Posted by Vinz on Jul 27, 2017
Backpacking Vietnam: 10 Best Places to Visit
It is difficult to narrow it down to just 10 best places to visit in Vietnam but by Jove we have done it! Vietnam is a wonderfully diverse country with tribal communities dotted around the countryside and busy business men in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Min. Vietnam is a key country along the Southeast Asia backpacking route. Often branded as the same (culturally) as Thailand, Vietnam has a wealth of culture and history and very much stands alone when it comes to its recent history. As it shares borders with Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and even China the little nation of Vietnam offers a myriad of travelling opportunities. Travelling within Vietnam is easy and as it has been on the south east Asia backpacking route for such a long time it is well verse in the needs of travellers and there are many tourists buses that run the length of the well trodden path. So no need to add a map to your packing list! Learning to say hello in different languages is part of the joy of travelling, don’t you think? To say hello in Vietnamese you say ‘xin chào’. So, let’s get to business! Here are our 10 Best Places to Visit in Vietnam 1. Hanoi Hanoi is the busy and hectic capital city of Vietnam. There is nothing quite like rush hour in Hanoi. Brace yourself before stepping out into the road, don’t slow down, don’t look back and certainly don’t stop moving! Believe it or not the drivers will move out your way and you’ll get across the road unscathed! Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam Hanoi has a great nightlife scene and loads of super hipster hostels to hang out in. The city is famous for its ancient architecture that has taken influence from China and from other Asian nations too. Be sure to visit the Old Quarter of Hanoi to feel like you’ve stepped back in time and to experience Vietnamese city life at its finest. 2. Ho Chi Minh Located in the heart of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh is named after the fearless communist leader Ho Chi Minh. The city is more commonly known, however, as Saigon. Ho Chi Minh city played a crucial role in the Vietnam War against the United States and hosts many different memorials and museum for...
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