Vietnam comprises 331,689 square kilometers of land mass with a coastline of more than three thousand miles facing the South China Sea, boosting numerous beach and island destinations such as Danang, Nha Trang, Mui Ne, Phan Thiet, Hoi An, Halong, Phu Quoc and Haiphong.

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The other side of Vietnam

Besides war museums and French colonial-style buildings, Vietnam boasts varied styles of religious monuments, from ancient Khmer-style carved sandstone temples to centuries old tiered-roof Chinese pagodas and palaces, as well as nature’s contribution of thousands of jutting limestone outcrops with hidden grottoes, lush forests and tranquil beaches and islands. In addition, some cities such as Hoi An, My Son, Hue and Halong are internationally recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Travelers can start their journey either from the northern capital of Hanoi or Ho Chi Min city (formerly Saigon) in the South and move on to other cities by car, train, or domestic flights. Generally, it takes at least a week to cover the whole country on a tour package, but if you want to take itinerary management into your own hands, we suggest that you check all the information about the cities and accommodation and, especially, transportation prior to your journey – a 70 kilometer road trip might take longer than you expect between some cities. The country offers all classes of accommodation from luxury colonial style hotels to inexpensive local guesthouses. The official currency is Dong but American currency is accepted (and welcomed) in most hotels and restaurants in the big cities.