10 reasons to fall in love with and to travel to Viet Nam

10 reasons to fall in love with and to travel to Viet Nam 1. Delicious Food Vietnamese food is one of the most varied and seductive on the planet – a delicious mix of the food of its colonial visitors and age-old native flavours and techniques. Beside luxurious restaurants, eating on the street is by far the most exciting – and accessible – way to truly experience daily life in Vietnam, and it’s also where you’ll find the best food. “Pho” may be Vietnam’s most iconic dish, but it’s just the beginning of the country’s amazing noodle soups. In terms of food, there are three distinct areas – the North, the Central Highlands and the South – each of which has its own climate, culture and food traditions. 2. Best Coffee in the world As the second biggest producer of coffee in the world, Vietnam knows a thing or two about coffee. Most importantly, coffee comes with sweetened condensed milk (a.k.a. the best...

1. Delicious Food

Vietnamese food is one of the most varied and seductive on the planet – a delicious mix of the food of its colonial visitors and age-old native flavours and techniques. Beside luxurious restaurants, eating on the street is by far the most exciting – and accessible – way to truly experience daily life in Vietnam, and it’s also where you’ll find the best food. “Pho” may be Vietnam’s most iconic dish, but it’s just the beginning of the country’s amazing noodle soups. In terms of food, there are three distinct areas – the North, the Central Highlands and the South – each of which has its own climate, culture and food traditions.

2. Best Coffee in the world

As the second biggest producer of coffee in the world, Vietnam knows a thing or two about coffee. Most importantly, coffee comes with sweetened condensed milk (a.k.a. the best stuff on Earth) pretty much without exception. It’s also an integral part of the culture, served in cafes and... drumroll... on the street, of course.

3. Hanoi

Hanoi is one of Asia's most atmospheric, energetic & exciting cities, with history stretching back over 1000 years. The rich historical background made the charming capital city of Vietnam what it is today - a lovely city teeming with cultural gems and well-preserved heritage buildings, with traces of influences of Sino-Vietnamese and French elements. This is truly a place where East meets West in perfect harmony.

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4. Ha Long bay

Speaking of vistas, Halong Bay, the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Gulf of Tonkin, is every bit as spectacular as people say. The 1,600 islands jut out of the sea, seemingly one on top of the other, creating a dramatic scape of mountains, sea and sky. Enjoy "Bay of Descending Dragon" with a cruise on a traditional junk ship to discover hidden beaches and lagoons.

5. Hoi An

Graceful, historic Hoi An is Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful riverside town. “Hoi An” means “peaceful meeting place”. Home to the world’s highest concentration of tailors per capita and a major drawcard to the city, the tailors in Hoi An can design whatever you want, from suits and dresses to t-shirts, bags and leather shoes. The personalised tailored experience is also among the most affordable in the world.

6. Sapa

Sapa is an incredibly picturesque town that lies in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range near the Chinese border in northwestern Vietnam, known as "the Tonkinese Alps". It is not only perfect for outdoor activities but also for exploring some of the most unique and fascinating hill tribe villages in the region. Spectacular scenes, incredibly welcoming locals, bustling markets, and small, mist-shrouded hotels are each a part of Sapa’s newfound renaissance. Sa Pa ranked number nine in the top 10 rice terrace destinations of the world by SpotCoolStuff in 2014.

7. Mekong Delta

The lush rice fields of the Mekong Delta offer a window to discover the pastoral traditions of rural Vietnamese life. See lush green paddy fields, and sample fresh river produce and vegetables. Bike between villages and visit local craftsmen. Don’t forget to wake up in the early morning and join Mekong delta tour to floating market to touch the floating life in Can Tho City.

8. Beautiful Beaches

Vietnam's idyllic beaches have luxurious resorts and even some unassuming beach towns with turquoise waters and unique scuba diving along the country's central and south coast.

Some beach cities in Vietnam, like Danang, Nha Trang and Mui Ne, get a lot of attention, but quieter, less-traveled beaches like Doc Let, Lang Co, Vinh Hy are the real treasures. Con Dao and Phu Quoc are some of the most gorgeous islands in South East Asia, and travelers would be wise to hurry there now, before these isolated, idyllic spots suffer.

9. Vistas

Views of the horizon are magnificent, especially at sunset, all over the country. The mountainous vista pictured here - filled with sharp undulations, like shoulders standing side by side - is in the Ninh Binh province in the North Vietnam.

10. The People

Kind, thoughtful, industrious, optimistic, generous, friendly – the people are the heart of country, and if you visit, you should take every opportunity to get to know Vietnamese.

 

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