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Vietnam holidays & tours
Soaring peaks, paddy fields and street food
Anyone planning on visiting Vietnam on holiday should prepare for an unforgettable variety of experiences, and that’s just the food. This Southeast Asian country features some of the friendliest and most humble people on the planet as well as a rich history that’s irreversibly tied to Europe and America.
Head to Hanoi, the capital, and you’ll discover Parisian influence in the tree-lined avenues and corner store bakeries. Seek out Ho Chi Minh City (previously known as Saigon) in the south and it’s Notre-Dame Cathedral and the country’s tallest building, Landmark 81, that provide the cultural contrasts.
From overnight adventures on a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay to making the most of the riverside markets and cottage industries along the Mekong Delta – if you think variety’s the spice of life, Vietnam holidays have everything you need to put that proverb into practice.
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Highlights of Vietnam holidays
A holiday to Vietnam gives you the chance to explore the ancient waterways, UNESCO sites, rice fields, and urban parks and pagodas, as well as the all-too-recent remnants of the Vietnam War.
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Hanoi flows along the west bank of the Red River to leave travellers captivated and more than a little confused by the organised chaos of the Old Quarter. Vietnam’s capital city has been created over eons with Chinese and French influence offering all manner of historical insight. Highlights will always include the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the turtles in Hoan Kiem Lake although attempting to cross the road while hundreds of scooters whizz by is an experience in itself.
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Do I need a visa to travel to Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi, located in northern Vietnam.
The flight time from the UK to Vietnam is approximately 12 hours.
You will need an up-to-date passport and a completed tourist visa when travelling to Vietnam from the UK. Please visit GOV.UK for entry requirements to Vietnam or, alternatively, visit CIBT visas for more information.
The north of Vietnam is more inclined to wet weather and colder temperatures in the winter. Summers can be stifling although humidity is quickly cleared by an afternoon downpour. Spring and autumn are usually quite comfortable times of year to visit Hanoi and the central highlands. The south-central coast is slightly more tropical with higher temperatures and more chance of typhoons during the autumn.
Vietnam is seven hours ahead of the UK.
Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam. English and French are both widely spoken in and around the tourist areas and beach resorts.
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