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Car Rentals

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Hotels in Vietnam / Guest houses

  Hotels in Vietnam [ Booking ]
Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Hoi An, Dalat, Bai Chay, Hue and Danang.

  Hotels Ho-Chi-Minh-City [ Booking ]

  Liberty 4 ***, 265 Pham Ngu Lao Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Located in the heart of the business and commercial district of Ho Chi Minh City, with only 5 minute walk to Ben Thanh Market and conveniently situated in front of the spacious City Park, Que Huong - Liberty 4 is an enjoyable destination for tourist and business travelers, where our hospitality always creates an unforgettable impression.

   
Hotels in Dalat, Island Phu Quoc, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, Nha Trang and Phan Tiet

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

  Furama Resort Danang
This 5-star haven on world-famous Bac My An beach [ China Beach, the famous 18-mile stretch of coastline in central Vietnam. ] is celebrated as Vietnam's most prestigious resort – counting royalty, presidents, movie stars and international business leaders among its celebrity guests.
Just a short drive from Danang lay four UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites: the former imperial city of Hue (2 hours), the ancient 'Silk Road' trading port of Hoi An (30 minutes away), the spiritual centre of the Champa civilization, My Son (90 minutes) and the mystical Phong Nha Caves in Quang Binh province (7 hours), considered by some an access to the inner earth!

National Parks

  Pu Mat National Park in the province Nghe An
The restricted area is about 91 113 ha in Anh Son, Con Cuong and Tuong Duong. This is a primitive forest of great value for scientific study and multi-biology reservation.
Plant branch is very diversified and rich: 986 plant species of high level belonging to 552 branches and 153 clans and over 220  precious herbal trees such as:   cinnamon, anise...and precious wood such as aquilaria, in addition, there are hundreds of food and fruit trees.
Animal branch is very diversified: birds,  reptiles,  amphibian; such as tigers, panthers, forest pigs, monkey, black monkey, dog bear...Pu Mat forest is a place where the biggest herb of elephants in Viet Nam and some precious birds can be found.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators 

    

 

  Rickshawtravel.co.uk   -   Build Your Own Vietnam Trip
Anchors away in Halong Bay. Meet the hilltribes of Sapa. Double tropical to Phu Quoc Island. Classic Hoi An. Build your own Vietnam adventure.

    

 



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Travel Guides Vietnam / Related Books

Vietnam (Lonely Planet Country Guides)
Nick Ray 
Experience the best of Vietnam with Lonely Planet. Our 10th edition is so full of practical information that you'll be watching the sunset from a junk on Halong Bay, sucking back bia hoi street-side in Hanoi, or bargaining like a local in Ho Chi Minh City in no time.
Paperback: 540 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 10th Revised edition edition (1 July 2009); ISBN-10: 1741791596; ISBN-13: 978-1741791594.

 
See Asia: Vietnam travel guidebook, Vietnam travel pack.

The Rough Guide to Vietnam
Ron Emmons and Jan Dodd
The Rough Guide to Vietnam is the essential guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of one of Southeast Asia's most enticing destinations. Using expert advice explore the best attractions of Ho Chi Minh City, roam the best Vietnamese markets, shopping, temples, national parks and then slow the pace down with a trip to the paddyfields of the Red River Delta. From the rugged mountains to the west to the South China sea to the east the Rough Guide steers you in the right direction to find the best hotels in Vietnam, Vietnam restaurants, stylish Vietnamese bars, cafés, clubs and shops across every price range, giving you clear, balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. This guide covers the unspoilt islands, pristine beaches and trekking opportunities that have long made Vietnam a travel hotspot, from magical Ha Long Bay to the hill-tribes of the mountainous north. Explore all corners of Vietnam with authoritative background on everything from Vietnam's ethnic minorities to Hanoi's impressive colonial architecture, relying on the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Vietnam
Paperback: 632 pages; Publisher: Rough Guides; 6 edition (1 Oct 2009); ISBN-10: 1848360843; ISBN-13: 978-1848360846.

Transport / How do I travel to Vietnam

Vietnam borders China, Laos, Cambodia, and the Gulf of Tonkin.

  Hanoi Noibai Airport
  Ho Chi Minh Son Nhut Airport

 
Book cheap flights to Vietnam at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares.

  Airline Tickets /  Bargain Flights
Flight tickets Vietnam.

  Vietnam Map (Periplus Map) - 0794605370
Map: 1 pages; Publisher: Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd; 6th edition (24 Feb 2010); ISBN-10: 0794605370; ISBN-13: 978-0794605377.

  Map of Vietnam [ Uni Texas   -   Perry-Castañeda Library   -   Map Collection ]


Links 

  Vietnam Tourism 

  Cap-Vietnam.com   -   Bureau d'Information Vietnam - Paris [ French ]

  Hanoi   -   Capital City of Vietnam
  Ho Chi Minh City   -   former Saigon

  Ba Ria Vung Tau  ???
  Bac Ninh
  Binh Duong  -   province in the East of the South of Vietnam, near Ho Chi Minh City
Cầu Ngang - Lái Thiêu Tourist Zone,  Dầu Tiếng Catchments,  Bình An Lake – rendezvous place of natural lovers,  Ancient places of worship in Bình Dương,  Bình Dương Water Park
  Binh Phuoc 
  Ca Mau
Ca Mau is the last province in the Southern tip of Viet Nam, The province adjoins Kien Giang and Bac Lieu provinces on the North, the East Sea on the East and South. The Thailand Gulf adjoins Ca Mau on its western side.
  Can Tho
This site provides information on various aspects of Cantho Province - focusing on investment opportunities for both local and foreign parties.
  Dong Nai   -   Official Website of DongNai Provincial People's Council& People's Committee
Located on the main point of the Southeast economic region [ includes Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Ba Ria Vung Tau ].
Bien Hoa City center - Cu Lao Pho green island Dong Nai River - Tan Trieu pomelo village - Buu Long landscape,  Thong Nhat- Vinh Cuu,  Tan Phu- Dinh Quan,  Long Khanh - Xuan Loc,  and Long Thanh - Nhon Trach
  Hoa Binh   -   click on Tourism
Mountainous province adjoining Red River plains, with much of land roads and waterways linking with Phu Tho, Ha Tay, Ha Nam and Ninh Binh provinces, Hoa Binh is deemed the North West gate 76km distant from Hanoi capital in the South West
  Hung Yen   -   click Culture, Tourist & Sports
  Lam Dong Dalat   -   province located in the south of Tây Nguyên Highlands
The unique geographical situation of Lâm Đồng province is the product of a combination of topographical, climatic and hydrographical factors. Together with its forests and regional flora and fauna, Lâm Đồng offers distinctive scenery with many picturesque lakes, falls, hills and pine forests.
  Nghe An
Nghe An province is located on the North East of Truong Son range, with complicated topography, divided by hills, mountains, rivers and streams slanting from North- West to South- East.
Cua Lo tourism area: this is an attractive sea point with beautiful white sand stretched 10 km long to Ngu and Mat Islands, Lan Chau Island at the coastal beach is a sketchy line of a Chinese ink drawing picture. All  to make Cua Lo be an attractive place for visitors to come.
  Phu Yen  -  central coastal province
Phu Yen's landscape is very beautiful. From the point of Dien, West pole of Vietnamese main land and imposing Da Bia in the South point to the O Loan lagoon, Da Dia reef, Vung Lam, Vung La in the north of Phu Yen beach, they are still having the wild and clean attraction. The western mountains are Song Hinh hydroelectric lake, Dong cam barrage, and Krongtrai protected forest, villages of ethics groups of Ba Na, Ede, and Cham H'roi always bustling with the sound of gongs. Tuy Hoa town with Nhan River, Da River with the Beach full of sea pine and white sands stretch to more than 10km to Long Thuy with flowers villages and temples under the mountain of Chop Chai
  Thanh Hoa
Thanh Hoa is the cradle of the glorious Dong Son culture, homeland of many national heroes and great names of culture. Its long and victorious history and tradition are depicted in various cultural and historical relics, from Le dynasty's Royal Tombs in Lam Kinh, Ho dynasty's Citadel in Vinh Loc to Ba Trieu temple in Hau Loc…
The land is also endowed with rare scenic beauties, from Ham Rong mountain range, "magic" fish spring in Cam Thuy, picturesque Tu Thuc grotto to Sam Son seaside resort and sandy beaches. Hospitality of local residents, special dishes and seafood along with unique cultural festivals all the year round have proved to be extremely attractive to both Vietnamese and foreign tourists
  Thua Thien - Hue
Thua Thien Hue Province has great tourism potential. With an abundance of beautiful landscapes including the Huong river, Ngu Binh mountain, the Hai Van pass, Bach Ma mountain, Thuan An and Lang Co beaches, it is a haven for those seeking both a natural get-away and a glimpse at the rich ethnic diversity of the area.
Thua Thien Hue is particularly renowned for its cultural heritage, the most famous of which being the ancient capital of Hue City and the tombs and temples left by the Nguyen Emperors

see complete list of provinces

  News   -   Nhan Dan Daily   -   central organ Communist Party
People, History, Vietnam Identity, Landscapes, Art Works, Literature, Folklore, Study Vietnamese, Product, Vietnamese dish
  Magazine   -   Vietnam Review
Economy, Culture & Society, Land & People, A Window to Vietnam, Tourism, Fine Arts, Sports, and more.
  TV   -   Vietnam Television
  University   -   Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City

Cuisine   -   Vietnamese Cooking

  Cuisine of Vietnam
Traditional Vietnamese cuisine is similar to Chinese cooking, only instead of using soy sauce, they use fish sauce almost exclusively. Vietnamese recipes use a lot of lemon grass, lime and kaffir lime. The Vietnamese also have their own version of Buddhist vegetarian dishes.

  Introduction to Vietnamese Cuisine In Vietnam, you will have an  opportunity to enjoy some surprisingly good dishes, some of which can be found nowhere else in the world. On the table of a traditional banquet, you can find dozens of such specialty dishes pleasingly and elaborately presented. Some dishes are prepared from sea foods such as lobsters, fish, crabs and squids... which are relatively rare and expensive in some Western countries but abundant and cheap in Vietnam.

  Vietnamese Restaurants US   -   Vietnamese Recipes & Vietnamese Cookbooks
  Wokme Asian Cooking Guide   -   Vietnamese Cooking

History of Vietnam

Independence: 2 September 1945 (from France)

Vietnam's history goes back more than 2,500 years. For a thousand years, it was under the rule of successive dynasties of the Chinese Empire. Vietnam regained independence in the early 10th century, and complete autonomy a century later. France occupied Vietnam in 1884, ruling it as a colony and as a part of Indochina.

  Vietnam's History   -   Wikipedia
Origins of Vietnam, Early independence, Dynastic Period, The Changing Names, Colonization, True independence, Reforms

Music, Art & Culture, Events Vietnam

  Music of Vietnam

  Culture of Vietnam

  Vietnamese theatre
  Viettouch   -   Vietnamese Music, Literature, architecture


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