About the country
Why Vietnam
Climate
Holidays
Opening times
Vietnam is an ancient land of over four thousand years old, yet it is being seen as a new exciting tourist spot in Southeast Asia. Vietnam is considered as one of the world's safest places to visit. Indochina Travel Services offers many exciting tours in Vietnam with a focus on the country's scenic landscape and its fascinating and enduring culture.
Let's summary some hight-light activities and attractions in Vietnam that you may find interesting. We can customize your tour packages to your needs. Just let's us know and we will take care the rest. We can also provide guide, transportation, accommodation or emergency service separately.
The mountainous North and the Central Highland are ideal for exploration and trekking trips.
The Northern Plateau is rich in culture with its ancient temples and villages that specialize in traditional and unique handicrafts.
The coastline, with over 3000km of beautiful sand beaches and unspoiled islands, provides perfect spots for relaxing in the tropical waters.
The Mekong River Delta, with hundreds of crisscrossing canals and the abundance of tropical fruits that always seem inviting.
The cities are festinating with unique characteristics. Ancient Hanoi is famous with its thirty-six guild streets, leafy boulevards and stately French architecture built during the colonial days. The city of Hue is famous with its historic palaces and garden houses from the time of Vietnam's last dynasty . Saigon is lively, always bustling with people, traffic, and commerce while still showing visible scars from the Vietnam war.
In Vietnam, tourists will find distinctive and interesting culture rich in local customs, dialect, and way of life. UNESCO has recognized Vietnam's Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, and My Son as the World's Cultural Heritage sites because of their influences to Vietnam's vibrant and diverse cultures: the culture of the ethnic tribes, the eastern culture of the Vietnamese, and the mysterious and colorful culture of the Champa-Khmer people.
There is many more reasons to visit Vietnam, may it be for beach vacations, cultureal enhancement, culinarian tours or adventure turism like trecking, mountain climbing or off road adventures. Here only some of the most eye catching and obvious reasons:
- Vietnam is extremely rich on culutral attractions as well as untouched beaches
- Vietnam is currently considered the fastest growing economy in South East Asia, which guaranties , that you will meet all standarts to international levels,you may expect for your stay
- Vietnam is not spoiled by mass tourism over crowded hotels and resorts, which reflects on the openess and friendlyness of the local population to all visitors not mentioning the outstanding understanding of service and hospitality, wherever you go.
- If you are on a budget tour or business trip with comlex logistic arangements, Vietnam will be able to host you.
- Direct Flight connections are not as developed as in some other metropolitan cities in Asia but it is fairly easy to get here. Just check the link of our strategic partner Vietnam Airlines.
- There is no limits of taking pictures or filming (exept for military establishments, like all over the world) presumed that out of respect for the local culture,you ask permission if you would like to photograph local people
- If you look for undiscovered beaches, highest mountains, a sailing trip thru Halong Bay or an unforgettable 1 - 3 day tour thru the world famous Mekong Delta, you may do this on a shoe string budget or in the most luxurious way with 5 star accomodation and transport.
- Vietnam is one of the cheapest Countries in South East Asia. Please see our sample price guide link. You do not have to empty your bank account in order to experience this unique country.
- Due to the tight neighbourhood of Lao and Cambodia you may very well have the opportunity to visit all 3 countries in only one strike. You will be surprised, how different every single one is from the other.
- Last but not least, you will experience an openminded culture and will be impressed by the friendlyness and kindness of the local people while at the same time you are able to experience the "Hidden Perl of Asia"first hand.
Climate
Main seasons in North of Vietnam is winter/summer and in South is wet/dry.
In north of Vietnam (Hanoi) has a very distinct summer, running from May to September, and is subject to occasional monsoons at this time. A cool winter with temperatures in the low -teens occurs from December through March. February and March can be damp and subject to drizzling rain (known as 'rain dust').
Weather patterns in central Vietnam (Nha Trang, Dalat, Danang, and Hue) can vary tremendously due to the nearby Truong Son mountain range. Nha Trang's short rainy season lasts from November to December, while Danang may see some typhoon activity from mid October to mid December. Dalat is cooler than the coastal regions from November through March, and Hue often has drizzling rain from December through February.
From May to October, the south (Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta) weathers a wet season comprising daily, heavy - but short-lived and predictable - afternoon rain showers, which break up the otherwise hot and humid days. Temperatures are on average in the low 30s. From November to April, the dry season is sunny and humid, and sunscreen and hats are highly recommended.
Religious or traditional holidays may also play a part in the decision of when to travel. The Vietnamese celebrate 'Tet' or the Lunar New Year, which is linked to the cycle of the moon, however is usually in late January or early February. At this time, many friends and relatives living overseas return to Vietnam, and seats on planes and trains can be at a premium. At the commencement of the New Lunar Year, local offices and shops are closed for up to 5 days whilst the Vietnamese celebrate at their homes, or at those of their friends and families, and the unprepared traveller may find himself wondering what to do with his time! Even the usual sights of interest such as museums and temples may close for several days.
Whilst there is a Christian presence in Vietnam, most of the 80 million population is Buddhist, and Christmas Day and Easter are not public holidays, thus this can be a good time to visit. Public Holidays are celebrated as follows, however most shops and sights operate fairly normally during this time and these should not be a deterrent to visiting.
New Year (30DEC and 01Jan)
Lunar New Year (Tet) : Jan or beginning of Feb
Liberation Day (30 April)
Labour Day (01 May)
National Day (2 September)
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