Vietnam is one of the most historical locations in
Southern Asia. Since 1955 Vietnam became world famous for its dreadful war
between Viet Congs and South Vietnam Govt. allied by US forces. The war that went on for 20 years gave
Vietnam a notorious place in our world history. Even today people travel in
Vietnam looking for popular war monuments and collection of classic weaponry
used during the wartimes. There are
several military sites in the city of Hanoi that has become some of the most
sought after Vietnam travel destinations.
One of the favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam includes
the Hanoi museum of Vietnam Military History. The Air Force museum situated in Bach Mai is also one of the most visited
places in Vietnam. Students, researchers and historians from different parts of
US, UK and central Asia visit here to learn about the war details and to capture
war site images.
Vietnam has always been appreciated for its
spectacular natural beauty. Vietnam is a small country, yet it has 5 UNESCO
recognized sites titled as World Heritage centers. This is not a common natural
gift for countries of its size. Halong Bay is one among the best Vietnam travel
destinations that receives over thousands of tourists every month. Halong Bay
cruises are much in demand among tourists who seek to enjoy a luxurious stay on
board with all the facilities of a five star hotel. And all this is further
complimented with breathtaking sights along the blue ocean.
Saigon tour is yet another feature of Vietnam travel.
Saigon is the ancient capital which at present is known as Ho Chi Minh City. In
here you can see ancient ruins, carved mansions and classic temples. Mekong river
cruise is one of the major
highlights of Vietnam tour. Mekong River is one of the most popular rivers in
Southeast Asia that runs crossing 6 countries. There are special cruises that
take tourists for a week long boat journey across the length of the river. On
the way there are several beautiful sites and places where tourists can halt to
enjoy the sights and savor the local cuisines.
Vietnam Mekong river cruise begins from Ho Chi Minh
and usually ends at Siem Reap which is a famous location in Cambodia. Along
this route, the cruise halts at several destinations in Hanoi and Phnom Penh.
There are many cruise services in here that offer wide range of options to
choose from. They own small houseboats to big cruises that suit the needs of
all sorts of visitors.
Most people who travel in Vietnam comes on a tourist
visa. They can extend the duration of the visa if they wish to continue their
stay. Special visas are granted for tourist groups who can travel the country
for 4 to 5 days. Vietnam immigration department also issues Visa on arrival,
but the service is allowed only for visitors from certain countries.