Saturday, June 29, 2013

Top Vietnam Attractions

Since Vietnam opened its door to the world, there are more and more attractions to explore while touring Vietnam. In my short writing, I would like to introduce some must see destinations that you should visit in my beautiful country :

Vietnam Tours

1. Halong Bay
An absolute highlight of my holiday in Vietnam , the enchanting archipelago of Halong Bay lies off the north east coast of Vietnam and comprises around 3000 limestone islands. Cruising around this beautiful bay on board a traditional junk boat is a magical experience that no Vietnam trip should be without. Just try to save some room on your camera for the rest of your trip!
View more information : Ha Long Travel Guide

2. Sapa
Tucked away in Northern Vietnam, this stunning area is home to hill tribes such as the Black H’mong and the Red Dzao. With hikes through the lush green valleys departing every day, and the opportunity to visit the famous Love Market, a trip to Sapa will give you a real taste of rural Vietnam.
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3. Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta produces one of Vietnam’s most important exports – rice, and thus acts as the backbone of Southern Vietnam’s economy. During your Vietnam trip, you can take a boat trip down the Mekong, where you will pass the colourful floating markets of Cai Rang and Cai Be among others. Here, vendors will offer their wares from their boats jammed with produce.

4. Hue
Hue is the ancient royal capital of Vietnam and is very rich in history and culture. During my trip to Hue, I found that there were plenty of things to do, including a cruise down the Perfume River and visits to historic sights and monuments such as the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Palace of Supreme Peace.

5. Hoi An
Hoi An is located on the coast in Central Vietnam and is well known for its excellent tailors, its art galleries, and its narrow streets crammed with tiny wooden cafes serving steaming coffee. There is a noticeable Chinese influence in Hoi An. Centuries ago Chinese traders came to offer their goods here and the charm of the town is still completely undeniable. There’s plenty to do in Hoi An, from visiting the historic temple complex of My Son, to relaxing on the beach. Make sure you leave some time in your Vietnam travel plan to try your hand at some traditional Vietnamese cooking.

6. Con Dao Archipelago
This is a hidden gems with pleantiful untouched islands, faded historical sites and exotic culture. If you fancy a place to enjoy the beach by your own in luxury style, take a flight to Con Dao then !

7. Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc is a splendid tropical gateway set with beautiful beaches and quaint fishing villages. There’s plenty to do here if you’re looking for more than just lying on a beach though. The interior of the island is a protected area where you can go for walks or even hiking. Phu Quoc is largely considered as one of Vietnam’s star attractions!

8. Ho Chi Minh City
Packed full of interesting things to see and do, HCMC has plenty to keep visitors occupied. Visits to the War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace and the Revolution Museum will offer greater insight into the country’s history, whilst trips to the numerous temples and pagodas will offer a far more spiritual experience.

9. Hanoi
The beautiful city of Hanoi is crammed full of local eateries, markets and shops. If you fancy a weird experience, you could visit the mausoleum of former president, Ho Chi Minh. Perhaps you may like to finish a busy day with a trip to the Municipal Water Puppet Theatre, on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake.

10. Ha Giang
The land of Ha Giang is really sealed. So far, there are only intrepid adventures who are keen on experiencing something extraordinary, love trekking come here. This land, however has something to offer every visitors from rugged mountains to stunning river valley, from smiling welcome to incredible culture of Hmong people
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Vietnam Visa Application

Most of travellers need to have visa to Vietnam, except citizens of some countries with visa exemption: most Asian countries, Korea, Japan and the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland).
All other citizens are required to have a Vietnamese visa before departure or pre-approved entry visa supplied before arrival in Vietnam by the Vietnam Immigration Office.
Vietnam Visa


How to apply for a visa to Vietnam?
There are two ways to get your visa for Vietnam:

- Get your visa in the country you live.
Please contact the visa section at the Vietnam Embassies or Consulates in the country where you live.
Documents: Passport of 6 months validity, visa application forms, and probably some others required by the embassy or consulate. Visa application forms are available to you directly to the Vietnamese embassy or consulate in your country or by sending there, a stamped addressed envelope.
Rates: vary from embassy to embassy.
Duration: It can take between 4-10 days depending on your country of origin.

- Get your visa upon arrival in Vietnam
We can do it for you. Khoaviet travel, you will send a letter of visa Approval by Vietnam Immigration Office, and when you enter Vietnam by air  will be given a stamp on your passport - it is all done, fast and easy
How long:
Normally it takes two days to complete from the time we receive your information.
What does it cost:
It depends on the number of people traveling together.
What is the duration of stay:
30 days of stay in Vietnam (with single entry or multiples entries), you can extend for one more month when you are here.
Document requires:
Please send a complete copy of your passport (of 6 months validity) via email of full name, date of birth, sex, nationality, passport number, passport expired date of your arrival in Vietnam.
Attention please: We can only obtain the visa for you once you book tours with us - by the Vietnam Immigration Department.
Visa on arrival can be arranged when you enter Vietnam by air (international airport in Hanoi, Danang or Saigon) or you can get the visa at the Vietnamese embassy in your country.

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On arrival, you must be in possession of:
- Your passport
- Invitation letter
- 2 photos (4x6 cm)
- Visa for one month, single entry: 45USD
- Visa for one month, multiple entry: 60USD