The most populated city in Vietnam. Vietnam cities: the largest, most beautiful, resort

List of cities in Vietnam
List of resorts in Vietnam
Vietnam cities
How to get there
It is relatively easy to get to Vietnam from Russia - several airlines operate regular flights at once, but 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 using Aeroflot, Vietnam Airlines and Transaero.
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 Vietnamese Airlines, the country's main air carrier. In Ho Chi Minh City, planes land at Tan Son Nhat Airport. Boeings of Vietnam Airlines "have all the conditions for a long comfortable flight, including many technical devices such as screens mounted in 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 fares 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).
Representative office in Moscow: Moscow, Frunzenskaya 3rd st. d. 1, building 1. tel. 5892450, fax 5892552. Office at Domodedovo airport: room. 512, 5th floor, working hours 14.00-20.00, tel. 9268661, fax 9268661, E-mail: [email protected]
At Transaero, flights are operated only to Ho Chi Minh City, their frequency is primarily due to the season, so this airline can fly to Vietnam 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. Aircraft fly every two weeks.
You can fly from Vladivostok to the capital of Vietnam, the city of Hanoi, by aircraft of the Vladivostok-Avia airline. " The frequency of flights is once a week, and the flight itself lasts a little over 5 hours.
Connecting flights
From Russia to Hanoi
Airline Asiana "from Khabarovsk and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon airport).
Airline Korean Air ”from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon airport).
Airline Japan Airlines ”from Moscow with a transfer to Tokyo (Narita airport).
Airline 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 surrounding area, it is very often foggy here, it is drizzling with rain, and heavy showers are frequent. The 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, it is generally not advisable to visit Hue due to possible floods.
Da Nang
Da Nang - (Da Nang, Danang) ex. Turan (Tourane), 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 halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The administrative center of the province of Quangnam-Da Nang. The population is 887,069 (2009) and is projected to reach one million by 2014. The city is international Airport, railway station, intercity bus station and seaport. Textile (cotton, silk), food industry, mechanical engineering.
The first Europeans in Vietnam landed in 1535 at Da Nang Bay. In 1787, Annam ceded Da Nang to France, in 1858 Da Nang became a concession to France. During the Vietnam War, a large US military base was located near Da Nang.
The city of Da Nang itself is usually ignored by tourists as it is a typical industrial city with no special attractions or beaches. It's really. However, Da Nang's beaches have been named among the most attractive beaches in the world by Forbes magazine. Da Nang's beaches are magnificent and annually attract a huge number of tourists from all over the world, but for some reason not from Russia. The Vietnamese are also very fond of relaxing on the beaches of Da Nang and this is one of the most popular holiday destinations for them.
The main attractions 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, and the Marble Mountain. the world's longest aerial ropeway. Da Nang for these attractions is the starting point or transit point from the airport and railway station. Therefore, people are mainly interested in Da Nang: how to get there and how to get from there to the desired place?
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 is in January-August. The rainy season is from September to December.
Hoi an
Hoi An is a small town in the central part of Vietnam on the coast of the South China Sea. Hoi An is one of the popular tourist destinations. 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 old name Faifo, was an important and very busy trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries. Later, the center of trade moved to Da Nang, but in the heart of Hoi An, the old city, the spirit of the old trading city was preserved.
Hoi An, more than any other place in Vietnam, retains the atmosphere of the past centuries and is a favorite destination for tourists. In 1999, Hoi An was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO as an exemplary trade city of Southeast Asia in the 15th and 19th centuries.
Hoi An is sometimes referred to as an open-air museum city. To date, there are 844 officially recognized buildings of historical importance in Hoi An. These are ancient Chinese houses, Cham temples, shops, public buildings, graves. Here you will spend hours walking through the ancient quarters of the city, exploring the many meeting rooms of the Chinese communities and charming ancestral homes, some of which are home to the fifteenth generation of the same family. The city is also famous for its traditional and souvenir shops, a large number of sewing workshops.
You will not stay here without an excellent beach holiday. The beaches are located a few kilometers from the city center, but it is easy to get there by bike or motorcycle, taxi or free shuttle bus. Or you can even stay in one of the hotels on the beach. The quality of the beaches is excellent here. They are sandy, not crowded and very clean. Here, right on the beaches, are kept the real round Vietnamese fishing boats with tackle.
Hoi An's cuisine is a separate conversation altogether. In the many 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 that you eat and drink will cost mere pennies. Only in Hoi An's restaurants you can drink a glass of beer for 2000 VND (about 6 rubles), and fill yourself up for 40,000.
Well, when it comes to shopping, some people here can simply "blow off the roof." The city is famous for its sewing workshops, shops for making shoes and hats, and souvenir shops. And it is not without reason that Hoi An is famous for all this. Once you get into the hands of one of the local craftsmen, you won't leave without a purchase. In every sewing shop, you will be presented with such a number of possible models of clothing from the catalogs to choose from, which you will not find even in an Italian factory. And the most important thing is that the next day your order will be delivered to your room, and if something does not fit, they will immediately alter and adjust it.
But fans of nightclubs and discos will have to upset. You won't find anything like that 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 is between January and August. The rainy season is from September to December.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang ( Nha trang) Is the capital city of the Khanh Hoa province in central Vietnam. The beaches of Nha Trang are washed by the South China Sea. The inhabitants of the city are busy fishing, fish processing and tourist services. 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 with the same success it can be attributed to central Vietnam. Nha Trang is famous among tourists from all over the world and is no less popular among residents of Vietnam, 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 the time when Vietnam was a French colony.
Tourists come here in order to combine an excellent beach vacation (the length of the beaches is more than 6 kilometers) with a visit to a large number of restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs, discos, massage and beauty salons. There are several diving centers, there are healing springs and mud (there is a mud bath in the city). Here you can enjoy snorkeling, surfing, diving and other water sports. The nearby Hon Tre island is connected to the resort by the longest cable car, and on the island itself, in addition to hotels and beaches, you can have good fun 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 level of comfort. Everything here is done and works to please tourists with any level of income.
Certainly 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 (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 just over 200,000 people (in 2009).
Dalat is a very special place. Not every tourist seeks to get here, but those who aspire can confidently call themselves experienced and curious travelers. Dalat attracts tourists who want to get new experiences and see a different Vietnam. Tourists who are sensitive to the situation may have the feeling that they are in another country, in some other Vietnam. The streets here are clean, taxi drivers do not bother you at every corner, inviting you to ride, hawkers do not grab you by the sleeve, offering to buy more glasses and a lighter. The attitude towards foreign tourists is reverent, if not even gentle.
Dalat is a mountain resort and you will not find any beaches here. There are also almost no cultural historical sites here. Sights of Dalat are, first of all, natural beauty and education. There are picturesque valleys, evergreen forests around, there are numerous waterfalls, lakes, passes and natural natural parks... Here are some of the best hiking and mountain biking trails. Due to the elevation of the plateau above sea level to an altitude of 1500-2000 meters, ideal conditions for growing fruits and vegetables, tea and coffee, flowers that cannot grow at sea level are preserved here. Grown here, they are offered throughout Vietnam under the distinctive “Made in Dalat” label. This is the only place in Vietnam where wine is made. Dalat is also the most popular honeymoon destination for newlyweds and a city of artists and artists in 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, which depart 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 probably want to stay there longer. But nothing prevents you from visiting this city on your own, staying here in a hotel for a few days. The tourist infrastructure is at a high level and there will be no inconveniences.
The question often arises: how many days to devote to visiting this town. Of course, as many people as there are, there are so many opinions, but most are still inclined that two full days for sightseeing in Dalat and its environs is enough. If you want not only to run quickly through the sights, but also to feel the delicate 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) is a 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 the tourist Phan Thiet, we mean, among other things, the resort of Mui Ne. Mui Ne is called differently - a resort, a beach, a cape, a peninsula, a city, but in fact, the very town of Mui Ne, 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 menus 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 hotels here are located, with rare exceptions, right on the beach. Literally leaving the hotel, you will find yourself on a white sandy beach. The beach is common here, and although it is conditionally divided between hotels, no one will forbid you to relax in any place that you like. All the necessary infrastructure for tourists has been created and is actively developing here, although Phan Thiet does not abound in nightlife so far (but they are). There are many restaurants, bars, massage parlors, and the surrounding area has several natural, historical and cultural attractions. Water sports and entertainment are available on the beach, while on land there is a golf course for fans.
Phan Thiet is also a Mecca for windsurfing, kiting and, to some extent, surfing. It is believed to have the best conditions for these sports in all of Asia.
Phan Thiet still yields to the palm of popularity of the most popular resort in Vietnam Nha Trang, at the same time, many tourists face a choice of where it is better to go: to Nha Trang or Phan Thiet / Mui Ne:
Phan Thiet is a little more relaxed in terms of entertainment and nightlife than Nha Trang. Nha Trang is a fairly large city and hotels there are located on the beach right in the city (with the exception of the island ones), in Phan Thiet, the resort area is located 7 kilometers from the city and is inhabited mainly by tourists and tourism business workers. The opinion of the site's author 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 be mistaken with the choice, read the information about both resorts, reviews, and choose what is closer in spirit and easier to afford.
Seasons, weather: The tourist season in Phantetet lasts all year round. The high tourist season and the influx of tourists in Phan'tete / Mui Ne falls between November and April. The best time for a swim 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 City. Probably, this is really so, and you can understand which category you belong to only when you visit both there and there.
Ho Chi Minh city is the official name of the city since 1976. This name is used primarily in official documents, signs, addresses and timetables. And for the population of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is still good old Saigon, and almost no one uses the new name in colloquial speech.
Saigon is the largest city in 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 linger here. But there are also those who purposefully stop in Saigon to plunge into its bustle, wander through the shopping malls and walk along the rows of the 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 architectural monuments, famous historical sites and picturesque corners of nature. Exotic imagery and everyday life are everywhere - street markets where bargaining and bargaining are being made, sidewalk cafes whose stereo speakers fill the surrounding streets with music - clean new pubs where tourists chat over peanut beers and a huge bowl of Pho soup.
The city is located in the south of the country and is quite an attractive destination 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 in the vicinity of Saigon, in the Mekong delta, in Cambodia. Laos and Thailand can be bought for literally a few dollars. In Saigon itself, you will not have any problems with visiting attractions and recreation places at all: a developed network of public transport, an abundance of taxis and motorcycle taxis will allow you, immediately after arriving in the country, even from the airport, to get to the doorstep of your hotel, literally in the city of Vietnam, a list of just a few rubles.
Of course, Saigon is not Bangkok with its ultra-modern discos and madness 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. It is the largest island in Vietnam. The island is 48 kilometers long and about 25 kilometers wide.
The island is located in the south of the country, 45 kilometers from the coast. There are a large number of small islets scattered around the island, which can also be visited while on 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, in comparison with Phuket, Phu Quoc is more "wild", less developed and developed. 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, Phuket 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 in Vietnam. For many tourists who once visited the island, it will forever remain an island paradise. The resort is known and popular, first of all, for its beach holidays. 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 be on a secluded beach, where no one but you will be within sight, then even in the height 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 also plenty of such places here.
You are probably interested in: "What to do on the island, except how to wallow on the beach?" Yes many. You can go on an eco-tour to the jungle and mountains. If you want, you can go there even for a few days. You can rent a motorcycle or mountain bike to explore the island on your own, taking amazingly beautiful photos along the way. Be sure to visit the pearl farm and 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 popular tourist attractions on the island. Moreover, you can catch not only fish, but also try yourself as a catcher for squid, crabs and other marine life. It will be quite interesting to visit the Nuoc Mam fish sauce factory, if, of course, you do not hesitate unpleasant odors... There are several historical sites on the island, but they are not numerous.
Another activity for which they go to the island is diving. It is one of the best diving spots in all of Vietnam and one of the cheapest places in the world. But the cheap one is not in quality, but in terms of the costs that you will incur. A rich underwater world with 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, equipment rental, excursions to remote beaches and nearby islands are organized.
Well, in the evenings, when you get tired of daytime entertainment, you can dine in numerous restaurants with the freshest and most inexpensive 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. In this case, before the expiration of the passport must be at least 45 days.
Summing up the whole, 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 archipelago of the same name of 16 islands with a total area of ​​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 popular island resorts in Vietnam. The island provides an excellent beach holiday and opportunities for diving and snorkeling. Given the remoteness and inaccessibility of the island, rest here is considered to be 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 tourist infrastructure, so if you want to see the island, which is not yet densely populated with tourists, you should hurry up.
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 the underwater world (diving on the island is considered the best in Vietnam).
There are also some historical sights on the island: the prison of political prisoners (Phu Hai prison), in which 20,000 prisoners died, the cemetery (Hang Duong Cemetery), the Revolutionary Museum, the lighthouse.
The tourist infrastructure of the island is still rather poorly developed, which is more a plus for such a place than a minus. Apart from hotels and restaurants, there is almost nothing here, although the construction of new facilities is underway. The center of the island is only a newly built town (Con Son Village) with excellent roads, new buildings, but even there you can find only the most necessary things. You can buy something only in the markets, there are no shopping malls here. Everything is very expensive, so it is better to buy everything you need for a vacation while still on the mainland. There are diving centers and travel agencies ready to take you to nearby islands or on a guided tour of the National Park. There is nothing to do on the island in the evenings.

Vietnam is a state in South-East Asia, located on the Indochina Peninsula and washed from the east and south by the South China Sea. The country is officially called the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The neighboring states of Vietnam are Laos and Cambodia, with which Vietnam borders in the west, as well as China, the border with which lies in the north. The total area of ​​the country is 331,212 square kilometers, which is only 65th in the world. B O Most of Vietnam is occupied by low or medium-high mountains and plateaus. The highest point in the country is Mount Fansipan (3143 meters) mountain range Hoanglienchon. In addition, the largest Indo-Chinese rivers Mekong and Hongha flow through Vietnam, which flow into the South China Sea.

For a long time, Vietnam was an Indo-Chinese colony of France and achieved independence only in the middle of the 20th century - this happened in 1945, although armed clashes continued on the territory of the country for several more years. Vietnam is also the scene of the 1965-1973 war with the United States, which cost many people on both sides.

Modern Vietnam is a socialist state that has chosen the Chinese version of development - modernization and liberalization of the economy. As of 2016, the population of Vietnam is 94,569,072 people.

Visa

To enter Vietnam for a period of more than 15 days, citizens of the Russian Federation need to have a visa obtained at the Vietnam Consulate; you can also apply for a visa right upon arrival.

In order to obtain a visa at the consulate, you need to provide the following documents: foreign passport (minimum validity period - 6 months from the end of the trip); 2 photographs measuring 4 × 6 cm; 2 questionnaires completed in Russian, English or French; invitation, travel voucher or reservation. The visa is issued within 5 working days, and its validity period is 30 days. In addition, there is a US $ 25 consular fee.

When obtaining a visa directly at the border, at a Vietnamese airport, you need to provide 2 photographs of 3 × 4 size, one completed application form, as well as a visa permit from the Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam, which is issued within 5-7 working days. Upon arrival, citizens must go to the "Visa on arrival" window, and from this moment the rest in Vietnam begins.

Among other things, the visa indicates the points of entry and exit through which a guest of the country can cross the border. To change the indicated location, you must contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. This service is paid.

If the period of stay in Vietnam does not exceed 15 days, then Russian citizens do not need to apply for a visa. In addition, similar rules apply in neighboring Laos and Cambodia (in Cambodia, a visa can be obtained without problems at the border), so after a 15-day stay in Vietnam, you can leave for one of the neighboring countries, and then return again for 15 days. Often, when entering Vietnam for a period of less than 15 days, border guards may require you to present a ticket to leave the country - this is prescribed by the rules, but not always fulfilled.

Customs regulations

When entering Vietnam, certain customs regulations apply. Thus, an unlimited number of foreign convertible currency can be imported into the country, but if the amount exceeds $ 3,000, then the currency must be declared, since no more than the declared amount can be exported from the country.

It is also possible to carry, without paying a duty, the following goods: maximum 1.5 liters of strong alcohol or 2 liters of beverages with a maximum alcohol content of 22 degrees; either 400 cigarettes, or 100 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco; 5 kilograms of tea; maximum 3 kilograms of coffee, as well as two cans of black or red caviar weighing not more than 100 grams. In addition, other goods are also transported, the total value of which does not exceed 5 million VND (Vietnamese dong).

As in other countries of Southeast Asia, the punishment for attempting to smuggle drugs is the most severe - up to the death penalty. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to transport medicines containing narcotic substances without the permission of doctors to use them, as well as explosives, firearms, pornographic products or offending local culture.

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Upon arrival, all tourists undergo sanitary and epidemiological control, and on board the aircraft they fill out the Declaration of Health. If, when passing the control, the visitor does not show any symptoms of diseases such as AIDS, plague, tuberculosis, cholera, yellow fever and others, then no problems will arise. Otherwise, the tourist is waiting for treatment in one of the local hospitals, and not a full rest in Vietnam.

How to get there

Getting from Russia to Vietnam is relatively easy - there are two airlines operating regular flights, but the list of Russian cities from where you can fly directly to Vietnam is limited to Moscow. But during the tourist season (in the winter months) charter flights are also carried out from other cities, for example, from Yekaterinburg, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk.

You can fly from Moscow to Hanoi directly with Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines flights. Aeroflot flies daily, Vietnam Airlines - three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Both Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines operate direct flights from Sheremetyevo Airport to Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport. The flight is very long, so passengers are provided with meals twice. The time in the air is 9 and a half hours.

You can also fly to Ho Chi Minh City from Sheremetyevo with Aeroflot without a stopover, with a direct flight. Travel time is about the same as to Hanoi.

From Vladivostok, Novosibirsk and Irkutsk, S7 planes can fly directly to the resort town of Nha Trang.

Connecting flights

From Russia to Hanoi

• Airline "Emirates" from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Dubai.

From Russia to Ho Chi Minh City

• Airline " Turkish Airlines»From Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Samara and Ufa with a transfer in Istanbul.
• Airline "Thai" from Moscow with a transfer in Bangkok.
• Air China Airlines from Moscow with a transfer in Beijing.
• Airline "Qatar Airways" from Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Doha.
• Airlines "Korean Air" from Vladivostok, Irkutsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg with a transfer in Seoul (Incheon airport).
• Airline "Japan Airlines" from Moscow with a transfer to Tokyo (Narita airport).

There are more difficult options - with two transfers. However, during periods of airline sales, it makes sense to use them because of the attractive prices. For example, you can get to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with the " Air France»From Moscow and St. Petersburg with transfers in Paris and Bangkok.

It is worth remembering that long flights are associated with a certain risk to the health of passengers who do not tolerate such loads poorly.

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Climate and weather in Vietnam

So that your vacation in Vietnam is not ruined weather conditions, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the climatic data for the country. The climate in Vietnam is tropical monsoon, so the humidity is quite high - an average of 84% throughout the year. However, the climate often differs markedly from region to region. This happens due to the difference in latitudes and in the features of the relief of a particular area. The winter dry season, which lasts from November to April, is only dry compared to the rainy season, as there is sufficient rainfall during these months, thanks to the monsoon winds blowing from the northeastern coast of China. In the southern regions of the country, it is quite hot in winter - about 25 degrees, while in the north it is on average 10 degrees colder. The lowest temperatures are in December and January, sometimes reaching only 1 degree above zero. In any case, it is most comfortable in the south of the country, where in any of the seasons the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees, and in April - the hottest month - sometimes even reaches 37 degrees.

Average annual rainfall ranges from 1200-3000 millimeters per year, with 90% of all rainfall occurring between May and October. At this time, each region of the country receives its portion of precipitation, but in the winter months in the south of Vietnam, the probability of rain is much less than in the north. It is also worth knowing that at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, the time of typhoons comes, often having truly destructive power.

Cities and regions

Vietnam consists of 59 fairly small provinces, plus there are 4 cities of central subordination - these are the cities of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong and Da Nang. The most economically developed provinces are located in the northeast of the country, which is not so popular among tourists, as well as in the south of the country in the area of ​​Ho Chi Minh City.

Administrative divisions of Vietnam

Provinces of vietnam

Major cities and islands of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City - the largest city in Vietnam and the economic capital of the country. A lot of industries are developed here; it is estimated that 40% of Vietnamese exports come from Ho Chi Minh City. The city was founded by the French colonialists in 1874 (the official date of foundation is March 15, 1874). Until 1975, the city was called Saigon.

Nha Trang

The city of Nha Trang is the capital of Khanh Hoa province and at the same time the capital of beach holidays in Vietnam. Quite simply - the most popular resort in the country. Nha Trang is home to about 200,000 people, and almost all of the life of local residents is associated with the tourism industry.

Halong

Halong is both a city and a bay. The city itself is nothing special, and Halong Bay is the real pearl of this area and the whole of Vietnam. This bay is on the list world heritage UNESCO. Surprisingly, over an area of ​​1,500 square kilometers, more than 1,600 islets and rocks of various shapes, sometimes very bizarre, are scattered, which makes the bay more like a fabulous than a real place. No wonder Halong Bay is one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam.

Phu Quoc

The Vietnamese island of Phu Quoc is located in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 kilometers from the coast of neighboring Cambodia. The island, whose area reaches 567 square kilometers, is also called the "island of 99 mountains". Fukuoka is home to 85,000 people, mostly employed in tourism or agriculture.

What to see

By clicking on the links in the text, you can get more detailed information about a specific object (description, location on the map, cost entrance tickets, opening hours, ways to get there, photos, reviews of tourists, etc.). If you are interested in the sights of Vietnam in general, without dividing into cities, there is a special section for this.

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Ho Chi Minh City

In Ho Chi Minh City, you can see many interesting buildings - colonial buildings, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Saigon, Buddhist temples and pagodas, the Presidential Palace, mosques and much more.

In addition, from Ho Chi Minh City itself, you can easily get to the neighboring Tai Ninh province, where there are many beautiful Caodai temples, as well as to the Mekong Delta region.

As for the sights, there are several very interesting places for tourists in the central part of the city. And if you come to Ho Chi Minh City in the summer, from mid-May to the end of August, you can find "Southern Fruit Festival" held here every year.

Nha Trang

Among the attractions of Nha Trang, it is necessary to highlight the Long Son Pagoda, behind which, on the top of the hill, there is a large stone statue of Buddha sitting on a lotus flower. You can also look at the Chamov towers of the 13th century, which were built during the era of the Champa state. It is also possible to swim with an excursion to Monkey Island, located 12 kilometers away north of the island Hon Che. The excursion includes a cruise around the islands, fishing, a visit to the Bajo waterfall, mud and mineral springs, local craft villages. If you wish, you can visit the Circus of Dogs and Monkeys, the Circus of Elephants and Bears and much more on the island.

Halong

An obligatory item on the program is a boat trip or some other ship around the islands. At the pier in the city, you can find out in detail about all possible routes, which can be either short or long and even include an overnight stay on the ship. The usual excursion includes a visit to a fishing village on one of the islands, a cave, as well as an island named after German Titov, the famous Soviet cosmonaut who rested here in the 70s. You can also do night fishing directly from the boat, which, however, must be ordered in advance. But then you can enjoy the taste of your own catch yourself! Popular islands in Halong Bay are Tuan Chau and Catba islands.

Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc has many beautiful beaches stretching from Duong Dong town to An Thoi town. The island has many beautiful hills and mountains covered with rainforest. In addition, in Fukuoka, you can watch the sunset over the sea, which cannot be done in other resorts in Vietnam, which face to the east.

Resorts of Vietnam

Tourists in Vietnam, first of all, will be interested in its numerous beaches and warm sea, and only then the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum and everything else. There are plenty of resort towns in the country. Of course, not all of them correspond to the European level of quality, equipment and infrastructure. It is noteworthy that the resorts stretch along the entire coast of Vietnam - from the southern Phu Quoc Island to the Mongkai resort in the north of the country.

The waters of the South China Sea are quite salty - saltier than in the neighboring Gulf of Thailand, but at the same time they are healthier. At the confluence of rivers (especially the Mekong and Krasnaya), the water is fresher.

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Traveling around the country

In Vietnam, one can find and use all modern modes of transport in varying quantities - from domestic planes to intercity buses and taxis. Some of them are very well developed, some are not enough, but in some cases they can be irreplaceable. In any case, it is possible to get even to remote places in Vietnam, even if you have to make several transfers from one mode of transport to another, or, say, from one bus route to another.

The following types of transport are developed in the country: air transport, rail transport, buses, water passenger transport and different types of taxis. You can find recommendations on how to get around the country and learn more about each type of Vietnamese transport in our special material "Transport in Vietnam: from a motor scooter to an airplane".

Communication

Vietnamese is part of the Vietnamese group of the Australo-Asian language family and is the mother tongue of the Viet and Kinh people. Neighboring China has had a great influence on the Vietnamese language and culture: two-thirds of the words in Vietnamese are of Chinese origin.

For tourists, it is very convenient that instead of hieroglyphs, the Vietnamese language uses the Latin alphabet, albeit with the addition of diacritical marks under or above the letter in the vowels, which denote a particular tone. Due to the fact that Vietnamese speech has a huge number of tones and semitones, it is very difficult to perceive it by ear. At the same time, the Vietnamese themselves have problems with the correct pronunciation of European words. It is often very difficult to make out that a Vietnamese speaks English.

English is the most widely spoken foreign language among the locals, which, however, is not surprising. It is studied at school, at universities, in courses, etc. Also, in educational institutions of Vietnam they teach Chinese- the second most popular foreign language after English. English and Chinese are followed by French, Russian and German, but they are much less common. So, Russian is most often known by adults who studied at the universities of the USSR, as well as Vietnamese merchants who returned from Russia, but their level of language proficiency is very low. Recently, due to the increase in the number of tourists from Russia in resort areas, local residents are slowly beginning to master the Russian language.

The culture

Throughout its centuries-old history, Vietnamese culture has been subjected to numerous influences from its powerful neighbors or the metropolis, but each time melting them into something peculiar and unique in its own way. India and China play a special role in the development of Vietnamese culture. China introduced into the Vietnamese language more than half of the words and hieroglyphic writing (replaced by the Latin alphabet in the 20th century), and Confucianism and elements of Taoism into the culture. In addition, in the Middle Ages, the influence of Indian culture was noticeable, and later, after the colonization of Vietnam by the French, and the French. This was reflected, in particular, in the architecture of many cities, especially Ho Chi Minh City. In the second half of the 20th century, with the coming to power of the Communists, many elements of culture began to be borrowed from the Soviet Union.

Vietnamese literature has a rich history - from ancient folklore, including the legend of the Dragon King Lac Long Quan, the Muong epic "The Birth of Water and the Birth of the Earth" and to books of the 20th century, similar in themes to European literature. The most significant writers in the history of Vietnam, Nguyen Chai in the 15th century, Nguyen Binh Khiem in the 16th century, and Nguyen Dhu at the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, worked in the modern era. Nguyen Chai is one of the first major Vietnamese writers, as well as an eminent statesman and philosopher. Nguyen Binh Khiem was an outstanding poet with a world outlook close to Taoism, and Nguyen Zu, who wrote the poems "The Wail of a Tormented Soul" and "The Narrative of Kieu", is as significant a figure in Vietnam as Pushkin is in Russia.

Vietnamese folk music is quite original. A large number of vocal genres can surprise, and among the main musical instruments one can distinguish an amazing disc-like guitar, which can be either four or five strings, and is also given there (three-stringed guitar), given not (a violin with only two strings ) and om dit is a Vietnamese bamboo flute.

In Vietnam, theater is popular, represented in several curious genres. Theo is an ancient folk theater, which at one time originated among the peasants who lived in the delta of the Krasnaya River. Today it exists in the provinces of Thaibin and Haihung. Theatrical performances include folk music and the use of traditional folklore subjects.

The Vietnamese opera is called Tuong. Tuong originated in a courtly atmosphere and is considered a high theatrical genre that combines dance, music, pantomime, poetry, acrobatic arts and much more. By the way, there are no decorations on the stage, and a heroic character is always in the center of the performance.

Especially interesting is the water puppet theater, which has no analogues in the world. It also originated in the Krasnaya River delta. The dolls move on the water during sunset, and the whole action is accompanied by pleasant melodic music. The dolls are controlled by actors standing up to their waist in the water, hidden behind a bamboo screen, so that they have the opportunity to observe the dolls. The performances begin with the appearance of the boy-doll Tau, who says: “Hello everyone! I probably don't need to introduce myself? "

Kitchen

Vietnam is a gourmet paradise. The culinary traditions of this country amaze with their richness and variety of dishes and ingredients. Many recipes were borrowed from China, India and France, however, it is by no means possible to say that Vietnamese cuisine is a clone of any of them.

A variety of sauces and seasonings are widely used in Vietnamese cuisine. By the way, dishes prepared only from fresh products often contain spices of garlic, onions and ginger root, as well as purely Vietnamese sauces "nyok mam" and "nyok cham". Various herbs and even bamboo are very popular in Vietnam, the young shoots of which are readily eaten.

The most popular foods used in Vietnamese cuisine are rice, seafood, pork, noodles, herbs, and more.

It is especially worth focusing on rice. This culture is one of the symbols of all of Southeast Asia, and Vietnam is the second largest exporter of rice in the world. In addition, in Vietnam, they refused to grow genetically modified rice, so there is no doubt about the quality of the product. In every Vietnamese family, rice is the main dish on the table, but in addition, it is part of countless of the most amazing and original recipes.

In Vietnam, vegetarian cuisine is also developed, which is explained, first of all, by Buddhist gastronomic traditions. Among the Vietnamese non-meat dishes, one can distinguish rice with fried dou-fu soy curd and rau vegetables. In general, soy and soy products in Vietnamese cuisine are replacing dairy products, which are practically not used among Vietnamese. There is, for example, a special soy milk called sya-dau-nan. Soy sauce is very popular.

Various fruits are widely used, which grow in abundance on the territory of Vietnam. These are coconuts, durian, guayava, lemons, litchi, Javanese apple, Siamese persimmon, papaya, rambutan and many other exotic fruits.

As for meat dishes, the Vietnamese usually eat the familiar beef, pork and poultry. Various insects or reptiles are now considered rare delicacies that are not served in every restaurant.

In general, Vietnamese cuisine is rich in exotic meat. For example, you can taste boa constrictor meat, which is considered extremely healthy. Or try a snake dish, which is a whole ritual-like action that can really shock those who are especially impressionable. The waiter makes a small incision on the still living snake, then removes the heart from it and drains the blood. The person who ordered the dish eats the beating heart of a snake and drinks rice vodka mixed with snake blood. After that, vodka is used, mixed with snake bile. After a while, a ready-made dish is served - snake meat fried with spices and nuts. The snake's head is cut off during cooking so that the poison cannot get into the dish.

Other exotics include dishes from field rats, dogs, cats (although they are officially banned) and many other amazing ingredients.

Purchases

Shopping is an indispensable part of any vacation. Somewhere it is developed so that it seems that there is nowhere to develop further, but somewhere in terms of purchases, everything is not in the best way. Vietnam is somewhere in the middle, with a tilt towards the first group. Shopping here is not on the same level as in neighboring Thailand, but with the growing number of tourists there are good reasons for quality development. Moreover, Vietnam has something to offer its guests.

Connection

For calls to other countries in Vietnam, there are special telephone booths, as well as street payphones. Residents of hotels have the opportunity to make calls directly from there, but this is quite expensive.

Vietnam's international code is 84.

• For calls from Vietnam to Russia, you need to dial: 007 - area code - subscriber number
• For calls from Russia to Vietnam, you need to dial: 8-10-84 - area code - subscriber number

Major city codes

• Hanoi - 4
• Ho Chi Minh City - 8
• Haiphong - 32
• Da Nang - 511
• Hue - 54

There are no problems with cellular communications, since all three largest Russian operators - MTS, Beeline and Megafon - have agreements with Vietnamese companies. Vietnamese operators: MobiFone, VinaFone, S-Fone, G-Tel, Vietnamobile, Viettel Mobile. A Vietnamese operator's SIM card costs about $ 5, which includes 30 minutes of conversation.

You need to be careful when dealing with local "priestesses of love" who often do not mind taking advantage of their clients' wallets. Foreigners can only gamble in special establishments, and an attempt to involve local residents in them may result in criminal prosecution. Everything related to drugs is especially severely punished - storage, distribution, use. The punishments in this case are the most severe, up to the death penalty. This is a traditional practice in Southeast Asian countries.

Tourists should exercise discretion while on holiday. In particular, this applies to the use of alcohol, since a tourist who has gone overboard in Vietnam can easily get into trouble, become a victim of a robbery, etc. When swimming, you should watch out for the ocean surf, which can become a source of danger. In the period from September to November, typhoons and severe flooding in some parts of the country often approach Vietnam.

As for healthcare issues, before coming to Vietnam, you need to take care of the issue of obtaining medical insurance (regular or extended). You can also pay a fee to International SOS and use the medical services they provide at branches in Vietnam. The address in Hanoi is 31 Hai Ba Trung in the central part of the city. Phone - 9340555.

In the Vietnamese province, the sanitary conditions are not very good - both in local hospitals and in hotels. Almost everywhere, doctors are paid for their services only in cash, and treatment under policies is carried out only in some of the capital's clinics. True, it should be noted that prices in Vietnam are lower than in neighboring Thailand.

You need to be careful when ordering Vietnamese cuisine, which is quite unusual for Europeans due to its pungency, abundance of spices and exotic products. If you overestimate your strength, then problems with the stomach and intestines are likely.

Where to stay

Vietnam will delight all visitors with a large selection of accommodation options - there are not only many hotels and guesthouses, but also a wide range of prices, and the level of service is quite high. In addition, Vietnamese hotels have a unique Asian flavor that adds color to the entire holiday. In total, Vietnam has about 11 thousand hotels, while not experiencing a serious shortage of guests.

Cheap accommodation options are hotels of 2 and 3 stars, which correspond in quality to Turkish hotels of 3 and 4 stars, so many experts rightly point out that the class of Vietnamese hotels is somewhat underestimated. 2-star hotels are usually located in old 4-6-storey buildings, well finished inside. The rooms have a bathroom or shower with hot water, air conditioning, satellite TV and even a minibar. three-star hotels occupy more modern and larger buildings, and the level of service and equipment in them is quite high. Prices in hotels of categories 2 and 3 stars are about 15-40 dollars per night.

Even more budget option There are guesthouses, prices in which are often below $ 10, and the number of them in tourist places is truly enormous. In Ho Chi Minh City, for example, many guesthouses and cheap hotels can be found in Pham Niu Lao, which is considered to be a backpacker district. True, it is not a fact that there will be hot water in cheap guesthouses and hotels.

In resort cities, in particular in Nha Trang, accommodation is likely to be more expensive than in the capitals. Many tourists come to these cities, they are not well versed in the intricacies of the Vietnamese tour business and, moreover, are able to easily part with large sums of money. For such tourists, there are luxury 4- and 5-star hotels with their own swimming pools, private beaches, etc.

For the more economical lovers of Vietnamese beaches, there are many bungalows. True, the conveniences in them are minimal, besides, if the walls of the bungalows are bamboo, then mosquitoes can fly inside through the existing cracks. However, mosquito ointments may well correct the situation. In any case, the most vivid memories of a vacation in Vietnam almost always remain!

Vietnam is one of the "rice civilizations" with ancient Buddhist temples lost in the jungle, underground guerrilla tunnels and a rich colonial heritage, perfectly preserved from French times. Vietnam is Thailand 20 years ago, not yet trampled by millions of tourists. “Fun, bright, inexpensive” - this is how the local resort life can be described in three words. Incendiary discos until the morning, forbidden pleasures, excellent shopping, unthinkable exotic dishes ... Or a relaxing holiday with children, romantic sunsets, mountain hikes and the best souvenir photos. You can choose what you like.

How to get there?

It takes about 9 hours to fly from Moscow to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City with regular Aeroflot or Vietnam Airlines flights. And this is the only moment that can confuse beach lovers in winter. Our fellow citizens do not need a visa to Vietnam. And if you want to see more in one trip - it is logical to combine vacation in Vietnam with visiting neighboring countries - China, Laos, Cambodia, Burma or Thailand. Where better to rest - more on that later.

Which resort to choose?

If you fly now or in the coming months, then a rest without rain is most likely in the south and in the center of the country. These are popular resorts: Phu Quoc Island, Vung Tau, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Danang. Focus on a flight to Ho Chi Minh City or Nha Trang, depending on the selected resort. January and February are "velvet" months, comfortable rest, air and water + 25 ... + 28 ° С. In March and April it is hot and dry, the temperature is + 30 ... + 35 ° С. In the summer months, it is better to choose the resorts of North Vietnam with a flight to Hanoi. And now we will briefly describe the most popular and rated resorts in the country, where you should go first.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang and its antipode Phan Thiet lead the rating of preferences of Russian tourists. Nha Trang Bay occupies the honorable 29th place in the world ranking of the most beautiful resort bays. Nha Trang (Russians with Of the Far East they say "nishtyang") is rapidly growing and developing, new hotels of international hotel chains appear every year. Lots of restaurants, shops, colorful markets, a beautiful resort promenade. You won't be bored. After or instead of the beach, you can go boating to the neighboring islets - watch monkeys or hang out all day in an amusement park. Temple complexes, Buddha statues, pagodas are the cultural component of the resort. And you can improve your health in local mud baths and thermal baths. There are many European youth in Nha Trang, decent clubs with trendy DJs, a good selection of inexpensive alcohol. Several disadvantages: most hotels on the second line; locals come to the city beach, which is used by most tourists, in the late afternoon, they like to relax here with children after work. And in the summer months there are many jellyfish near the coast.

Phan Thiet

The complete opposite of Nha Trang. Relaxed, democratic, inexpensive. Most of the hotels are two- or three-story cottages on the shore, nestled in palm groves. Here everyone is smiling at each other, there are no crowds on the beaches, only the sea, the sun and a light fresh breeze. If flip-flops (they are also "flip-flops"), shorts and a white panama are your style of leisure, but you want to forget about the dress code even for a while - you are definitely here. Tourists come with children, because it is inexpensive, sandy beaches and the entrance to the water is shallow. Couples find romantic sunsets and time to be together in Phan Thiet. Here, lovers of large portions of seafood enjoy ice-cold beer, and local masseuses will make them see "the sky in diamonds" with their little hands. There are no particularly interesting attractions in Phan Thiet and the surrounding area. Tourists weary of the sun prefer to sit idly on the sand and dilute them with water sports. And the minus is perhaps the only one. From the nearest airport in Ho Chi Minh City it will take 5-6 hours to get to the resort by bus or taxi.

Mui Ne

Neighbor Phan Thiet, this resort is loved by lovers active rest... Thanks to the constant wind, there is an ideal wave for surfers and kiters and dozens of specialized schools with professional instructors. Prices are tolerable: an hour of windsurfing costs about $ 50, kitesurfing - $ 70. Many speak Russian, there are several establishments where you will be treated to borscht and dumplings. However, the prices at the resort are higher than in Phan Thiet, again thanks to the large number of our tourists. On the central street of Mui Ne, there are spa and massage parlors, cafes and souvenir shops at your service.

Phu Quoc

A resort island in the very south of the country, in the Gulf of Thailand, just 15 km from the coast of Cambodia. Given the size of the island (the largest island in Vietnam is the size of Singapore), there is plenty to turn around here. Active tourists choose jungle trekking, kayaking and canoeing, walks in numerous gardens and parks, excursions to pearl factories. And diving in coastal waters is considered the most interesting and inexpensive in the country. But most importantly natural wealth islands - luxurious sandy beaches stretching for many kilometers. There are still very few tourists on the island, although the infrastructure is rapidly developing. Hotels, casinos, golf courses, shopping and entertainment complexes are under construction, new airport... But today it is still a calm, clean and still inexpensive resort. Better location for a quiet family or romantic vacation in Vietnam is not found.

Vung Tau

A popular family resort 130 km from Ho Chi Minh City. It is almost as large and known as Nha Trang, only the vibrant nightlife is absent here. But in the evening you can while away the time in bars with live music, which is a rarity in Vietnam. The beaches are wide sandy, in the former villas of the French aristocracy, restaurants and guest houses... The choice of hotels is also decent, for every taste and budget. Buddhist temples, pagodas, parks, the former royal residence, caves and underground tunnels - there is where to walk and what to see. There are two drawbacks: petty theft on beaches and the presence of oil rigs in the water area.

Condao

"Let's catch up and overtake Thai Phuket!" - something like this can be voiced the ambitions of the Vietnamese tourist authorities on the islands of this archipelago in the South China Sea. The first description of the islands belongs to Marco Polo, and Conchon (the old name of Condao) got its notorious fame thanks to the very terrible prison for political prisoners of Vietnam. Today it is a young resort with beautiful beaches and the best Six Senses hotel complex. Most of the island is National park, many interesting dive sites and fishing spots.

Dalat

Popular international mountain climatic resort in the south of the country, 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City. These places are reminiscent of the French Alps with their mild climate and natural beauty. And it was built during the French colonization of Indochina as a mountain refuge from the sweltering heat. It is cooler here than on the coast, and the daytime temperature, even in the hottest summer months, does not exceed 25 ° C, and at night it drops to a comfortable 15 ° C. From November to April - dry season, it is better to come at this time. Dalat can be compared to Balinese Ubud. Here are the best spas and massage parlors in the country, as well as several options for treatment and recovery with traditional oriental methods. These are acupuncture, Vietnamese herbal massage, Indian massage, Tibetan face and body massage practices with warm basalt stones. And Dalat has the best Vietnamese and French themed restaurants. As souvenirs, tourists buy the famous Luwak coffee (the palm marten has already eaten with its beans), artichoke tea, ceramic dishes inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and premium quality silk products. It is logical to combine Dalat with a vacation on the beaches of Nha Trang and a few nights in Ho Chi Minh City.

Da Nang and Hoi An

The most popular seaside resorts in Central Vietnam. The best season for a beach holiday is March and April. Da Nang has a modern international airport, the city is the fourth largest and industrial center of Vietnam. Nevertheless, it is very picturesque, there are several good beaches nearby, including the famous China Beach - a place for youth parties and surf stations. And 40 km away is the cozy town of Hoi An with a huge number of temples, pagodas, art salons, silk and souvenir shops. This is a city-museum, only 844 are officially registered in it. historical monument... Here you should try authentic Vietnamese cuisine and inexpensively replenish your summer wardrobe with handmade silk things, sewn literally in your presence. The ancient imperial capital of the country - the city of Hue - a place of pilgrimage for tourists, history lovers and adventurers a la Indiana Jones, is a few hours drive from Da Nang.

Halong and Haiphong

Halong Bay is a very beautiful and unusual place in the north of Vietnam. From Hanoi you can get by bus or taxi in 3-4 hours (150 km). If you've watched the movie Avatar by James Cameron, then the rocks of Halong will remind you of the floating blocks of the planet Pandora. Only in Halong do they bizarrely stick out of the turquoise waters of the bay. It is best to spend a few days in Halong on board a wooden cruise ship. So you can swim to your heart's content in warm and clean water, visit the most beautiful and interesting places, buy authentic souvenirs in the floating village, go down to the mysterious caves on the shore and take the best selfies of your life. And don't forget to try the local delicacy - sweet and sour fish baked in sugar. Halong is also famous for filming Indochina, starring Catherine Deneuve, and Tomorrow Never Dies, starring Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Haiphong is a cozy resort town not far from Halong. It reminds Hanoi of twenty years ago with its clean flowering boulevards, colonial houses and unhurried pace of life. In addition to good shopping, the city has many temples, inexpensive restaurants, and a decent zoo. Due to its proximity to Hanoi, Halong and Haiphong are convenient to visit in one trip along with a stopover for several days in the country's capital.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City

The description of the resorts would be incomplete without mentioning the main metropolitan areas of Vietnam, which are usually visited by almost all tourists, because they are also the country's air gates. These cities are definitely worth your attention and at least a short study visit.

Hanoi is the capital of the country. This city will not leave anyone indifferent: old French houses are buried in greenery, and ancient temples stand just around the corner. Stop the cycle rickshaw for a ride along the city boulevards and watch the Theater on the Water show in the evening. Dine at a national restaurant, and in the morning go to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum for a photo, look into the Temple of Literature and marvel at the grace of the One Pillar Pagoda and throw a coin into the Lake of the Returned Sword. And if you have time and energy, go for a short trip to the mountains to the former French resort of Sapa. In one day in Sapa, you can feel all four seasons, enjoy the natural beauty, see the unique Tafin Underwater Palace and Thak Bak Silver Falls. And the most courageous and hardy will be able to climb highest peak Indochina Mount Fansipan (3,143 m).

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon, as locals and American tourists call it out of habit, is the main city of South Vietnam. Saigon is interesting during the day and does not sleep at night. Colonial buildings of the last century peacefully coexist with skyscrapers, shopping centers and office buildings... You will be impressed by the former Presidential Palace, and interesting finds of local designers can be bought on the street of Dong Hoi boutiques. For lovers military history it will be interesting to descend into the Ku Chi guerrilla tunnels, and families with children will appreciate river walk along the Mekong with lunch and a visit to the snake nursery. And in the evening, it is so good to admire the bright lights and the vibrant life below, sipping a cocktail or cool beer at the hotel's rooftop bar. And with renewed vigor, go in search of "adult" night adventures after an invigorating foot massage. Saigon is not inferior to Bangkok in terms of the number and density of bars, discos, entertainment “on the brink”.

Vietnam is known throughout the world for its luxurious tourism conditions. Great location made the country ideal resort for summer holidays, almost every part except the central one has the sea. Besides, the weather is good all year round. And this is even if we do not even talk about a unique culture closely related to the East, but with a pronounced identity and unique features. Arriving in Vietnam, you can not only get the most out of the trip, but also enjoy a real trip by walking through the old temple or wonderful natural attractions. Any potential tourist should pay special attention to the hospitality with which Vietnam receives guests, citizens of the Russian Federation can even go on vacation without a visa for more than two weeks.

Vietnam largely lives on the incredible flow of tourists who come every year to the sea. Therefore, here you can find a lot of entertainment and recreation places, which are mainly aimed at visitors. For everyone, this is a mutual benefit, you only get hospitality from the local population and a bunch of interesting places for yourself, and the locals earn good money and have a decent income from vacationers. If you take a closer look at the advantages that you get in Vietnam, you can easily understand that this is a great option for a tour trip. But having already started choosing a certain point in such a large country, the choice will not be so easy. Most of Vietnam's territory is washed by the sea, and in fact every such city has a tourist focus. There are many nuances to consider before choosing a particular resort. Everything largely depends on the part of Vietnam you are going to.

The difference between the sites occurs according to the location of the territory, for example, the South and the North, but in fact, for the traveler, the difference will be important in the characteristics of the weather and local attractions that you can see there. These are the main points worth paying attention to, as they are the most important in Vietnam. For example, at the same time in the country, it will constantly rain in one city and the sky is more often covered with clouds, respectively, while in the other part of Vietnam it will rain half as often and will not interfere with the rest on the beach at all. Somewhere the sea will be warmer, somewhere calmer.

You need to pay attention to whether the climate you are going to suits you, whether you can relax there, whether the water is warm enough for you, or whether it is possible to do active water sports here. You can find out more about this here, below we will try to characterize the most popular resort cities in Vietnam, and explain to you why they are so famous among others and how they attract tourists.

TOP 6 best resorts in Vietnam

You will learn about this city first of all, since it is the capital of Vietnam. But if you want to enjoy the sea, but here you will not be able to do it, the main city is located where seashores no. But here the main life of the country is still concentrated. Hanoi will still be interesting for any tourist and you should definitely get to know him. It combines the old era and modern world... On the streets of the city, you can easily notice the connection of old Asia with modern progress, which now screams from all walls.

Such an interesting mix is ​​mesmerizing. Therefore, if you go through the capital to another part of Vietnam on vacation, then stay here for a while and spend time walking along the streets of this interesting city... The most tempting thing here will be visiting the sights that keep the ancient history. It is even worth visiting a few excursions and get to know the world of Vietnam better.

If you decide to go here on your journey, you will be able to thoroughly learn how the modern East lives, the city is quite large and progressive, but, like in other capitals, it has something to brag about to you. Any season is suitable for visiting, since the weather is average all year round, even February is quite warm, the rainy season takes place in summer.

This bay has already become famous all over the world, one of the contenders for not being included in the new list of world wonders. And she received this status for a reason, the place is really amazing. The natural conditions here are simply unique, such an impression can be obtained only here. For tourists, everything here is already well equipped for tourists, here you can rent a hotel room not only on one of the islands with beautiful view but also literally live on the water in one of the steamers. Here you will definitely find what to do, you can kayak, climb the islands, see caves and just admire the beauty around, this one will be just paradise for any person.

Another resort, which is not so famous for its summer holidays, as for the abundance of interesting places. For Vietnam, this is an important Cultural Center throughout their history, it used to be the imperial capital, but today it is rather known on an educational scale. Now you can get to know its main places and see sights with a very interesting history live. Although if you want to get out to the sea, then it is quite simple to do this, since the nearest coast is located 12 km from the city.

You will be surprised, but in Vietnam there is also a vacation among the mountains, it is the section of the city of Sapa that is closest to them. In general, this city was founded as a French colony, later it was mainly engaged in agriculture, but now it is a developed place on a tourist scale. It has its own tempting flavor that attracts tourists who are not so fond of beach holidays. Therefore, if you are more interested in getting to know the culture and enjoying the beauty of nature, then Sapa will be the ideal destination for you.

This city is not only aimed at entertaining tourists, but is also involved in the country's large industrial economy. In Vietnam, it ranks third in size, and although it does not have such a large influx of visitors, the Vietnamese themselves often go on vacation to Da Nang. Among many professionals, it is here that beach holidays have been recognized as well-equipped and attractive in terms of the quality of the beaches. Therefore, a Russian tourist should not ignore this city if you want a relaxing holiday on the seashore.

This city is very famous among the kings of beach holidays. Everything here is filled with the atmosphere of an exotic vacation by the sea in Vietnam, which most tourists love so much. Here you will find not only a new culture of the East for yourself, but also a pleasant condition for a tropical holiday. It is such an incredible tandem that put Vietnam on a high level among the countries to visit. Hive will delight you with beaches, sun and heat, which you can get here in abundance.

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I am fond of hiking and travel, photography and video filming.

I have been hiking since childhood. The whole family went and went - now to the sea, now to the river, to the lake, to the forest. There was a time when we spent a whole month in the forest. We lived in tents, cooked at the stake. This is probably why even now I am drawn to the forest and, in general, to nature.
I travel regularly. About three trips per year, 10-15 days each, and many 2 and 3 day hikes.

And the eastern sides are washed by the waters of the South China Sea. The area of ​​the territory occupied by the republic is more than 337 thousand km 2. In total, almost 94 million people live here. 30% of the total population lives in cities. The official language is Vietnamese. A small part of the population speaks French, Russian, English and Chinese.

The cities of Vietnam have the status of central and provincial subordination. There are also communes-communes and administrative units of the first order. In total, there are about 150 cities in Vietnam. All of them are very popular among tourists.

Big cities

The largest cities in Vietnam (the list will be presented below) are important transport and economic centers. There are 5 of them in the state. They have the status of cities of central subordination. Let's take a look at them.

Ho Chi Minh City

This city is the largest in the country. It is located in the south, like some other cities in Vietnam. Covers an area of ​​over 2000 km 2. It was founded in 1698. The most populous city in the country. It is home to about 8 million people. Ho Chi Minh City is divided into 5 rural counties and 19 urban areas. The economic spheres are distributed as follows: services - 51%, construction and industry - 47%, the rest is occupied by fishing, Agriculture and forestry.

Hanoi

This city ranks second in terms of population in the state. It is This status was obtained in 1945. It occupies an area of ​​about 3.3 thousand km 2. Vietnam is the main center of politics, culture and education. More than 6.5 million people live here permanently. In the industrial sphere, it ranks second, behind the city of Ho Chi Minh City. Administratively subdivided into 10 urban and 18 rural areas, it also includes one city.

Haiphong

Located in the north of Vietnam. Occupies an area of ​​1.5 thousand km 2. It is a commercial and industrial center. Due to the fact that it was erected on the banks of the Kinmon River, it is considered a major seaport... It is home to about 2 million people. The economy of this city of Vietnam is based on fishing.

Can Tho

It is the fourth city under the central government. Located in the Mekong Delta. The territory on which the city is built has an area of ​​almost 1.5 thousand km 2. More than 1.2 million people live permanently in Can Tho. It is the main center of tourism. Large universities operate here. There is an airport and a river port. Internally subdivided into 5 urban and 4 rural areas.

Da Nang

The last major city in Vietnam. It is located in the central part of the country and has access to the South China Sea. Occupies an area of ​​1.2 thousand km 2. It is a port city. The population living in it is about 900 thousand people. It is subdivided into 6 urban areas and 1 rural county, it also includes one island archipelago.

Top cities in Vietnam

But there are others in the country, not so large, but very beautiful settlements.

• Hoi An.

Hoi An is located in the central part of the state. A large number of tourists visit it every year. They are attracted here not only by the beach vacation, but also by the numerous attractions. The city is called an open-air museum. In total, there are about 800 buildings of historical importance here. The infrastructure in Hoi An is developed at the highest level. There are numerous shops selling souvenirs. The city became famous all over the world for shoes and hats of its own manufacture. It is believed that these things are much better than Italian ones.

• Dalat.

The city of Dalat is not inferior in beauty to Hoi An. It is located in the southern part of the central plateau. Compared to other cities in Vietnam, Dalat is very different from them. The streets are very clean, merchants and taxi drivers do not bother tourists. Due to its location, Dalat is mountain resort... There are practically no historical sights in it, but the natural beauty will amaze anyone who comes here. There are unique picturesque valleys covered with evergreen forests, beautiful waterfalls and lakes, there are numerous natural parks in the city.

• Phan Thiet.

Phan Thiet is a city located in the south of the state. The main spheres of the economy are tourism and fishing. Located on the coast of the South China Sea, it is a resort town. There are many beautiful sights here. The uniqueness of this area is given by the multi-colored dunes. This spectacle is striking in its magnificence. There are also Kega Lighthouse, Buddha statue and Poshanu Cham towers.

Talking about the beautiful cities in Vietnam, one cannot remain silent about Hue. First of all, it is an important economic, cultural, political and educational center. It was previously the imperial capital. The city is interesting for its rich history. A lot of sights have been preserved here. You can find objects of ancient architecture, natural monuments, pagodas and churches.

Coastal towns

Given the peculiarities of the state, there are many coastal cities. Almost all of them have the status of a resort. The first one that deserves attention is the city of Nha Trang (Vietnam). It is the largest and most popular resort in the country. There are equipped beaches within the city limits; the length of the coastline is about 6 km. Various entertainment events are arranged for tourists. You can not only relax but also improve your health with healing springs and mud. The air here is saturated with the fumes of eucalyptus groves, which have a positive effect on the respiratory system and restore weakened immunity.

Also, the list of "Resort cities of Vietnam" is replenished with:

• Doshon (popular with the Chinese);
• Thanoa (famous all over the world);
• Vung Tau (visited not only by foreigners, but also by local residents);
• and Kon Dao.