"aramat's new Vietnam Page" Vietnam by aramat

Vietnam Travel Guide: 12,415 reviews and 30,524 photos

I visited Vietnam in 2001 with my group of Norwegian students. We didn't have much time, but I think got the most out of it: we spent a few days in Saigon, then some of us took a (mostly) night bus and went up to Hanoi. stopping on the way in Nha Trang, Hoi An and Hue. From Saigon, we visited the Mekong delta, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Great Temple of the Cao Dai religion (a slightly disturbing place for must of us, very colourful and very touristy nowadays). From Hanoi, we went to see Ha Long bay, but didn't actually see much as the rocks were hidden behind a thick fog. We had a mysterious experience though.

When we decided to go to Vietnam, I didn't really go what to expect (particularly compared to Thailand and Cambodia). And Vietnam became my absolute favourite: the nature is so amazing, the Mekong delta or just the ordinary countryside, the cultural heritage is so rich and it's so easy to travel around. It's a country to fall in love with.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great combination of culture and nature
Cons:None at all
In a nutshell:One of the most exciting countries I've seen - would go back any time!

Last visit to Vietnam: Mar 2001
Intro Updated Jun 12, 2003
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tamirros Jun 14, 2002 at 11:01 PM

like this photo of incense sticks
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John195123 Jun 14, 2002 at 10:43 PM

That was a neat village!
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Pierangelo May 26, 2002 at 11:05 AM

Interesting notes...
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yen_2 May 23, 2002 at 8:59 PM

GrEaT timE yoU haD in thErE,nicE pagE;-)))
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Zem May 23, 2002 at 12:45 PM

vegigneztem, Tamara, mennyi szep helyre eljutottal! :)
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tak_pap May 21, 2002 at 7:26 AM

well written page ...
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floss1 May 19, 2002 at 11:10 PM

Great page
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madbal Feb 3, 2002 at 3:16 PM

OK: Let`s start the travel to Vietnam!
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szabolcs Jun 16, 2001 at 2:32 AM

jo kezdes
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suvaa003 May 28, 2001 at 10:33 AM

very good start