When to go to Vietnam?

When to go to Vietnam? That is a commont question I have read on many website. So I hope this articles will answer these questions: When to go to Vietnam, When is the best time to go to Vietnam, How is the weather in Vietnam.   When it comes to weather, it's a tough call, as Vietnam's climate is so diverse. Think frosts and occasional snow in the mountains of the north, and temperatures soaring to 40АC in the south during the dry season. Vietnam's weather is dictated by two monsoons. The winter monsoon comes from the northeast between October and March, bringing damp and chilly winters to all areas north of Nha Trang, and dry and warm temperatures to the south. From April or May to October, the summer monsoon brings hot, humid weather to the whole country except for those areas sheltered...

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Travelling to Long Xuyen - An Giang

Travelling to Long Xuyen - An Giang This moderately prosperous town is the capital of An Giang province and does a moderate trade in agriculture, fish processing and cashew nuts. Aside from a few sites, a lively market, and perhaps a short trip along the river, there's little to detain travellers here. Long Xuyen was once a stronghold of the Hoa Hao sect. Founded in 1939, the sect emphasises simplicity in worship and does not believe in temples or intermediaries between humans and the Supreme Being. Until 1956 the Hoa Hao had an army and constituted a major military force in this region. The town's other claim to fame is being the birthplace of Vietnam's second president, Ton Duc Thang. There is a museum in town dedicated to Bac Ton (Uncle Ton) as well as a large statue bearing his...

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How To Get A Vietnam Visa In Bangkok

You need a visa to enter Vietnam before you travel to the country. It’s easy to organise a Vietnam visa in Bangkok if you know where to go. Vietnam is one of the few countries in the world where you can’t get a visa on arrival in the country. You need to make sure you already have a visa in your passport before you arrive in Vietnam at the airport or by road or sea. If you don’t have a visa, they won’t let you in. Getting a Vietnam visa in Bangkok is pretty easy. Get a taxi or Skytrain to Wireless Road (Soi Wittayu) in the centre of Bangkok. On the Skytrain you get off at the Phloen Chit stop. Walk out through the elevated skywalk and then down the stairs onto Wireless Road going towards All Seasons Place, which is a huge mall and office block. (There is a big map on a board in...

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Tourists could see Southeast Asia on single visa

Tourists could see Southeast Asia on single visa Travellers could soon be able surf in Bali, shop in Singapore and eat spicy street food in Thailand before crossing into Cambodia and cruising the Mekong in Vietnam – all on a single tourist visa. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is working on a plan that would open the region to foreign tourists in the same way Europe's unified visa system has streamlined travel. "You would just have to apply for one visa and you could then visit all the countries using that visa," said Eddy Krisneidi, an official at the Jakarta-based ASEAN Secretariat, which recently released its Tourism Strategic Plan for the next five years. With attractions ranging from jungle-covered temples at Angkor Wat in Cambodia to five-star...

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Exploring Tinh Bien - Chau Doc

Exploring Tinh Bien - Chau Doc  Close to the Cambodian border, just inside Vietnam, is Ba Chuc, otherwise known as the Bone Pagoda. The pagoda stands as a grisly reminder of the horrors perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge. Between 1975 and 1978 Khmer Rouge guerrillas regularly crossed the border into Vietnam and slaughtered civilians. And this is to say nothing of the million or so Cam-bodians who were also killed. Between 12 April and 30 April 1978, the Khmer Rouge killed 3157 people at Ba Chuc. Only two people are known to have survived. Many of the victims were tortured to death. The Vietnamese government might have had other motives for invading Cambodia at the end of 1978, but certainly outrage at the Ba Chuc massacre was a major reason. Two other notable pagodas at Ba Chuc...

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Exploring Nha Trang

Exploring Nha Trang Imagine that you are lying down watching the sea, while standing around is beautiful ladies with salangane (“yến sào”) and fresh strawberry juice served to you! WOW.., you should think you are in a magic land! Introduction Nha Trang – the capital of Khanh Hoa province, in the central South of Vietnam ranks first amongst Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches for both pristine natural sea scenes, and excellent accompanied tourism services. The services, like modern telpher system, high-speed canoes, sailing boats, small ships, and many high-quality resorts along side the beaches are worth trying. That’s why it is often referred to as the ‘Seaside Resort’ of Vietnam. Quick view Nha Trang’s fascinating beaches stimulate any one stepping by. It is a collection...

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Exploring Rach Gia - Mekong Delta

Exploring Rach Gia - Mekong Delta The prosperous capital of Kien Giang province, Rach Gia is a booming port city on the Gulf of Thailand. The population includes significant numbers of both ethnic Chinese and ethnic Khmers. Most travellers give the chaotic centre short shrift, heading straight to the port for boats to Phu Quoc Island. Those who linger, however, might be charmed by the quaint waterfront and sleepy nearby streets, which provide great opportunities for both pleasant strolls and sonic decent seafood. With its easy access to the sea and the proximity of Cambodia and Thailand, fishing, agriculture and smuggling are profitable trades in this province. The area was once famous for supplying the large feathers used to make ceremonial fans for the Imperial Court. What to...

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Exploring Vinh Long - Mekong Delta

 Exploring Vinh Long - Mekong Delta A bit more chaotic than other Mekong towns of its size, Vinh Long has noisy, motorbike-filled streets, though its riverfront (and its several restaurants) make for a pleasant escape from the mayhem. Despite the lack of in-town attractions, Vinh Long is the gateway to river islands and some worthwhile sites, including the Cai Be floating market. orchards and homestays - which can be a highlight of a Mekong journey. Vinh Long is the capital of Vinh Long province and situated about midway between My Tho and Can Tho. What to see in Vinh Long MEKONG RIVER ISLANDS What makes a trip to Vinh Long worthwhile is not the town but the beautiful small islands in the river. The islands are given over to agri-culture, especially the growing of tropical fruit,...

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Exploring Bac Lieu - Mekong Delta

Exploring Bac Lieu - Mekong Delta Exploring Bac Lieu the capital of southern Bac Lieu province, Bac Lieu is 280km from HCMQ Of the 800,000 people living in the province, about 8% are of Chinese or Cambodian origin. The town has a few elegant but forlorn French colonial buildings, like the impressive Fop House (now used as a community sports centre), but not much else. Farming is a difficult occupation in this region because of saltwater intrusion, and the province is better known for its healthy longan orchards. In addition to this, the enterprising locals eke out a living from fishing, oyster collection and shrimp farming, as well as salt production (obtained from evaporating saltwater ponds that form immense salt flats). Most foreigners use Bac Lieu as a spring board to reach the...

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Exploring Can Tho - The captial city of Mekong Delta

Exploring Can Tho - Exploring Mekong Delta Exploring Can Tho - Mekong Delta the largest city in the Mekong, Can Tho is a buzzing town with a lively waterfront and a colourful mix of narrow back streets and wide boulevards that make for some rewarding exploration - especially after a few days spent in the wilds. As the political, economic, cultural and transportation centre of the Mekong Delta, Can Tho hums with activity; while its access to nearby floating markets make it a major draw for tourists, who come here to boat along the myriad canals and rivers leading out of town. Information MEDICAL SERVICES Hospital (Khoa Kham Benh; (Tell: 820 071; 4 D Chau Van Liem) Where to exchange money in Can Tho Golf Hotel (2 D Hai Ba Trung) Has an ATM. Sacombank (Tell: 810 519; fax 810 523;...

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Travelling Mekong Delta - FAQ

Travelling Mekong Delta - FAQ After travelling MeKong Delta for years, I understand that many people usually have many questions before travelling to Mekong Delta such as: Where to stay in Mekong Delta, What to see in Mekong Delta, Where to eat in Mekong Delta, When is the best time to visit Mekong Delta and so on. So I am trying to answer as much as I can, and hope it will be helpful for travellers who want to visitit Mekong Delta someday. First of all, I want to repeat that there are 13 provinces in Mekong Delta, and It's not a mere spot to answer some questions like this: How long do I need to spend in Mekong Delta? is one day enough to visit Mekong Delta....?  If you are going to see just floating markets, my answer would be yes. You can only need one day to see the floating markets...

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Exploring Ca Mau - Mekong Delta

   Exploring Ca Mau - Mekong Delta  Over view: Built on the swampy shores of the Ganh Hao River, Ca Mau is the capital and largest city in Ca Mau Mekong Delta province, which was devastated by Typhoon Linda in 1997. It occupies the southern tip of the- a wasteland for centuries, the area was first cultivated in the late 17th century. The population of Ca Mau includes many ethnic Khmers. Owing to the boggy terrain, this area has the lowest population density in southern Vietnam. Ca Mau lies in the middle of Vietnam's largest swamp and is known for its powerful mosquitoes. Ca Mau has developed rapidly in recent years, but the actual town itself is rather dull. The main attractions here are the nearby swamps and forests, which can be easily explored by boat. Bird-watchers...

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some vietnamese phrases to help you travel alone

Exploring Mekong Delta alone While travelling Vietnam and researching on the internet, I understand that many people want to learn a little bit Vietnamese before travelling to Vietnam. It's not only helpful for people who are interested in learning Vietnamese but also for travellers who want to do-it-yourself, so I am trying to give you as much information as I can and please let me know what you think about it, such as: Is it enough for you or you want to know more. All contributions are appreciated. First of all, I want to make it clear that vietnamese language use only 24 letters and none of them are unvoice- It means if you want to speak more natural you should add voicing even with K, T, F,P, (Which are unvoiced in American English). And I hope those world will be helpful for travellers...

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exploring Soc Trang - Mekong Delta

Travelling Vietnam and exploring Soc Trang, Mekong Delta  Soc Trang located in Mekong Delta which is shared it's borders with Tra Vinh, Can Tho, Hau Giang, and one of the most intersting spots in Mekong Delta. Khmer people make up about 28% of the population. Although the town itself isn't much, it's a good base for exploring some impressive Khmer temples in the area. Furthermore, there is a colourful annual festival (usually in December) and, if you're in the vicinity at the right time, it's worth your while to catch it. KH'LEANG PAGODA Except for the bright orange paint job, this pagoda (Chua Kh'leang) looks like it's been transported straight from Cambodia. Originally built from bamboo in 1533, it had a complete rebuild in 1905 (this time using concrete). There are seven...

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How to buy the right camera for your vacation

 How to buy the right camera when travelling Vietnam  One of the most interesting thing to do when travelling to Vietnam is to take photographs. There are many nice places you will go to visit, such as: Nha Trang, Da lat, Phan Thiet... You will want to capture all of those beautiful places, but you may be wondereing which camera should you buy before travelling to Vietnam. Which branch should you buy, how could you pick the right one... So I write this tips to help you pick the right camera for your trip: 1.  It doesn't matter which branch is better than other. You can pick any branch, such as: Sony, Nikon, Canon, or Olympus. The point is you just want to pick the good one you can afford. Since you’re planning to travel where there are other possible costs to incur, you need...

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