Blog: Vietnam
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Main attractions: Vietnam’s most modern and dynamic city still retains its old charm with colonial style buildings: Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Hall, the Municipal Theatre, etc., old pagodas such as Thien Hau, Giac Lam, Vinh Nghiem and the busy markets of Binh Tay and Ben Thanh, etc., Cu Chi Tunnels.
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The Vietnamese used to greet one another by clasping their hands, prayer-like, in front of their faces and bowing slightly. Unfortunately, this charming custom has been replaced by the handshake.
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Vietnamese food is one of the most varied and healthiest on the planet. Nowadays, it has become more and more famous throughout the world with several delicious dishes, from Pho (rice noodle soup) to Banh mi (bread), spring roll to Bun cha (grilled pork with rice vermicelli), etc. The taste of each region from the North to South is also different: savoury in the north, spicy in the centre and sweet in the south.
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Tet is the most important celebration, lasting for a week, from the last day of the last lunar month, to the 4th day of the first lunar month. Falling at the same time as Chinese New Year it revolves heavily around food —indeed Vietnamese refer to Tet celebrations as “eating Tet”.
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Most nationalities require a visa for Vietnam before departure or a pre-approved entry visa (visa is issued on arrival at Vietnam’s International Airports). Still, there are certain foreign tourists are eligible to have Vietnam visa exemption.
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Vietnam is a country with 2000+ miles of coastline with different weather systems due to the country’s length. In winter from Dec to Feb, it is quite chill in the North even snow in the mountainous far north while the Southern beaches enjoy sunshine. However, at certain times of the year, some parts of the country are affected by unpredictable tropical storms and which may cause flooding.
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The weather in Vietnam varies depending on the region you are in. In general, it is warm and humid but the temperatures and the rainy seasons will differ. So the best time to visit Vietnam can be spring (Feb – Apr) and autumn (Aug-Oct) when the temperature is moderate and rainfall is lighter. In spring, from Mar – Apr has the lowest rainfall across all destinations and temperature is pleasant.
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Lao food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice using fingers, by first rolling it in the hand and then dipping it into other foods or sauces. Variations include brown sticky rice or sticky rice cooked inside a bamboo tube.
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Hanoi is foodie heaven, not just for the great eats, but for the whole vibrant experience of street-side dining. Food vendors offer up a mouth-watering array of choices, while streetside dining can’t be beat for an authentic local experience. Pull up a plastic stool, gather around a stainless steel table with friends, opt for some ice-cold bia hoi and tuck into a fresh bowl of whatever’s on the menu while you...
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Among the most eulogised of Vietnam’s star components is its central region. The area encompasses some of Vietnam’s best stretches of coastline. In addition, it boasts world-class heritage attractions and leisure options that range from golf courses to cooking classes and bicycle rides around the bucolic countryside. With Danang as its chief hub, the region is also easily accessible by air, adding to its allure.
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