Vietnam - Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Northern Thailand - page 92

Vietnam
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Why Go?
Astonishingly exotic and utterly compelling, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of vivid colours
and subtle shades, grand architecture and deeply moving war sites.
Nature has blessed Vietnam with soaring mountains in the north, emerald-green rice pad-
dies in the Mekong Delta and a sensational, curvaceous coastline with ravishing sandy
beaches. Travelling here you'll witness children riding buffalo, see the impossibly intricate
textiles of hill-tribe communities, hear the buzz of a million motorbikes and eat some of the
world's greatest food.
Costwise, it's simply outstanding value: dining out is amazingly affordable, bia hoi must
be the world's cheapest beer and spa prices are a complete bargain.
This is a dynamic nation on the move, where life is lived at pace. Prepare yourself for
the ride of your life.
When to Go
Dec-Mar