The winding and long coastline, the French-style town, the graceful Hoi An, the lively Ho Chi Minh, what does Vietnam look like in your mind?
This shopping guide has selected the most worthwhile attractions and food not to be missed.
from the north to the south, from Hanoi in the north, to Da Nang and Hoi An in the central part, to Nha Trang, Da Lat and Ho Chi Minh City in the south, to help you choose fun and delicious food. Vietnam is more beautiful, you have to see the back~
When it comes to food, Vietnam can be known as the most delicious country in Southeast Asia. When you come to Vietnam, in addition to various scenic spots, food is the top priority, and the tastes from north to south become charming. Whether it is the famous Vietnamese rice noodles, fish in sour soup, French bread and drip coffee all exude the charming aroma of this small town, so the food is also the focus of this article.
tips:
1, visas can be signed on arrival, and certain treasures can also be handled on their behalf.
2. There are almost no tickets for tourist attractions in Vietnam, and the price of a few tourist attractions with tickets is also very low. Therefore, in addition to air tickets and hotels, the biggest cost of travel in Vietnam is transportation and meals.
3. In terms of transportation, there are a lot of motorcycles in Vietnam and there are not many buses. Renting a motorcycle is a very cost-effective way. If you don't need a motorcycle and need a chartered car, the cost will be higher. The connection between
cities can take the Open bus, and you can get off in any city halfway to visit and play, and then find your local office to show your ticket, determine the time you plan to leave and the hotel you live in, you will meet at that time A car will come to the hotel to pick you up to the next stop. If it is not a holiday, you don't need to buy open bus tickets in advance. The hotel front desk can basically book on behalf of you. It is no problem to book 1-2 days in advance.
4. Except for hotels and large supermarkets and shopping malls, many small restaurants where you can eat can’t swipe your card, so it’s important to prepare enough cash. The exchange needs to go to the bank, so it is recommended to exchange enough cash at the airport.
5. Due to the long and narrow territory of Vietnam and the large span of latitude, there are certain differences between the dry and rainy seasons in the northern and southern regions. Although there is a lot of precipitation in the rainy season, most of them are showers, which will not affect the play too much.
Hanoi
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam. The French architectural style left over from history, the influence of China, and the ubiquitous details of life make Chinese tourists feel a little cordial.
Major festivals and memorial days, the whole country's eyes are on Ba Ding Square. The attractions in Hanoi are mainly cultural, so you can do your homework in advance to learn about history.
Ba Ding Square is similar to our Tiananmen Square, and there will be a solemn flag-raising ceremony at 6:30 every morning. It is surrounded by attractions such as Ho Chi Minh’s Tomb and Ho Chi Minh’s former residence.
Hanoi Cathedral, also known as St. Joseph’s Church, is the oldest Catholic church in Hanoi, imitating the Gothic style built by Notre Dame Cathedral. Many people will worship on Sundays. The square tower and stained glass windows in
are very beautiful, but you can't take pictures inside.
and then there is Hoan Kiem Lake, which is regarded as one of the landmark attractions, with more tourists.
This is a good place to feel the leisure life of Hanoi people. In the morning, many local people come to the lake for morning exercises. During the day, the old people go fishing and chatting by the lake. At night, the benches by the lake are full of people, and they often meet Love lovers here.
What is delicious?
Hanoi belongs to northern Vietnam. North Vietnam is not only a geographical connection between China and Southeast Asia, but also a transitional area between the two food cultures. Therefore, North Vietnamese cuisine has a strong brand of Chinese cuisine. Mainly delicious noodles, soft taste.
barbecue rice noodles
barbecue rice noodles can be regarded as the "popular king" among street snacks. The raw materials are very simple. Rice noodles are paired with grilled pork slices or pork patties, plus fresh spices and various vegetables. Of course, a special dipping sauce is indispensable. The dipping sauce is sweeter, and there are often slices of kimchi in it.
Vietnamese rice roll
rice roll is one of the most well-known Vietnamese food. Rice paste is the raw material of Vietnamese rice noodles. Pour the rice batter firstSteam it on a soft cotton cloth. After steaming, sprinkle minced pork, mushrooms and dried shrimp on the dough, then roll it into a roll, and sprinkle some fried crispy onion on top. Finally, serve with bean sprouts, cucumber strips and cut fresh herbs and spices. The delicious Vietnamese rice roll is ready! Of course, there will never be a dish of dipping sauce on the side of the rice roll.
Danang
Danang is not over-exploited. It still retains the simplicity of a fishing port. In the eyes of Europeans and Americans, the reputation is comparable to the Hawaiian beaches. The beaches with the same color are not inferior to the Maldives. In addition to the invincible blue sky and blue sea, there are also antiquity. The secluded ancient city.
Here are Haiyunling, one of the 50 must-visit destinations in life, and My Khe Beach, one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world, as rated by National Geographic magazine.
The soft fine sand and clear water of Meixi Beach are enough to impress you, especially when the sun is shining, the sea view is particularly beautiful. ▼
The unmissable Haiyunling is the branch line of Changbai Mountain, the natural dividing line between Danang and Hue. The scenery is breathtaking, with white clouds swirling around, blending in with the blue sea and blue sky. ▼
In addition to enjoying the breathtaking natural scenery, you can also see the bunker built by the Vietnamese army on the top of the mountain.
and Da Nang Cathedral , this church was originally built for the local French in 1923, and now it has become a church serving more than 4,000 local Catholics.
Medieval style painted large glass windows contrast with the pink appearance, vivid and lovely.
Next to this church is a convent of St. Paul with nuns. They wear white clothes in summer and black clothes in winter. They travel between here and the monastery on the other side of the Han River.
Hoi An
Hoi An, known as the Little Paris in the East, is a bright fairytale town with blue sky, yellow walls and green water.
and multicolored lanterns. Every wall in Hoi An is suitable for taking pictures. A corner can satisfy the stinky heart.
The main attractions of Hoi An are concentrated in the ancient city of Hoi An. The various halls built by China are magnificent and the covered bridges are full of oriental style.
A little further away is the largest religious site in the ancient Champa country in Vietnam. Although it is slightly dilapidated, you can still see the exquisite carving art.
The charming natural scenery and primitive customs of Cham Island and Canaan Island must not be missed.
What is delicious?
peppers are popular among people in central Vietnam. Hue, located in central Vietnam, used to be the capital of the Western Shan Dynasty and the Nguyen Dynasty. The food here also inherits the smallness and exquisiteness of palace cuisine, so the weight is often smaller than other parts of Vietnam. The street food steamed glutinous rice cake was once a "Royal Dim Sum"!
Vietnamese rice noodles
Hue rice noodles taste "best", it can be said that it perfectly reflects the preference of people in the middle for spicy flavor. The soup of rice noodles tends to appear orange-yellow because of the addition of chili and annatto pigment. In addition to lemongrass in the soup, there is also salty shrimp paste.
pork and shrimp crackers
pork and shrimp crackers are about the size of a palm. The cake is fried with rice paste, using a special skillet. There is also a piece of lettuce in the pancake, which is wrapped in shrimp, pork, eggs, bean sprouts and spices. The raw material of the dipping sauce is fermented soybeans, and the sauce has a taste of "from the earth".
Mermaid Restaurant
This restaurant looks very ordinary, and the area is not very large, but the owner of the restaurant, Vy, can be regarded as a local legend. The local media referred to her asAnyone who has questions about Vietnamese cuisine". The boss chose the restaurant here because it is close to the market and can directly buy the freshest ingredients. The three famous foods of Hoi An (Hoi An rice noodles, white roses and Vietnamese pancakes) ) You can find it here.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is located on the southeast coast of Vietnam and is a famous seaside city. It has the best beaches in Vietnam and is also the most suitable diving tourist destination in Vietnam.
, And the cheapest fresh lobster in Southeast Asia, it is really a blessed place for food.
Nha Trang can be regarded as the most cost-effective seaside resort in Southeast Asia. The cost of eating, drinking and playing is almost no more than 100 yuan, which is slightly more than the consumption in third-tier cities in China. Low, but as Nha Trang’s popularity bursts, a lot of consumption has begun to rise.
Nha Trang has not many attractions, and the distance is not far. Generally, you can reach various attractions by renting motorcycles and bicycles.
attractions are mainly concentrated in the city center And to the north, the Nha Trang Cathedral in the center of Nha Trang city is a famous local attraction, and you will encounter many couples taking wedding photos.
The Cham Towers in the north are the most important historical sites in Nha Trang, witnessing the development and changes here. .
The headland of Zhongyu, not far from Cham Towers, has calm seas, wide views and beautiful scenery.
What else is interesting about Nha Trang?
is between Nha Trang and Bamboo Island, the longest in the world The cross-sea cable car, with a total length of about 3320 meters. Sitting on the swaying cable car, with the vast ocean at your feet, you can also overlook the entire Nha Trang city view and Pearl Island, and truly experience the excitement of "water drifting".
You can also experience a unique mud bath near the headland, which is fun.
Dalat
Dalat is surrounded by pine forests, dense lakes, and waterfalls. In 1893, a French doctor discovered this place and established the first sanatorium.
later became big. Lat has become a well-known summer resort in Vietnam. French and Vietnamese upper-class people have come to Da Lat to escape the heat. Chic French villas have been built here, as if moving a French town to Vietnam.
Da Lat has a lot of green vegetation and flowers In full bloom.
All kinds of flowers here are blooming all year round, including cherry blossoms, wind orchids, roses, peony, peony, tuberose, etc. Every year from February to February, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and red and white roses are also blooming. They are very beautiful. .
The must-visit attraction in Dalat is the house of lunatics. The designer is the daughter of the former president of Vietnam. The shape resembles a big dead and rotting tree, which needs to be entered through a huge tree hole and stepped on wooden stairs.
z1 zHere will subvert all your concepts about houses, with peculiar designs, psychedelic scenes, and full of forest fairy tales.
Here you can climb the unique winding and rugged stairs, visit the spider room, tiger room, bear room and other rooms of different styles. The rooms on the top floor have glass skylights, so you can look up at the stars at night.
The second is the narrow-gauge railway station in Dalat, known as the most beautiful railway station in Vietnam. Many locals take wedding photos there. Sitting in an all-wooden nostalgic car, it is a romantic thing to remember the passing years. From 1928 to 1964,
became the main passage connecting Dalat and Thap Cham. It was abandoned for a long time due to the war. It was not until the 1990s that the tourist route to nearby villages was restored. Part of the railway used today is still reserved for sightseeing and riding.
has open-seat carriages. The terminal station of the train is a village, and you can enjoy the mountain scenery of Dalat along the way.
Da Lat’s Domaine de Marie Church was built in the 1930s. The church has no historical value, but its gorgeous pink shape is very cute, which makes you feel special.Therefore, it has become an exclusive shooting location for many small fresh and beautiful photos.
Dalat Catholic Church. ▼
looks like a European medieval cathedral from the outside. Standing in the distance, you can see the bell tower of Dalat Cathedral. When the sun shines during the day, 70 French-made stained glass windows in the church make the interior dazzling and colorful.
The church is not open all the time, try to choose the time of mass or go to the weekend. In addition, due to the high location of the church, it overlooks the colorful houses in Da Lat. It is very beautiful.
Chunxiang Lake is in the city center, surrounded by green willows, and swans are foraging on the clear lake. The scenery is pleasant and it is a good place to enjoy the coolness. Fishing and boating are possible in the lake, and fishing gear and boats can be rented from shops on the lake.
Sipping a cup of fragrant coffee under a sun umbrella by the lake, or riding a water bike across the lake are all unforgettable experiences. Chunxiang Lake is also the main area for tourists to stay and eat.
Ho Chi Minh City
As the largest city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh) is full of strong French feelings and is known as "Little Paris of the East", but more people are still willing to call it "Saigon". Although it has developed rapidly, it is not as noisy as other metropolises. It still maintains the leisure and romance unique to Vietnam.
shuttles between the exquisite houses and sees the sunlight sprinkling on the ground through the sycamore trees, as if you have come to a French town.
The red church in the city center, , was originally called the Church of Our Lady of the Princes of Saigon. The red bricks used for construction were all shipped from France. After more than a hundred years, the color is still bright without fading. The
cathedral is modeled after the bell tower of Notre Dame de Paris, and there is a four-ton statue of the Virgin Mary in front of the church.
The outer porch and other parts of the church are covered with exquisite carvings, and the interior is surrounded by small prayer rooms. Each shrine, sculpture and decoration has its own characteristics.
Central Post Office is also a must. Built at the end of the nineteenth century, the hall is decorated with gorgeous and classical decoration. The wide hall is surrounded by business counters on both sides, and the center is surrounded by circular benches from the outside to the inside. There is a map of Vietnam on the left and right sides of the hall, which is said to be hand-painted by French geographers. Domes, round flower windows, gorgeous large chandeliers, flower-shaped wall lamps, etc. The
post office is still in use today, and mailing a postcard back home is something almost every tourist will do here.
Visitors who like to visit museums can go to the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the Vietnam War Museum.
Vietnam War Museum, some translated as: Vietnam War Memorial. Located at No. 28, Wu Wen Pin Street, Ho Chi Minh City, it was once the site of the US Intelligence Agency. The front entrance looks very simple and there is no grand building, but it records a very heavy page in the modern history of Vietnam-the Vietnam War.
is what the Vietnamese call the War of Resistance against America and National Salvation. The museum mainly displays pictures. At the same time, the small courtyard also displays some heavy weapons and equipment used by the US military in the Vietnam War, such as tanks, aircraft, artillery and bombs.
The commentary text used in the museum includes Vietnamese, English and Chinese. Interestingly, most of these pictures depicting the atrocities of the US military are from the United States. The exhibits in
are all real objects, such as the Songmei Village Massacre, photos of various acts of sabotage by the US military, and descriptions of abnormal children affected by dead leaf agents, and even abnormal fetuses soaked in formalin. It is one of the exhibits, it is terrible... (there is no picture
. In addition, adventurous guest officials can also go to Mekong , take a bamboo raft and slowly row in the depths of the river hidden by the dense forest. The natural scenery on both sides of the bank is beautiful.
what Delicious?
Southern Vietnam is rich in products, and you can see various spices and fruits everywhere in the market stalls. The taste is sweet. Coconut milk is often added to the curry, so the curry here is sweet and rich.
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salad reflects the South Vietnamese people's preference for herbs, spices, fruits and vegetables. Whether it is green papaya, pomelo or lotus stem salad, it has a very refreshing taste.
French baguette sandwich
This sandwich from French colonists has long become a 100% “Vietnamese characteristic”. The baguette is just a "skin", the filling is the most important thing in this delicacy. Common fillings are meat sauce, sausage, chili and soy sauce. In order to soften the bread, mayonnaise is often added to the sandwich. The delicious French baguette sandwiches will inevitably shout "Umami" even if the locals in Vietnam eat it!
Vietnamese pancake
This kind of rice noodle pancake is crispy and chewy. The pancake is filled with pork, shrimp, mung bean and bean sprouts. When eating, you can also put a piece of lettuce or mustard leaf on the outer bread. Just like most Vietnamese cuisines, this pancake should be accompanied by special sauces!
sour soup fish
eating a bowl of sour soup fish is like eating all over the Mekong Delta: fish is blackfish or catfish, fruits include tomato and pineapple, vegetables include bean sprouts, okra and taro stems, sour soup with tamarind sauce It is sour and salty with fish sauce, and the soup is sprinkled with bright green herbs and golden fried garlic.
Hum Vegetarian Cafe & Restaurant
This restaurant can be regarded as an "old brand". There is both a quiet and elegant environment and delicious Vietnamese food. Even if you are not a vegetarian, you must try it!
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