Fascinating country. Just as the UK had Boadicea fighting the Romans, and Elizabeth I, Vietnam has its female military heroines, including two sisters.
In modern times the country was split between the communists backed by the Russians in the North, and the American-backed regime in the South.
The Chinese influenced the language before the Roman alphabet was adopted. Also expect to see noodle soup. China is the northern neighbour, which explains the past influence and invasions, as well as the modern business influence and incoming tourists.
The French left behind their breakfast habits of coffee and bread.
The temperature varies from north to south.
Christmas is a good time to go if you don't want the weather too hot, too cold or too wet.
Problems
A What will it cost?
B How long need I go?
C Which sights should be on my list?
D Which ones should be my priority?
E Can I combine my trip with the capital of Cambodia, or Laos?
A One price quotation I saw was for 10 days, about US$1000, per person, sharing, with dinners, not flights from the USA, but includes internal flights. Various extras such airport /country taxes and evening dinners - might be some museum entry fees. Extras for single person room or upgrade of hotel.
B
C The capital, Hanoi. In the North. to east to the coast.
Fly south to
The old capital, Hue.
See the city of lanterns.
Ho Chi Minh City. See the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, big, solid, square; you might see only the outside depending on the time of year.)
The tiny tunnels with narrow entrances, used by the ultra-slim communists invading the South.
The famous rocks in the water -
D Choose your favourites. Mine are:
Crazy House
Bottle Temple
Sources
tripadvisor
vietnam tourist board
wikitravel
wikivoyage
Author
Angela Lansbury
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