Visitors to Vietnam from most countries are required to have a valid Vietnamese visa in their passport before arrival. This should be arranged in advance. If you are already traveling in Southeast Asia, the Vietnamese embassies in Bangkok or Phnom Penh are the quickest and most reliable places to secure a visa.
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Exploring the Han River Front – Da Nang, Vietnam
Da Nang is a city of just over 1 million, which sits on the coast and is cut in half by the Han River. Many of the city’s most attractive spots (nicest hotels, most scenic restaurants) are located along the Han River Front area. The river is spanned by several modern and unique bridges, and is especially beautiful to visit at night, when the bridges are lit up in an impressive display of color.
The Best Museums in Da Nang, Vietnam to learn about Vietnamese history, art, and culture
Da Nang, Vietnam is home to some of Vietnam’s most interesting museums. I’ve chosen three of the best museums in the city. These are the ones that I think give visitors the best look at Vietnamese history and culture. Learn more about the Da Nang Museum, the Museum of Cham Sculpture, and the Fine Arts Museum. These three museums are perfect escapes from a rainy day in Da Nang.
The Best and Most Interesting Museums in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
Although Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city, the larger Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) is home to some of the country’s best museums. Though most of the museums in the city are dedicated to Vietnam’s independence struggles and the Vietnam War, there are a number of fine art and culture museums as well.
Why you should visit Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake on the weekend
After witnessing the crazy traffic and crowds around Hoan Kiem Lake all week, our first weekend in Hanoi , Vietnam surprised us by how peaceful and lovely this area could be without the hustling and bustling of the weekday traffic.
Independence Palace: A Time Capsule of War-Era Saigon
The most interesting attraction in all of Saigon? Take a self-guided tour of Independence Palace (now re-named Reunification Palace), the former residence and seat of power for the South Vietnamese President and a relic of the wild glory days of 1960’s South Vietnam. If you see nothing else in Saigon, you can’t miss a visit to the Independence Palace Museum.
Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts – An Art Museum in a Historic Mansion
The Saigon Museum of Fine Arts has an impressive collection, but the building itself is something of a work of art as well.
Visiting the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Visit the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, once considered to be the pearl of Indochina. Vietnam’s largest zoo dates back to 1865, and is a great place to spend a day in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
What to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam (FREE and cheap attractions)
Nha Trang is a resort town located on Vietnam’s south-central coast. Though the city is popular with visitors for its Vinpearl Land amusement park and resort, there are tons of free and budget-friendly attractions within the city too. These are some of the cheap and free things to do in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Celestial Lady Pagoda, Hue – a Temple on the Perfume River
The Celestial Lady Pagoda is one of the symbols of Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial city. Located along the Perfume River just west of the old Imperial Citadel, the Celestial Lady Pagoda is a quiet and peaceful place of beauty and contemplation. And the best part is, it’s completely FREE to visit.
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