"Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City" Vietnam Travelogue by windsorgirl

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We began our tour in Hanoi, from where I made a day trip to the Perfume Pagoda. Hanoi's old quarter is very interesting and you can spend hours getting lost in the maze of streets. If you do get lost just have someone point you in the direction of Hoan Kiem Lake and you'll be fine.

Harbour, Cat Ba Island

From Hanoi, we drove to Halong City where we caught a cruise of Halong Bay. We spent the night on Cat Ba Island.

Peach Blossoms at Sapa Church

Next we headed north by overnight train to Sapa. We spent 3 days here walking thru the spectacular countryside.

countryside near Hue

After a brief stopover in Hanoi, we took another overnight train south to Hue. Here we visited the Imperial Palace, cycled thru the countryside and cruised the Perfume River.

early morning traffic, Hoi An

We then stopped for 4 days in Hoi An, everyone's favourite. We rented bicycles to get around town and to the beach. I also made an excursion to the My Son Cham Towers. Spent alot of film in picturesque Hoi An.

a forest of tv antennae, Mekong Delta

Another day, another overnight train, this time to Nha Trang for 2 days on the beach, then our last sleeper train to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ended. We toured the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta.

Phu Quoc Island

On my own now, I flew to Phu Quoc Island for 5 days of rest and relaxation on some gorgeous beaches.

Page Updated Aug 19, 2004
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Comments (43)

volopolo Mar 28, 2008 at 9:29 AM Report Abuse

One of my favorite countries!!
Nemorino Mar 19, 2008 at 5:35 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for including the Rent a Bike tip. I rented a bicycle in Hanoi in 1995 and had a great time riding all around, even though the bike was rather small. I've never been to Sapa, but your tips make it sound like a beautiful destination.
Huonggy Jun 11, 2006 at 12:49 AM Report Abuse

Ur page makes me prouder abt my country :-) Thanks! Love ur pics too, you have good photography eyes! I'll got some VN's North-West shots updated in my page soon, check out! ;-)
Babcia May 24, 2006 at 7:22 PM Report Abuse

Rising Sun Bridge - what a beautiful photo!!!! By the way - have a very happy birthday on Friday - may all your travel dreams come true!!!
bobsreturn2004 May 14, 2006 at 9:08 AM Report Abuse

Your pictures on vietnam are truley inspirational,I cant wait to visit.
TheView Mar 24, 2006 at 9:20 AM Report Abuse

;-) nice photo.
warrug Oct 10, 2005 at 5:13 AM Report Abuse

I wish i knew about Phu Qoc when i was there a year ago, i didnt like Vietnam that much because there were so many tourists, if i knew about this place I think i could have seen myself spending alot of time there. Next time i guess.
Bwana_Brown Aug 14, 2005 at 9:42 AM Report Abuse

This is another of your many amazing pages!! This must have been the experience of a life-time, based on your fantastic photos and tips! Interesting info on Ho, despite the fact his Temple lacks the Greek flair! Old Tu Duc was quite a character!
zwfan Aug 3, 2005 at 2:01 PM Report Abuse

great pictures ! thanks!
mad4travel Jul 23, 2005 at 9:53 AM Report Abuse

Great Vietnam pages. I went there in Jan this year and loved it so much I'm going back in December.