested in seeing cultural heritage of Vietnam? Then Hue City is the answer to it. It has got temples, tombs, palaces and pagodas are unimaginably beautiful. Hue has truly managed to preserve its charm. Some of the sites in the City are worth visiting including Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang Tomb, Citadel and Imperial City and many more. This City is an important center for Buddhism too. The city still holds the traditional value and is famous for Handicrafts.

Temple of Literature:

The Temple of Literature in Hanoi City is dedicated to the education in Vietnam. It is a tribute to Confucius (a Chinese philosopher). It is one of the structures built in 11th century.

Vietnam has a very long list of tourist attraction spots. Some are listed above and some other includes Ninh Binh, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Muine, Vung Tau and still many more.

If you are an avid traveler and interested in exploring new places in the world, then Vietnam is a strong recommendation. This small nation has everything from history to beauty to rich culture and their tradition. Traditional food of Vietnam is worth tasting. Its cuisine is known for being rich in taste.

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