It is now generally travel freely, and Travel Permits generally involves. not required. When driving in remote mountain regions, it is advisable to contact beforehand with the local authorities.
Hanoi
Hanoi with the port city of Haiphong upstream is the capital of Vietnam. Wide avenues lead past old buildings with typical yellow stucco work and the many lakes in the city. Here stands the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, that’s definitely worth a visit. Also of interest are the Museum of Fine Arts and the Historical Museum. Bathing under the coconut trees you can enjoy the popular beach at Do Son (25 km from Haiphong). The picturesque Ha Long Bay, which lies about 70 km from Haiphong is removed, for the more than 3000 islands known bizarre rock that rise from the bright green water. Boat trips on offer to Cat Ba Island, which was declared due to its rich fauna and flora of a national park.
Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An
On the way to the south one can not, pay a visit to Hue. The last capital of the former Empire impresses with its stunning architecture. On the banks of the river of scents rise the Citadel and the Forbidden City once. Da Nang is a popular holiday resort with beautiful beaches in the delta of the River Han. Worth seeing is the Cham Museum, which exhibits significant works of art from the period of this vanished kingdom. A short drive away are the Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) for the steep climb will be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view. At the top there is a small pagoda, and in the artist village at the foot of the mountains you can see the works of marble, which have created the resident sculptor. 30 km south of Da Nang is a picturesque historic town of Hoi An, which flourished in the 17th and 18 Century witnessed.
Nha Trang and Phan Rang
Nha Trang in the province of Phu Khan charmed by its beautiful location and its mild climate. The long sandy beach provides ideal bathing.
The popular resort of Phan Rang, about 350 km north of Ho Chi Minh city, has a beautiful, palm-lined sandy beach. It is offering trips to the shrines near the town of Cham.
Ho Chi Minh City and Da Lat
Ho Chi Minh City is the former capital of South Vietnam, which was renamed in honor of the revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh. The city has a total of more modern than other cities in the country, but has retained its French charm in some respects. Numerous cafes, markets and shops dominate the diverse cityscape. The main attractions are the dragon house, the Giac Lam Pagoda (1744) and the Historical Museum.
Already in the 19th Century, Da Lat (Lam Dong province) with its beautiful villas and gardens, a popular resort. The altitude of 1600 meters, the mild climate and beautiful surroundings make for a pleasant stay.