Vietnam Travel - Accommodation, Attractions, Information
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Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime
beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north,
the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a
patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by women in conical hats.
There are some
divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains,
some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an
opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly
opening up to the outside world.
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Hanoi Paradise Hotel
Special deals are available at this modern hotel, located in the old quarter of
Hanoi, surrounded by a bustling commercial centre and beside the ancient and
romantic Hoan Kiem Lake.
Hanoi Paradise Hotel was recently opened and is now among the finest 3-star
hotels in the old quarter, offering a heated indoor swimming pool.
With 25 luxury and standard rooms with exquisite European decoration and
architecture, whether you are on business or enjoy Hanoi as a tourist, the Hanoi
Paradise Hotel is the ideal place to stay.
Book and enjoy the use of free ADSL internet via a private computer in your
room, along with one free bottle of red wine as a welcome drink. Stay for 3
consecutive nights be picked-up from the airport; or stay for 6 nights for a
2-way service.
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Travel to Hanoi - Hanoi,
Vietnam's capital, lies on the banks of the Red River, some 100 kilometres
from its mouth. Human settlements at the place date back as far as the 3rd
century B.C. Vast parts of present-day Hanoi were built during the French
colonial occupation. With its broad boulevards and a French-inspired
architecture the city has a noticeable structural charm. Hotels in Hanoi -
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HANOI Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Despite its ongoing economic
liberalization and the pressures of rapid development, this dignified
country has managed to preserve its rich civilization and highly cultured
society.
It has discarded its post-war fatigues and the boom in budget travelling,
coupled with the softening of government control, have enabled more
contemporary and relevant portraits of the country to gain currency in the
West.
The country has three distinct areas: north, central,
and south. The north is known for its alpine peaks, the Red River Delta, the
plains of Cao Bang and Vinh Yen, enchanting Halong Bay, and historic Hanoi.
Central Vietnam is characterized by high temperate plateaus rich in volcanic
soil and by spectacular beaches, dunes, and lagoons. It is also the location
of the ancient imperial city of Hue. In the South, visitors encounter modern
life in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and the fertile delta of the
Mekong River. In addition, Vietnam has a large continental shelf and an
archipelago of islands. more....
Ho Chi Minh City Airport Arrival Private Transfer
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which will take you from Ho Chi Minh Airport to your Ho Chi Minh City
hotel - without the hassle of picking up a rental car, negotiating
unfamiliar traffic and maps. Take the easy way - book this efficient
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Cat Ba Island and Halong Bay
This 3 day trip trip combines the best of the land and water – exploring
the bays of the world heritage site as well as Cat Ba national park.
Located in the Gulf of Tonkin, the bay covers an area of 1,500 square
km. with more than a thousand limestone peaks rising up from its
crystalline emerald waters – this is the great outdoors at its best! click here for more Travel
Packages & Extended Tours
This colourful eight day trip starts with a tour of Hanoi, a city full of
lakes, boulevards and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. There are three key elements:
trekking in the far north, the famous Sapa market and a cruise on Halong
Bay. Trekking, for up to five hours a day, is a great way to explore Vietnam
near the Chinese border with its high mountain valleys laced with stunning
rice terraces, forests, waterfalls and indigenous hill tribes who inhabit
these isolated regions. The dominating Hoang Lien mountain range, the highest
in South East Asia, will shadow your route as you trek these paths from one
remote village to another. The people who live here are friendly but still
unaccustomed to travelers who periodically show up. We will be eating fresh
food, cooked over wooden fire pits and experience hill-tribe life that
remains virtually uninfluenced by the outside world. Before returning to
Hanoi cruise through the stunning limestone islets that have made Halong Bay
a World Heritage site, staying overnight on a traditional junk.
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Vietnam
Facts for the Traveler
Area: 329,566 sq km Population: 83.54 million (2005) People: 84% ethnic Vietnamese, 2% ethnic Chinese, also Khmers Language: Vietnamese, Russian, French, Chinese, English
There are no good or bad seasons to visit Vietnam. When one region is
wet, cold or steamy hot, there is always somewhere else that is sunny and
pleasant. Basically, the south has two seasons: the wet (May to November,
wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest
and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is
dry from May to October and wet from December to February. The highland
areas are significantly cooler than the lowlands, and temperatures can get
down to freezing in winter. The north has two seasons: cool, damp winters
(November to April) and hot summers (May to October). There is the
possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the north and
central areas.
Travelers should take the Tet New Year festival (late
January or early February) into account when planning a trip. Travel
(including international travel) becomes very difficult, hotels are full and
many services close down for at least a week and possibly a lot longer.
Weather Vietnam
Hanoi and the north of Vietnam have a distinct winter and summer season
with the mainly dry winter lasting from November through to April with
average temperatures of 18-20oC. Summer lasts from May to October and is hot
and humid with temperatures around 30oC. Hue and Danang in the centre of the
country have very hot, dry weather from February to August with temperatures
reaching the mid 30s Celsius, but can experience some quite heavy rainfall
between September and January. Ho Chi Minh City and the south have a hot,
dry season from December till April with average temperatures around 28oC
and a rainy season lasting from May through till November. It rarely rains
for long periods even in the rainy season with most rain coming in short,
heavy bursts.
Events
Special prayers are held at Vietnamese and Chinese pagodas on days when
the moon is either full or the merest sliver. Many Buddhists eat only
vegetarian food on these days. Some of the major religious festivals follow
a lunar calendar. They include: Tet (late January or early February),
the most important festival of the year, which lasts a week (with rites
beginning a week earlier), marking the new lunar year; Wandering Souls
Day (Trung Nguyen), held on the fifteenth day of the seventh moon
(August), the second-largest festival of the year, when offerings of food
and gifts are given to the wandering souls of the forgotten dead; Tiet
Doan Ngo (Summer Solstice Day) in June which sees the burning of human
effigies to satisfy the need for souls to serve in the God of Death's army;
and Holiday of the Dead (Thanh Minh) in April commemorating deceased
relatives.
Hanoi Paradise Hotel
This colourful eight day trip starts with a tour of Hanoi, a city full of
lakes, boulevards and Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. There are three key elements:
trekking in the far north, the famous Sapa market and a cruise on Halong
Bay. Trekking, for up to five hours a day, is a great way to explore Vietnam
near the Chinese border with its high mountain valleys laced with stunning
rice terraces, forests, waterfalls and indigenous hill tribes who inhabit
these isolated regions. The dominating Hoang Lien mountain range, the highest
in South East Asia, will shadow your route as you trek these paths from one
remote village to another. The people who live here are friendly but still
unaccustomed to travelers who periodically show up. We will be eating fresh
food, cooked over wooden fire pits and experience hill-tribe life that
remains virtually uninfluenced by the outside world. Before returning to
Hanoi cruise through the stunning limestone islets that have made Halong Bay
a World Heritage site, staying overnight on a traditional junk.
