Vietnam lies on the eastern part of Indochinese peninsula. It shares borders with Laos, Cambodia, the East Sea and the Pacific Ocean. The country lies in the tropics and monsoon which dictate the climate. Moreover three fourth of the region is mountainous which makes winters snowy and cold. Best time to visit Vietnam is from October to April.
The capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi is one of the biggest cities of the country. Its Hoan Kiem Lake is its pride. You can find the sacred Vietnamese animal, tortoise in great numbers in this lake. You can learn about Vietnam’s history by a variety of places in this city. The Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh is not just a masterpiece construction but holds a treasure of knowledge about the life of the great Vietnamese hero. The Museum of Ethnology tells about the interesting different cultures of Vietnam. Another architectural masterpiece is the One-pillar Pagoda located next to the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh. It is the identity of Vietnam. Apart from this, you can shop through the vast array of shopping malls in Hanoi like the Parkson, The Garden and Grand Plaza.
To admire the natural beauties in Vietnam, come to the town of Sapa. The Ham Rong Mountain, Rattan Bridge, Silver Waterfall, Ta Phin Cave and the Bamboo Forest are some of the main natural attractions. Apart from this you can enjoy a lot of colorful sights of beautiful flowers, fruits like cherry, peach, apricot, plum and vegetables in the countless orchids of Sapa. The magical medical herbs found in this town shall give you a revitalizing energy.
The Halong City is also tourists’ favorite city of Vietnam. Halong Bay is popular for its islands, marine life, temples and pagodas. So come to this culturally rich country that has a great history and abundance of natural scenic beauties.
