Bitexco Financial Tower at a height of 262 meters is the tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City up to date.
The coming into being of Ton Duc Thang Museum aims to meet the aspiration and demand of understanding, studying and learning Uncle Ton of the country’s people in general
you do not have to go through the city but choose the direction Highway 2 and so headed to Ha Giang.
To the east, Bai Tu Long Bay continues nature’s spectacular show all the way to the Chinese border, and Quan Lan Island is emerging as a destination for pioneering travellers.
You can fly into one and out from the other, seeing the dialect, temperament and diet change
Learning about the culture and customs of other people is one of the great experiences of travel
Vietnam has far more to offer in the caffeine department than just coffee with milk. Below are a few more unique variations to look out for.
In Hanoi there is an official curfew on bars and nightclubs, which the police may turn up and enforce unless the owner has paid a suitable 'fee'
However, like most things in life, the more you put in, the more you get out - and in Vietnam just a little preparation will set you up for the trip of a lifetime
Vietnam can be distinctly unsanitary, and children’s stomachs tend to be more sensitive to bacteria.
Tourist information on Vietnam is at a premium. The Vietnamese government maintains a handful of tourist promotion offices
Most banks tend to work Monday to Friday 8–11.30am and 1–4pm, though some stay open later in the afternoon or may forego a lunch break.
Alternatively, the locally produced maps you’ll find on sale in all the major towns and tourist destinations in Vietnam aren’t bad.
Accessing the internet in Vietnam has become a great deal easier, though it is still monitored and controlled
As a visitor, it’s recommended that you err on the side of caution. Shorts and sleeveless shirts are fine for the beach, but are not welcome in pagodas, temples and other religious sites
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