CAPITAL – HANOI
– the capital, where there is a lot of greenery, lakes, pagodas and bed monuments
– A center of culture and statehood with a thousand-year history
– Informative and interesting: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, Pagoda on one pillar, Lake of the Returned Sword, puppet theater on the water, shopping old quarters in the city center with a silk street.

HALONGH BAY
– Fabulous bay with more than 3000 quaint islands, protected by UNESCO, where Vietnamese symbols of majestic nature are combined: water, moss-covered rocks and greenery
– Informative and interesting: Cruises on sailboats or luxury yachts, excursions to mysterious, uninhabited islands with caves and grottoes made of stalactites and stalagmites.
The best time to visit is from March to October

Hue is an imperial city.
– Ancient capital built by the last Nguyen royal feudal dynasty (1802-1945)
– Famous for its poetry, ancient temples, palaces, imperial citadel, tombs of emperors of the last royal dynasty and pagodas.
– Informative and interesting: a junk ride along the quiet and romantic Fragrant River, a costumed imperial dinner accompanied by folk music, a special cuisine of Central Vietnam.
The best time to visit is from May to October.

DA NANG AND HOY AN
– Da Nang and Hoi An are located in the center of Vietnam, they are separated by the picturesque Hai Van Pass with a serpentine road. – in Da Nang
there is a unique Museum of Cham culture, which has preserved the ancient relics of the once great state of Champa – Informative and interesting: the coast of Da Nang and Hoi An with a wide strip of sandy beaches – a resort area with newly built hotels on the coastline Bathing season from May to July.

NYACHANG
– One of the most popular resorts in Vietnam, it is sunny all year round
– Numerous islands along the coast, where daily cruises are arranged
– Informative and interesting: Po Nagar Cham towers, opportunities for underwater sports, diving and scuba diving, a park has been created on one of the islands entertainment Vinpearlland with an aquarium, water slides, a shopping gallery.
The best time to visit is September to May

PHAN THIET
– Fishing villages along the sea, sand hills, coconut groves, boat piers
– Along the coast of Muine there are many hotels in a variety of styles
– Informative and interesting: red canyon, sand dune walks, windsurfing, parasurfing, fishing, golf clubs.
The best time to visit is September to May

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Chi Minh City – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is called the “pearl of Indochina” where there is a noticeable influence of French culture, the city has many buildings of French architecture.
– an energetic city, an Asian business center with shops, hotels, shopping centers and all kinds of bars on the roofs of high-rise hotels
– Informative and interesting: Notre Dame de Saigon, Chinatown Cho Lon, Ben Thanh market, Kuti tunnels in the vicinity of the city where Vietnamese soldiers hid during Japanese occupation, a trip to the Mekong Delta – My Tho (the largest area for rice growing, fruit growing and breeding of river fish and shrimp), spicy and refreshing cuisine of South Vietnam.

PHUKUOC AND KONDAO
– two islands in the south of Vietnam, ideal for diving and sea cruises
– Informative and interesting: Museum of the Revolution in Con Dao, the most delicate sandy beaches, mountains covered with virgin forests and impenetrable jungle.

SECURITY

There is no religious fanaticism and racial prejudice in the country, and travel around the country is generally safe. However, rickshaw rides after dark should be avoided. You should not carry large amounts of money with you, especially when visiting crowded places or markets. Shoes must be removed when entering a Buddhist temple. Photographing temples and other religious buildings should only be obtained with permission.

Vaccinations for tourists entering Vietnam are not required.

Ninthuan

• Ninh Thuan is a province on the coast of the South China Sea. Well-groomed beaches and warm azure water are the main reason why tourists come here.
• The vibrant and colorful villages of Ninh Thuan are home to 28 different ethnic groups, each of which will introduce you to the rich culture of Vietnam.
• Head to the hot spring health resorts of Krong Fa and Tan Son.
• Get to know the nature of Vietnam in the Nui Chua National Park, where you will meet rare species of animals, birds and plants.

In the first decade of the twentieth century, the French established the first screening rooms. Their commitment was concentrated above all in the field of exercise, while the production activity was reduced to current affairs films and geographical documentaries. In the 1920s the first feature films with a subject came: Kim Van Kieu (1923) shot by Frenchman EA Famechon with Vietnamese technicians and actors, Tu-Phu di hoi vo (“A bride for Tu-Phu”, 1925), Giai thoai Ba De (“The beautiful story of Signora De”, 1929), made by French based on stories drawn from local tradition and literature.

Alongside some failed experiences of collaboration between Chinese and Vietnamese (in particular the film Canh dong ma, “The flower of the cemetery”, released in 1938), the first attempts to create an entirely Vietnamese cinema, through the foundation of local film companies, were located at the end of the Thirties, which however failed to equip themselves with structures and infrastructures adequate. The Japanese invasion of 1940 stopped all turmoil and only from 1946 the Viet-Minh became promoters of a national cinema, directly linked to the war of liberation against France. Numerous projection units circulating around the country were set up, but production was reduced to propaganda documentaries. In 1953, the National Society of Cinema and Photography of Vietnam was founded by the government of Ho Chi Minh, with the task of supporting and promoting revolutionary culture. Chung mot dong song (“We live on the banks of the same river”), a love story between two young people who live on opposite sides of the river that divides the country in two.

While in Southern Vietnam the local anti-Communist production was open to the influences of American cinema and neighboring South-East Asia, Vietnam of the North increased the national film culture by creating studios, schools and associations, and increasing the number of the films produced. In the sixties and seventies the works dedicated to the re-enactment of the resistance predominate (Chim van khuyen, “The Golden Oriole “, 1962, by Nguyên Van Thong and Tran Vu; Chi tu Hau, “The fourth Miss Hau”, 1963, by Pham Ky Nam ; Vi Tuyen 17 ngay va dem, “17th parallel, day and night”, 1972, and Em be Hanoi, “The girl from Hanoi”, 1974, by Hai Ninh), to the reconstruction of the country and to the, “With the Lucs”, 1970, by Tran Vu). With the reunification of the Vietnam in 1975, the production of the South also conformed to the line of political commitment. The films of Hong Sen, one of the greatest personalities of contemporary Vietnamese cinema, author, among other things, of Canh dong hoang (“Terra devastata”, 1979), a short story of war, and of Vung gio xoay (“The region of cyclones”, 1980) on the problems of collectivization.

Other directors working in the 1980s include Phu My Ngiem, Dang What Minh, author of Bao gio cho toi (“October does not want to return”, 1987), and Ho Quong Minh, a Vietnamese with Swiss citizenship who in 1986 was returned home to shoot Karma, based on the novel by a local writer, Nguy Ngu. Of Dang What Minh we also mention Tro ve (“The Return”, 1994), in which the tragic split of the country is reflected behind a love triangle. French-trained, the Vietnamese Tran Anh Hung, in Hivo since 1988, won the Caméra d’or award in 1993 at Cannes with his debut feature film Mui du du xanh (“The scent of green papaya”). and in 1995, in Venice, the Lion of(“Cycle”).

Shot for VM by abbreviationfinder, Vietnam is the country with friendly people, culture, food experiences and wonderful beaches. As a visitor here, you are regarded with curiosity and a never-failing hospitality. The Vietnamese culture is exciting and history is reminded everywhere in the many fascinating sights. Here is soft white sand, clear water and palm trees that provide much-needed shade. The Mekong River flows down from Laos via Cambodia and offers fantastic experiences along the way. Make short excursions from the boat and take the opportunity to visit the countryside, why not by bike! You can not get closer to the population, highly recommended.

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Hanoi
Many travelers consider Hanoi to be the most beautiful capital city in Asia. It is the combination of esplanades surrounded by large trees and small intimate streets along with low-rise buildings and many open spaces with parks and lakes. In addition to this, Hanoi has active commercial life, good cafes, fantastic street food and many pagodas, churches and temples. You should experience this – it’s a great mix!

Halong Bay
Halong Bay takes your breath away! In this scenic area are no less than 3000 sugar-top-shaped islands that stretch towards the Chinese border. Crossing the turquoise waters and visiting the thousand-year-old limestone caves is a fantastic experience that will be long forgotten. There is a lot to discover and in the archipelago it is easy to find a peaceful place where you can swim, fish or just take it easy surrounded by majestic scenery. This is a very special and romantic getaway.

Hoi An
Is the highlight of any trip to Vietnam. This city is full of charm and history and has largely escaped destruction during all the wars that have befallen the country. The once sleepy village on the river bank is now a tourist town with hotels, restaurants, bars, tailors and souvenir shops dominating the streetscape of the old center. Despite this sense of unreality, Hoi An’s charisma is pervasive.

Saigon
Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City, is the most modern and vibrant city in Vietnam. There are many reasons to stay a few days in Ho Chi Minh City and the historical sights are just a few of them. The Reunification Palace, Ho Chi Minh City Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnel showcase parts of modern Vietnamese history and are definitely worth a visit. The city offers beautiful art, exotic shopping and fragrant noodle soup. But perhaps it is still the knowledge that one of the most significant wars in modern history took place here that most people associate with the city.

Mekong
A cruise that is far from today’s mammoth ships but instead a quiet journey that takes you back to colonial times. From the water you experience nature and local life in a completely different way than from land. Houses, villages, temples and people’s smiles come very close. The Mekong River is the lifeblood of millions of people and it is teeming with life both in the water and along the shores. There is always something to stare at or someone to wave to. The river is one of the world’s longest and most water – rich.

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Saigon “by night”.
You will be picked up with scooters at the hotel at 18.00. Your first stop is at Café Zoom to “see the world go by” (quoted by Lonely Planet), enjoy a cocktail and light meals before your dinner at a local restaurant. You will experience Saigon’s nightlife as the locals do, everything from the saddle of a Vespa. You make your way through the bustling traffic to Chinatown and then to District 4, along busy streets and alleys, to experience the nightlife, try food and drink from street food, places that few tourists find on their own. You continue from District 4 to District 3 and pass through the center on the way to Banh Xeo, with food specialties from southern Vietnam. A little later in the evening you make a back-street stop at a café with live music and finally you have a drink at a local bar before you return to your hotel at 22.00.

VIETNAM

According to Countryaah, Vietnam stretches just over 160 km along the Gulf of Tonkin, the South China Sea and the Gulf of Siam in Southeast Asia. The country borders China, Laos and Cambodia and is on the surface as three quarters of Sweden. Where it is narrowest, the country is only 50 km from the coast to the western border.

Climate

Vietnam is located in the tropical region and especially in the south, the climate is hot and humid. Since a large part of the country is mountainous, the climate elsewhere is rather subtropical. In the north and at high altitudes it can be really cool.

Visa

Swedish citizens can stay in Vientnam for up to 15 days without a visa. A valid passport and departure ticket must be presented on arrival. If you do not have an exit ticket or want to stay in the country for more than 15 days, you should apply for a visa in advance.

A visa is required for Cambodia.

Currency

Viet Nam Dong VND

100VND = 0.04SEK

Language

Vietnamese is the official language. At least thirty minority languages ​​(eg Thai, Thai, Chinese).

Vaccinations

Mandatory – The yellow fever vaccination is required if you arrive from certain countries in Africa or South America.

Recommended – Malaria prophylaxis. Check with your vaccination center for personal needs.