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counting down our picks for the top 10
reasons vietnam should be your next
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some of the most compelling arguments as
to why vietnam should be at the top of
your bucket list
what intrigues you most about visiting
vietnam
number 10 it's easy on the wallet for
those looking for a value travel
experience
southeast asia is by and large a great
choice and vietnam is no exception
there is a reason why vietnam has long
been a mainstay of backpacking culture
you can easily have a comfortable trip
complete with sightseeing
nightlife cultural activities and cushy
accommodations for as little as
50 us dollars per day talk to a
practiced backpacker however
and they'll tell you that you can get by
on far less
many pride themselves on being able to
spend as little as 25
daily without making any serious
sacrifices you can get a bed in a hostel
for as little as five dollars
and with delicious street food around
every corner you can usually dine for a
few bucks
if you're traveling as a couple your
budget will go even further
number nine the people a few years ago
this particular entry likely would have
been at the top of our list
the friendly and welcoming nature of
vietnamese locals has long been the
stuff of legend among travelers
we're here to tell you that this remains
true mostly
tourism becoming a major economic driver
can drastically affect how people react
to travelers
and in recent years it would seem that
there's been an increase in
opportunistic businesses and scam
artists in vietnam
while it's disappointing this remains
more the exception than the rule
and the average traveler is likely to
have a great time upon visiting the
country
the fact of the matter is you should
exercise caution and avoid putting
yourself in vulnerable situations
whenever you're traveling
generally speaking the locals in vietnam
live up to their reputation as
hard-working
generous and well-intentioned number
eight
history and culture this southeast asian
country can trace its origins back
thousands of years to roughly 2000 bc
both historically and
culturally speaking that's a lot of
ground to cover
vietnam's storied past continues to
color its present in terms of
architecture
cuisine and the various traditions and
festivities observed by locals
to take a deep dive into the rich
history of vietnam consider visiting the
vietnam history museum in ho chi minh
city
or the national museum of history in
hanoi of course for any americans
considering a trip to vietnam you'll
likely also be deeply interested and
invested in the country's more recent
history vestiges of the vietnam war can
still be seen and felt throughout the
country
engaging with it through the local lens
feels like an important dose of
perspective number seven
easy ground transportation as previously
stated
vietnam is a wonderfully affordable
destination depending on where you're
coming from
the plane ticket itself will likely cost
you a pretty penny but once you're there
transportation joins the list of
inexpensive perks not only are local
transit systems cheap
but they're also extensive traveling
vietnam by train or bus
be it within a city or between them
might not set any records for efficiency
but you'll never struggle to find a
readily available lift to your next
destination domestic flights are
relatively inexpensive
not to mention fast but you miss out on
an opportunity to appreciate the
vietnamese countryside
it's all well and good to prioritize the
cultural highlights but to
fully appreciate a nation you need to
watch the landscape change before your
very eyes
and in vietnam doing so is a real
pleasure
number six shopping with all the money
you're saving on accommodations
food and transportation your travel
shopping budget is likely to be larger
than ever
and because the low cost of living in
vietnam extends to all manner of goods
that budget will also go much further
than usual for the fashionable traveler
no trip to vietnam is complete without
getting some custom suits or
dresses made not only are the garments
relatively high quality
but many businesses offer one day
turnaround and you're getting all of
this
at rock bottom prices men's suits
usually come up to only about
100 us dollars while jeans dresses and
other garments similarly ring in at a
fraction of the prices back home
handcrafts electronics cultural
souvenirs footwear
vietnam's got it all and with countless
markets to explore
shopaholics will never get bored number
five
adventure awaits what with all the
shopping to do with saigon square
hanoi street night market or hang gai or
hang bok street
you may have trouble pulling yourself
away from the city but one of the major
selling points of visiting vietnam
is the ample opportunity for outdoor
activities
the diverse landscape which we'll be
discussing in greater detail later
makes vietnam a playground for
adrenaline junkies
there's nothing like renting a scooter
or motorcycle to get the blood pumping
and see the country
or why not take the slopes of the muay
nay sand dunes to do some sledding or
sand boarding
in and around ha long bay there are
seemingly endless things to do
this includes cruising the picturesque
bay by boat exploring the islands
visiting the caves dao go and tinkun
kayaking hiking and mountain climbing
vietnam is also a very popular dive spot
number four architecture vietnam's rich
history is proudly on display everywhere
you look
but nowhere is it more impressive than
at the country's numerous monuments and
heritage sites
over the course of its millennia-long
history this land has played host to a
number of civilizations and cultures
including the cham
the dive yet and the khmer empire the
nation as we know it today also bears
the mark of various other influences
including chinese
indian and french the end result is a
wealth of eye-catching structures that
rival the temples ruins and religious
sites found anywhere else on earth
some of the highlights include my son a
collection of hindu temples ruins from
the champ people
the kai dintum and tian mo en hoy the
temple of literature
and khao dai temple number three the
cuisine
you haven't really eaten until you've
been on a tasting tour of vietnam
as you sample the various delicious and
unique dishes on offer
you'll discover parts of your palette
that you didn't even know you had
in short dining in vietnam is to undergo
a culinary education and awaken your
taste buds
chances are that you've already tried
pho bang me
and guy kun but you'll gain a whole new
appreciation for these dishes when you
try them in their country of origin
and they're really just the tip of the
culinary iceberg buncha is a grilled
meat dish
bon balwe is a flavorful soup and ban
sail is a sort of savory pancake
there isn't enough time to do the
highlights justice let alone the
regional specialties or the seafood
and realistically you can appreciate
much of this at street food prices
of course vietnamese coffee is every bit
as important to the local culture as
food is number two otherworldly natural
beauty
stunning awe-inspiring jaw-dropping
quite frankly there isn't an adjective
that does the vietnamese landscape
justice
the aforementioned hanlong bay is
without a doubt the most
widely recognized of the country's
scenic destinations
the lush green setting and emerald
waters are impressive enough as it is
but the towering islands make it unlike
anywhere else on earth
fuquak island might be overdone but if
you're not bothered by crowds there's no
denying that it lives up to its
reputation as being home to some truly
out of this world beaches
ha zhang province is a must visit but
has long been overlooked due to its
being rather isolated and rural
the views however are stunning if epic
landscapes are your thing
sapa and the mekong delta are similarly
not to be missed
number one it works as part of a larger
itinerary
we want to make something perfectly
clear if you're short on time
you should commit to spending your
entire trip in vietnam
this country is diverse and culturally
rich enough to keep you busy
entertained and engaged for weeks that
being said given that traveling in
southeast asia is generally so
affordable
many people choose to take a grand tour
of the various neighboring countries
vietnam is an incredible country in its
own right but its proximity to places
like laos
cambodia thailand and malaysia only
serves to increase its overall appeal
dedicate the majority of your trip to
vietnam but know that if you quickly
want to pop into cambodia to see angkor
wat
it can be done with relative ease
regardless of how you approach it
vietnam is sure to be a trip you never
forget
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