Traveling in Vietnam

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one of the many beautiful bays in Vietnam

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Tourism in Vietnam is a component of the modern Vietnamese economy. In 2019, Vietnam received 18 million international arrivals, up from 2.1 million in the year 2000. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism is following a long-term plan to diversify the tourism industry, which brings foreign exchange into the country. Tourist arrivals in Vietnam have continued to rise in recent years. In 2008, Vietnam received 4.218 million international tourists, in 2009 the number was 3.8 million, down 11%. In 2012, Vietnam received 6.84 million tourists. This was a 13% increase from 2011 figure of 6 million international visitors, which was itself a rise of 2 million visitors relative to 2010 arrivals. In 2016, Vietnam welcomed 10 million international visitors which represented a 26% increase from the previous year.

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's commercial hub and largest city, and it's a place where old abuts new with striking contrast. Temples huddle amid skyscrapers and designer shops; locals cast bamboo fishing rods into the languorous Saigon River; and in places, the city feels almost European, with its elegant French colonial architecture and wide, tree-lined avenues..

Not far from the city, the famous Cu Chi tunnels are a must-see attraction, and the lush waterscapes and small villages of the Mekong Delta provide a fascinating glimpse of rural life..

Mui Ne

Mui Ne

Mui Ne - Phan Thiet is a famous tourist destination in Vietnam, which is known by many people for its long stretches of white sand and blue sea. Many people mistakenly think that Mui Ne has only the beach as there plenty countless beautiful and interesting places to explore. The list of Mui Ne top attractions will help you choose the best things to do in Phan Thiet.

You will find several beautiful beaches in Mui Ne that are suitable for swimming and enjoying beach sports and activities. However, this dreamy place also has countless other beautiful and interesting places to explore. Mui Ne is the ideal place for you to drop your soul after the hustle and bustle of life in big cities such as Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi.

Dalat

Dalat

If you are coming or staying in Dalat, do not pass by this selected list of the top 25 things to do in Dalat, Vietnam. Located in the Central Highlands to the South of the country, Dalat is covered with natural landscapes and retains its comfortable weather all year round. As a result, this City has become one of the most popular tourist destinations favored by Vietnamese and foreigners.

You’ll want to bring a jacket if you plan on visiting Dalat from November until March as the temperature is usually around 50°F and it rains fairly frequently. So if you’re craving some cooler weather, Dalat is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam. And while most of the best things to do in Dalat are outdoors, the city also boasts plenty of cute coffee shops, perfect for spending a rainy day sipping coffee..

To be continued...

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