House of travel Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos & Myanmar Brochure 2017 | Page 6

Xin Chao Vietnam!
Breathtakingly beautiful, Vietnam is a country on the move. Fast, energetic
and resilient by nature, it is rapidly emerging as one of the latest hotspots
of Asia. A fun country to explore, the culture is rich, the scenery majestic
and the locals are friendly.
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling limestone karsts rising from the seascape. city with a French influence. Dive into In Central Vietnam, Hue sits on the Pearl the backstreets and explore with a flurry River and resonates with the glories of an The beach areas of Nha Trang and
of noise, scooter horns, bicycle bells Imperial past. From here, travel the winding Mui Ne offer a relaxing solitude from the
and vendors selling goods. Blessed with Hai Van Pass – a mountainous stretch of historic areas whilst Ho Chi Minh City, still
natural beauty, travel from Hanoi inland to road leading into Danang where photo often referred to as Saigon, is a chaotic yet
the dramatic scenery of Mai Chau; north opportunities abound. Not only offering modern city. The gateway to the Mekong
to the cascading rice terraces of Sapa remarkable remnants of the war years, Delta, the city is a hive of activity.
and the colourful ethnic markets; or to Danang also boasts a beautiful coastline Having been occupied by the Chinese,
the coast – Halong Bay with its craggy with pristine white sands. Leading into Hoi French and Americans – brutal imprints
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An and its golden hued buildings, many
are left spellbound by this quaint town.
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