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Vietnam A-Z is overwhelming must sees??

Replies: 12 - Last Post: Sep 24, 2012 10:48 AM Last Post By: laurelolivia

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laurelolivia

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Sep 19, 2012 8:14 PM
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Vietnam A-Z is overwhelming must sees??

We are not into crowds, big cities and are templed out. We are beach people but prefer less tourists. We like to snorkel, dive and maybe stay on an island. We heard there are enclaves of European architecture??

vietdoan20062006

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Sep 19, 2012 10:02 PM
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Nha Trang : very touristy, only place worth go snorkel in vietnam, lots activities you can do,
Hoi An : Ancient town, good beaches, not really crowd
Mui ne: very touristy, you can go surfing, lots of resort, party
Phu quoc: very quiet but snorkel isnt good as Nha Trang

Enclaves of French architecture can be found in Hanoi or Hochiminh but i dont think you like these 2 big cities

vietcamdistravel

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Sep 19, 2012 11:37 PM
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you can choose Nha Trang city, from HCM you can take bus to Nha Trang city, about 9 hours. it has some place for you dive...it'a a beach city. Have a happy trip!

Iwannaseeitall

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Sep 20, 2012 3:59 AM
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I also vote for nha trang, some will say it is busy and they are correct, but just south 20km is quiet and also some places just north that are quiet. We spent a few weeks just lazing about without being hassled and when we chose to interact met some lovely locals we are still friends with. September weather in vietnam is a bit hit and miss though.

eldaar

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Sep 20, 2012 4:34 AM
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Not too much commercialized and crowdie destination - I'd say Co To Island.

battambang

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Sep 20, 2012 7:53 AM
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Sapa valley can be amazing if you're interested in hill tribes and rice terraces

Herbie47

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Sep 20, 2012 9:37 AM
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There are other towns with French arch. like Hoi An, Hue and Halong.

sophielonely

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Sep 20, 2012 6:53 PM
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Con Dao island, Cat Ba island or Phu Quoc island are some of most peaceful and wonderful destination

mooslie

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Sep 20, 2012 10:28 PM
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@#1 Joke-snorkeling in Nha Trang is pathetic-do some research.
Con dao Island is best place for snorkeling OP-nice beaches and has culture from the French.

Bambooboy

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Sep 21, 2012 12:59 AM
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Vietnam generally is not the place for you if you're not into crowds. It is also not the place to go for beaches or snorkeling/diving. Con Dao is worth a look though as mooslie says. Some very nice French provincial colonial architecture there as well.

mooslie

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Sep 23, 2012 1:19 AM
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Forget A-Z...focus on 5 'H's
HCMC
Hoi An
Hue
Hanoi
Halong
but don't forget Con Dao!

laurelolivia

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Sep 24, 2012 10:32 AM
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Thank you!

laurelolivia

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Sep 24, 2012 10:48 AM
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I thank all of you!! Excellent info. I really plan by this forum. I planed a Thailand trip that was awesome with all of your help. Snorkeling, diving and avoiding touristy crowds are not our only priority, just an interest. Do you recommend renting a car are the costal roads good? Or would you recommend a train or cheap flights?
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