The food is always flavourful with main dished usually based on rice, noodles and soy sauce. Vietnam is a place of cultures and traditions and thus it is important even for tourists to take care of them. Known for its natural beauty and abundance of natural attractions such as the vast paddy fields, limestone islands in Halong Bay or the massive cave system in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, the country provides quite an unmatched experience. Cleanliness and hygiene is usually maintained throughout Vietnam. The city is divided into seven mainland districts and one island district: Cam Le, Hai Chau, hoa Vang, Lien Chieu, Ngu Hanh Son, Son Tra, Thanh Khe and Hoang Sa (Paracel Islands). Discover the highlights of Vietnam through the country's official tourism website. One must take vaccination against Diphtheria, Hepatitis A and Typhoid. Textiles, tapestries, jewellery, metalwork, lacquerware and ceramics are some of the main items to look out for. In contrast to the 1945 OSS map, less is known about the purpose of this 1:10,000 scale map created during the Vietnam War, shown above, that depicts the city in great detail. %PDF-1.6 Avoid any kind of black market currency exchanges. Candlelight vigils are held across the country. Make sure to brush up your haggling skills, as you will be overcharged for purchases almost everywhere. << /Author (Asian Development Bank) /CreationDate (D:20151205113840+08'00') /Creator (Adobe InDesign CS5 \(7.0\)) /Keywords (green cities, asian cities, viet nam cities, hue city, hue imperial city, hue citadel rehabilitation, ta 8314, urban environmental improvements, stormwater drainage, access to urban services, wastewater infrastructure, green district development, equitable growth, enhanced tourism, electric shuttle buses) /ModDate (D:20160122160921+08'00') /Producer (Adobe PDF Library 9.9) /Subject (This Action Plan for Hue city in Thua Thien Hue Province, Viet Nam responds to the challenges of rapid urbanization by integrating urban development with environmental planning.) Avoid taking any tour packages for they may cost low but will scam you in spending unnecessary money. There are several souvenir shops to be found in major towns and cities with either fixed price or giving very less discounts. Cham island Attractions in the region Hue Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945.

However, the suburban areas, with their lush trees and calm atmosphere, form a great setting to relax on a hot day. Where the South Vietnamese food is spicy, the North Vietnamese food is blander. See the best attraction in Hanoi Printable Tourist Map. The nightlife in Vietnam is mainly restricted to major cities such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. There are also some regional specials such as woodcarvings, tapestries, the ceramics, the jewellery and metalware. 1. A commission is charged for changing money in banks.

The perfume Pagoda Festival, Cau Ngu festival, Nui Ba Festival, The Mam Ngu Qua and Do Son Buffalo Fighting Festival are among other important festivals of the country. However, overall the cuisine involves less oil and more of fresh vegetables. Vietnam in south-eastern Asia is arguably one of the most beautiful countries on the continent. 3 0 obj Deutschland United States España France 대한민국 Brasil Россия 中国 Hanoi Printable Tourist Map. endobj Live music is usually from Philippines and Thailand performing at international hotels. The Vietcombank (a government bank), Incombank, Eximbank (a private enterprise) and Saigonbank are some of the main banks that are allowed to handle foreign currency transaction by the government. There is a slight increase in humidity and occasional rainfall.

Known for its natural beauty and abundance of natural attractions such as the vast paddy fields, limestone islands in Halong Bay or the massive cave system in Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, the country provides quite an unmatched experience. Carry your sunglasses, sunscreen, flip-flops and light summer clothes during summer season, as it gets extremely hot during the season.