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Vietnam travel:

Vietnam travel is a way to discover
the country in the rich culture and tradition. You will be greeted by
impressive & friendly smile around our country. Vietnam is long & thick history
that can say to you about us in the museums. Our country has a lot of exotic
landscapes, natural world heritage sites and cultural heritage sites. Vietnam tourism
industry is quickly developing and we are becoming that new destination that
everyone wants to come and visit. We are excited to welcome you, arms
stretched-out with open hands waiting to meet you for Vietnam
vacations - holidays. We offer you excellent services, well organized and above
all FUN!”

Vietnam climate:

Vietnam is located in both a tropical and a temperate zone. It is characterized
by strong monsoon influences, but has a considerable amount of sun, a high rate
of rainfall, and high humidity. Regions located near the tropics and in the
mountainous regions are endowed with a temperate climate.

The monsoon climate also influences
to the changes of the tropical humidity. In general, in Vietnam there
are two seasons, the cold season occurs from November to April and the hot
season from May to October. The difference in temperature between the two
seasons in southern is almost unnoticeable, averaging 3ºC. The most noticeable
variations are found in the northern where differences of 12ºC have been
observed. There are essentially four distinct seasons, which are most evident
in the northern provinces(from
Hai Van Pass toward to the north): Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.

Every year there are 100 rainy days
and the average rainfall is 1,500 to 2,000mm. The humidity ranges around 80%.
The sunny hours are 1,500 to 2,000 and the average solar radiation of
100kcal/cm2 in a year.

Because Vietnam
is affected by the monsoon, that why the average temperature is lower than the
other countries which are located in the same longitude in Asia.
The annual average temperatures range from 22oC to 27oC. In comparing with
these countries, the temperature in winter is colder and in summer is less
hotter in Vietnam.

Under influence of monsoon, and
further because of the complicated topography, the climate in Vietnam always
changes in one year, between the years, or between the areas (from North to
South and from low to high). The climate in Vietnam
is also under disadvantage of weather, such as typhoons (advantage there are
6-10 storms and tropical low atmosphere in year, floods and droughts are threaten
the life and the agriculture of Vietnam).

Vietnam geography:

The Socialist
Republic of Vietnam, a sovereign and reunified
independent country, has a high percentage of territorial waters. Looking at
the map, Vietnam is located
in the center of the Southeast Asia, and is
shaped like the letter "S". The country lies in the eastern part of
the Indochina peninsula, bordered by China
to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, and the East Sea and
Pacific Ocean to the southeast. Vietnam's coast
line is 3,260 km long and its inland border measures 3,730 km.

The country's total length, from the northernmost point to the southernmost
point, is 1,650 km.
Its width, stretching from east to west, is 600 km at the widest point in the
north, 400 km in the south, and 50 km at the narrowest part in the Quang Binh
province on the central coast. Vietnam
is also a transport junction from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific
Ocean.

Vietnam topography

Three quarters of Vietnam's
territory consists of mountains and hills. Vietnam is divided into four
distinct mountainous zones.

The Northeastern Zone (Viet Bac)

This zone stretches from the Red River Valley
to the Gulf of Tonkin. The mountainous area of Viet Bac
is scattered with famous sights: Dong Nhat Grotto, Dong Nhi Grotto, and Tam
Thanh Grotto in Lang Son Province; Pac Bo Grotto and Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao
Bang; Ba Be Lake in Bac Kan; Yen Tu Mountain and Halong Bay in Quang Ninh; and
Tay Con Linh, the highest mountain peak in the region reaching 2,341 meters
above sea level.

The Northwestern Zone

This zone is comprised of mountains
that run from the north of the Sino-Vietnamese border to the west of Thanh Hoa
Province. This
magnificent mountain range is nationally known for its resort town of Sapa in Lao
Cai Province,
which is perched 1500 meters above sea level. Several ethnic groups, such as
the H'mong, Dao, Kinh, Tay, Giay, Hoa, and Xa
Pho, still reside in this region.

The northwestern zone is also famous
for the historical site of Dien Bien Phu and Fansipan Mountain,
which measures 3,143 meters above sea level at the peak.

The North Truong Son Zone

This zone runs from the western part
of Thanh Hoa
Province to the Quang Nam-Da
Nang Mountains.
This region is known locally for its picturesque Phong Nha Grotto and its two
breathtaking passes, the Ngang
Pass and the Hai Van
Pass. It is also known worldwide for being the location of the legendary Ho Chi
Minh Trail constructed during the second great resistance war.

The South Truong Son Zone

This zone is located to the west of
the south central coast provinces. Behind these huge mountains is a vast area
of red soil known locally as "Tay
Nguyen" (the Central Highlands). There are numerous legendary accounts of
the flora and fauna and of the lives of several different ethnic minorities
living in the Central Highlands. Dalat, established during the 19th century, is
a popular resort town in this part of Vietnam.

Vietnam has two major deltas,
including the Red River Delta in the north and the Mekong River
Delta in the south.

The Red River
Delta, or Northern Delta

This region stretches for15,000 sq.
km. Over time, deposits of alluvium carried from the Red River and Thai Binh
River have accumulated to
form the delta. The ancient Viet people settled at the junction of the two rivers
. At that time, the wet rice civilization was established

The Mekong River
Delta, or Southern Delta

This region is approximately 40,000
sq. km. The land is very fertile and has favorable climate conditions for
agriculture. As a result, it is the largest rice growing region in Vietnam.

Vietnam is crisscrossed by thousands of streams and rivers. There is a river
discharging every 20 kilometers along Vietnam's coastline. The waterways
are a very convenient means of transport with major rivers like the Red River
in the north and the Mekong
River in the south.

Sea

Vietnam's coastline is 3,260km long. If you have a chance to travel along the
coast of Vietnam,
you will be able to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Tra Co, Sam Son, Lang Co,
Non Nuoc, Nha Trang, Vung Tau, and Ha Tien. In some places, you will see
mountains jutting out to the sea. One such magnificent site is Halong Bay,
which has recently been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Vietnam's coast has been awarded a
series of large seaports, such as the ones at Haiphong, Danang, Qui Nhon, Cam
Ranh, Vung Tau, and Saigon. There are
thousands of islands and islets scattered offshore from north to south. Among
the most popular tourist destinations are the Truong Sa and Hoang Sa
Archipelagos.

Forest 

The forests of Vietnam account
for most of the total land area. National parks are preserved by the state and
follow a steady development plan. Some of the more famous national parks
located throughout the country include Ba Vi in Ha Tay, Cat Ba in Haiphong, Cuc
Phuong in Ninh Binh, Bach Ma in Hue, and Cat Tien in Dong Nai.

 Vietnam entertainments: 

Eating & Drinking

Vietnamese cuisine is a mixture of
Chinese, French and a little Thai and is one of the most sophisticated cuisines
in Asia. The basic ingredients of Vietnamese
cuisine are rice and the famous fish-sauce, nouc mam.
One of the specialties of Vietnamese cuisine are spring rolls, ingredients and
size vary depending on the region of the country. The traditional breakfast,
chicken soup (pho ga) or beef soup (pho bo) is available at most of the food
stalls on the main streets of nearly every city in Vietnam.

Shopping

Vietnam offers a huge variety of souvenirs and traditional handicrafts. Popular
buys include lacquerware, ceramics, embroidery, silk and paintings. As with
most countries, the Vietnamese government does not allow the export of any item
of historic or cultural significance. Saigon
has the best buys for modern goods like CDs and clothing.

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