Vietnamese cities by population. Cities of Vietnam: what to see? Major city codes

From a tourist point of view, not all cities are interesting and visited. First of all, the resort towns of Phan Thiet and Nha Trang are popular. They actively visit the capital of the country - Hanoi and the largest city - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Interesting Hoi an and Hue, Dalat, Sapa, Da Nang.

hue

The town is located on the coast of the South China Sea. It was the capital of the country for two centuries (from the 18th to the 20th). Availability historical buildings and complexes was the reason for the inclusion of this city in the UNESCO list.

All four seasons are clearly traced in the city, winter, from the Vietnamese point of view, is quite cold. Rainy here from September to February, dry weather is from March to August.

The city attracts tourists primarily with its historical sights. Of interest are the Citadel, a museum of ancient things, in the collections of which are collected household items of emperors. The most beautiful palace is Longan. The outfits of the royal court can be seen in the procession during the annual festival. The village of Phuoc Tich is interesting. It helps to get an idea of ​​the architecture typical of the countryside.

It is worth taking a walk along the Fragrant River, which is so called because of the fact that spicy herbs grow along its banks.

On the territory of the city there are good beaches and hot mineral springs. Although, nevertheless, Hue is not considered a place for beach holidays and relaxation.

It is worth mentioning the kitchen separately. Its development was influenced by the fact that kings once lived here, so it is distinguished by its special sophistication and is famous throughout the country.

There is something unusual here for shopping lovers - this is the old Thantoan market.

Sapa

This city is located in the mountains at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level on the border of Vietnam and China. The weather here is quite cool, there are fogs and such a rare phenomenon for the country as snow. It is recommended to visit this place from September to mid-December.

The city is interesting for its unique flavor, which cannot be seen anywhere else in Vietnam. Terraced fields covered with rice create this special atmosphere. The spectacle is impressive.

Thanks to the painstaking work of local residents, a system was created to bring water to the fields, which made it possible to farm here, but at the same time preserve the mountains, not cause damage to them. An amazing example of harmony between man and nature.

Representatives of national minorities who live in this area are considered the next attraction. They wear colorful national costumes, grow rice, create goods with their own hands and bring it all to sell to the local market. Also, residents are happy to invite tourists to their homes to show the features of life.

One more amazing place- the most high point Indochina mountain Fansipan. To climb to the top, you do not need to have special skills, but it is recommended to take a guide with you.

From a gastronomic point of view, local wines are interesting.

Dalat is another city located high in the mountains (1475 meters above sea level). This place is unique in terms of its special atmosphere. It is not typical for Vietnam as a whole, it has a number of similarities with the French Alps.

Love this place like locals and foreign tourists. Once upon a time, French colonialists escaped from the unbearable heat here, built their villas.

The streets are much cleaner here, there are no beaches, since the resort is mountainous, there are not as many attractions as in other places in Vietnam. What attracts tourists here?

First of all, the beauty of nature: forests, amazing waterfalls, natural parks, valleys full of lush greenery. Therefore, cycling is popular.

This city is home to one of the strangest places in the world. architectural structures- hotel "Crazy House" ("Crazy House"). This is a real work of art. The building is made in the form of a tree, its windows are rounded, there are tunnels and unusual stairs. The house is devoid of right angles, all its lines are soft and rounded.

Interesting Lam Dong Museum. His collections include antiques: costumes, dishes, musical instruments. Tourists visit summer palace Bao Dai, Lin Shong pagoda, flower gardens.

The best time to visit Dalat is from November to April.

Located in the central part of Vietnam. This is another UNESCO-listed city that is very popular with tourists. Those who have been here call Hoi An a huge museum under open sky. He, like no other city in the country, has preserved the ancient atmosphere. There are 844 historical buildings here: Cham temples, old Chinese houses, shops and public buildings.

It is a special pleasure to just wander around the city and look at all these buildings, ancient quarters.

Shoppers will be delighted with the local sewing and shoe workshops. They are famous for being able to make custom-made clothes, hats and shoes from good materials very quickly and inexpensively. Hoi An is considered a city of artisans, artists and craftsmen.

The advantage of Hoi An is that there are beach holiday too. A few kilometers from the city center, there are beautiful sandy beaches, which are distinguished by cleanliness and a small number of tourists.

On Cham Island, located near the city, there is a diving school, which is famous for its low prices.

Very praised local cuisine. If you really like something, then the chefs are even ready to arrange a master class and teach guests the intricacies of cooking a particular dish.

The best time to visit Hoi An is from May to August.

Danang

Located on the coast of the South China Sea. Tourists drop in here, but not as willingly as in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. However, there is something interesting here too.

In Da Nang, there is the second largest temple dedicated to the young religion called "Kaodaizm", there is a museum of Cham sculpture with the largest collection in the world, the "Dragon Bridge" over the Han River is interesting, there is a water park. Once a year, a very spectacular fireworks festival takes place here.

If you drive 40 km west of the city, you can get to a good mountain resort Bana. It has one of the longest cable cars in the world, for which it was even included in the Guinness Book of Records. While walking along cable car offers a magnificent view of the jungle.

30 km from the city is the highest pass of the country - Haivan, 12 km from the city - the Marble Mountains with caves, in the valley of the mountains there are Buddhist temples. All this can be seen if you go on a tour.

haivan pass

There are also beaches in Da Nang, but they are not located in the city itself, but in its environs. The most famous is Chinese beach on the seaside resort Furama.

Rainy in Da Nang from August to December, dry weather is from January to July. Typhoons occur in October and November. The recommended time to visit is from May to August.

Vung Tau is a small Vietnamese town with a population of about 300,000, located along the coast of the South China Sea. The most convenient way to get here is from Ho Chi Minh City, which is located 128 km from Vung Tau.

Vung Tau is considered a year-round resort with a mild climate.

But still, there is a dry season and a rainy season. So, the best time to visit the city - the period from November to April. During these months, the weather is clear and sunny, the sky is mostly clear, and precipitation is extremely rare. The segment from May to October will be more cloudy and rainy, although still warm.

The hottest month in Vung Tau is April. The air temperature during the day can reach +35 degrees, at night it drops to +25-26 degrees. But the South China Sea warms up best in May - up to about + 29-30 degrees.

The least amount of precipitation here falls in February, the most - in September.

As for the beaches in Vung Tau, there are four of them.

It is located in a long strip along the South China Sea. The city of Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam, is located in the north of the country, another large city - Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is unofficially considered southern capital. In addition to these major cities, there are many places in Vietnam that deserve attention. Let's start our journey from the north to the south of the country.

1 Hanoi

old town with thousand years of history, which ranks second in terms of population. Hanoi bears a huge cultural heritage Vietnam. Its exterior is a mixture of traditional Chinese style and colonial French style, and it shows everywhere. Walking through the old quarter of the city, you understand that this place is simply saturated with Asian flavor. There are many shops, trading shops where local artisans sell their goods.
The French Quarter is distinguished by the buildings of the colonial era, walking through it, you can imagine what Europe looked like in those days.

2 Hue

This is ancient capital Vietnam. Palace complexes, pagodas, tombs, temples, museums attract many tourists. Unfortunately, the city was badly damaged during the war, but was restored. Fans of antiquity should definitely visit Hue, because the whole city is one huge museum.

3 Nha Trang

The resort city of Vietnam, which has a seven-kilometer beach, so you can always find a place where there will be few people. Not far from the city there are islands to which excursions are organized. Each island is unique and offers different activities: snorkeling or diving, feeding monkeys, exploring wild flora and fauna. It is also worth driving along the longest cable car laid above sea level and visiting the amusement park. There are many museums, restaurants, bars, souvenir shops in the city.

4 Dalat

This city was built by the French to escape the tropical heat. Dalat is located in a mountainous area, so it has a cooler climate. Tea, coffee, strawberries and vegetables are grown on the high slopes. Dalat is a city of spring, a small Europe in the center of Asia. Tourists should visit the famous waterfalls, ride elephants and go to the most unusual hotel in the world of Crazy House.

5 Phan Thiet

A small town in the south of Vietnam, it became famous thanks to the nearby fishing village - Mui Ne. Not so long ago, surfers chose the coastal zone because of the constant waves. Since then, the infrastructure of Mui Ne has grown, there are many hotels, cafes, bars, shops. Travel agencies offer various excursions to local attractions.

6 Ho Chi Minh City

The largest and most populous city in Vietnam. Arriving at it, a continuous stream of mopeds immediately catches your eye. It seems that these are rivers of people and technology. However, Ho Chi Minh City is a very colorful city, where you can find many museums, monuments, churches and pagodas. Many sights are dedicated to the Vietnam War. In order to save space, houses are built very narrow and elongated deep into the yards. At the same time, the style of buildings can differ sharply from each other, which is very striking. True, comfortable high-rise buildings have been built in the new part of the city.

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How to get there
From Russia to get to Vietnam is relatively easy - regular flights several airlines operate at once, however, the list of Russian cities from where you can fly directly to Vietnam is small - these are Moscow, Novosibirsk and Vladivostok. However, during the tourist season (winter months) charter flights are carried out from other cities, for example, from Yekaterinburg (sometimes), St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk.
You can fly directly from Moscow to the largest Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with Aeroflot, Vietnam Airlines and Transaero flights.
Aeroflot operates direct flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport. The flight is very long, so passengers are provided with meals twice. On the way, the airplane overcomes almost the entire Asian continent - Central Asia, India, etc. The time in the air is 9 and a half hours.
From Domodedovo Airport, regular flights to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are operated by Vietnam Airlines, the country's main air carrier. Planes land at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Boeings of Vietnam Airlines have all the conditions for a long comfortable flight, including many technical means such as screens built into the backs of seats, etc. During the flight, all passengers are offered hot meals twice, as well as a certain amount of alcohol. It is also worth noting that Vietnam Airlines has special rates for residents of other Russian cities, which can make it much easier to get to Vietnam with a connection at Moscow Domodedovo Airport (if you fly from Vladivostok - a connection in Seoul).
Representation in Moscow: Moscow, Frunzenskaya 3rd st. house 1, building 1. tel. 5892450, fax 5892552. Office at Domodedovo airport: room. 512, 5th floor, opening hours 14.00-20.00, tel. 9268661, fax 9268661, E-mail: [email protected]
Transaero operates flights only to Ho Chi Minh City, their frequency is determined primarily by the season, so you can fly to Vietnam with this airline from December to April. Departure from Domodedovo airport.
S7 Airlines (Siberia) also has regular flights to Vietnam, the city of Ho Chi Minh City, but not from Moscow, but from Novosibirsk. Planes fly once every two weeks.
From Vladivostok to the capital of Vietnam, the city of Hanoi, you can fly by planes of Vladivostok-Avia. The frequency of flights is once a week, and the flight itself lasts a little over 5 hours.
Connecting flights
From Russia to Hanoi
Asiana Airlines from Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon Airport).
Korean Air airline from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon Airport).
Japan Airlines from Moscow with a transfer to Tokyo (Narita Airport).
Hong Kong Airlines from Moscow with a transfer in Hong Kong.
Seasons, weather: The weather in Hue is not cloudless. Due to the terrain formed by the Truong Son mountains located south of the city and which collect almost all the clouds from the area, it is very often foggy here, it rains, it rains frequently. Tourist season in Hue lasts all year round, but from September to January there is a rainy season with frequent and heavy rainfall. And in September, October and November, visiting Hue is generally not advisable due to possible floods.
Danang
Da Nang - (Da Nang, Danang) ex. Tourane is the third largest and most important city in Vietnam (after Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi). It is located on the coast (the coast of the South China Sea) approximately in the middle between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The provincial capital of Quang Nam Da Nang. The population is 887,069 (2009) and is projected to reach one million by 2014. In the city is international Airport, railway station, intercity bus station and sea ​​port. Textile (cotton, silk), food industry, mechanical engineering.
The first Europeans in Vietnam landed in 1535 in Da Nang Bay. In 1787 Annam ceded Danang to France, and in 1858 Danang became a French concession. During the Vietnam War, there was a large military base USA.
Da Nang city itself is usually ignored by tourists as it is a typical industrial city without any special attractions and beaches. It's really. However, Forbes magazine named Da Nang beaches as one of the most attractive in the world. The beaches of Da Nang are magnificent and annually attract a huge number of tourists from all over the world, but for some reason not from Russia. The Vietnamese also love to relax on the beaches of Da Nang and this is one of the most popular holiday destinations for them.
The main interest for tourists are attractions near Da Nang. Among them are the ancient town of Hoi An, the imperial capital of Hue, the ruins of My Son, the Marble Mountains. the world's longest cable car. Da Nang for these attractions is the starting point or transit point due to the airport and railway station. Therefore, they are mainly interested in Da Nang: how to get there and how to get to the right place from there?
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Da Nang lasts all year round. The ideal time to visit is from May to August. The high tourist season falls on January-August. The rainy season is from September to December.
Hoi an
Hoi An (Hoi An) - not Big city in the central part of Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea. Hoi An is one of the popular tourist spots. The city is located 25 kilometers north of Da Nang. located on the banks of the Thu Bon River, a few kilometers from the coast.
Hoi An, also known by its ancient name Faifo, was an important and very busy trading port during the 16th and 17th centuries. Later, the center of trade moved to Da Nang, but in the heart of Hoi An, the old town, the spirit of the old trading city was preserved.
Hoi An, more than any other place in Vietnam, retains the atmosphere of past centuries and is a favorite destination for tourists. In 1999, Hoi An was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as a model trading city. South-East Asia 15th-19th centuries.
Hoi An is sometimes called an open-air museum city. Today there are 844 officially recognized buildings in Hoi An historical significance. These are ancient Chinese houses, Cham temples, shops, public buildings, graves. Here you will spend hours walking through the ancient quarters of the city, visiting the numerous assembly halls of Chinese communities and charming ancestral homes, some of which are already the fifteenth generation of the same family. The city is also known for its traditional and souvenir shops, a large number of sewing workshops.
You will not stay here without a great beach holiday. The beaches are a few kilometers from the city center, but getting there is easy by bike or motorbike, taxi or free shuttle bus. Or you can even stay in one of the hotels on the beach. The quality of the beaches here is excellent. They are sandy, not crowded and very clean. Here, right on the beaches, the real round Vietnamese fishing boats with gear are stored.
Hoi an's cuisine is a separate story altogether. In the numerous cafes and restaurants that light their lights for visitors in the evenings, you can taste incredible delights. After all, this is a city of artists and craftsmen. And the chefs here are also artists. And most importantly, everything you eat and drink will cost mere pennies. Only in restaurants in Hoi An you can drink a mug of beer for 2,000 dong (about 6 rubles), and eat up to satiety for 40,000.
Well, when it comes to shopping, some here just can "take their minds off". The city is famous for its sewing workshops, shops for the manufacture of shoes and hats, souvenir shops. And Hoi An is famous for all this for good reason. Once you fall into the hands of one of the local masters, you will not leave him without a purchase. In each sewing shop you will be presented with a choice of possible models of clothing from catalogs that you will not find even in an Italian factory. And most importantly, the very next day your order will be delivered directly to your room, and if something does not fit, they will immediately re-sew and adjust it.
But fans of nightclubs and discos will have to disappoint. You will not find anything like this in Hoi An.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Hoi An lasts all year round. The ideal time to visit is from May to August. The high tourist season falls on the period January-August. The rainy season is from September to December.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is the capital city of Khanh Hoa Province in central Vietnam. The beaches of Nha Trang are washed by the South China Sea. Residents of the city are engaged in fishing, fish processing and serving tourists. There is a small seaport in Nha Trang.
Nha Trang is the most popular resort in Vietnam, located in the southern part of the country and is considered southern resort, although it can just as well be attributed to central Vietnam. Nha Trang is famous among tourists from all over the world and is no less popular among the people of Vietnam, and especially Ho Chi Minh City, who often spend their holidays and weekends here. Nha Trang, one of the oldest resorts, became popular during the time of the emperors and at a time when Vietnam was a French colony.
Tourists go here in order to combine an excellent beach holiday (the length of the beaches is more than 6 kilometers) with a large number of restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, discos, massage parlors and beauty salons. There are several diving centers, there are healing springs and mud (a mud bath operates in the city). Here you can go in for snorkeling, surfing, diving and other water sports. The nearby island of Hon Tre is connected to the resort by the longest cable car, and on the island itself, in addition to hotels and beaches, you can have a good time at a night disco inside an artificial mountain. Nha Trang is not deprived of cultural historical sights, including the ancient Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda, Monkey Island, and many temples.
The range of hotels in Nha Trang is represented by the whole range of prices and comfort levels. Here everything is done and works for the sake of tourists with any level of income.
Definitely Nha Trang, one of the most resort places Vietnam, and local businessmen dream and work to turn Nha Trang into Vietnamese Pattaya in the coming years.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Nha Trang lasts all year round. The low season lasts only three months - from October to December. The ideal time for a beach holiday in Nha Trang is from January to August.
Dalat
Dalat (Dalat, also Da Lat) is a city in the south-central plateau of Vietnam, the capital of Lam Dong Province. Dalat is located on the Langbang plateau at an altitude of 1475 meters above sea level, at a distance of about 300 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The population of the city is slightly more than 200,000 people (in 2009).
Dalat is a special place. Not every tourist wants to get here, but those who do can confidently call themselves experienced and inquisitive travelers. Dalat attracts tourists who want to get new experiences and see another Vietnam. Tourists who are sensitive to the situation may have the feeling that they are in another country, in some other Vietnam. The streets are clean here, taxi drivers do not pester you at every corner, inviting you to ride, the pesterers do not grab you by the sleeve, offering to buy another glasses and a lighter. The attitude towards foreign tourists here is reverent, if not even gentle.
Dalat is a mountain resort and you will not find any beaches here. There are also almost cultural historical sights here. The sights of Dalat are, first of all, natural beauties and formations. Around lie picturesque valleys, evergreen forests, there are numerous waterfalls, lakes, passes and natural natural parks. Here are the most the best routes for hiking and mountain biking. Due to the elevation of the plateau above sea level to a height of 1500-2000 meters, ideal conditions are preserved here for growing fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee, flowers that cannot grow at sea level. Grown here, they are offered throughout Vietnam under the special "Made in Dalat" label. This is the only place in Vietnam where wine is made. Dalat and more popular place holding honeymoon newlyweds, as well as the city of artists and artists of Vietnam. It is also one of the centers of Vietnamese science.
Most often, tourists visit Dalat in the form of a one- or two-day excursion that departs from Ho Chi Minh City, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang. But this time is definitely not enough to get to know the city and its surroundings. This is a very pleasant city and you will definitely want to stay there longer. But nothing prevents you from visiting this city on your own, staying here at a hotel for a few days. The tourist infrastructure is at a high level and there will be no inconvenience.
Often the question arises: how many days to visit this town. Of course, how many people, so many opinions, but most still tend to think that two full days for sightseeing in Dalat and its environs is enough. If you want to not only skim through the sights, but also feel the subtle atmosphere of this place, enjoy the fresh mountain air, then you can stay here for three or more days.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Dalat lasts all year round. The high tourist season in Dalat is from November to April.
Phan Thiet / Mui Ne
Phan Thiet (also Phan Thiet) - resort town in the south of Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea, about 200 km from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). The population of the city is 350,000 people (in 2005).
Actually, when it comes to tourist Phan Thiet, it means, among other things, the resort of Mui Ne (Mui Ne). Mui Ne is called differently - a resort, a beach, a cape, a peninsula, a city, but in essence the place of Mui Ne itself, located about 22 kilometers from the center of Phan Thiet, is just a fishing village. Most of the beaches and hotels are located neither in Mui Ne nor in Phan Thiet, but on the coast between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, which is called Mui Ne Beach.
So, Phan Thiet / Mui Ne is one of the most popular, if not the most popular resort in Vietnam among Russians. So popular that many local restaurants have a menu in Russian, there are signs in Russian on the streets, and tours are conducted in Russian. In one of local cafes you can even watch Russian films.
The entire tourist area of ​​Mui Ne Beach lies along the coast and the hotels here are located, with rare exceptions, right on the beach. Literally leaving the hotel, you will find yourself on a snow-white sandy beach. The beach is shared here, and although it is conditionally divided between hotels, no one will forbid you to relax in any place you like. All the necessary infrastructure for tourists has been created and is very actively developing here, although Phan Thiet is not yet full of nightclubs (but they are). There are many restaurants, bars, massage parlors, and in the vicinity there are several natural, historical and cultural attractions. On the beach you can do water sports and entertainment, and on land for fans there is a golf course.
Phan Thiet is also a Mecca for windsurfing, kiting and, to some extent, surfing. It is believed that here the most Better conditions for these sports throughout Asia.
Phan Thiet is still inferior to the popularity of the most popular resort in Vietnam, Nha Trang, at the same time, many tourists are faced with a choice of where to go: to Nha Trang or Phan Thiet / Mui Ne:
Phan Thiet is a bit more relaxed in terms of entertainment and nightlife than Nha Trang. Nha Trang is a fairly large city and the hotels there are located on the beach right in the city (with the exception of the island ones), in Phan Thiet resort area is located 7 kilometers from the city and is populated mainly by tourists and tourism business workers. The opinion of the author of the site is that Phan Thiet is more democratic and more "resort", there are more young people who come here for water sports, more tourists. Nha Trang leaves the feeling of a resort city, and Phan Thiet is just a resort on the seashore. In general, in order not to make a mistake with the choice, read the information about both resorts, reviews, and choose what is closer to you in spirit and easier on your pocket.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Phan Tettet lasts all year round. The high tourist season and the influx of tourists in Phan Tettet / Mui Ne falls on the period from November to April. The best time for swimming on the beach with calm waves is from April to November.
Ho Chi Minh City
Some people think that tourists who visit Vietnam are divided into those who love Hanoi and those who love Ho Chi Minh. This is probably true, and you can understand which category you belong to only when you visit both there and there.
Ho Chi Minh city (Ho Chi Minh city) - the official name of the city since 1976. This name is used mainly in official documents, signs, addresses and timetables. And for the people of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is still good old Saigon, and almost no one uses the new name in colloquial speech.
Saigon - The largest city Vietnam (more than 7.5 million inhabitants) and the economic capital of the country (about 300 thousand enterprises). For many tourists arriving here, Saigon may seem like just a boring industrial city and a gateway to the country. Few tourists stay here. But there are also those who deliberately stop in Saigon to plunge into its bustle, wander through shopping centers and walk along the rows of Ben Thanh market, visit numerous parks and squares, spend carefree evenings in cafes, restaurants and bars. in the tourist area. There are also many ancient monuments of architecture, famous historical sites and picturesque corners nature. Images of the exotic and everyday life are everywhere - street markets where bargaining and bargaining, sidewalk cafes whose stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with music - clean new pubs where tourists chat over beers with peanuts and a huge bowl of Pho soup.
The city is located in the south of the country and is quite an attractive place for tourists looking for interesting vacation not related to lying on the beach. Saigon is also a transfer point for tourists who go on vacation to the nearby resort towns of Phan Thiet and Mui Ne.
From Saigon you can go to almost all corners of Vietnam and not. Numerous excursions around Saigon, to the Mekong Delta, to Cambodia. Laos and Thailand can be bought for just a few dollars. In Saigon itself, you will not have any problems visiting attractions and places of recreation at all: a developed network public transport, the abundance of taxis and motorcycle taxis will allow you to immediately after arrival in the country, even from the airport, get to the doorstep of your hotel literally in the city of Vietnam, a list of a few rubles.
Of course, Saigon is not Bangkok with its ultra-modern discos and frenzy of nightlife (but who knows what will be in Saigon in a couple of years), but a few days stolen from your vacation are worth a visit to this tourist mecca.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Saigon lasts all year round. The rainy season is from May to November.
Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. This is the most big Island Vietnam. The length of the island is 48 kilometers, the width is about 25 kilometers.
The island is located in the south of the country, 45 kilometers from the coast. Scattered around the island a large number of small islands, which can also be visited during a holiday in Fukuoka.
Phu Quoc is often compared to the popular Thai island of Phuket. He really reminds him of something, they are even approximately the same in size. But, compared to Phuket, Phu Quoc is more “wild”, less developed and equipped. And much less quiet. Such an abundance of entertainment such as Phuket discos, noisy bars, shopping, not to mention tourism, in Fukuoka. Even in terms of historical and cultural attractions, Phu Quoc is significantly inferior to Phuket. But all this has its own charm, otherwise thousands of tourists would not visit the island every year.
Phu Quoc Island is definitely one of the most popular resorts Vietnam. For many tourists who once visited the island, it has always remained paradise island. The resort is known and popular, first of all, for a beach holiday. The beaches here are some of the most beautiful in Vietnam, and their length is impressive. In 2008, the island and its beaches were named the cleanest and most beautiful in the world. If you want to find yourself on a secluded beach, where there will be no one but you within sight, then even in the peak of the season you can find such a place here. Well, if you want to relax on a well-equipped popular beach with restaurants and cafes a stone's throw from the water, there are plenty of such places here too.
You are probably wondering: “What is there to do on the island, except to wallow on the beach?”. Yes many. You can go on an eco-tour to the jungle and mountains. If you want, you can even go there for a few days. You can rent a motorbike or mountain bike to explore the island on your own, taking wonderful pictures along the way. Be sure to visit the farm and the pearl museum, because the second name of the island is “ pearl island". There is also a black pepper farm on the island, available to tourists. Fishing is one of the most popular tourist activities on the island. Moreover, you can catch not only fish, but also try yourself as a catcher of squid, crabs and other marine life. It will be quite interesting to visit the Nuoc Mam fish sauce factory, if you, of course, do not disdain unpleasant odors. There are several historical sights on the island, but they are not numerous.
Another activity for which they go to the island is diving. This is one of the best places in all of Vietnam for diving and one of the cheapest places in the world. But cheap is not in quality, but in terms of the costs that you incur. rich underwater world coral reefs, rare species of underwater flora and fauna along with clear water, make this place ideal not only for diving, but also for snorkeling. All the conditions for both are available here: there is a diving center, there is equipment rental, excursions to remote beaches and the nearest islands are organized.
Well, in the evenings, when you get tired of daytime entertainment, you can dine in numerous restaurants with the freshest and cheapest seafood and chat with other tourists.
What's more, since 2005, Fukuoka has had a special visa regime, according to which citizens of any country can visit Fukuoka for up to 15 days without a visa. At the same time, there must be at least 45 days before the expiration of the passport.
Summing up in general, the island can be recommended specifically for recreation, and not for active travel or entertainment. And, first of all, for a beach holiday, diving or snorkeling.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Fukuoka lasts all year round. The rainy season (low season) - from July to October, is not very suitable for a purely beach holiday.
Con Dao Island
Con Dao Island is located in the south of the country, about 100 kilometers from the coast in the waters of the South China Sea. The island is the largest of the eponymous archipelago of 16 islands. with total area 76 sq. km. The island is also sometimes called the old Con Son (Con Son, was renamed Con Dao in 1977). Previously, the island was a place where political prisoners were kept.
Con Dao is one of the most popular island resorts in Vietnam. The island provides guests with excellent beach holidays and opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Given the remoteness and inaccessibility of the island, rest here is considered quite secluded, calm and exotic. There are few tourists here, and you can still find wild, little-known places. Currently, the island is actively building tourism infrastructure, so if you want to see the island, which is not yet densely populated with tourists, you should hurry.
Since 1984, most of the territory of the archipelago has been the territory of the National Park, where you can get acquainted with exotic animals, plants, as well as underwater world(diving on the island is considered the best in Vietnam).
There are also some historical sights on the island: a political prison (Phu Hai prison), in which 20,000 prisoners died - a cemetery (Hang Duong Cemetery) - a Revolutionary Museum, a lighthouse.
The tourist infrastructure of the island is still rather poorly developed, which is more of a plus for such a place than a minus. In addition to hotels and restaurants, there is almost nothing here, although the construction of new facilities is underway. The center of the island is only a recently built town (Con Son Village) with excellent roads, new buildings, but even in it you can find only the most necessary things. You can buy something only in the markets, no shopping centers here. Everything is very expensive, so it’s better to buy everything you need for a holiday on the mainland. There are diving centers and travel agencies ready to take you to the nearby islands or on a tour of National park. There is nothing to do on the island in the evenings.

Vietnam is famous for its paradise beaches, and go there primarily for their sake. However, diving enthusiasts will also like this paradise - diving here is one of the cheapest in the world, but at the same time it is well organized, and there are interesting dive sites, and you can dive throughout the year, just changing resorts.

Those who like sightseeing vacation , appreciate the wealth and safety historical monuments. There are medieval imperial citadels, French colonial quarters, and partisan catacombs from the Vietnam War. And the nature of such a small country is striking in its grandiosity: the giant Mekong Delta, the largest cave in the world Sondong, the bay of 3000 Halong Islands. Perfect seasoning for vacation local kitchen with a pleasant French accent.

Tours to Vietnam

Popular resorts

Vietnam on the map is stretched along the meridian by a winding line. Above, in the north, is the capital of the country -. In the center is the ancient capital of Hue, popular with fans of sightseeing holidays.

beach resorts start a little to the south, in Nha Trang, the most famous and popular of them. Further south follow, especially suitable for surfers and kiters. Below the Mekong Delta begins, as well as the "Paris of the East", an industrial and tourist center -.

In the extreme south of the country, the sea gives way to the Gulf of Thailand. In it, at the very borders of Cambodia, is located, the largest island of Vietnam. Paradise beaches with white sand and coconut palms, you should look for it there, on its western shore.

Hotels

The level of hotel service in Vietnam is very high: even hotels of the 3-star category are close to European 4 stars in terms of comfort and quality of service. And the local "fours" and even more so "five", especially when it comes to historic hotels- this is a real luxury.

Animation for children, children's clubs and special entertainment programs are not yet available in every resort hotel, information about them needs to be clarified in advance. Also, not all hotels operate in the all-inclusive format, which, by the way, is not so strong and in demand. In Vietnamese resorts, you don’t want to sit around the clock in a hotel when there are so many interesting and tasty things around.

You can even come to Vietnam without booking a hotel in advance. In large tourist centers you can always find free rooms right on the spot.

Tours to Vietnam

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Currency

The national currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong. Its cost is such that you should have 50,000 and 20,000 dong banknotes with you as a “change” in order to pay off a cycle rickshaw (“siklo”) or buy a glass of freshly squeezed juice. The largest denomination is half a million dongs.

Best to take on a trip U.S. dollars: here you can pay with them just as freely as with the national currency. The euro has no such circulation.

Visa

Visa to Vietnam need not for Russians who are going to come for a period of up to 15 days.

Those who plan to stay in the country longer need to obtain a visa. It can be single and multiple, but in both cases it is issued for a period of 1 or 3 months. To obtain a visa, you must collect a package of documents and contact the consular department of the Vietnamese Embassy. The visa is issued within 5 - 7 working days. However, you can also apply for a visa on arrival at any of the main airports in Vietnam. It's both faster and easier.

Airfare to Vietnam round trip

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What to bring from Vietnam

Even by the standards of Southeast Asia, prices in Vietnam are very low, so no one comes here without souvenirs. Russians often bring tropical fruits, medicinal artichoke tea and coffee from Vietnam, including such an exotic and expensive variety as “kopi luwak”: it is also cheaper here than, for example, on. Souvenir classics have become snake wine and medicinal tinctures on snakes, scorpions and other poisonous living creatures. Men consider them useful for their health.

Women like Vietnamese pearl jewelry from the island and silk clothes. On vacation, many even order the national aozai women's costume from local dressmakers, which consists of a long silk shirt and trousers. The traditional conical hat made of palm leaves is perfect for it.