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Many tourists are interested in holidays in Vietnam. This country has become popular for many reasons, including visa-free entry, and gorgeous sandy beaches, and a pleasant climate, low prices for local hotels.

So tourists from all countries were drawn there, including Russo tourists.

I was lucky enough to visit this country, two of the most popular Vietnamese resorts, so I had the opportunity to compare them. And in this article I will talk about the features of these resorts, and why Vietnam can be your most vivid tourist experience!

Socialism in Paradise: who will enjoy a holiday in Vietnam

Do you remember how we treated foreign tourists during the Soviet Union? That's right: they ran on their hind legs in front of them, they, foreigners, were offered only the best. built for them good hotels, expensive restaurants worked for them.

This is exactly what it looks like in Vietnam. If the same Chinese built loved ones for themselves, then the Vietnamese still do not have so many rich people to build luxury hotels for them. And they were built specifically for tourists. Moreover, they were built quite recently - about 10 years ago. Since, unlike the same, before that, Vietnam was somehow in no hurry with the development of resorts.

But after the tourism development program was adopted in the country at the beginning of the 2000s, the Vietnamese began to build in such a way that everyone gasped.

So, if you want to feel like a celestial - you are in Vietnam!

By the way, please note that there have been changes in the rules for entering Vietnam. You can read more about this in this article:

When is the best time to go: seasonality

To begin with, let's first define best season for the trip. Vietnam has a dry season and a rainy season. Due to the fact that Vietnam is, as it were, "stretched" from north to south, the climate in different parts of Vietnam is also different.

But both north and south are affected by the monsoons. From November to April, it is cooler in the north, but there is less rainfall. And from May to October it is hot and humid. The south has high humidity all year round, and the rainy season lasts from May to November. Because majority popular resorts located closer to the south of Vietnam probably worth choosing for a trip to Vietnam time from November to April.

Most of the time, this is exactly what tourists do. Accordingly, the prices of the dry season are more expensive, and in the rainy season, tours to Vietnam are a little cheaper.

You can see the current prices for holidays in Vietnam here: Tours to Vietnam

Resorts in Vietnam - which one to choose?

The choice of a resort in Vietnam should also be approached quite responsibly, because the two most popular resorts Vietnam - Nya Trang And Phan Thiet- very different in their structure and location.

Having visited both there and there, I can say that by choosing any of them, you will get a great vacation and a lot of opportunities for sightseeing pastime.

But still, it is better to know about the features of these resorts in order to get exactly those impressions from the trip that will make you remember Vietnam with love and delight.

Phan Thiet resort

So, Phan Thiet located quite far from the airport - 200 km, transfer there takes 3-4 hours. Actually, the town of Phan Thiet itself is not a tourist destination. This is the usual small town where the local population is engaged in fishing.

Near it - about 15 km - there is Mui Ne resort area . That's where all the hotels are.

Even 10-15 years ago, mainly surfers and kitesurfers rode in Mui Ne. During the day, the guys cut through the waves and in the evening they drank beer on the beach and picked up girls in several local bars. A kind of specific paradise on earth, a party for their own.

But everything is changing. Mui Ne was discovered by major travel companies. The monsters of the tourism industry saw the potential of the local beaches and began to beautify the place and sell organized tours to the godforsaken village in southern Vietnam.

Now there are more than 70 hotels. They different levels- from three to five stars. But the nice thing is that all the hotels on Mui Ne - with their large or not very, but, as a rule, beautiful and green territory, and are located on the 1st line from the sea, and their beaches with pleasant golden sand have a gentle entrance to the sea .

Hotels 3*:Vinh Suong Resort 3*, we lived in it: awesome green and cozy hotel, very well located - everything is nearby. Hotels MUINE OCEAN RESORT & SPA 3*, CANARY BEACH RESORT 3* — also worthy, with beautiful grounds and good rooms.

4* hotels: BAMBOO VILLAGE BEACH RESORT & SPA 4* — very stylish, with good territory; PALMIRA MUINE 4* — a little away from other hotels, but for a relaxing holiday with children - ideal. NOVELA RESORT 4*- small area good rooms(and the view from most of the rooms), good location. SUNNY BEACH PHAN THIET 4* — great area, flowers everywhere, nice rooms .

Two 4 * hotels stand apart - Novotel Coralia 4* And PARK DIAMOND HOTEL 4*. They are no longer located in Mui Ne, but on the outskirts of Phan Thiet itself. But if Novotel Coralia 4 * is a large territory, its own beach, infrastructure, excellent rooms with balconies, i.e. good hotel for good rest PARK DIAMOND HOTEL 4* — this is essentially a city hotel without territory, with a beach across the road. And I would not want to spend all 10-12 days of vacation there ...

Hotels 5*: ANANTARA MUINE 5* — pretentious, high-tech style, excellent territory, endless pool, huge rooms with stylish interiors… in short, the coolest hotel in Mui Ne. MUINE DE CENTURY BEACH RESORT & SPA 5* — a large beautiful area, colonial-style houses, in general, a paradise on earth.

Across the road from the hotels, on 2 lines from the sea, there is the entire tourist infrastructure of Mui Ne in the form of restaurants, shops, massage parlors, travel agencies and rental offices.

And in the vicinity there are several natural and cultural attractions:

• white sand dunes
• red dunes
• hot springs and geysers
• Fay Brook (Red Brook)
• Cham towers

All of them are located at different distances from the resort. You can try to get there on your own by renting a scooter, or you can take an excursion and go to admire the nature and landscapes of southern Vietnam with a guide.

Choosing the second option, you will see several amazing places in one day: you will visit the White Sand Dunes and you can admire the lotus blossoms on the lake next to the dunes. Near Fairy Creek, where, according to local legend, magical fairies live, you will take a barefoot walk right along a shallow stream. It goes along the jungle and sandy mountains and leads to a small waterfall.

In addition, a cable car ride up Mount Taku, 694 meters high, awaits you. It offers stunning views of the South China Sea and the landscapes of South Vietnam. On the mountain you will also see the famous 49-meter statue of Buddha, you will see a functioning temple where monks live, and pagodas to which Buddhists make pilgrimages.

A pretty girl Alexandra can take you on such an excursion. You can see the itinerary for this tour here: Amazing Binh Thuan

As I already mentioned, the Mui Ne resort area is a mecca for wind, kite and other surfers. There are excellent conditions for practicing these sports - stable wind and moderate, but also stable waves.

The only disadvantage of rest in Mui Ne may be the abundance of compatriots. Even in Turkey they are probably in last years became smaller. Cafes and restaurants have signs entirely in Russian, and in the evenings Baskov’s drawling voice and Pugacheva’s old songs are heard from the speakers. But if in 10 days of rest you get bored with seafood, and you want borscht, you will find it.

Kega area

I want to say a few more words about the resort area kega (KEGA).

It is also located a 20-minute drive from Phan Thiet, but only in the opposite direction from Mui Ne. About 10 hotels have now been built and are operating there. They are all very decent, even three-ruble notes, for example ROCK WATER BAY 3*, or Eco Spa Village 3*(in the spirit of a Vietnamese village with cozy eco-style houses immersed in the jungle).

But there is really nowhere to leave the hotel in the evening - there is no infrastructure around. So if you book a hotel in the Kega region for breakfast, then you will have a problem with dinner - you will either need to go to Phan Thiet, or pay extra and get by with the hotel restaurant. Usually tourists choose the first option, because. At a hotel dinner, everyone quickly gets bored.

In Phan Thiet itself, even if you have a hotel on Mui Ne, in general, you can go a couple of times by renting a scooter to get acquainted with the life of the local population. Well, and perhaps, young people will like the nightclub: it can be easily found by the luminous beam of the club spotlight, which is visible against the background of the night sky even at the entrance to the town.

In general, fans of parties, extras and nightlife, as well as everyone who does not like long transfers from the airport to the hotel, it is better to go to another popular resort in Vietnam - to Nha Trang.

Hang out in Vietnam: Nha Trang

Nya Trang- a fairly large and modern city (about a million people), the road to it from the airport will take a maximum of 40 minutes.

All hotels except one ANA MANDARA RESORT 5*, - are located across the road from the sea, but right in the city itself (with the exception of island ones). This is both a plus and a minus.

Plus, all the temptations of a big city are available to you right outside your doorstep. Minus - the population of this big city is numerously present on this very city beach. But this is rather a minus for those tourists who are ready to communicate with the local population only in the form of refined hotel staff.

As for good hotels in Nha Trang, I can recommend the following:

More expensive: Sheraton Nha Trang, Balcony Seaview Nha Trang Center, InterContinental Nha Trang, The Light Hotel & Spa

Cheaper: Dendro Hotel, Golden Tulip Hotel, Green Hotel , New Sun Hotel, Euro Star Hotel,Seaway Hotel

Those tourists who need an ideal beach with sunbeds / umbrellas and without the local population on it, and indeed all tourists vacationing in Nha Trang, will really like it on Vin Pearl Island , which is connected to Nha Trang by cable car.

In addition to a chic beach in a quiet harbor without waves, there are chic hotels on this island - VINPEARL RESORT NHA TRANG 5 * And VINPEARL LUXURY NHA TRANG 5*, and the huge Winpearl Land Park with a water park, an oceanarium, an amusement park and a 3D cinema. Tourists with children, I think, will appreciate all the possibilities of Vin Pearl Island.

All this is available for about 600 rubles with our money. Having paid this amount for a ticket, you get there by cable car and spend the whole day there on the beach, water slides and other attractions (you only have to buy food and drinks). And it all ends evening show fountains. It is also included in these 600 rubles.

Why choose Vietnam

Well, how do you already like this country? Let me give you a couple more reasons in favor of a holiday in Vietnam.

Good excursion programs

In Vietnam you can and should go on excursions . At any resort in Vietnam you will be offered an excellent excursion program: from a trip to hot mineral springs or in the sand dunes before Dalat.

IN Dalat it is advisable to go just for a couple of days, because. The road takes quite a long time, and there is a lot to see.

Who is more active, of course, will go to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) And halong bay.

If you do not like to walk the beaten paths, and you want to see the real Vietnam, the views from which your heart will beat faster, then you should visit these excursions:

Dak Lak Province and Lien Son Township– two-day trip: wildlife, rice fields, coffee fields, huge waterfalls, elephant riding and boating, local tribes and their national cuisine.

Fishing village and Vinh Hy bay: see how ordinary Vietnamese fishermen live, learn about their lifestyle and the structure of the village, see how the fish is dried, which is then sent to shops around the world; look at salt fields where the locals mine salt, and look at vietnamese vineyards, try young Vietnamese wine.

Good cheap shopping

Vietnam is good shopping . The country is famous for its cosmetics, tea and coffee, as well as silk and pearl products. What can be brought from Vietnam? Yes, almost everything: jewelry, leather goods, clothes and shoes. And it's all very inexpensive. After all, many well-known brands have been making their collections in China and Vietnam for a long time. It sells both traditional silk clothes and clothes according to patterns of world brands; you can also find shops of local designers.

When you go shopping, be prepared to play by the rules. And they are as follows: if you want to buy a thing, do not immediately give the amount uttered by the seller. You need to bargain, even you are not used to doing this. But get a thing of excellent quality for inexpensive. These are the shopping rules.

When buying street goods, you can also apply such a “psychological maneuver”: move away from the tray with an offended look. The merchant will call back and will definitely give in. Well, they don’t trade in supermarkets either: prices are fixed in them.

Seafood and other delicacies

What else you can fall in love with Vietnam for is its cuisine. Vietnam is not only a variety of fruits and seafood at ridiculous prices:

Vietnamese kitchen is a collection of all known world traditions: Indian, Japanese, Chinese and so on. Let's remember the history of Vietnam - there was just no one here: the Mongols were noted, and the French, and even the Americans!

Thus, the Vietnamese share the Chinese concept of "five tastes": food should be balanced with salty, sweet, sour, bitter and spicy. As in Chinese cuisine vegetables and herbs play a big role in the dishes. However, the Vietnamese use less oil than the Chinese when frying food.

Following China in the 10th century, Mongolian shepherds came to Vietnam and taught the Vietnamese how to eat beef. Neighboring Cambodia also influenced the development vietnamese cuisine: thanks to her, Indian spices and seasonings have become quite common in Vietnam.

The French, having come to Vietnam in the 19th century, brought their philosophy to food preparation: respect for the high quality of ingredients and the correct use of them. Asparagus, avocado, corn, tomatoes and wine appeared in Vietnam thanks to the French. They also taught the Vietnamese to eat bread (baguettes), drink beer, coffee with milk and make ice cream.

The friendliness of the Vietnamese

In Vietnam, no one, I repeat - NO ONE, will pull you by the hand to your shop, shop, restaurant. No one will pester you on the street with their goods. The Vietnamese generally deserve the sympathy of tourists precisely for their friendliness and unobtrusiveness.

So, to sum up: Vietnam is a great option for your vacation if you need warm sea, good hotels, cheap seafood and a lot of impressions.

For those who have not been able to decide on a resort, there are combined tours that give the opportunity to live in both Nha Trang and Phan Thiet.

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Vietnam – wonderful country with ancient history and culture, which contains a huge number of valuable historical monuments, many of which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The classic combination of bright sun, warm sand, blue sea surface, excellent resorts makes this place ideal for travelers who decide to forget about their problems and immerse themselves in a fabulous vacation.

Diving enthusiasts have an amazing opportunity to enjoy an activity dear to their hearts. Many hotels in the best Vietnamese resorts are equipped with their own massage rooms and spa complexes with healing mud and natural springs. Vietnam is the best vacation for body and soul!

The capital of the Republic of Vietnam is the city of Hanoi, but this is not a place for a beach holiday, but a great opportunity to get acquainted with the interesting sights of the country. In general, you can relax in Vietnam all year round, because when it is humid or cold in one region, it is dry, sunny and hot in another. Let's figure out which resorts in Vietnam are best for relaxing by months.

- Halong bay or Halong Bay, located in northern Vietnam, in the Gulf of Tonkin South China Sea. This place is located one hundred and seventy kilometers from the city of Hanoi. The bay is famous for its numerous islands, of which there are three thousand. These islands are picturesque rocks, proud cliffs and mysterious caves. Ha Long is also the capital of Quang Ninh Province and there are no tourist attractions in the city itself. But Halong Bay itself, which in translation means “the bay where dragons dive”, has been taken under the protection of UNESCO since 1994, in 2011, was named “one of the seven new wonders of the world” and declared a miracle of nature, because here is the most famous landscape of Vietnam. Almost all the islands of this bay are rocky, there are thousands of caves with amazing stalactites and stalagmites, small, but beautiful waterfalls. Cave visits are the most popular tourist attraction, for vacationers in Vietnamese resorts. Many caves are decorated with lighting, and this makes them look a bit like underground palaces. Most often, tourists settle in hotels on Cat Ba Island to relax on the local coast. The tourist season in Halong Bay lasts all year round, but the ideal time to visit is September, October, April, May. The rainy season in this area falls in June, July, August, September.

- Danang- located on the coast Central Vietnam, is the provincial capital of Quang Nam Da Nang and the fastest growing and economically developing city in the country. Da Nang was founded in 192, it belonged to the Champa kingdom, but no ancient sights have survived from the old days. Everything was destroyed during the war with America. Today in Da Nang, a European tourist is a rarity, but in vain, since the resort's beaches are magnificent, albeit rather deserted. But the locals love to relax in this resort. And yet, if you get to rest in Da Nang, you can get acquainted with the following attractions: the Cham Sculpture Museum, a large statue of Buddha, Bana Mountain and Haiwan Pass, Maison ruins, Batma National Park, marble mountains. From Da Nang, tourists like to visit the city of Hoi An with excursions and ancient capital Hue. And yet, tours to Laos are popular from here. If during the day it is boring at this resort, then in the evening it flashes with lights, nightclubs open, though non-Europeans still prevail there. But the fact that urban infrastructure can offer everything necessary for quality rest, the fact that the city has some of the best and widest roads on which there are no traffic jams, and also, thanks to huge selection hotels of different categories - this resort is still ahead, a couple more years, and it will become very popular. And this is facilitated by the presence of an international airport, railway station, seaport, bus station. As for the weather, it is hot here in August, September, average temperature- thirty-three degrees. In the coldest season, in December, January, February, there are twenty degrees. The dry season, which falls on the months from January to August, is especially loved by tourists. The most successful months for the swimming season are from May to August, when there are almost no waves. The rainy season begins in September and ends in December, there are heavy rains, but for a short time after them the earth dries out instantly, although the humidity is increased. In September-October, typhoons and floods often hit this coast, but at this time the prices for holidays in Vietnam are the lowest.

Hoi an- small resort town located in the central part of the country. It is located twenty kilometers from Da Nang, on the banks of the Thu Bon River, just a few kilometers from sea ​​coast. Formerly a city called Fifo, back in the sixteenth century, it was considered an important trading port. It must be said that Hoi An is one of those places where the atmosphere of past centuries has been perfectly preserved, as well as a favorite place for tourists. Since 1999, it has been under the protection of UNESCO, as an excellent example of a 15th-19th century southeast Asian trading city. It is often referred to as the "museum under open sky". There are almost eight hundred and fifty buildings here. historical significance: old houses in Chinese style, Cham temples, public buildings, grave complexes. Hoi An - also called the most romantic resort Vietnam, with its narrow old streets. There are many souvenir shops, sewing workshops. While relaxing in the city, you will not be left without a beach holiday, the beaches of Hoi An are just a few kilometers from the city center, you can get there by bike, taxi or free shuttle buses. Or, at all, you can stay in one of the Hoi An beach hotels, located right on the beach. The beaches here are amazing: all sandy, not crowded, clean. And the beaches are very picturesque and make great photos: along the beaches, numerous palm trees and casuarina trees lean towards the water. Diving is popular here, the prices for which are the lowest in the world. You can walk through the numerous cafes, restaurants and bars of the city, where you can taste inexpensive, but a wide variety of dishes. national cuisine.

Shopping in Hoi An is awesome: there are many sewing workshops, shops that make shoes and hats on their own, souvenir shops, and the catalog of goods is so huge that you definitely won’t leave without a purchase, you can order something, and the next day they will bring you your order directly to the hotel room. Hoi An is one of the most popular and beloved by our compatriots resort in Vietnam, and every fourth vacationer here is a Russian. The city has something to love, it has a well-developed tourist infrastructure, many different hotels, restaurants, a lot of supermarkets where you can buy food for next to nothing in order to save even more on food. But there are no nightclubs, discos in Hoi An, except for restaurants with a dance floor, working until late. This resort is considered year-round, but high tourist season here from January to August, the ideal time for the swimming season is from May to August. From September to January it is hot here, but it often rains for a short time, this is the time when you can save a lot on a trip, sometimes up to 30% of the cost of the tour at other times. The hottest months are August, September, the coldest, in the understanding of the word by the Vietnamese, namely - twenty degrees of heat - December, January, February. September-October on this coast is the time of typhoons, heavy rains, floods.

Nha Trang- the recognized capital of Vietnamese resorts and the capital of the province of Khanh Hoa, located in the Central part of the country. The famous beaches of Nha Trang are washed by the South China Sea. "Nha Trang", translated as "Mangrove River" or "Reed River". Back in the days when Vietnam was a French colony, Nha Trang was a modest fishing village, now it is a trendy resort where various interesting events and beauty contests, for example, Miss Asia, Miss Vietnam, in 2008, Miss Universe was held here. Nha Trang is the most popular resort in Vietnam, which is loved by both locals and Russian tourists. Especially for our compatriots, a new option was organized at the local airport "Cam Ranh" - "obtaining a visa on arrival." It is worth clarifying that a vacation of up to fifteen days for Russians in Vietnam is visa-free, and if you want to stay longer, then please get a visa. The city has a lot of Russian-speaking travel agencies, various cafes, shops, hotels with Russian-speaking staff, signs on the streets are duplicated in Russian, and every second tourist is Russian. Tourists are attracted here by rest on beautiful beaches, with healing springs and mud. Here you can get complex treatment, especially attracted by the local air, saturated with eucalyptus aromas, which has a beneficial effect on people with weakened immunity and those who suffer from respiratory diseases.

The length of local beaches is six kilometers. And they are also considered the most beautiful in Vietnam, with coconut palms covering vacationers from the scorching sun. Due to the fact that Nha Trang Bay is half closed from the sea by islands on one side and mountains on the other, the resort is not threatened by hurricanes and storms. The water here is amazingly clear and clean, reaching twenty-six degrees. If you come to rest at this resort with children, then be careful: the depth here is growing rapidly, a couple of meters from the shore - it's already deep! You don't get bored in the resort city, there are a great many restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, discos, massage parlors, beauty salons, several diving centers. there are healing springs and mud. Nearby small islands allow tourists to engage in snorkeling, surfing, diving, and other water sports. Nearby is the island of Hon Che, connected to the resort by a long cable car, it has its own hotels, beaches, the Vinpearl amusement park, where children and adults will not be bored, and there is also an interesting night disco located inside an artificial mountain. There are natural, cultural and historical attractions in the city and its surroundings. Let's start from the funny island of Nha Trang Bay, completely inhabited by monkeys. And here is the Oceanographic Institute - one of the first research centers in the country, where more than eight thousand representatives of marine and freshwater fauna live. The Chinguyen Aquarium is also interesting - a large artificial lake with fresh water. One of the most interesting historical monuments of the seventeenth century is the Dien Khanh Citadel, rebuilt several times by different dynasties of rulers, from which several parts of the wall and gate have survived to this day. Long Son Pagoda, also known as Tinh Khoi Khanh Hoa Pagoda and Nam Phat Hoc Khoi Pagoda, is the most impressive local attraction. Behind the pagoda, on the top of the hill is the White Buddha - Kim Than Fat To. You can climb to the statue by a staircase consisting of one hundred and fifty-two steps. The composition was set in 1963, it depicts the Buddha sitting on a Lotus flower. The height of the Buddha is fourteen meters. The observation deck offers stunning views of Nha Trang. The Buddha can be seen from anywhere in the city. Interesting is the Cathedral of Nha Trang, built in 1928 from concrete blocks in the French Gothic style with multi-colored stained-glass windows. Here is the residence of the Bishop of Nha Trang. The towers of Po Nagar or Thap Ba - the Lady of the City - have stood on the site of Hindu religious ceremonies since the second century AD. The towers themselves were built in the seventh century. Nha Trang is a paradise for sex tourists, finding a priestess of love here is a trifling matter, she will find you herself if you take a walk around the evening city. But be careful, there is often theft, so keep your wallet and valuables in sight. The weather here is excellent all year round, the temperature does not drop below twenty-two degrees even at night. The rainy season here is from mid-October to mid-December. But the rains, although torrential, are short-lived and everything dries up quickly, it becomes clean again, sunny, you can swim and sunbathe. Indeed, strong winds low season can cause quite a big wave, it becomes difficult and dangerous to go into the sea, but this is a favorite time for surfers. Rarely in the rainy season there are hurricanes, typhoons, but prices drop sharply. The ideal time for a beach holiday is from January to August. The “season of storms” happens from November to mid-February, big waves form, but this does not affect the beach holiday - sunbathing on the shore, and you can swim in the hotel pool.

Phan Thiet or Mui Ne or Phan Thiet - the second popular Vietnamese resort among Russians. Gordes is located in the southern part of the country. Mui Ne is a resort of Phan Thiet, located twenty kilometers from the city center. The main part of the hotels and the most best beaches of this area are located along the coast between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne, called "Mui Ne Beach". The resort is so popular among our compatriots that local restaurants have menus in Russian, signs in Russian on the streets, all excursions are conducted in Russian, Russian films are shown in a local cafe, almost all resort shops are oriented to Russian, natives work there from the CIS. The beaches here are good, sandy, of course, not very picturesque, since there are no palm trees leaning towards the water, the color of the sand is not snow-white, and the wind and waves often bring garbage from the sea and make the water cloudy. But the beaches are well equipped: there are sunbed rentals, water activities, cafes, restaurants, board rentals, its own kiting school and surfing school. Mui Ne does not abound with nightlife, although they are available, there are many restaurants, massage parlors, the surroundings are famous for their natural, historical and cultural attractions. Mui Ne is a "mecca" for windsurfers and kiters. Phan Thiet is calmer than Nha Trang and more affordable in terms of prices. This is a year-round resort with an average annual temperature of twenty-nine degrees.

The lowest temperature during the year is a night temperature of twenty-five degrees. The rainy season lasts from May to October, the high season - from November to April. Throughout the year, it is windy in Phan Thiet, which makes it easier to feel the heat, but there are always waves on the sea, in the rainy season they are calmer, in the dry season they are quite strong, often interfere with swimming. The ideal time for surfing, windsurfing and kiting is January, February, March.

Phu Quoc Island- is located in Gulf of Thailand and is the largest island in Vietnam. Its size: forty-eight by twenty-five kilometers. Around it are numerous small islands that you can easily visit while relaxing in Phu Quoc. Due to the mountainous island relief, Phu Quoc is called the "island of ninety-nine mountains." It is often compared to the Thai island of Phuket, although Phu Quoc is less developed and equipped, it is quieter, there is not a great abundance of entertainment: discos, bars, shopping and sex tourism. This island is a quiet paradise - calm and secluded. At least once visited by tourists, they forever consider it their paradise island. The beaches here are the cleanest and most beautiful in the world, and the nature of the island is luxurious: majestic rainforests, beautiful mountains, rivers, waterfalls, rich flora and fauna. That is why eco-tourism lovers love to come here. While relaxing on the island, it is worth visiting the pearl farm and museum. It is worth noting that another name for the island is “Pearl”.

A popular entertainment for tourists is fishing not only for fish, but also for squid, crabs and other marine life. Another traditional tourist activity is diving. This is facilitated by the richest underwater world with beautiful coral reefs, the rarest species of underwater flora and fauna, and at the same time, completely transparent water. These conditions are also favorable for snorkeling. There is a diving center, equipment rental, excursions to distant beaches and nearby islands. In the evening, you can relax in restaurants specializing in the preparation of dishes from the freshest and most inexpensive seafood. Phu Quoc Island is part of the tropical hot climate zone, it is warm all year round. The high season runs from November to March. From April to June, the hot season lasts here, hotel prices are slightly reduced. The rainy season starts in July and lasts until September. At this time, it is warm, but rainy, and prices are minimal.

Con Dao Island- located in the southern part of the country, it is an archipelago of sixteen small islands. Tourists are offered an excellent secluded, exotic and quiet beach holiday, in addition, there are excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling. The lion's part of the archipelago - territory national park, exotic animals, plants, a rich underwater world live here. A visit to the park is possible, both independently and in a group tour, and with an individual guide. I must say that the historical sights here are specific: the prison of political prisoners, where twenty thousand prisoners died, is now a museum. The next memorable place is the cemetery where those who died in prison are buried. There is also a temple on the island. The tourist infrastructure is not yet very developed, except for hotels and restaurants there is almost nothing else. The center of the island is the new city "Con Son Village", where there are excellent roads, here you can buy everything you need on the market, since there are no shopping centers here. But there are diving centers and travel agencies where you can buy a tour to nearby islands or an excursion to national park. The climate of Con Dao is tropical and warm. The dry season starts in December and lasts until April, the rainy season - from May to November. Diving and snorkeling is best done from February to July.

Vung Tau- a large resort city on the southern coast of Vietnam, located on Cape Saint Jacques. The city is a major commercial center, where oil fields are developed nearby, as well as oil production. There are many Russian-Vietnamese enterprises and many Russians living here, the largest Russian diaspora of Vietnam is located here, with its own microdistrict. Vung Tau is popular with both locals and foreigners. There is a good beach holiday, shopping and a lot of entertainment, a lot of different hotels. It is worth considering that the beaches in the city are not very clean, and the waves here are strong, which attracts kite surfers to these places. Of course, Vung Tau itself is a beach resort, with a huge stretch. But south of the city, the beaches are cleaner. Vung Tau does not have many attractions, there are temples, pagodas, a lighthouse and a giant statue of Jesus Christ, thirty meters high. On small island there is a temple that you can easily reach on foot at low tide, there is a local "Golgotha", where there is a huge statue of the Virgin Mary. During the day, you can take a walk in the city park, go to the Amusement Park on the mountain, visit the local market, shopping centers, lie down on the beach. Spend the evening in a cafe, restaurant, late-night bar or nightclub. Vung Tau is a year-round resort. The dry season starts in November and lasts until April, the rainy season goes from May to October, but the level of precipitation at this time is quite low.

Not a single tourist who once visited Vietnam will not remain indifferent to the magnificent rest at its resorts. Here you will be greeted by a special atmosphere of complete serenity, tranquility and joy, filled with an elusive echo of French charm.

The climate of Vietnam is diverse, this is due to the considerable length of the country. Comfortable weather can be found here all year round if you choose the right resort.

The rainy season falls on the summer months and early autumn. At this time, the rains stand like a wall, and it becomes stuffy from high humidity. But in the central region of the country there are several secluded bays, where it becomes uncomfortable only at the end of the year.

If the vacation falls on summer days, then it is preferable to go on vacation to the central region of Vietnam, in winter it is advisable to choose resorts that are located in the south or north of the country. When going to these places for the first time, it is important to have reliable information when it is better to relax in Vietnam, at what time of the year and where.

North Vietnam is the oldest part of the country. On its open spaces there are numerous coffee plantations, as well as nature reserves. Capital Hanoi is a city that strikingly combines the influences of East and West: ancient pagodas and narrow streets, colonial villas and green French boulevards.

All this is complemented by lakes of magical beauty, surrounded by lush greenery. Northern Vietnam will be of interest to those who wish to get acquainted with the historical monuments of the country and plunge into the atmosphere of the Old City. The best time to go there is in the spring.

Central Vietnam will not leave indifferent lovers of beach holidays, kitesurfing and. It is famous for its long white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and soft mediterranean climate. You can visit anytime except autumn.

South Vietnam ideal for a beach holiday. World famous resorts are concentrated here ( Mui Ne, peninsula Cam Ranh, gulf Nha Trang and others). Any tourist can choose a place to their liking: youthful Nha Trang, luxurious Phu Quoc or calm Phan Thiet.

The region is characterized by greater economic development compared to the rest of Vietnam. The climate of the southern coast is tropical, the beach season is the most comfortable and long.

beach season

In the winter-spring period, the beach season begins in Vietnam, when it is better to relax in the southern part of the country. At this time, a large influx of tourists from all over the world, the weather in the region is conducive to relaxation, but prices rise accordingly. In spring, dry and hot weather sets in all resorts of the country.

It is best to relax in the most famous beach resorts in Vietnam during the following periods:

• Phan Thiet- during the winter months;
• Hoi an– from April to the end of August;
• Phu Quoc– from November to March;
• Nha Trang– from February to September.

Spring is the time when it is best to go to Vietnam to relax. From March-April in the central and southern regions hot weather sets in. This is the best period for active activities and beach holidays. IN Phan Thiet And Mui Ne during the day about + 34 ° С, the sea 28 ° С. IN Nha Trang slightly cooler.

On Fukuoka very warm nights, and daytime temperatures in the spring around 32°C. In the northern region, you can swim only from the end of April, when the temperature reaches +23°C.

rainy season in vietnam

This period in the regions of the country varies in time. In the south it lasts from May to November. During the rainy season, there is very high humidity due to short but heavy rainfall. The air temperature is about +27°С. Not all tourists avoid traveling to the country at this time, some do not consider the rains a hindrance. Prices during this period are significantly reduced, and the sea remains warm.

In northern Vietnam, the rainy season lasts from April to November. When going to this region, preferably warm clothes. In the central region, tropical showers are observed from December to April. Short-term rains occur frequently and the air temperature is quite low.

The hotel rooms are cool and very humid because they are not heated. The ocean is stormy, and it is most often impossible to swim, as red flags on the beaches warn about.

On the south coast, the wet season begins in May and ends closer to November. Rains are short-term, about 30-40 minutes, alternating with sunny weather. At the same time, the air temperature drops slightly.

The period when it is better to refuse a trip to Vietnam is from August to November. At this time, there is a high probability of typhoons, which are life-threatening. This must be taken into account when deciding when it is better to relax in Vietnam.

How to save money on travel

When planning a vacation in Vietnam (when is the best time to go in order to spend less), you need to consider that the most profitable tours are during the rainy season. At this time, the cost of recreation is lower than usual, so tourists often book places in advance. The flow of tourists is slightly reduced.

Despite showers, the air temperature in the southern resorts only slightly decreases (+28-29°C). In addition, the rains are short and the sea remains warm (+27-28°C). Showers often occur after lunch, during the period of the strongest heat and last only 30-40 minutes, so they do not always interfere with rest.

IN winter period prices for tours are the highest, this is due to increased competition. In other resorts, the tourist season is already closed and the number of people arriving in Vietnam to take a break from the cold winter is increasing dramatically. Most of all visitors are on the eve, this causes a significant increase in the cost of vouchers. The rest of the time prices are quite stable.

Diving and fishing

Diving enthusiasts can go to Vietnam at any time. In large resort towns there are special schools. The cost of classes is much lower than in other countries, and the underwater world is very beautiful and diverse.

For those who prefer and picturesque places, it is better to choose a dry season for recreation. lovers fishing also worth preferring this period. There are several options for this activity in Vietnam: fishing on the high seas, in rivers and mountain lakes. Fishing equipment can be rented from residents.

The dry season in the country lasts from January to April, so when deciding when it is better to go to Vietnam to relax at sea, you need to understand that this is the best time for beach activities. During this period, you can go to any region of the country and visit all resort places in Vietnam.

An experienced tourist who has traveled half the world sooner or later leaves the beaten path of travel. In search of new experiences, he discovers Asia, far from being as comfortable as patriarchal Europe, and rich in dashing entertainment, as usual with, but no less attractive.

Vietnam, being on a par with Thailand the pearl of the Indochinese Peninsula, promises even a sophisticated traveler a lot of previously unknown experiences.

Vietnam or Thailand: which is cheaper?

When decision to visit asian resort accepted, it is worth asking yourself a question - why vietnam, and not , or, for example, their neighbors in Indochina Laos and Cambodia? As for the last two, one can definitely answer - the level of development of such a sector of the economy as tourism in these states cannot be compared with the Vietnamese one.

What about Thailand? After all, the Thais opened their doors to travelers from all over the world much earlier. Yes, Thailand's economy is focused on foreign visitors, but the tense political situation does not allow tourists to feel safe. In 2014, a military coup took place here, the echoes of which are still destabilizing the situation in the country. In addition, prices in Thai hotels and supermarkets is much higher than in Vietnamese.

By the way, about prices. In Vietnam, the most expensive vacation will cost on the northern coast. Central and southern regions countries profess a softer pricing policy in relation to their guests. Another plus for vacation in Vietnam is that prices here do not change depending on the season and remain low all year round.

This is interesting! According to legend, the Vietnamese are the fruit of the union of a dragon and a fairy bird. That is why the dragon is the most revered mythical animal in Vietnam.

With children at sea: when to pack on the road?

Due to the length of Vietnam from north to south, The country's climate is very diverse. and not always soft. The north will please with moderate heat from May to October. The rest of the time, although the weather is less favorable to the guests of the country, it still does not stand out as anomalies. These are subtropics - there is a lot of sun, a lot of rainfall and high humidity.

How to save money on a flight to Vietnam - find out in the next one.

Another thing - capricious southern climate. The weather here is warm all year round, but in May the rainy season begins in this part of the country. Tropical showers turn into typhoons, and those into extensive floods. But since October, a lull sets in in the south - there is no particular heat, but winds with rains do not spoil the impressions of the rest.

And even such wayward weather plays into the hands of the tourist - You can visit Vietnam all year round: from May to October sunbathe and swim in the north, in the autumn-spring season - in the south. Average annual temperature here it varies from 22 to 25º C.

Contrary to popular belief, the main religion in Vietnam is not Buddhism, but traditional beliefs: the locals worship spirits, mythical animals, and the mother goddess.

Best Resorts - Top 5 Travel Preferences

Vung Tau

The southern coast of Vietnam will shelter those travelers from Russia who are tired of their compatriots. Vung Tau is the only Vietnamese city where there is Russian diaspora of local residents, but here are the usual Russian tourists almost none here.

Vung Tau cannot be called a major resort, and its infrastructure is less developed compared to Nha Trang and Da Nang, but everything you need for a comfortable stay, available here. Beaches, especially clean in the southern part of the city, shopping centers, restaurants and parks are ready to conquer tourists with their cozy and quiet atmosphere.

• The highest in Asia jesus statue. This building is 32 meters high, completely made of white marble.

In order to view Jesus, like his brother in Rio de Janeiro, who spread his arms over the city, you need to overcome about 900 steps along the mountain staircase and another 130 inside the monument itself, which lead to the observation deck on the shoulders of the statue.

• Hai Dang Lighthouse. It was built by the French, whose colony was once Vietnam. This is reminiscent of 4 French cannons, 10 meters long each, standing on the platform at the foot of the lighthouse. It reaches a height of 18 meters, and from above offers stunning views of the city and the ocean.
• Children in Vung Tau will not be left without entertainment: Mount Nuilon Park will delight its young visitors with attractions, excursions on horseback and trains, an artificial waterfall and a zoo.

Phu Quoc

For lovers scuba diving this island will become a real Mecca, because the local diving center is quite large even by world standards. Prices for equipment rental and instructor services are among the lowest in the world, and the flora and fauna of the underwater world is as rich as in the Maldives or Indonesia.

Phu Quoc is located at the beginning of its development as a resort, therefore, apart from diving, there are few active entertainments here. This tropical island is more suitable for a lazy holiday under the palm trees of paradise. Vacationer there will be every chance lie on the beach alone, there are so few tourists here.

However, good hotels on the island are always full, so we recommend that you take care of accommodation in advance.

Attractions and entertainment:

• Very popular with guests of the island are eco-tours: visiting wild jungle, mountain waterfalls, black pepper plantations, or a trip to the sea eagles.
• Thrill seekers will love excursion to Coconut Jail. Here the French colonizers kept their prisoners.

Now the Coconut Prison is not used for its intended purpose, but as a museum demonstrating prison life.

• Another institution, not intended for visits by ordinary people, has opened its doors to tourists in Fukuoka. This factory for the production of fish sauce "Nyok Mam". True, only owners of noses that are not particularly sensitive to specific smells will like such an excursion.

A traveler who decides to visit Vietnam for the first time should remember a few rules:

1. All local vegetables and fruits it is necessary to wash with clean drinking water - the tropical climate promotes the growth of pathogenic bacteria, and the tap water here is not of the best quality;
2. when visiting crowded places keep a close eye on your wallet because the indigenous population does not disdain petty theft;
3. going to Buddhist temple , it is worth showing respect for religion and, no matter how hot it is, cover your arms and legs with clothes.

Subject to these simple subtleties, Vietnam will certainly become an unexpectedly pleasant discovery on the boring travel map and will delight you with a variety of entertainment, soft sand on the beaches and the friendliness of the locals.

What are the benefits of a vacation in Vietnam, see the following video:

Until recently, many people associated Vietnam with total poverty and did not arouse much interest among tourists. But today everything has changed - the country is considered one of the most popular resorts in the world. And all because there are warm tropics, an unforgettable Asian flavor and an affordable price policy for tour packages. What will a vacation in Vietnam be remembered for, when and where it is better to go, how to get there, what entertainment the country can offer a demanding tourist - we will talk about all this later in the article.

Socialist Republic of Vietnam

During its existence, Vietnam, whose history begins from the first millennium BC, has experienced many attempts on its territorial integrity and charter. He had to go through the times French colony, Japanese occupation and a large number of wars. And the blind inheritance of the Soviet form of economic management led the country to a serious crisis in the economy. It took years to restore relations with developed countries on the world map, as well as to partially liberalize the economic system and rise from the ashes.

The name "Vietnam" comes from the ancient people of the Viet, who lived on the territory of the modern republic, and from the word "us", which means "southern" in their language.

The territory of the modern state is spread over several climatic zones. That is why it is very important to find out before the trip where and at what time of the year it is better to relax in Vietnam.

Where is on the map

The republic is located on the Indochina Peninsula, which is located in Southeast Asia. On the western side, its neighbors are Cambodia and Laos; on the north, the country borders on China. people's republic, and from the south and east it is washed by the South China Sea.

The area of ​​the state, the heart of which is the city of Hanoi, reaches about 332 thousand km2. More than 93 million people live in cities and villages in Vietnam. They use the official Vietnamese language and the national currency, which is the Vietnamese dong.

How to get from Moscow

The direct distance between Moscow and Vietnam is 6735 km. And tourists prefer to overcome it exclusively by planes. In this case, the flight lasts about 9-10 hours.

Today, Vietnam is the leading exporter of black pepper and cashew nuts. The republic also occupies the second position in the export of coffee outside the country. It is characteristic that coffee plants are not indigenous to these areas and were introduced into the crop production of the state by the French colonists.

The easiest way to get from the capital of Russia to Vietnam is through the main air gates of the republic. They are airports in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Due to the strong competition between airlines, tourists in this direction are provided with a large selection of flights at relatively low prices.

If you prefer resorts in the south of Vietnam, it is best to fly straight to Nha Trang, Da Nang or Phu Quoc Island. But in this case, be prepared that the cost of the ticket will be much more expensive. To save money, many travelers choose flights to the Vietnamese capital, and then get to their destination by bus.

To purchase the cheapest tickets, it is better to use search engines, where comparable prices are provided. different airlines and many booking systems (Skyscanner and Aviasales). Practitioners say that in 90% of cases it is possible to save from 300 to 1000 rubles. But remember that on the eve of the holidays, as well as on weekends, the cost of the flight is much higher than on weekdays.

Consider yourself lucky if you manage to find tickets for the Moscow-Ho Chi Minh flight at a price of 27 thousand rubles. This is rare, but it is still possible to catch luck by the tail.

More than 40% of Vietnamese have the popular surname Nguyễn in the country, another 11% - Trần. So you already know half of the population of the republic.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh and other destinations

Vietnam through the spectrum of tourism seems to be very diverse. It only at first glance seems that, apart from rice fields and noodles traditional for the national cuisine, there is nothing interesting there. In fact, there is a place and activity in the state for athletes, seafood lovers, connoisseurs of historical sites, those who prefer exciting adventures and quiet family vacations, couples with children and fans of the fascinating water world. But let's talk about all this in order.

For many travelers, Vietnam begins with the capital. Tourists are amazed by the beauty of the local lakes that surround the city, historical monuments of the metropolis and buildings that have been preserved since the imperial era.

Near the heart of Vietnam, there are many places that every traveler simply must visit. We are talking about one of the famous wonders of the world - dragon bay. It is located just 160 km from Hanoi and impresses with its purity, pretty islands that protrude thickly from the emerald water.

Also worth seeing is Halong Bay. This is an intensively developing resort with hotels, entertainment centers and various boutiques. Great place for shopping, entertainment and beach holidays.

The Vietnamese language is characterized by six different keys. Their use radically changes the semantic meaning of words. Therefore, do not even try to master it yourself.

Among travelers who know everything about Vietnam, this large resort city of Ho Chi Minh City is called the center of entertainment and the water world. Its attractions are the botanical garden, an amusement park, the Give Nam attractions, a zoo, a cinema, and the Dam Sen water park. This is one of the best options for families with children.

Fans of active vacations and athletes are best to choose the city of Mui Ne on the map of Vietnam. By the way, here you don’t have to rack your brains trying to understand the language of the native Vietnamese. The fact is that the resort has a lot of Russian-language signs and appropriate attendants. And in some restaurants you can even offer borscht and donuts traditional for our cuisine.

In Vietnam, it is not customary to completely drink any drink from a cup. At its bottom must be up to 10% of the drink.

Kiters and surfers should visit the local bay. Here, for beginners, there are special schools for fast learning, especially since the prices for the services offered are relatively low. No less interesting in this exotic paradise will be a family with children. For them, beautiful hotels, wide sandy beaches and plantings of luxurious palms and pines stretch along the entire coast.

For those who prefer to enjoy the masterpieces of seafood cuisine on vacation, Nha Trang is recommended. The city is located in the most beautiful bay, therefore it constantly attracts tourists with its beautiful scenery and mild climate. This resort will be remembered for exotic colorful dishes, warm sea, amazing souvenirs, parks, attractions, diving, nightlife and visiting temple complex. The place is suitable for children and adults. Your child will be delighted with the Vinpearl Land water adventure park on the island of Hon Tre, the Chi-Nguyen aquarium (Neptune's Palace), and the aquarium for a long time to come.

Going on such a long journey, do not forget to stock up on time with the necessary set of medicines and repellents. In Vietnam, tourists often suffer from insect bites, poisonous plant fumes, jellyfish burns and the scorching sun, as well as food poisoning, allergies and dirty local water.

Fans of a relaxing holiday should go to Phu Quoc Island. There you will not find noisy streets of megacities, bright entertainment centers, endless shops, restaurants and cafes. Only the sea, palm trees, sun-drenched beaches, fabulous sunrises and sunsets. And also pearl farms and huge plantations of black pepper. Tour operators often recommend such a vacation to families with children and elderly travelers, as well as people who are tired of the daily bustle of the city. But this pleasure is much more expensive than the above resorts.

Similar impressions await you from a visit to Vung Tau. In this place, you can also be alone with nature and improve your health. The resort is worth visiting the statue of Jesus Christ. And if you climb up its spiral staircase, you can appreciate the panorama of the entire Vietnamese town.

For those who dream of a developing journey and are eager to immerse themselves in the centuries-old history of Asian peoples, the resort town of Hoi An is very suitable. You will be impressed marble mountains, Haivan pass, museums of architecture and sculptures, Cham complex Mishon. Ancient traditions can be studied even just by walking along the local streets. They often meet antique shops and ancient temples.

Da Nang Resort is the perfect place to get acquainted with local traditions. But its only "minuses" are the high pricing policy in relation to tourists and some remoteness of the resort area from the center. These inconveniences are connected with the industrial and economic direction of the city.

In crowded places Vietnamese resort towns and especially in the capital, tourists should be on the alert. Very often, local entrepreneurs, spoiled by the constant flow of wealthy travelers, deceive and shortchange their customers. Also very often there are cases when the price of a product is significantly overstated. Therefore, before buying anything in Vietnam, study the market and never leave your belongings unattended.

Weather in Vietnam: when is the best time to travel?

If you choose where it is better to go on vacation in Vietnam, do not be too lazy to find out in which equatorial zone the resort you like is located. This is due to the large length of the republic from north to south. In addition, on climatic conditions The area is heavily influenced by the monsoons.

In water

All year round, tourists have the opportunity to enjoy the clear waters of the warm South China Sea, located in the tropical climate zone. Its emerald waves are striking in their transparency - the seabed is perfectly visible even through a 10-meter water column. Plus, she's always warm. The sea temperature never drops below 23 °C. And in August it warms up to the 30-degree mark.

On the land

In the northern regions of the state sunny weather does not last long. IN summer season the air warms up to 28–30 °C. And in winter, in the flat areas, the temperature drops to a stable 20 ° C. But in mountainous areas, the thermometer can fix only 5 ° C. These resorts are suitable for recreation only in summer, since it rains here from the beginning of September until the very end of May. Continuous showers will accompany you throughout February and March.

In Vietnam, there are no shuttle buses and cars that are familiar to us. The local population travels on motorcycles. In this country, every family has at least 2 bikes. And every day more than 10 million of such vehicles appear on the roads of the republic. In addition, it is not customary to let pedestrians pass at the crossings. Therefore, crossing busy highways constantly turns into an exciting and risky adventure.

It is best to go to the central zones of Vietnam in spring and summer, because in the rest of the year there are heavy rains. The climate of these areas is characterized by heat and high humidity. Average temperatures fluctuate between 35–40 °С in summer and 15–20 °С in winter.

The southern resorts of Vietnam are distinguished by year-round heat. The temperature here almost never drops below 25 °C. It also rains here, but they often fall only at night and do not last as long as in the north of the country. In addition, in the south, the air is never dry due to the constant evaporation of moisture.

Often, tour operators from Vietnamese resorts recommend to tourists:

• in the period from April to August - Hoi an;
• in the period from January to March, as well as in December and November - the island of Phu Quoc;
• in the period from February to September - Nha Trang;
• throughout the winter - Phan Thiet.

Vietnamese natives firmly believe in the mysterious power of snake wine, which is the country's national drink. It is prepared by preserving venomous reptiles in rice wine and grain alcohol. Moreover, local healers believe that the more dangerous the snake, the more useful the drink will be from it.

Popular beaches of the country

Today, almost everything is popular with tourists. South coast republics. But only elite beaches deserve special love from travelers:

1. Condao. Located on the island of the same name and characterized by white sand, crystal clear sea, dense thickets of coke palms, mangrove forests. This is where you can easily find unique plant or face to face with an exotic animal.
2. Mui Ne Beach. It is a wide beach strip that stretches between the cities of Mui Ne and Phan Thiet. Local residents are accustomed to the constant influx of Russian tourists, so they adjust menus, signs and movie screenings in cinemas to suit them.
3. Lang Co. The beach is located in the resort of Hue, where travelers are pleased with a variety of entertainment centers and restaurants with national cuisine.
4. Ha Long. When the fantastic landscapes of this beach are opened for the first time, the pictures filled with modern special effects and computer graphics are fleetingly recalled. From a charming fairy tale, tourists are returned to reality by a dirty sea ​​water and a rather unpleasant nearby town.
5. Phu Quoc. It is located 15 km from Cambodia and is the subject of quarrels between these 2 states. All coasts of the island are covered with sandy beaches with slightly pinkish fine sand and turquoise clean water. It is here that you can take a beautiful selfie on a palm tree that has approached the very sea. Providing shade, these trees are very appropriate in hot tropical climates. Is it true, good roads not found on the island. But there is an airport.
6. Nha Trang. This is a pearl among all the beaches of Vietnam. It is characterized by a snow-white sand cover, stretching along the coast for 7 km. Since the area is located in a bay, which is almost completely hidden from the open sea by islands, the water here is never colder than + 24 ° C. Also here you can easily get acquainted with octopuses, shrimps, squids and other marine inhabitants that are found right off the coast.
7. Danang. The beach occupies about 20 km of the resort town, but is distinguished by a small selection of hotels on the coast. Therefore, housing during a holiday in these areas must be taken care of in advance.
8. Non Nuoc. Known for the sacred Marble Caves.
9. Vung Tau. Beaches in this resort can be found for every taste. For example, wild and little-known places are suitable for hermits, while demanding spoiled travelers will be offered all the amenities on large modern beaches, which in many respects are similar to European ones. Mulberry (difficult to access), Front and Back beaches are popular.

There is a man in the country who has not slept for over 40 years. This is 75-year-old Thai Ngoc. In the prime of life, he experienced a severe fever and then lost his desire to sleep. As a result of the test that fell to him, the Vietnamese is experiencing discomfort. He confessed to one of the local newspapers that he "feels like a plant without water."

Attractions and excursions

Discovering something new in Vietnam is endless. Moreover, the country is in an endless revival after the wars experienced. The local population is especially anxious about ancient historical monuments. Although, let's not hide, we can see some of them today only thanks to the intervention of UNESCO, which insisted on the reconstruction of the destroyed buildings. So, if you follow from north to south on the map of attractions famous resorts Vietnam, you can find many places where you really should go.

In the capital of the republic, you can visit the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the Hanoi citadel, Cathedral Saint Joseph Museum military history and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Also here is the largest zoo in the country "Thu Le". Its peculiarity is not only in acquaintance with exotic wild animals, but also in the opportunity to ride a boat, take a walk with children and get a dose of adrenaline from local attractions. Also near Hanoi is the Bai Thu Long archipelago, famous for its 3,000 miniature islands.

The city of Hue is home to many aerial pagodas and ancient palaces from the time of the Nguyen Dynasty. Particularly noteworthy are the ruins of the citadel of Kinh Thanh. It is here that you can see with your own eyes the complex of the Nine Holy Weapons, the forbidden purple city of Dai Non and the royal theater. You can also look at the imperial tombs, each of which is a small town.

Despite the 20 ° C outside, the Vietnamese consider this weather to be cold and, as a rule, wrap themselves in warm jackets and hats. And they also decided to wear two-toed socks, which allow you to wear the famous flip flops even in winter.

In the museum city of Hoi An, which is located just south of the resort of Hue, you will be interested in everything. It was through this settlement that the Great Silk Road ran at that time. You will be amazed by the beauty of the temples, which in this city are like mushrooms after the rain. Among them are the legendary buildings of Fioklam, Kaodai, Kuan Kong.

In Nha Trang, it is worth taking a look at the Cham towers, of which only 4 have survived to this day. Also of interest is the Buddha statue, the Long Son pagoda and the marine fauna museum, which contains up to 8 thousand exhibits. Children should be shown the Chingyuen Aquarium, which is a lake divided into 3 parts, each of which is inhabited by decorative, edible and predatory fish.

For lovers of extreme sports, the Dalat mountain resort is very suitable, which is located 60 km from the port of Cam Ranh. For great experiences, you should look into the "madhouse" of the Hang Nga Hotel, as well as visit the Thung Lung Tinh Yeow Valley, Madame Dang Gallery and the Vion Hoa Da Lat Flower Gardens.

In Dalat, which is famous as "Vietnamese Paris", there is even a copy of the Eiffel Tower.

The cheapest diving and other outdoor activities

For obsessed divers, this corner of the planet is considered sacred. And all because it was in Nha Trang Bay that corals began to form for the first time on the planet. Today there are about 400 species of them, which is a record number. Few people know that there is a real coral reserve near Moon Island.

The most interesting places for diving are:

• the area around Madonna Rock and its underwater tunnels;
• coral garden reef, where hard corals grow;
• the area near Mushroom Reef, where flying fish and reef sharks are quite common, as well as colorful clown fish, moray eels, squid, giant turtles, seahorses and barracudas.

You don't have to go too deep here. Sea beauty can be seen already 5 m from the surface of the sea.

For beginners, diving clubs will offer paid training, after which a special certificate is issued. Experienced travelers who are addicted underwater world, advise when choosing centers to give preference exclusively to foreign establishments, and not to Vietnamese ones.

For some reason, all Vietnamese bathe in clothes. They do not swim, but go into the water to a sufficient depth and splash in warm waves. Inexplicably, they also snorkel dressed.

Among other types active rest in this exotic country, you may be offered to dive without scuba gear. This type of entertainment is called freediving. Depending on the level, its cost is in the range of $150–250. The most suitable area for such dives is Whale Island, located 80 km from Nha Trang. It is famous for its turtle farm, so it will be of interest to both beginners and experienced divers.

During the day, everyday Vietnam resembles a large anthill, in which every resident is immersed in his worries with his head. And at night he does not stop, but on the contrary, with new force reborn into something new and mysterious. Night Vietnamese cities are famous for grandiose parties and sexual adventures. Seeing off the sun at sunset, people begin to celebrate. And it doesn't need a reason to do so. Such a tradition arose here during the Vietnam-American War, when, after hard days, the soldiers of the army of the United States of America took their souls away with noisy parties. Young Vietnamese were also often invited to them. The idea was so liked by the indigenous people that it was firmly rooted in their lives.

Don't lose your head from Vietnam at night. Be vigilant even under a degree of strong drinks. Do not make dubious acquaintances and do not invite to hotel room strangers. Indeed, often, when the morning comes and the veil of holiday euphoria leaves the eyes, travelers do not find a mysterious "night butterfly" near them, nor money, nor documents.

If you want to taste all the delights of the Vietnamese night emancipation, then feel free to go to the capital of the Republic of Hanoi and the northern metropolis of Ho Chi Minh, called Saigon in local circles. It is in these two centers that the nightlife of the country is concentrated. Even despite the prohibitions local authorities, bars, restaurants, gay clubs and other similar establishments, imitating their closing at midnight, continue to let customers in from the back door until the morning. Of course, not all nightclubs act this way, which should be taken into account when making plans for the night. Be prepared that you can not only be invited to a dance, but also be offered delicate services.

The famous Saigon club "Apocalypse Now" is considered a leader in the Vietnamese sex industry. It has existed for several decades and does not lose the status of the main sex attractions of the republic. There are so many pretty priestesses of love in this institution that it will be oh so difficult to choose. You can recognize the institution even from a distance by bright signs and barkers that hang around the doors with a simple slogan “lady, boom”. Along with brothels, street prostitution is also flourishing in the country. Often on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi you can meet pimps riding motorcycles with a frightening menacing look.

Guests of the capital and resort Nha Trang will also be provided with erotic massage. In such salons, local bars are full of people any day and at any time of the year. Most of them are foreign tourists. But the Vietnamese themselves also do not refuse fun.

Other Vietnamese cities, especially resorts, also live their own nightlife, but, as a rule, it lasts only until midnight.

In search of hot entertainment in Vietnam, do not forget about contraception. At first glance, this seems like a silly reminder for schoolchildren. But practice shows that in the heat of passion and drunk alcohol, tourists forget about elementary condoms, as a result of which they return from vacation with a bunch of venereal diseases.

There are many places where you can relax from the heart in Vietnam at night. For example, several metropolitan clubs:

• "Funky Monkey" (address: 31 Hang Thung) - known for a variety of cocktails, pool games, exotic dances and musical preferences in the style of house, trance or techno;
• R & R Tavern (address: 10 Tho Nhuom St) - famous for excellent beer, rock music and unforgettable landscapes that open directly from the terrace;
• "Solace" (address: Chuong Duong Do) - is a youth institution that prefers non-stop music, fiery dances and lighting effects;
• "The Spotted Cow" (address: 23C Hai Ba Trung) - lovers of football, billiards, darts and beauties pave the way here.

Accommodation Features

Vietnam is unique country not only with respect to tropical exotic fauna and flora. Also here are not quite usual conditions for us to move along the streets, live and have a very specific cuisine. Let's consider everything in order.

During a night of fun in Saigon, watch your wallet, purse or bag. After all, bikers rush around the metropolis, who do not miss the opportunity of easy material extraction. It is best to leave all valuables in the hotel safe.

Transport

In this country, there are all types of modern transport - from a scooter to an airplane and international taxis. But the locals seem to have taken a liking to motorcycles for a long time. They chaotically move through the streets big cities and small villages.

In any case, there will never be any problems with transport in Vietnam. Of course, inconvenience on the road and frequent transfers are quite likely, but you can get to the right place.

The republic's air transport is mostly represented by the major carrier Vietnam Airlines and small companies Vietnam Airlines, VASCO, AirMekong, and VietJet. They fly exclusively to major cities and resorts of the country. In some popular places among tourists, you can find special taxis that will take you to the airport.

The railway sector of Vietnam is characterized by weak development. It is difficult to even call it a network, since trains run from north to south, with stops in Saigon, Hanoi, Sapa, Haiphong and Halong. Transport of this type is of two categories:

• SE - make stops only in megacities and therefore are considered high-speed and very comfortable;
• TN - regular trains.

Most fast train in Vietnam it takes 29 hours from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi.

For convenient and high-speed movement around the state, travelers choose buses. The category for international transport, equipped with sleeping places, and you need to enter such transport barefoot with shoes wrapped in a bag. There is also an Open Bus transport system.

If you decide to look local islands, then you can not do without a public boat. For example, along the Mekong Delta, it is convenient to quickly get from Ho Chi Minh City to Kanto by water transport, which departs from Saigon's Ton Duc Thang Avenue pier at 8:00 and arrives at its destination in 5 hours. The cost of such a trip is $1.

For tourists in Vietnam, there is also a taxi. But experienced travelers do not use it very willingly, since almost always all attempts to use this service end in disputes. Taxi drivers want to charge as much as possible from foreigners, and for this they twist meters and invent many ways to get their own.

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam ranks second in rice consumption. Each average citizen of the country eats about 169 kg of this product per year.

But do not expect to see taxi cars familiar to us on the streets of this state. Mostly motorcycle taxi services are offered. This method of transportation is considered the cheapest and riskiest. An hour trip will cost $2, and a 12-hour trip will cost $10. If you have to travel outside the city, the cost of the trip will increase to $15.

Nutrition

Vietnamese cuisine has absorbed the traditions of Indian, Chinese, French, American and at the same time has not lost its uniqueness, retaining a zest of originality. But at the same time, it is not suitable for all tourists. After all, not everyone can eat dog, snake, turtle or rat meat, and seafood often causes an allergic reaction in European tourists.

Very rarely, the Vietnamese eat beef, and you will almost never find duck and goat dishes here. But frequent guests on the table are chicken and shrimp.

A characteristic feature of the cuisine of this people is a rich variety of sauces, fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables. Local chefs will always decorate any dish with coriander, basil, mint leaves and serve some kind of dipping sauce to it.

Most of the dishes are based on rice, which is simply adored here. Its green sprouts even decorate tables in cafes and restaurants instead of flowers. And don't expect to find a lot of different dishes on the menu for every taste. It won't be there. You will be offered only traditional rice and noodles with different sauces.

Before tasting the masterpieces of Vietnamese chefs, make sure that there are no products in the composition of the dish that can trigger your allergies.

Housing

In Vietnam, you can independently rent housing for every taste. True, you need to deal with this issue in advance (a few months before departure). Depending on your financial capacity, you may consider:

1. Gests and guest houses, which are a small room with a minimal set of furniture, a bathroom and Wi-Fi. This option is intended for undemanding travelers. If the accommodation is rented by the day, the payment includes the cost of electricity. If you plan to live there for a month or more, then you will have to pay for the light by the meter. As a rule, this amount ranges from $10 to $70.
2. Rooms in small hotels. Here you will get the same conditions as in the guesthouses, only with the best service and service.
3. Homestays. These are family-type houses with or without owners. They are offered in the north of the country. As a rule, cleaning and change of linen are included in the price.
4. Apartments and studios. This option is for wealthy tourists who plan to stay in Vietnam for at least a month. The range includes large houses with several bedrooms, balconies, large windows and modern appliances. You can also be offered reception services, which will solve all your domestic issues, and security.
5. At home. They provide a large yard and parking space, so they are preferred for family travelers with children and a car.
6. Villas. This is a premium property. It is located in a closed area, which is guarded.

Against the backdrop of this luxury that is offered to tourists, the Vietnamese themselves live in very narrow, like school pencil cases, houses without windows and with a minimum of furniture.

Shopping in Vietnam

For zealous shopping fans, Vietnam is a real paradise. After all, the country is gradually beginning to win the status of the second after China "things workshop of the world." Here you can buy absolutely everything: from watches, clothes, shoes to furniture and pearls. Moreover, Western tourists are satisfied with both the price and the quality of goods.

If you are in Vietnam, be sure to pay attention to local silks, jewelry, gems, tea, coffee, ceramics, wooden souvenirs and poisonous snake balms.

Feel free to bargain - in local shops this is exactly what they expect from you. Therefore, the prices of goods are very inflated. The country appreciates bargaining, which is built on mutual respect for the interests of the buyer and seller.

For example, in Ho Chi Minh City, for a successful bargain, you should go to the Ben Thanh market or to the Diamond shopping and entertainment complex. Also, the Tax Trade Center department store is perfect for these purposes.

Fortunately for shopaholics, there are plenty of places in this country where you can spend all your money and be satisfied with your purchases.

We hope that our advice will be useful to you and will help you plan an unforgettable vacation in Vietnam, which will be reminded of for a long time by purchased souvenirs and bright life-affirming photos.