subject: Vietnam As A Tourist Attraction [print this page] When you hear anything about the country Vietnam, the first thing that comes to your mind is Vietnam War. The country fought great and historical wars to get freedom from China and France. The Vietnamese people fought with great determination and courage to gain back their much wanted freedom. Not many people used to look at Vietnam as a holiday destination before but the situation is changing quickly with tourism booming in the country.
Vietnam travel packages are gaining popularity worldwide and it is one among the top emerging tourist destinations. There are a lot of travel agencies promoting Vietnam tours and choosing this country as a vacation place will never be a wrong decision. The place is filled with natural beauty and untouched landscapes. Unlike other tourist locations which are flooded by tourists and is always crowded, this place is fairly less crowded and hence maintains its freshness.
Before heading on a Vietnam tour, you can obviously read up on the internet about the place. There is lot of information available today on the net about the place and you will love what you see. The weather is pretty decent throughout the year except for a few months. The people there are also warm and affectionate and will welcome you to their country. A majority of Vietnamese people follow Buddhism and their culture reflects that. You are sure to see some imprints left by the Chinese and French people in their culture and cuisine.
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam and the city is very charming with all the monuments and colonial architecture preserved. It is a must-visit on your Vietnam tour among the other attractions. If you want to experience the real natural beauty of the country, you should visit a place called Sapa which is full of beautiful mountains, water bodies, paddy fields and much more. The place looks heavenly and looks very serene and divine. There are also many well preserved jungles and going on a jungle ride is one of the top activities there if you want to experience the wide collection of flora and fauna. Ho Chi Minh city is a place you should visit to see the sparkling, active side of the country. The city is always bustling with life and is best to hang out in the night. The country has all kinds of places; it has mountains, rivers, acres of green pastures, beaches, jungles and everything else you would want from a holiday destination.
You will fall in love with the natural beauty and serenity of the place and to top it all your stay will be peaceful and calm. It could give you the much awaited break from you busy schedules and routines. You can just laze around here enjoying the beauty of the place. While you are in Vietnam you should definitely try out the local cuisine and do some shopping. You could get great stuff here for your home and that too at a nominal price.
