Ha Noi is the capital of Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Ha Noi lies in Red River Delta and is situated in a tropical area having a strong monsoon influence. The name of Ha Noi (Interior side of a river) has been derived from an ancient language which is literally known as a land area located in the inner side of Red River

The world Heritage area of Ha Long Bay has for years been the prime tourist attraction in northern Vietnam. As far as the country is concerned, the area is better known for its huge coal mines that supply much of the energy to keep Vietnam’s industries working.

Located in Lao Cai province in the far north west of the country near the Chinese border, this old French hill station is home to many ethnic minority people, including the H’mong, Tay, Dao and Thai, whose markets and festivals add colour and character to the town

Located on the country’s central coast in Thua Thien Hue province , the area has variety of sites of outstanding nature beauty. The average temperature is about 25 degrees. The area is also notorious for its torrential rain, which can pour unabated for a week

Unesco last year named the town as one of Vietnam’s four World Heritage sites. Hoi An is now part of Quang Nam province.

Nha Trang, the main city of Khanh Hoa province, is famed as the finest city beach in Vietnam. The town is also a key transport crossroads, with Cam Ranh harbour, Nha Trang airport and good access to roads and railways

Ho Chi Minh City - one  of  the  most important commercial and tourist centres in Vietnam - lies between the Mekong River Delta and Eastern Nam Bo. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Sai Gon) is the second most important in Vietnam after the capital of Ha Noi

Amongst the youngest cities in the nation, Dalat was founded by the French doctor, Alecxander Yersin, in 1893 . Today it is the main city of LamDong province. Some 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Dalat is known as both the City of Love and Le Petit Paris