Vietnam by Exotik

Visiting Vietnam is to go on an adventure through centuries of history until you discover the living testimony of an era that marked our contemporary era. Nicknamed the country of the dragon, Vietnam will charm you with its authenticity, its culture and its ancestral traditions as well as its abundant and varied gastronomy. Let yourself be surprised by its exhilarating and soothing beauty.

Cities

Hanoi

Vietnam’s lovely capital is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks. With narrow alleyways lined with shop houses selling traditional handicraft and arts, the old center is an enchanting place to wander. The city transpires calm and serenity.

Halong Bay and Hoa Lu

With thousands of exquisite islands rising from the emerald green waters, this bay is surely one of the most impressive landscapes in the world. The bay is best enjoyed by a leisurely boat excursion, with stops to explore the area’s many cliffs and caves. Hoa Lu offers almost the same landscape as Halong Bay except the rocks dominate rice fields instead of the sea. Both places offer unforgettable sceneries.

Hue and Hoi An

The Imperial city of Hue was the cultural and intellectual center of Vietnam. The old Imperial Palace, the Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Vietnam’s landmarks, are a few examples of the interesting sights in Hue. A boat trip down the Perfume River will take you back in time! For many centuries, Hoi An was one of South East Asia’s most important port. No other town in Vietnam has such well-preserved ancient buildings. Today Hoi An is unsurpassed for its charm and has blossomed into an artists’ colony.

Ho Chi Minh

Also known as Saigon, the city has evolved as the economic center of Vietnam. The former “Paris of East” with Vietnam’s best restaurants and an intense night life, is a city not to be missed.

Language

Vietnamese, Chinese, English.

Electricity

The electricity is 220 volts; therefore, an adapter and/or converter will be required.

Entry requirements

Kindly make sure to have the proper documents required to enter the countries you are visiting. Please refer to www.travel.gc.ca for updated information. Regarding visas, you can refer to the link: www.travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories.
Failure to obtain these documents prior to travel can result in being denied entry or exit from the country.

Communication

International access code: 00 International dialing code: 84 Concerning national calls made in Vietnam, it is not necessary to dial the 84 country code. If you are calling from Canada, please dial 011, then 84 and finally the local phone number in Vietnam.

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