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Like a dragon, Vietnam stretches at the corner of Asia, along the East Sea. It is a very old country where there is a friendly people, who practice different religions, but has always remained faithful to the ancestors, spirits and soothsayers. These include its historical treasures: the temples, pagodas, the Forbidden City, the tombs of the royal city of Hue and the statuary of the kingdoms of Champa. Its natural scenery consists of crossed by dykes, the sandy beaches and extraordinary wildlife (tigers, elephants and bears). A colorful country in which you should put your grain of salt!

Spectacular and diverse nature
Mandarin of the road which crosses the country from north to south, we saw the sea and white sandy beaches. Mountain and forest, karst landforms in the rice fields planted, with more than 3 000 islands emerging from the Gulf of Tonkin, vast mangrove in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam extends from north to south beautiful scenery.

Rich cultural heritage
Vietnam is rich in a very long history that has provided architectural wonders left by a high and prodigal antiquity shaped multiple legacies which have been reinterpreted in a new amalgamation. Marked by large tears of the world in the twentieth century, Vietnam is also the land of memory, where battlefields devastated by unprecedented violence, calling for remembrance and reflection today.

A mosaic of identities
Viet Nam meets at least 54 different ethnic groups whose colorful clothing are only the slightest sign of identity fiercely preserved. The ethnic mosaic is enriched by the multiplicity of spiritual legacies.

Country still preserved
Visit the Vietnam of today is like leafing through The Book of Changes. The times are superimposed and away emerge, blurring the benchmarks in a dream coming and going. A very old world must deal with new constraints. The country remains faithful to itself, without disavowing his inner rhythm.

Safe Destination
In an international and regional troubled Vietnam is certainly one of the safest countries in the world. And I can not walk in peace and at any time of day or night. Countries marked by poverty, it does not mean insecurity or crime.

Relaxing or adventure?
The Vietnamese side is dotted with beaches, invitation to long naps cradled by the sea inland sink the tracks of adventure treks in the side of the mountains covered with jungle, hiking backpack or d ‘elephant, long walks on motorcycles …

Delicious cuisine
Each region has its specialties and its know-how. The most modest ingredients married with imagination and reveal surprising packages. For the tastebuds, the revelation of new harmonies from assemblages often unknown in the West. Cuisine of the royal court in Hue cuisine or everyday food in Vietnam is an art that every household, regardless of its condition, seeks to cultivate.

Aboriginal crafts
The meeting with these old crafts alone justifies the trip. Vietnamese artisans using skills passed on for generations, but they know also save up to date, reviving the tradition to offer creations full of imagination and refinement: embroidery, ceramics, baskets …

Cost of living
Last but not least, Vietnam, he has few assets, is not an expensive country. There are luxury hotels, but travelers to the small budget can also find a full account, while the cost of daily life is minimal.