It is the largest island in Vietnam and it is located in the south of the country. The island has several sandy white beaches and some nice hotels to rest a few days on the beach before starting your way back home.
Considered as one of the most important beach areas of Vietnam, Nha Trang has direct flights with easy connection to major cities of the country, as well as, good hotels in which to relax and enjoy the Vietnamese coast, trying to avoid the last quarter of the year, which usually has the rainiest days of the year.
Considered the fourth largest city in the country, with a population of just over one million inhabitants, the city of Cantho is probably the most important of the Mekong Delta, vital for the economy of the region, from where many crops of the area are sold. One of the main attractions of the place, in addition to its location in the natural environment of the delta is its floating market, which at dawn, is the commercial center of the city, on the waters of the Mekong River. The area can be visited as 1 night trip from Saigon or, for those who want to cross the Cambodian border, relying on the infrastructure of the hotels of the chain Victoria and the majestic path imposed by the Mekong River to Phnom Penh, the Cambodian capital.
Following the natural landscape of the Red River Delta, lies the province of Ninh Binh, where stands the ancient capital of 11th Century, Hoa Lu, and the wonderful natural space of large rice fields in the area. Travellers can visit Tam Coc caves,three caves which are accessed in local boats usually carried by women, who often sell their crafts. Full day excursion from Hanoi.
Hidden among Limestone Mountains, the Perfume Pagoda, is located in a complex of Buddhist temples, located about 60 kilometers from Hanoi. This complex was built over 200 years ago, along with other older buildings, as a place of pilgrimage, and according to a legend, was discovered by a Buddhist monk who was meditating. Currently, the most popular pilgrimages begin in mid-January and ends in mid-March, coinciding with festival Perfume Pagoda. Also, as traditionally said the festival was considered an opportunity for locals to start a romance and find a partner.