Indochina Tourism

Halong Bay
With thousands of exquisite limestone islands rising from the waters, this bay was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. According to legend, the bay's beautiful scenery was carved out by a dragon as he made his flight seawards. The bay is best enjoyed by a leisurely excursion by boat, with stops to explore the area's many cliffs and caves.

Danang
The road from Danang to Hue crosses the famous Pass of Ocean Clouds, one of the most spectacular parts of Highway One. The Cham Museum, the Marble Mountains and China Beach are all in close vicinity, the latter being famous for the wave surfing GIs of the Vietnam War.

Hoi An
For many centuries Hoi An was one of South-East Asia's most important ports. Fortunately Hoi An was spared much of the destruction of the Vietnam War. No other town in Vietnam has such well-preserved ancient buildings. Today Hoi An is unsurpassed for its charm and has blossomed into an artists' colony.

Dalat
Vietnam's honeymoon town nestles in a mountain valley at an altitude of 5000 ft. (1500 m). The climate is temperate and the cool evenings attract newly weds from all over Vietnam. The area is dotted with lakes, waterfalls, evergreen forests and gardens.

Mekong Delta
This huge river delta is home to a bustling rural culture of floating markets along its many river branches and canals. Although it is difficult to single out individual towns, Vinh Long, Chau Doc, Ha Tien, Soc Trang and Tra Vinh are all especially worth seeing.

Con Dao
The notorious penitentiary island Con Dao is the home of the ‘tiger cages’, made famous by movies on Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Once again the city has become the effervescent economic center of Vietnam. To some it's a hectic and terribly noisy city, to others the former ‘Paris of the East’ with Vietnam's best restaurants and cafés and an intense nightlife. Saigon has restored famous hotels like the Majestic, the Continental and the Rex and boasts recently opened Asian luxury hotels a la Bangkok or Singapore.

The Vietnam of today is influenced not only by its ancient traditions and culture but also by its chequered and often tragic past. Vietnam is finding its way back to its ancient roots of serenity and family oriented lifestyle. Experience a country still unspoiled and tolerant, a country quite unique in the world.
Hanoi Vietnam's lovely capital is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks. With narrow alleyways lined with shophouses selling traditional handicrafts and arts, the old center is an enchanting place to wander. Other major attractions include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and house.
Cuc Phuong National Park The largest national park of Vietnam is home to unique flora and fauna. Many species dwelling were no longer found anywhere else in the world. Excursions under the expert guidance of park rangers help visitors experience this unique habitat. The park also includes the largest jungles remaining in Vietnam.
Dien Bien Phu In the far northwest of Vietnam near the Laotian border in a beautiful valley, the last, decisive battle with the French was fought in 1954. The journey to this remote region passes through impressive and picturesque mountain terrain with glimpses of ethnic villages - a very special experience.

	Hue This imperial city was the cultural and intellectual center of Vietnam. The old imperial palace, the citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is one of Vietnam’s landmarks, are only a few examples of the sights of Hue. There is also a boat trip down the Perfumed River, which leads to the six impressive imperial tombs.
Hoa Binh The capital of the province of the same name is the starting-point for excursions to the Muong and the Thai-minorities still living in their traditional pile-dwellings. See traditional dances and taste traditional tribal food prepared especially for visitors from afar.
	Halong Bay With thousands of exquisite limestone islands rising from the waters, this bay was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. According to legend, the bay's beautiful scenery was carved out by a dragon as he made his flight seawards. The bay is best enjoyed by a leisurely excursion by boat, with stops to explore the area's many cliffs and caves.
Nha Trang Nha Trang is perhaps one of Vietnam’s most beautiful seaside resorts. It features miles and miles of empty beaches, deserted bays, numerous islands and coral reefs. Swim, snorkel and dive all day. Nha Trang has many good mid-range hotels. There are beach cafés, fine seafood restaurants and one beach resort.