Travel around Vietnam

Information about Vietnam

There is an opinion that Vietnam is the same Thailand, only more natural, not so “captured” by tourists. In fact, these are two completely different countries, each with its own attractions, and in Thailand there are quite wild places, and in Vietnam – resorts with the most advanced infrastructure. Real Vietnam is the ancient temple complexes of past civilizations and the natural beauty of national parks, healthy and tasty food, the world’s cheapest diving and resorts with a distinct European fleet. In addition, you can get enough nostalgia for the recent socialist past: the flag – well, almost like our previous, and pioneers in ties are there, and even a leader in the mausoleum.

In Vietnam, the solid advantages: an unusual and exciting sightseeing program, beautiful beaches with great opportunities for outdoor activities, large and high quality hotel base, low prices in hotels, restaurants, excursions.

Hotels in Vietnam

In the major cities of Vietnam, the choice of hotels varies from mini-hotels to luxury establishments. Service in them at the average European level. Type of food – breakfasts (mostly) or half board, the all-inclusive system is almost non-existent here. The buffet is extremely varied. All 3 to 5 star air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and a telephone, bathrobes, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, safes and minibars are also more expensive.

Placement prices are kept roughly the same throughout the year. A night at a luxury hotel in Hanoi will cost from VND 1 850 000 per night for a room for two, in a four star hotel – from VND 740 000, in a good 3 star hotel – from VND 200 000, and to stay overnight at a hostel will cost from 80 000 VND per day per person.

Cuisine and restaurants of Vietnam

Vietnamese cuisine is a separate reason for traveling to this country: in terms of the variety of culinary traditions, Saigon is quite capable to win all its neighbors in Southeast Asia. The peculiar spices, unusual ingredients, Chinese influence and subtle notes of French heritage give Vietnamese dishes an unforgettable taste and richness.

Although Vietnamese cuisine is “omnivorous” (down to fried grasshoppers in newspaper balls instead of seeds), it is quite light and healthy despite its unusualness. The products here are not subject to long heat treatment, the basis of the kitchen – rice, noodles and spices, herbs and vegetables, chicken, pork, various seafood.

Many dishes are flavored with fermented fish nuok mam sauce – its smell can be terrifying to the unprepared eater, but when used properly, it makes ordinary fried rice with chicken a true work of art. This product is virtually indispensable for the Vietnamese: from dressing to rice dishes to emergency medical supplies. They say that taken in half a glass of undiluted drug  is guaranteed to prevent the cold.

Expensive restaurants are usually located in major cities – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danange. Catering is mainly represented by small street cafes and coffee shops. They are usually open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, at other times many of them are closed. The entire range is on display: you can easily handle the choice without even knowing the language. The traditional menu is rice pancakes with toppings, fried shrimp, tofu cheese, chicken, fish, vegetables and, of course, rice. The food can be taken out or dined right here at tables with small low stools. They may seem awkward at first, but you get used to it pretty quickly.

Almost anywhere in the city, you can eat sandwiches with chicken, pork, cheese or shrimp for 10,000-12,000 VND. Rice with chicken or pork in a small cafe will cost 20 000-30 000 VND, soups “pho”, “bun-bo-hue”, “lao” – 20 000-40 000 VND, there you can also try rice rolls “nem- nuong »- rice flour pancakes with vegetables, fish or soy stuffing, deep-fried.

Materials are from the site: tonkosti.ru