Vietnam Travel - Accommodation, Attractions, Information
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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Novotel Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort Phan Thiet The fishing village of Phan Thiet, on the South central coast has become a premiere leisure destination with the opening of Novotel Coralia Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort. The resort is located on a private beach and offers an array of water sport, ...
Expanded Hanoi has 18 golf course projects After being merged with Ha Tay province, the expanded capital city will have up to 18 golf course projects, including 8 in the old Hanoi and 10 (one operating, two under construction, 7 in research stages) in Ha Tay.
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Novotel Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort Phan Thiet
The fishing village of Phan Thiet, on the South central coast has become a premiere leisure destination with the opening of Novotel Coralia Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort. The resort is located on a private beach and offers an array of water sport, including jet skiing and windsurfing as well as recreational activities such as tennis, swimming and biking. Novotel Coralia program provides recreation and cultural activities for guests all ages and interests, as well as excursion programs around Phan Thiet. At last but not least, the Ocean Dunes 18 holes Golf Course and Club House are at a doorstep of the resort. Designed by Nick Faldo, the golf course has been rated A+ by the Asian Gold magazine over the past two years.
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 -
HANOI Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Ho
Chi Minh City (Saigon) - While Hanoi is considered the center of arts
and culture, Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon is the commercial hub of Vietnam
and, certainly its most bustling city. The place springs to life early in
the morning with the hustle and bustle of the local markets and incessant
honks from all manner of vehicles. But if you really want to get to know
Saigon, visit Ben Thanh Market, the oldest and largest market in Saigon. It
is famous for its fresh flowers but you can find almost anything here. Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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HO CHI MINH CITY
Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions
Hai Long - There are many local attractions in Mui Ne that you should not miss. These include the red sand dunes, the Fairy Stream, the Lotus Lake in the desert, the fish market, and the Poshanu Tower. Stroll along the broad beach and take a bike on the coast line, or dine while watching a beautiful sunset and enjoy a soothing foot massage. Hotels Hai Long
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....
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 Time Zone: GMT/UTC +7 Dialing Code: 84 Electricity: 220V ,50Hz Weights & measures: Metric
When to Go
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.
Novotel Ocean Dunes & Golf Resort Phan Thiet
Hanoi
Ho
Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Hai Long - There are many local attractions in Mui Ne that you should not miss. These include the red sand dunes, the Fairy Stream, the Lotus Lake in the desert, the fish market, and the Poshanu Tower. Stroll along the broad beach and take a bike on the coast line, or dine while watching a beautiful sunset and enjoy a soothing foot massage.