| Page Views: 1,484 Last Visit to Vietnam: - | North & South by SLLiew - last update: Oct 30, 2007 |
Hanoi, Tam Coc, Halong, Sapa | Halong Bay - Unesco natural heritage site |
In the month of August, the weather in Hanoi was humid - like a sauna. Was soaked in my own sweat within minutes. Before coming to Vietnam, studied some Vietnamese which was helpful when bargaining a price.
There was the ritual walk around Hoan Kiem Lake in downtown Hanoi. However, I did not see any giant tortoise with a sword. But the lakes in Hanoi are still used by many ubiquitous motorcyclists as convenient place to pee.
Tam Coc is a nice day excursion but be warned that you can bang your head against the dark caves and be bullied into buying overcharged souvenir and/or giving tips by the boatman. |
|  | Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon)
Lots of motorcycles, old French buildings and a lively Chinatown of beef noodles and mooncakes for the Lantern festival.
The palace has a good tour for those interested in the fall of Saigon. The Vietcong tunnels are fun but claustrophobic tourists should avoid crawling through the narrow burrows. |
| A postcard that I received. |
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Halong Bay is a wonderful place to stay overnight because the view is different throughout the day. Kayaking is fun but if you expect crystal clear water, you will not find it here.
Sapa night train ride is unforgettable. Hmong, highland rice fields and flocks of tourists make it a worthwhile trip. |
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hopang Thu Apr 16, 2009 20:13 UTC
Excellent overview on Vietnam. Thanks for sharing. ~ho & pang | imran8852 Fri Feb 29, 2008 09:16 UTC
Hey SL...Thanks for the info about visa! | deecat Mon Feb 25, 2008 22:56 UTC
Found your Vietnam pages quite interesting and helpful. | victorwkf Sat Nov 24, 2007 03:37 UTC
Hi SL, great tips of Vietnam and bring back good memories! My mum will be going there on a tour soon, hopefully she will enjoy it :) As for me, will be flying off to Manila tomorrow, hope that the trip will not be affected by the typhoon |
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