Vietnam, attractions for all tastes!

An increasing number of tourists are sent to Asian countries in search of exotics and recreation, which will differ dramatically from the usual Egypt, Turkey or Western European countries.

A trip to Vietnam, whose attractions are innumerable, and the tourism market is rapidly developing - a great way to spend a vacation practically at any time of the year. The advantages of recreation in this country are many, among them a comfortable climate, beautiful beaches, the opportunity to undergo a course of massage and health procedures in numerous SPA-salons, a diverse excursion program.

Indeed, a trip to Vietnam, whose attractions can not leave you indifferent, and the hospitality of the local population will make you feel very comfortable, will be remembered for a long time.

The first pleasant trifle awaits the traveler already at the airport, when he is tired of a long flight, he goes to the exchange office, changes the first hundred or two hundred euros for local dongs and becomes a millionaire. By the way, in Vietnam there are no speculations on exchange rates, as it is prohibited by law.

Excursions in Vietnam, as already mentioned above, are very numerous, all in one go round better not even to try. Depending on the place of your stay, you can find a lot of interesting things, and not necessarily to get from Nha-Chang to Saigon.

Vietnam, attractions and local flavor

The first thing that any tourist will pay attention to is that in the country to this day the socialist regime, and in the cities hanging flags with a sickle and a hammer, children wear pioneer ties, during the holidays demonstrations are held. Once in the capital - Hanoi, you can visit the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the leader of the fraternal people for all citizens of the former USSR.

A lot of guides and other employees of the tourist business have a good command of the Russian language, which they learned in educational institutions of Russia or the former Soviet Union.

Many of the architectural structures of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) were built during the time of French colonization. So do not be surprised to see the Catholic Cathedral, although the main religion of the Vietnamese is Buddhism, and many beautiful pagodas are scattered all over the country.

Visiting one of the two capitals, the second is unofficially considered Ho Chi Minh, you can experience an unforgettable atmosphere combining the mixture of the socialist system with free competition, the great pagodas and buildings left by the French, the markets and modern shopping centers, and of course the huge number of mopeds, Standing in traffic jams and signaling to the whole district.

Vietnam - sights and history

The entire history of the country is written as a military chronicle, and consists of a series of soldiers for the independence of their people. In Ho Chi Minh City there is a museum of the revolution, the main exposition of which is devoted to the struggle against the French colonizers and the American invaders. Not far from the city is the underground village of Ku-Chi, consisting of labyrinths and tunnels, in which the fighters for independence of the country were concealed during the war with the American invasion.

Those who are tired of the cities can see completely different sights of Vietnam, which include the Halong Bay, where you can enjoy a beautiful sea view and take a boat trip among the many green islands.

In the country, it is not at all expensive to book an individual guided tour with a car. The price of it will be approximately equal to the cost of a similar group trip in Europe.

If time permits, it will be interesting to make a trip to the Mekong River valley , which crosses the territory of several states, such as Cambodia, China, Laos and Thailand. During a boat trip, you can visit the apiary, snake farm, taste and see how coconut toffee is made, and appreciate the beauty of local landscapes.