What is the most populated city in Vietnam? Cities of Vietnam: the largest, most beautiful, resort. Transport: how to move around the city and between cities

Not all cities in Vietnam are interesting and visited from a tourist point of view. The most popular resort cities are Phan Thiet and Nha Trang. They actively visit the capital of the country - Hanoi and the most Big City– Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Hoi An and Hue, Dalat, Sapa, Danang are interesting.

Hue

The town is located on the coast South China Sea. It was the capital of the country for two centuries (from the 18th to the 20th). The presence of historical buildings and complexes was the reason for the inclusion of this city on the UNESCO list.

All four seasons are clearly visible in the city; winter, from a Vietnamese point of view, is quite cold. It is rainy here from September to February, dry weather is from March to August.

The city attracts tourists primarily for its historical attractions. The Citadel, a museum of antiques, whose collections contain household items of emperors, is interesting. The most beautiful palace considered Longan. The costumes of the royal court can be seen in the procession during the annual festival. The village of Phuoc Thich is interesting. It helps to get an idea of the architecture typical of rural areas.

It is worth taking a walk along the Fragrant River, which is so called because herbs grow along its banks.

The city has good beaches and hot mineral springs. Although, still, Hue is not considered a place for beach holidays and relaxation.

It is worth mentioning the kitchen separately. Its development was influenced by the fact that kings once lived here, so it is particularly elegant and famous throughout the country.

There is something unusual here for shopping lovers - this is the ancient Thanh Toan market.

Sapa

This city is located in the mountains at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level on the border of Vietnam and China. The weather here is quite cool, there are fogs and such a rare phenomenon for the country as snow. It is recommended to visit this place between September and mid-December.

The city is interesting with its unique flavor, which cannot be seen anywhere else in Vietnam. Terraced fields covered with rice create this special atmosphere. The spectacle is impressive.

Thanks to the painstaking work of local residents, a system for supplying water to the fields was created that made it possible to conduct farming here, but at the same time preserve the mountains and not cause destruction to them. An amazing example of harmony between man and nature.

The next attraction is the representatives of national minorities who live in this area. They wear colorful national costumes, grow rice, create their own goods and bring it all to sell at the local market. Residents are also happy to invite tourists into their homes to show them the peculiarities of life.

Another amazing place is the highest point of Indochina, Mount Fansipan. To climb to the top you do not need any special skills, but it is recommended to take a guide with you.

From a gastronomic point of view, local wines are interesting.

Dalat is another city located high in the mountains (1475 meters above sea level). This place is unique when it comes to its special atmosphere. It is not typical for Vietnam as a whole; it has a number of similarities with the French Alps.

This place is loved local residents, and foreign tourists. Once upon a time, French colonialists escaped the unbearable heat here and built their villas.

The streets here are much cleaner, there are no beaches, since the resort is mountainous, there are not as many attractions as in other places in Vietnam. What attracts tourists here?

First of all, the beauty of nature: forests, amazing waterfalls, natural parks, valleys full of lush greenery. Therefore, cycling is popular.

This city is home to one of the strangest architectural structures in the world - the Crazy House Hotel. This is a real work of art. The building is made in the shape of a tree, its windows are round in shape, there are tunnels and unusual stairs. The house is devoid of right angles, all its lines are soft and rounded.

The Lam Dong Museum is interesting. His collections contain antiques: costumes, dishes, musical instruments. Tourists visit summer palace Bao Dai, Lin Son Pagoda, flower gardens.

The best time to visit Dalat is from November to April.

Located in the central part of Vietnam. This is another city included in the UNESCO list and is very popular among tourists. Those who have been here call Hoi An a huge museum under open air. It, like no other city in the country, has preserved its ancient atmosphere. There are 844 historical buildings: Cham temples, ancient Chinese houses, shops and public buildings.

It’s a special pleasure to just wander around the city and look at all these buildings and ancient quarters.

Shopping lovers will be delighted by the local sewing and shoe workshops. They are famous for the fact that they can very quickly and inexpensively make custom-made clothes, hats and shoes from good materials. Hoi An is considered a city of artisans, artists and craftsmen.

The advantage of Hoi An is that there are beach holidays here too. A few kilometers from the city center there are beautiful sandy beaches, characterized by cleanliness and a small number of vacationers.

On Cham Island, located near the city, there is a diving school, which is famous for its low prices.

Very praised local cuisine. If you really like something, the chefs are even ready to give a master class and teach guests the intricacies of preparing a particular dish.

The best time to visit Hoi An is considered to be from May to August.

Danang

Located on the coast of the South China Sea. Tourists come here, but not as willingly as in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. However, there is something interesting here too.

In Da Nang there is the second largest temple dedicated to a young religion called “Caodaism”, there is a museum of Cham sculpture with the most extensive collection in the world, the “Dragon Bridge” across the Han River is interesting, and there is a water park. Once a year a very spectacular fireworks festival takes place here.

If you drive 40 km west of the city, you can get to a good mountain resort Bana. It has one of the longest cable cars in the world, for which it was even included in the Guinness Book of Records. While walking around cable car there is a magnificent view of the jungle.

30 km from the city is the most high pass countries – Haivan, 12 km from the city – Marble Mountains with caves, in the valley of the mountains are Buddhist temples. All this can be seen if you go on an excursion.

Haivan pass

There are also beaches in Da Nang, but they are not located in the city itself, but in its surroundings. The most famous is the Chinese Beach in the seaside resort of Furama.

It is rainy in Da Nang from August to December, dry weather occurs from January to July. Typhoons occur in October and November. Recommended period for visiting is from May to August.

Vung Tau is a small Vietnamese town of about 300,000 people located along the coast of the South China Sea. The most convenient way to get here is from Ho Chi Minh City, which is located 128 km from Vung Tau

Vung Tau is considered year-round resort with a mild climate.

But still, there is a dry season and a rainy season. So, best time to visit the city - the period from November to April. During these months, the weather is clear and sunny, the sky is mostly clear, and precipitation is extremely rare. The period from May to October will be more cloudy and rainy, although still warm.

The hottest month in Vung Tau is April. The air temperature during the day can reach +35 degrees, at night it drops to +25-26 degrees. But the South China Sea warms up best in May - to about +29-30 degrees.

The least amount of precipitation falls here in February, the most in September.

As for the beaches in Vung Tau, there are four of them.

Vietnam is one of the oldest countries in Asia. The state is located in the eastern part of the Indochina Peninsula. Vietnam has a favorable geographical position: A narrow strip of the country's territory extends from north to south along the coast of Bakbo Bay and the South China Sea. Vietnam's neighbors are Laos and Cambodia in the west, China in the north.

The first mentions of Vietnam date back to the second millennium BC. But legends say that the Vietnamese are the descendants of the dragon emperor Lac Long and the fairy bird Au Co, who fell in love with each other with unearthly love. To this day, Vietnam has preserved its original culture with ancient temples and thousand-year-old traditions. At the same time, many things in this country may seem painfully familiar to Russian tourists - from red flags to pioneers in ties. True, socialism does not prevent Vietnam from being very attractive tourist destination. Amazing nature, magnificent beaches, a rich excursion program, modern comfortable hotels and amazing friendliness towards travelers from Russia - not every country can boast of such a set of tourist advantages, but Vietnam has it all.

Capital	Hanoi
Population	90.5 million people

Population density	273 people/km²
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Religion	local animistic beliefs (80.8%), Buddhism (9.3%), Catholicism (6.7%)
Form of government	one-party unitary socialist republic
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Electricity	220V or 110V, 50 Hz

Climate and weather

A pleasant feature of Vietnam’s climate is that at any time of the year you can find a place in the country where the weather will be truly resort-like.

The best place to relax in the south of Vietnam from December to April. At this time, the weather here is mild and pleasant without the aggressive sun. The air temperature varies from +21 °C in January to + 30 °C in April. Rain season begins in May and lasts almost until October: sudden heavy rains occur almost every day, but do not last more than 15-20 minutes.

It is optimal to go to the central part of the country in March - June. The fact is that from July to November there are frequent typhoons, rains and fogs, and in the winter months the sea is very choppy. But in spring the weather is comfortable (on average +26 °C) and there is a lot of sun.

The north of Vietnam has humid, hot summers and cool winters (+15 °C). Frosts in winter occur only in the mountains. The rainy season runs from May to October, making it an ideal time to visit northern regions the country is considered to be April-May and October-November, when there is almost no precipitation and the sea water is warm.

Nature

The landscape of Vietnam is very picturesque. It is a country of mountain ranges and hills that give way to spacious plains with lush vegetation. The most high mountain in Vietnam - Fansipan(3145 meters). The river delta is an amazingly beautiful place Mekong And Hongha. The Vietnamese believe that this is where all life on earth originated.

Vietnam is famous for its forests - fragrant evergreen jungles. Valuable trees grow here: sandalwood, brown lim tree, bamboo, ironwood and mahogany. Of the beneficial plants, cardamom, anise, cinnamon and, of course, ginseng occupy a special place.

One cannot help but admire the wildlife of Vietnam. Here you can find elephants and rhinoceroses, wild cats and leopards, tigers, bears, antelopes, wild bulls and deer. The jungle is home to numerous subspecies of monkeys, lemurs, and panthers. The country is home to about 400 species of birds and many species of reptiles. Every year in Vietnam, scientists discover new subspecies of animals, fish and birds, and even, what is especially interesting, animals that were considered extinct long ago.

Attractions

There is a lot to see in Vietnam. The temple complexes are also worthy of admiration. ancient civilizations, and beautiful national parks, and even architectural monuments of the socialist era. It’s interesting to visit not only the capital of Vietnam Hanoi, but also in Ho Chi Minh City and in the city-museum Hoi An, at resorts Dalat, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Phan Thiet.

The ancient capitals of Vietnam deserve special attention. This is, first of all, a city Hue on the shore Fragrant River where they were restored imperial palaces and others architectural structures. Travelers are also attracted by such former capitals as Koloa, Meling, Hoyles. In total, there are 12 ancient capitals in Vietnam, each of which has interesting story and many interesting sights.

Modern capital of the country Hanoi, or Thang Long(“the city of the soaring dragon”), is famous not only for the historical vicissitudes of the struggle for independence. Such architectural masterpieces as Temple of the Turtle, which is located in the middle of the lake Hoan Kiem(“lake of the returned sword”), and the pagoda Chua Mot Cat("One Pillar Pagoda"), the original of which was built in 1049. Tourists from all over the world are eager to see Hanoi Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh- one of four mausoleums in the world where visitors are allowed access. The mausoleum is very similar to the Moscow one, but the Vietnamese structure is much grander.

There are many in Vietnam scenic spots, but the real delight of travelers is the pearl of Vietnamese nature - the bay Ha Long(“Landing Dragon Bay”), which many call the eighth wonder of the world. On the crystal clear surface of the sea there are about 1,600 islands of the most incredible shapes: a stone frog, an old fisherman, a vase for incense sticks. On the rocky islands there are beautiful caves with stalactites and stalagmites.

Nutrition

In the post-Soviet space, Vietnamese cuisine gained a dubious reputation thanks to the notorious “aroma” of fried herring that reigned in the dormitories where students from Vietnam lived. Meanwhile, in reality, Vietnamese culinary traditions provide the preparation of fresh and healthy food, although it may seem unusual in taste to a European. The most important gastronomic difference between Vietnam and other Asian countries is that the products here are not subject to long-term heat treatment, and in addition, little fat is used in the cooking process.

The basis of Vietnamese cuisine is rice (“ com"), noodles (" mi") and a variety of seafood. In general, the Vietnamese are omnivores in their culinary preferences, so here you can try fried grasshoppers, monkey brains, and bird’s nest soup. But still, the following will be more familiar to the Russian traveler: National dishes, like eel soup, rice noodle pancakes, green pho soup, boiled beef with bamboo shoots and cinnamon " bo ho ku».

There are many restaurants in Vietnam where you can enjoy Chinese, Indian, Thai and European cuisine. An important plus for tourists is that in Vietnam you can expect relatively low food costs. In large cities, for $8-10 you can have a hearty dinner in a restaurant (along with coffee and beer), and during the day it’s not difficult to find a place where a hearty lunch will cost $4-5.

Accommodation

In Vietnam, there is no official system for assessing the level of service in hotels. But for convenience, the European five-star hotel classification system is still used, however, you need to understand that the declared category does not always objectively correspond to the real state of affairs. For example, not every 4-star hotel has a restaurant, and instead of air conditioning, there is often only a fan in the room. However, there is no need to worry, since hotels from global hotel operators, of which there are many in Vietnam, meet generally accepted service standards.

Every year more and more comfortable hotels are built in the country. However, demand often exceeds supply, although there are more than 200 hotels in the 3-5* categories in Vietnam. Breakfast, by the way, is not always included in the price.

In the south of Vietnam - at resorts Phan Thiet, Da Lat, Nha Trang- the most popular hotels and the highest cost of living. There are upscale tourist complexes, family half boards, and guest houses with a basic set of services. You can save on accommodation by coming here in the off-season - in July and August.

There are not many 4-5* hotels in the central part of Vietnam and the north of the country. The exception is cities Hanoi And Ho Chi Minh City, where the hotel base boasts luxury hotels.

If you are traveling independently and do not consider luxury accommodation a priority, you can find a budget hotel, guest house or private apartment in any major city. If you want to stay in a luxury hotel, we recommend making advance reservations.

Entertainment and relaxation

Vietnam invariably delights its guests with a variety of entertainment: from water sports to nightclubs and casinos. In this country you can ride elephants, bask on beautiful beaches, visit crocodile farms, go sea fishing and diving. A real highlight of the entertainment is going to partisan camps. Cu Chi Tunnels.

If you are lucky enough to attend one of the colorful Vietnamese festivals and holidays, the impressions will last for a long time. In Ho Chi Minh City you can visit the " Southern Fruit Festival", in Da Nang - on fireworks festival, in Nha Trang they arrange maritime festival, and bullfights take place in Doshon.

In Vietnam, diving is very affordable, and the level of dive organization is decent. The country has many interesting dive sites. The best dive sites are considered Hoi An, Nha Trang Phu Quoc And Con Dao. There you can see corals, cuttlefish, octopuses, barracudas, clams, moray eels, squids and even puffer fish and manta rays. And diving at the archipelago Con Dao, you can meet dugongs (sea cows) and large green turtles.

The beaches of Vietnam have snow-white sand and clear water. It’s not for nothing that the central and southern regions of the country are called “ Vietnamese Hawaii" Here are the best in South-East Asia beaches.

Purchases

Vietnam has an incredibly wide range of souvenirs and gifts. At the same time, prices are the most affordable in the region. Trade flourishes both in small souvenir shops and in modern shopping centers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The top shopping list in Vietnam should include items made from natural silk, crafts made from rare wood, gold and silver jewelry, items made from stone, metal and bone. We advise you to focus on specialized stores if you want to purchase high-quality silk, silver, and pearls. Ceramics are best bought in the suburbs of Hanoi Bat Chang, where there are many workshops producing porcelain dishes. And the best pearls are bought on the island Phu Quoc. Be sure to also pay attention to green tea and coffee.

As a rule, shops are open daily from 07:30 to 17:30, but many are open until late in the evening.

In government stores, prices are fixed, but in private shops and markets it is recommended to bargain, even if you see a price tag - know that this is only a starting point for bargaining.

Currency can be exchanged at a bank, hotel or exchange office. The first option is the most profitable, but banks are open for a limited time. Under no circumstances agree to offers of profitable currency exchange from passers-by - there is a risk of becoming a victim of scammers.

Plastic cards MasterCard, Visa, American Express And JCB You can pay in all big and small cities where there are tourists. But to places remote from tourist areas it is better to take cash with you.

Transport

It is convenient to travel between cities in Vietnam by bus. There are two varieties: Big Bus (with air conditioning and seat according to ticket) and Mini Bus(no air conditioning and fixed seat).

Functions well water transport. Thousands of private boats, coasters and boats cruise along the coast and lakes. The cost of the trip in most cases is negotiable and agreed with the captain of the ship.

The most convenient way to get around in cities is by taxi, motorcycle and pedicabs. Although bus transport is present, it operates irregularly, and the confusing system of stops is not very attractive to travelers. But the fare is only about $0.1.

Traveling by taxi is, of course, more expensive, but they are always available and are paid strictly according to the meter readings. Companies such as: Vina(yellow cars) and Mai Linh(green cars): taxi salons are always kept clean and air conditioned. Taxi fares are the same for the capital and the province; the price is approximately $0.6 per kilometer.

Remember that payment for travel on bicycles and auto-rickshaws must be agreed in advance. Don't be afraid to bargain, otherwise the price will be significantly higher. In general, the reward for 15 minutes of travel should not exceed $1.

Connection

You can call anywhere in the world from a hotel, internet cafe, post office or mobile phone. mobile connection, by the way, is absolutely accessible. You just need to purchase a SIM card from one of the local operators ( Viettel, Vinaphone, Mobifone). You can top up your account using prepaid cards (sold at any kiosk, store or post office). Keep in mind that calling from a hotel is several times more expensive than calling from a mobile phone.

Internet access services in the country are provided by the company " Internet Vietnam" Network access is available in large hotels, in Internet cafes and post offices. Prices for services are quite affordable and, as a rule, do not exceed $0.5.

Safety

Vietnam is quite safe to travel, even if you are moving around the country on your own. There is no religious fanaticism or racial prejudice here; Vietnam is one of the ten most safe places Eurasia.

The main problem facing tourists here is petty theft. Therefore, you should carefully monitor your personal belongings, especially in crowded places. Don't carry large ones with you sums of money. It is better to leave valuables in the hotel safe. Avoid riding rickshaws in dark time days.

A separate “headache” is the intrusiveness of local residents, who are constantly trying to sell something, stopping tourists right on the move. Do not give in to persuasion under any circumstances - not only will you receive a low-quality product at an inflated price, but in place of one, a whole crowd of new “sellers” will immediately appear. In addition, you can run into real scammers.

From a health point of view, practice good personal hygiene and do not buy food from street stalls. We recommend drinking only bottled water.

There is no need to get vaccinated before traveling to Vietnam - there are no raging infections in the country.

Business climate

Just a couple of decades ago, the prospect of starting a business in Vietnam would hardly have seemed reasonable to a Russian entrepreneur. But times are changing, and these days Vietnam is beginning to attract foreign investors.

Although Vietnam is a country with a market socialist economy, the state practically does not interfere in the affairs of enterprises of various forms of ownership, unless these are strategic industries. Enterprises with 100% foreign capital are already allowed.

Positive factors for opening a business in Vietnam include stability political situation, low labor costs and a warm climate that does not require additional costs for space heating. On the other hand, transporting goods to, say, Russia is not very cheap.

Therefore, most often foreign investors invest money not in production, but in the construction of tourist facilities, restaurants, cafes, and entertainment.

In general, opening a business in Vietnam is not very easy. In terms of the complexity of obtaining licenses and the simplicity of the procedure for opening a company, Vietnam ranks 99th in the world. But for a foreigner, given the assistance of local authorities to foreign investments, the process may not be very painful. However, you should not expect easy and quick profits. Patience is the main thing you need to stock up on when starting a business in Vietnam, according to experienced investors.

Real estate

Vietnam, as a country with a dynamically developing economy and tourist attractiveness, is bringing its real estate market to the world stage. But for foreigners, the laws are such that they can only purchase apartments here. In this case, the following conditions must be met: marriage with a Vietnamese citizen, permanent residence in the country, investment in the Vietnamese economy. The purchased apartment can only be used for the owner’s residence, that is, it cannot be rented out. Let us add that an apartment can be purchased for a period of 50 years, after which time it will have to be sold or donated.

Therefore, investments are considered optimal not in private housing, but in construction commercial real estate in the tourism sector. The fact is that now there is a demand for comfortable hotel complexes in Vietnam exceeds supply. Until the situation changes, such investments promise high returns in the near future.

When planning a trip to Vietnam, remember customs regulations. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currency, but amounts over $3,000 must be declared: only what has been declared is allowed to be exported. It is prohibited to export national currency.

You can import 400 cigarettes or 0.5 kg of tobacco, 3 kg of coffee, 1.5 liters of strong alcohol or 2 liters of low-alcohol drinks, as well as 5 kg of tea. All equipment must be declared, otherwise it will not be possible to export it without payment. customs duties. Be sure to pay attention to the list of items prohibited for import into the country: firearms, explosives, pornography, as well as drugs and drug-containing medications without a doctor’s prescription. The last point is very serious, since violation of the ban is punishable by up to death penalty! In addition, you cannot export antiques, Jewelry and art objects without permits.

Before entering a Buddhist temple, do not forget to leave your shoes outside the threshold and do not turn your back to the temple when leaving it. Photographing temples and local residents is only possible with permission, which usually requires a fee.

Vietnam is one of the “rice civilizations” with ancient Buddhist temples lost in the jungle, underground guerrilla tunnels and a rich colonial heritage, perfectly preserved from French times. Vietnam is the Thailand of 20 years ago, not yet trampled by millions of tourists. “Fun, bright, inexpensive” - this is how you can describe local resort life in three words. Incendiary discos until the morning, forbidden pleasures, excellent shopping, unimaginable exotic dishes... Or a relaxing holiday with children, romantic sunsets, mountain hikes And best photos as a keepsake. You choose what you like.

How to get there?

It takes approximately 9 hours to fly from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City on regular Aeroflot or Vietnam Airlines flights. And this is the only point that can confuse beach lovers in winter. Our fellow citizens do not need a visa to Vietnam. And if you want to see more in one trip, it’s logical to combine a vacation in Vietnam with a visit neighboring countries– China, Laos, Cambodia, Burma or Thailand. Where is the best place to relax? More on that later.

Which resort should you choose?

If you fly now or in the coming months, then a rain-free holiday is most likely in the south and center of the country. These are popular resorts: Phu Quoc Island, Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Da Nang. Focus on flights to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, depending on the chosen resort. January and February are “velvet” months, it’s comfortable to relax, the air and water are +25...+28 °C. In March and April it is hot and dry, the temperature is +30…+35 °C. In the summer months it is better to choose resorts Northern Vietnam with a flight to Hanoi. And now we will briefly describe the most popular and rated resorts in the country, where you should go first.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang and its antipode Phan Thiet top the rating of preferences of Russian tourists. Nha Trang Bay takes an honorable 29th place in the world ranking of the most beautiful resort bays. Nha Trang (Russians from Far East they say “nishtyang”) is growing and developing rapidly, new hotels of international hotel chains appear every year. Many restaurants, shops, colorful markets, a beautiful resort promenade. You won't be bored. After or instead of the beach, you can go on a boat to the neighboring islands - see the monkeys or hang out for the whole day in an amusement park. Temple complexes, Buddha statues, pagodas are a cultural component of the resort. And you can improve your health in local mud baths and thermal baths. Nha Trang has a lot of European youth, decent clubs with trendy DJs, a good choice inexpensive alcohol. A few disadvantages: most hotels are on the second line; Locals come to the city beach, which is used by most tourists, in the late afternoon; after work, they like to relax here with their children. And in the summer months there are many jellyfish near the shore.

Phan Thiet

The complete opposite of Nha Trang. Relaxed, democratic, inexpensive. Most of the hotels are two- or three-story cottages on the shore, comfortably hidden in palm groves. Here everyone smiles at each other, there is no crowd on the beaches, only the sea, the sun and a light, fresh breeze. If flip-flops (aka “flip-flops”), shorts and a white Panama hat are your style of relaxation, but you want to forget about the dress code at least for a while, this is definitely the place for you. Tourists come with children because it is inexpensive, sandy beaches and the entrance to the water is gentle. Couples find romantic sunsets and time to be alone in Phan Thiet. Lovers of large portions of seafood with ice-cold beer will find relaxation here, and local masseuses will make you see “the sky in diamonds” with their little hands. There are no particularly interesting attractions in Phan Thiet and the surrounding area. Tourists tired of the sun prefer to lie idle on the sand to dilute aquatic species sports And the downside is perhaps the only one. From the nearest airport in Ho Chi Minh City, it will take 5-6 hours to get to the resort by bus or taxi.

Mui Ne

A neighbor of Phan Thiet, this resort is loved by amateurs active rest. Thanks to the constant wind, there is an ideal wave for surfers and kiters and several dozen specialized schools with professional instructors. The prices are tolerable: an hour of windsurfing costs about $50, kitesurfing costs $70. Many speak Russian, and there are several establishments where you will be treated to borscht and dumplings. True, prices at the resort are higher than in Phan Thiet, again thanks to the large number of our tourists. On the central street of Mui Ne you will find spas and massage parlors, cafes and souvenir shops.

Phu Quoc

An island resort in the very south of the country, in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 km from the coast of Cambodia. Taking into account the size of the island (the largest big Island Vietnam is the size of Singapore) there is room to expand here. Active tourists They choose trekking through the jungle, kayaking and canoeing, walks through numerous gardens and parks, and excursions to pearl factories. And diving in coastal waters is considered the most interesting and inexpensive in the country. But most importantly natural wealth The islands have luxurious sandy beaches stretching for many kilometers. There are still very few tourists on the island, although the infrastructure is rapidly developing. Hotels, casinos, golf courses, shopping and entertainment complexes, appeared new airport. But today it is still calm, clean and yet inexpensive resort. There is no better place for a quiet family or romantic holiday in Vietnam.

Vung Tau

Popular family resort 130 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is almost as large and famous as Nha Trang, but there is no vibrant nightlife here. But in the evening you can while away the time in bars with live music, which is very rare for Vietnam. The beaches are wide, sandy, and restaurants and guest houses are now open in the former villas of the French aristocracy. The choice of hotels is also decent, for every taste and budget. Buddhist temples, pagodas, parks, a former royal residence, caves and underground tunnels - there is where to walk and what to see. There are two disadvantages: petty theft on the beaches and the presence of oil drilling platforms in the water area.

Con Dao

“Let’s catch up and overtake Thai Phuket!” – this is roughly how one can voice the ambitions of the Vietnamese tourism authorities on the islands of this archipelago in the South China Sea. The first description of the islands belongs to Marco Polo, and Con Son (the old name of Con Dao) received its notorious fame thanks to the most terrible prison for political prisoners in Vietnam. Today it is a young resort with beautiful beaches and the best hotel complex Six Senses. Most of the island is occupied National Park, many interesting dive sites and fishing spots.

Dalat

A popular international mountain resort in the south of the country, 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City. These places, with their mild climate and natural beauty, resemble French Alps. And it was built during the French colonization of Indochina as a mountain refuge from the sweltering heat. It is cooler here than on the coast, and daytime temperatures, even in the hottest summer months, do not exceed 25 °C, and at night drop to a comfortable 15 °C. From November to April is the dry season, it is better to come at this time. Dalat can be compared to Ubud in Balinese. Here are the best spas and massage parlors in the country, and also offer several options for treatment and healing using traditional oriental methods. These are acupuncture, Vietnamese herbal massage, Indian massage, Tibetan practices of facial and body massage with warm basalt stones. And Dalat has the best themed restaurants serving Vietnamese and French cuisine. As souvenirs, tourists buy the famous Luwak coffee (a palm marten has already feasted on its beans), artichoke tea, ceramic dishes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and premium quality silk products. It’s logical to combine Dalat with a holiday on the beaches of Nha Trang and a few nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Danang and Hoi An

Most Popular seaside resorts Central Vietnam. Best season for a beach holiday - March and April. Da Nang has a modern international Airport, the city is the fourth largest and industrial center Vietnam. Nevertheless, it is very picturesque, there are several nearby good beaches, including the famous China Beach - a place for youth hangouts and surfing stations. And 40 km away is the cozy town of Hoi An with a huge number of temples, pagodas, art salons, silk and souvenir shops. This is a museum city, with only 844 officially registered historical monument. Here you should try authentic Vietnamese cuisine and inexpensively replenish your summer wardrobe with silk items self made, literally sewn in front of you. The ancient imperial capital of the country, the city of Hue, is a place of pilgrimage for tourists, history buffs and adventurers a la Indiana Jones, located a few hours away by car from Da Nang.

Halong and Haiphong

Ha Long Bay is very beautiful and unusual place in the north of Vietnam. From Hanoi it takes 3-4 hours (150 km) by bus or taxi. If you've seen James Cameron's film Avatar, the cliffs of Ha Long will remind you of the floating boulders of the planet Pandora. Only in Ha Long do they strangely stick out from the turquoise waters of the bay. The best way to spend a few days in Ha Long is on board a wooden cruise ship. So you can swim to your heart's content in warm and clean water, visit the most beautiful and interesting places, buy authentic souvenirs in a floating village, go down to mysterious caves on the shore and take the best selfies of your life. And don’t forget to try the local delicacy – sweet and sour fish baked in sugar. Ha Long is also famous as the filming location for the films “Indochina” starring Catherine Deneuve and “Tomorrow Never Dies” with Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Haiphong - cozy resort town ok not far from Ha Long. It is reminiscent of Hanoi twenty years ago with its clean flower-filled boulevards, colonial houses and leisurely pace of life. Besides good shopping The city has many temples, inexpensive restaurants, and a decent zoo. The proximity to Hanoi makes it easy to visit Halong and Haiphong in one trip, along with a few days' stop in the capital.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

A description of the resorts will be incomplete without mentioning the main cities of Vietnam, which are usually visited by almost all tourists, because they are also the air gates of the country. These cities are definitely worth attention and at least a short introductory visit.

Hanoi is the capital of the country. This city will not leave anyone indifferent: old French houses are surrounded by greenery, and two steps around the corner there are ancient temples. Halt a rickshaw and ride along the city boulevards, and in the evening catch a performance at the Theater on the Water. Have dinner at a national restaurant, and the next morning go take a photo at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, look into the Temple of Literature and be amazed at the elegance of the One Pillar Pagoda and throw a coin into the Lake of the Returned Sword. And if you have time and energy left, go to the mountains for a while to see the former French resort Sapa. In one day in Sapa you can feel all four seasons, enjoy natural beauty, see the unique Tafin Underwater Palace and the Thac Bak Silver Waterfall. And the bravest and most resilient will be able to climb highest peak Indochina Mount Fansipan (3,143 m).

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as locals and American tourists usually call it, - main city South Vietnam. Saigon is interesting during the day and does not sleep at night. Colonial buildings from the last century coexist peacefully with skyscrapers, shopping centers and office buildings. You'll be impressed by the former Presidential Palace, and you can buy interesting finds from local designers on Dong Hoi Boutique Street. Fans of military history will be interested in going down into the partisan tunnels of Cu Chi, and families with children will appreciate river walk along the Mekong with lunch and a visit to a snake nursery. And in the evening it’s so nice to admire the bright lights and life boiling below, while sipping a cocktail or a cool beer at the hotel’s rooftop bar. And with renewed vigor, go in search of “adult” night adventures after an invigorating foot massage. In terms of the number and density of bars, discos, and entertainment on the edge, Saigon is not inferior to Bangkok.

List of cities in Vietnam
List of resorts in Vietnam
Cities of Vietnam
How to get there
Getting to Vietnam from Russia is relatively easy - regular flights Several airlines operate at once, but the list of Russian cities from where you can fly directly to Vietnam is small - these are Moscow, Novosibirsk and Vladivostok. However, during the tourist season (winter months) charter flights are carried out from other cities, for example, from Yekaterinburg (sometimes), St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk.
From Moscow to the largest Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, you can fly non-stop on flights of Aeroflot, Vietnam Airlines and Transaero.
Aeroflot operates direct flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport. The flight is very long, so passengers are provided with meals twice. Along the way, the airplane covers almost the entire Asian continent - Central Asia, India, etc. Time in the air is 9 and a half hours.
From Domodedovo Airport, regular flights to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are operated by Vietnam Airlines, the country's main air carrier. In Ho Chi Minh City, planes land at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Boeings of Vietnam Airlines have all the conditions for a long, comfortable flight, including many technical means like screens mounted in the backs of seats, etc. During the flight, all passengers are offered hot meals twice, as well as a certain amount of alcohol. It is also worth noting that Vietnam Airlines has special tariffs for residents of other Russian cities, who can thanks to this make it much easier to get to Vietnam with a connection at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (if flying from Vladivostok - connection in Seoul).
Representative office in Moscow: Moscow, Frunzenskaya 3rd st. 1, building 1. tel. 5892450, fax 5892552. Office at Domodedovo airport: room. 512, 5th floor, opening hours 14.00-20.00, tel. 9268661, fax 9268661, E-mail: [email protected].
Transaero operates flights only to Ho Chi Minh City, their frequency is determined primarily by the season, so this airline’s planes can fly to Vietnam from December to April. Departure from Domodedovo airport.
S7 Airlines (Siberia) also has regular flights to Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City, but not from Moscow, but from Novosibirsk. Planes fly every two weeks.
You can fly from Vladivostok to the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, by Vladivostok-Avia airlines.” The flight frequency is once a week, and the flight itself lasts just over 5 hours.
Connecting flights
From Russia to Hanoi
By Asiana Airlines from Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon Airport).
By Korean Air airline from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon Airport).
Japan Airlines from Moscow with a transfer to Tokyo (Narita Airport).
Hong Kong Airlines from Moscow with a transfer in Hong Kong.
Seasons, weather: The weather in Hue is not particularly cloudless. Due to the terrain formed by the Truong Son Mountains, located south of the city and which collect almost all the clouds from the area, it is often foggy here, it drizzles, and there are frequent downpours. Tourist season Hue lasts all year round, but from September to January there is a rainy season with frequent and heavy rainfall. And in September, October and November it is generally not advisable to visit Hue due to possible floods.
Danang
Danang - (Da Nang, Danang) former. Tourane is the third largest and most important city in Vietnam (after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi). Located on the coast (shore of the South China Sea) approximately halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Administrative center of Quang Nam Da Nang province. Population 887,069 (2009) and projected to reach one million by 2014. The city has an international airport, railway station, intercity bus station And sea port. Textile (cotton, silk), food industry, mechanical engineering.
The first Europeans in Vietnam landed in 1535 in Danang Bay. In 1787, Annam ceded Danang to France, and in 1858 Danang became a French concession. During the Vietnam War, there was a large military base USA.
The city of Da Nang itself is usually ignored by tourists as it is typical industrial city without any special attractions or beaches. It's really. However, Forbes magazine named Da Nang's beaches among the most attractive in the world. Da Nang's beaches are magnificent and attract everyone every year great amount tourists from all over the world, but for some reason not from Russia. The Vietnamese also love to relax on the beaches of Da Nang and this is one of the most popular holiday destinations for them.
The main attractions for tourists are the sights near Da Nang. Among them are the ancient town of Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue, the ruins of My Son, and Marble Mountain. The world's longest aerial ropeway. Da Nang for these attractions is the starting point or transfer point due to the airport and railway station. Therefore, people are mainly interested in Da Nang: how to get there and how to get from there to the right place?
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Da Nang lasts all year round. The ideal time to visit is from May to August. The high tourist season is from January to August. The rainy season is from September to December.
Hoi An
Hoi An - no Big city in the central part of Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea. Hoi An is one of the popular tourist places. The city is located 25 kilometers north of Da Nang. located on the banks of the Thu Bon River a few kilometers from the coast.
Hoi An, also known by its ancient name Faifo, was an important and very busy trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries. Later, the center of trade moved to Danang, but in the heart of Hoi An - the old town, the spirit of the ancient world was preserved trading city.
Hoi An, more than any other place in Vietnam, retains the atmosphere of bygone centuries and is a favorite destination for tourists. Hoi An was recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1999 as an example of a Southeast Asian trading city from the 15th to 19th centuries.
Hoi An is sometimes called an open-air museum city. Today there are 844 officially recognized buildings of historical significance in Hoi An. These include ancient Chinese houses, Cham temples, shops, public buildings, and graves. Here you will spend hours making hiking through the ancient quarters of the city, visiting the numerous meeting halls of Chinese communities and charming family houses, some of which are already home to the fifteenth generation of the same family. The city is also known for its traditional and souvenir shops, and a large number of sewing workshops.
You won't be left here without a great beach holiday. The beaches are located a few kilometers from the city center, but you can easily get there by bicycle or motorcycle, taxi or free shuttle bus. Or you can even stay at one of the hotels on the beach. The quality of the beaches here is excellent. They are sandy, uncrowded and very clean. Here, right on the beaches, the real round Vietnamese fishing boats with gear are stored.
Hoi An's cuisine is a completely different matter. In the numerous cafes and restaurants that light their lights for visitors in the evenings, you can taste incredible delicacies. After all, this is a city of artists and craftsmen. And the cooks here are artists too. And most importantly, everything you eat and drink will cost mere pennies. Only in Hoi An restaurants you can drink a glass of beer for 2,000 dong (about 6 rubles), and eat to your heart's content for 40,000.
Well, when it comes to shopping, some people here may simply “blow your mind.” The city is famous for its sewing workshops, shops making shoes and hats, and souvenir shops. And it’s not without reason that Hoi An is famous for all this. Once you fall into the hands of one of the local artisans, you won't leave without purchasing one. In every sewing shop you will be presented with a number of possible clothing models from catalogs to choose from that you will not find even in an Italian factory. And the most important thing is that the very next day your order will be delivered directly to your room, and if something doesn’t fit, they will immediately alter and adjust it.
But lovers of nightclubs and discos will be disappointed. You won't find anything like this in Hoi An.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Hoi An lasts all year round. The ideal time to visit is from May to August. The high tourist season is between January and August. The rainy season is from September to December.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang ( Nha Trang) is the capital city of Khanh Hoa Province in central Vietnam. The beaches of Nha Trang are washed by the South China Sea. City residents are busy fishing, fish processing and tourist services. There is a small seaport in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang is the most popular resort in Vietnam, located in the southern part of the country and is considered southern resort, although it can just as easily be attributed to central Vietnam. Nha Trang is famous among tourists all over the world and is no less popular among residents of Vietnam, and especially Ho Chi Minh City, who often spend their holidays and weekends here. Nha Trang, one of the oldest resorts, became popular during the times of emperors and at a time when Vietnam was a French colony.
Tourists go here in order to combine an excellent beach holiday (the length of the beaches is more than 6 kilometers) with a large number of restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, discos, massage parlors and beauty salons. There are several diving centers, there are healing springs and mud (there is a mud bath in the city). Here you can enjoy snorkeling, surfing, diving and other water sports. The nearby island of Hon Tre is connected to the resort by the longest cable car, and on the island itself, in addition to hotels and beaches, you can have good fun at a night disco inside an artificial mountain. Nha Trang is not deprived of cultural and historical attractions, including the ancient Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda, Monkey Island, and many temples.
The range of hotels in Nha Trang represents the entire range of prices and levels of comfort. Everything is done here and works to please tourists with any level of income.
Definitely Nha Trang, one of the most resort places Vietnam, and local businessmen are dreaming and working to turn Nha Trang into the Vietnamese Pattaya in the coming years.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Nha Trang lasts all year round. The low season lasts only three months - from October to December. The ideal time for a beach holiday in Nha Trang is from January to August.
Dalat
Dalat (also Da Lat) is a city in the south-central plateau of Vietnam, the capital of Lam Dong province. Dalat is located on the Langbang plateau at an altitude of 1475 meters above sea level, at a distance of about 300 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The city's population is just over 200,000 people (in 2009).
Dalat is a special place. Not every tourist wants to get here, but those who do can confidently call themselves experienced and inquisitive travelers. Dalat attracts tourists who want to get new experiences and see a different Vietnam. Tourists who are sensitive to the situation may have the feeling that they are in another country, in some other Vietnam. The streets here are clean, taxi drivers don’t bother you on every corner beckoning you to take a ride, and merchants don’t grab you by the sleeve, offering to buy more glasses and a lighter. The attitude towards foreign tourists here is reverent, if not tender.
Dalat is a mountain resort and you will not find any beaches here. There are also almost cultural and historical attractions here. The attractions of Dalat are, first of all, natural beauties and formations. Around there are picturesque valleys, evergreen forests, numerous waterfalls, lakes, passes and natural natural parks. Here are the most best routes for hiking and mountain biking. Thanks to the elevation of the plateau above sea level to a height of 1500-2000 meters, ideal conditions are maintained here for growing fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee, and flowers that cannot grow at sea level. Grown here, they are offered throughout Vietnam under the special “made in Dalat” brand. This the only place in Vietnam, where they make wine. Dalat is also the most popular place carrying out honeymoon for newlyweds, as well as the city of artists and artists of Vietnam. It is also one of the centers of Vietnamese science.
Most often, tourists visit Dalat in the form of a one- or two-day excursion, which depart from Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, and Nha Trang. But this time is definitely not enough to get to know the city and its surroundings. This is a very pleasant city and you will probably want to stay longer there. But nothing prevents you from visiting this city on your own and staying in a hotel here for a few days. The tourist infrastructure is at a high level and there will be no inconvenience.
The question often arises: how many days to visit this town? Of course, there are so many people, so many opinions, but the majority are still inclined to believe that there are two full days enough for sightseeing in Dalat and its surroundings. If you want to not only quickly run through the sights, but also feel the subtle atmosphere of this place and enjoy the fresh mountain air, then you can stay here for three or more days.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Dalat lasts all year round. The high tourist season in Dalat is from November to April.
Phan Thiet/Mui Ne
Phan Thiet (Phan Thiet, also Phan Thiet) is a resort city in the south of Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea, approximately 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The city's population is 350,000 people (in 2005).
Actually, when we talk about tourist Phan Thiet, we also mean the resort of Mui Ne. Mui Ne is called differently - a resort, a beach, a cape, a peninsula, a city, but in essence the town of Mui Ne itself, located about 22 kilometers from the center of Phan Thiet, is just a fishing village. Most of the beaches and hotels are located neither in Mui Ne nor in Phan Thiet, but on the coast between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, which is called Mui Ne Beach.
So, Phan Thiet/Mui Ne is one of the most popular, if not the most popular resort in Vietnam among Russians. So popular that many local restaurants have menus in Russian, there are signs in Russian on the streets, and excursions are conducted in Russian. You can even watch Russian films in one of the local cafes.
The entire tourist area of Mui Ne Beach lies along the coast and the hotels here are located, with rare exceptions, right on the beach. Literally leaving the hotel, you will find yourself on a snow-white sandy beach. The beach here is shared, and although it is conditionally divided between hotels, no one will forbid you to relax in any place you like. All the necessary infrastructure for tourists has been created and is being actively developed here, although Phan Thiet is not yet replete with nightlife establishments (but they do exist). There are many restaurants, bars, massage parlors, and the surrounding area has several natural, historical and cultural attractions. The beach offers water sports and activities, while on land there is a golf course for those who enjoy it.
Phan Thiet is also a Mecca for windsurfing, kiting and, to some extent, surfing. It is believed that here are the most Better conditions for practicing these sports throughout Asia.
Phan Thiet is still losing the palm of popularity to the most popular resort in Vietnam, Nha Trang, at the same time, many tourists are faced with the choice of where it is better to go: to Nha Trang or Phan Thiet/Mui Ne:
Phan Thiet is a little more laid back in terms of entertainment and nightlife than Nha Trang. Nha Trang is a fairly large city and hotels there are located on the beach right in the city (with the exception of island ones), while in Phan Thiet resort area located 7 kilometers from the city and populated mainly by tourists and workers tourism business. The opinion of the author of the site is that Phan Thiet is more democratic and more “resort”, there are more young people who come here to practice water sports, more tourists. Nha Trang leaves the feeling of a resort city, and Phan Thiet is just a resort on the seashore. In general, in order not to make a mistake with your choice, read information about both resorts, reviews, and choose what is closer to your spirit and easier to afford.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Fantette lasts all year round. The high tourist season and the influx of tourists in Phan Thet/Mui Ne occurs from November to April. The best time for a swimming holiday on the beach with calm waves is from April to November.
Ho Chi Minh City
Some people believe that tourists visiting Vietnam are divided into those who love Hanoi and those who love Ho Chi Minh City. This is probably true, and you can only understand which category you belong to when you visit both places.
Ho Chi Minh city - official name cities since 1976 This name is used primarily on official documents, signs, addresses and schedules. But for the population of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is still good old Saigon, and almost no one uses the new name in colloquial speech.
Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam (more than 7.5 million inhabitants) and the economic capital of the country (about 300 thousand enterprises). For many visiting tourists, Saigon may seem like just a boring industrial city and a gateway to the country. Few tourists stay here. But there are also those who purposefully stop in Saigon in order to plunge into its bustle and wander around shopping centers and stroll along the rows of the Ben Thanh market, visit numerous parks and squares, spend carefree evenings in cafes, restaurants and bars in tourist area. There are also many ancient architectural monuments, famous historical places and picturesque corners of nature. Images of exotic and ordinary life are everywhere - street markets where bargains are made, sidewalk cafes whose stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with music, clean new pubs where tourists chat over peanut beer and a huge bowl of Pho soup.
The city is located in the south of the country and is quite an attractive place for tourists looking for interesting vacation, not related to lying on the beach. Saigon is also a transfer point for tourists who go on vacation to nearby resort towns Phan Thiet and Mui Ne.
From Saigon you can go to almost every corner of Vietnam and beyond. Numerous excursions in the vicinity of Saigon, in the Mekong Delta, in Cambodia. Laos and Thailand can be bought for literally a few dollars. In Saigon itself, you will not have any problems visiting attractions and recreational areas: a well-developed network public transport, an abundance of taxis and motorcycle taxis will allow you immediately after arriving in the country, even from the airport to get to the doorstep of your hotel in literally the city of Vietnam, the list is only a few rubles.
Of course, Saigon is not Bangkok with its cutting-edge discos and crazy nightlife (but who knows what Saigon will be like in a couple of years), but a few days stolen from your holiday is worth a visit to this tourist mecca.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Saigon lasts all year round. The rainy season is from May to November.
Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. This is the largest island in Vietnam. The length of the island is 48 kilometers, width is about 25 kilometers.
The island is located in the south of the country, 45 kilometers from the coast. There are a large number of small islands scattered around the island, which can also be visited during your holiday in Fukuoka.
Phu Quoc is often compared to the popular Thai island of Phuket. It really does resemble him in some way; they are even approximately the same size. But, compared to Phuket, Phu Quoc is more “wild”, less developed and developed. And much less quiet. There is such an abundance of entertainment like Phuket discos, noisy bars, shopping, not to mention tourism in Fukuoka. Even in terms of historical and cultural attractions, Phu Quoc is significantly inferior to Phuket. But all this has its own charm, otherwise thousands of tourists would not visit the island every year.
Phu Quoc Island is definitely one of the most popular resorts Vietnam. For many tourists who once visited the island, it forever remained an island paradise. The resort is known and popular primarily for its beach holidays. The beaches here are some of the most beautiful in Vietnam, and their length is impressive. In 2008, the island and its beaches were named the cleanest and most beautiful in the world. If you want to be on a secluded beach, where there is no one else in sight except you, then even at the height of the season you can find such a place here. Well, if you want to relax on a well-equipped popular beach with restaurants and cafes a stone’s throw from the water, there are also plenty of such places here.
You are probably wondering: “What is there to do on the island other than lie on the beach?” Yes many. You can go on an eco-tour to the jungle and mountains. If you want, you can go there even for a few days. You can rent a motorcycle or Mountain bike explore the island on your own, taking wonderfully beautiful photographs along the way. Be sure to visit the farm and pearl museum, because the second name of the island is “ Pearl Island" There is also a black pepper farm on the island, accessible to tourists. One of the popular entertainments for tourists on the island is fishing. Moreover, you can not only catch fish, but also try yourself as a catcher of squid, crabs and other marine life. It will be quite interesting to visit the Nuoc Mam fish sauce factory, if, of course, you don’t disdain unpleasant odors. There are also several historical attractions on the island, but they are not numerous.
Another activity for which people go to the island is diving. This is one of best places in all of Vietnam for diving and one of the cheapest places in the world. But it’s cheap not in terms of quality, but in terms of the costs you incur. The rich underwater world with coral reefs, rare species of underwater flora and fauna along with clear water make this place ideal not only for diving, but also for snorkeling. All conditions for both are available here: there is a diving center, there is equipment rental, excursions to remote beaches and nearby islands.
Well, in the evenings, when you are tired of the daytime entertainment, you can dine in numerous restaurants with the freshest and inexpensive seafood and chat with other tourists.
What’s also good is that since 2005, Fukuoka has had a special visa regime, according to which citizens of any country can visit Phu Quoc for up to 15 days without a visa. In this case, there must be at least 45 days before the passport expires.
To summarize, the island can be recommended specifically for relaxation, and not for active travel or entertainment. And, first of all, for beach holidays, diving or snorkeling.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Fukuoka lasts all year round. The rainy season (low season) is from July to October, not very suitable for a purely beach holiday.
Con Dao Island
Con Dao Island is located in the south of the country, about 100 kilometers from the coast in the waters of the South China Sea. The island is the largest of the eponymous archipelago of 16 islands with a total area of 76 sq. km. The island is also sometimes called by its old name Con Son (renamed Con Dao in 1977). Previously, the island was a place where political prisoners were kept.
Con Dao is one of the popular island resorts in Vietnam. The island provides guests with excellent beach holidays and opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Considering the remoteness and inaccessibility of the island, a holiday here is considered quite secluded, calm and exotic. There are few tourists here, and you can still find wild, little-explored places. Construction is currently underway on the island tourism infrastructure, so if you want to see the island, which is not yet densely populated with tourists, you should hurry.
Since 1984, most of the territory of the archipelago has been the territory of a National Park, where you can get acquainted with exotic animals, plants, as well as underwater world(diving on the island is considered the best in Vietnam).
There are also some historical attractions on the island: the political prisoners' prison (Phu Hai prison), in which 20,000 prisoners died, the cemetery (Hang Duong Cemetery), the Revolutionary Museum, and the lighthouse.
The tourist infrastructure of the island is still quite poorly developed, which is more of a plus for such a place than a minus. Apart from hotels and restaurants, there is almost nothing here, although new facilities are being built. The center of the island is only a newly built town (Con Son Village) with excellent roads, new buildings, but even in it you can find only the most necessary things. You can only buy something in the markets, there are no shopping centers here. Everything is very expensive, so it’s better to buy everything you need for your vacation on the mainland. There are diving centers and travel agencies ready to take you to nearby islands or on excursions around National Park. There is nothing to do on the island in the evenings.

Located in a long strip along the South China Sea. The city of Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, is located in the north of the country, another large city - Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is secretly considered the southern capital. In addition to these large cities, there are many places in Vietnam that deserve attention. Let's start our journey from the north to the south of the country.

1. Hanoi

An ancient city with a thousand-year history, ranking second in population. Hanoi bears a huge cultural heritage Vietnam. Its exterior features traditional Chinese style mixed with colonial French style, and is noticeable throughout. Walking through the old quarter of the city, you realize that this place is simply imbued with Asian flavor. There are many shops and trading stalls where local artisans sell their goods. The French Quarter is distinguished by buildings from the colonial era; walking through it, you can imagine what Europe looked like in those days.

2. Hue

This ancient capital Vietnam. Palace complexes, pagodas, tombs, temples, and museums attract many tourists. Unfortunately, the city was badly damaged during the war, but was restored. Lovers of antiquity should definitely visit Hue, because the entire city is one huge museum.

3. Nha Trang

A resort town in Vietnam with a seven-kilometer-long beach, you can always find a place where there will be few people. Not far from the city there are islands to which excursions are organized. Each island is unique and offers various activities: snorkeling or diving, feeding monkeys, exploring wild flora and fauna. It is also worth taking the longest cable car above sea level and visiting the amusement park. The city has quite a few museums, restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops.

4. Dalat

This city was built by the French to escape the tropical heat. Dalat is located in a mountainous area, so it is more cool climate. Tea, coffee, strawberries, and vegetables are grown on the high slopes. Dalat is a city of spring, a small Europe in the center of Asia. Tourists should visit famous waterfalls, ride elephants and go to the most unusual hotel in the world of "Mad House".

5. Phan Thiet

6. Ho Chi Minh City

The largest and most populous city in Vietnam. Arriving there, you immediately notice a continuous stream of mopeds. It seems that these are rivers of people and technology. However, Ho Chi Minh City is very colorful city, where you can find many museums, monuments, churches and pagodas. Quite a few attractions are dedicated to the Vietnam War. To save space, houses are built very narrow and stretched deep into the courtyards. At the same time, the style of buildings can differ sharply from each other, which is very noticeable. True, comfortable high-rise buildings have been built in the new part of the city.

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