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The Highlights
Welcome to different world,
a world where colors are more vivid, culture more fascinating and
history much more intriguing. Welcome to the world of Vietnam, the
latest Asian dragon to awake from its sleep. Nature has blessed the
country of Vietnam in many ways with a bountiful harvest. With stunning
mountains like Hoang Lien and a diverse coastline with beaches like Quy
Nhon and Nha Trang, Vietnam is absolutely stunning. Covered from head to
toe with a patchwork of lots of emerald-green rice fields, timelessly
looked-after by peasant women in the famous conical hats, Vietnam
invites you to visit.
A bit of History
The lengthy conquest of Vietnam by France began in the year 1858 and was
partially completed by 1884.
The country subsequently became a part of French Indochina. After World War II, Vietnam declared independence, however, France continued
to rule the country until its 1954 defeat by the Communist forces under Ho Chi Minh. Under the
1954 Geneva Accords, Vietnam was divided into
the Communist North and anti-Communist South. Economic and military aid from the United States to
the South grew steadily through the 1960s in
an attempt to bolster the anti-Communist government, but much of the US forces were withdrawn following a cease-fire agreement in 1973. Just two years later, forces
from North Vietnam overran the South, reuniting the country under Communist rule. Despite the gradual return to peace, for much of the following decade
the country reported little economic growth because of very a
lack-luster leadership by the ruling Communists. However, since the enactment of
Vietnam's self-proclaimed "doy moy" (renovation) policy in 1986, Vietnam’s ruling party has committed
the country to increased economic freedoms and started structural
reforms badly needed to modernize the economy. Since then, Vietnam has
become an exporting powerhouse and is reporting growth rates among
the highest in South-East Asia.
How to Get There
The national airlines of
Vietnam is Vietnam
Airlines. They offer daily flights between Bangkok and Hanoi
as well as Ho Chi Minh City.
Thai Airways and
Air France
also offer flights from Bangkok to both these cities. And
Lufthansa
also offers nonstop flights to Ho Chi Minh City a few times a week.
The Highlights
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Take a relaxing
cruise in Halong Bay |
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Go visit the mummy
of Ho Chi Minh in his mausoleum in Hanoi |
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Enjoy some strong
Vietnamese coffee in Hanoi's many street cafes |
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Visit the mountain
village of Dalat with its beautiful "Love Lake" |
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Spend a few days in
the charming beach resort of Nha Trang |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Vietnam |
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Capital City |
Hanoi |
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Major Gateways |
Hanoi (HAN)
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Ho Chi Minh
City (SGN) |
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Population |
86 million |
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Languages |
Vietnamese,
French |
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Main Religions |
Buddhism, Catholic |
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Currency
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Dong (VND) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
No time
difference |
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Calling Code |
+84 |
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Best Time to Visit |
All year round |
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
No visa required |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
1h (nonstop) |
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More info |
www.vietnamtourism.com
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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