Viet Nam Tourist Guide From Discount Hotels

You will enjoy the timeless scenery of Viet Nam that will remain etched on your memory forever when you decide to visit this country. The cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are very elegant, but the traffic is very chaotic. Market day is one experience that you can't miss with whole families traveling to market on motorbikes and scooters. There are also floating markets where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Take in the sight of never ending rice paddies and that of farmers wearing cone-shaped hats as they harvest their crops.

In Hanoi you can wander around the streets and learn about the history of the country at Ho Chi Minh Museum. The Old Quarter of the city is a fascinating place with narrow streets and small shops and cafes. Take a sailing trip through Halong Bay where there are many islands formed by limestone formations rising from the sea. You will find many grottoes and caves on these islands that you can explore.

The hill area of the Sapa is home to many tribes still following the traditional way of life. Tiny villages surrounded by towering mountains present a picturesque scene. Enjoy the sight of the villagers wearing traditional costumes. As you travel through the hills there are old French stations offering a respite from the heat and providing you with a place to rest and catch your breath. Dalat is one of these hill stations that has the appearance of a French town with its faded, but elegant villas.

Travel back in time when you visit the old capital of Hue where the ladies still wear the simple, traditional costumes. This is a city of impressive architecture and the mausoleums of many of the country's emperors. There are many beaches where you can relax or play in the sand, slide down the sand dunes or enjoy the excellent snorkeling. When in the cities, the best mode of transportation is bicycle and there are many rental spots.

Hiking and horseback riding is available in the Dalat area. Walk the Ho Chi Minh Trail to see some of the war memorials of the Vietnam War and get a taste of the railways system of the country by using this mode of transportation to travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City on the Reunification Express. While in this country, you just have to try the native cuisine and if you are so inclined you can take cooking lessons.