Hue

Straddling along either side of the Perfume River, Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial city is a diversified and beautiful landscape. Hue became the nation’s capital under the Nguyen Dynasty when Emperor Gia Long, the first of the Nguyen emperors, chose the location for the imperial city in 1802. The city remained Vietnam’s capital until 1945, when Bao Dai, the last of the Nguyen emperors, abdicated. This mysterious, somber city is a historian's dream come true, with numerous 19th century ruins, royal tombs and an excellent museum. Up to now, this ancient capital City remains a lot of originally historical vestiges. Major attractions include the Imperial Citadel enclosed by 10-metre thick walls and surrounded by a moat, Thien Mu pagoda with its distinctive seven-storey octagonal tower and the Forbidden Purple City. Further echoes of the Imperial age can be found in Hue’s surrounding countryside. The mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc, Khai Dinh and Minh Mang are particularly impressive being extravagant complexes of pavilions, temples, courtyards and lakes. A leisurely cruise by dragon boat up the Perfume River is a good way to see many of Hue’s attractions. The women of Hue, wearing the traditional long dress (ao dai) and conical hat (non bai tho), are reputed to be the most beautiful in all of Vietnam. Realizing the historical significance of this quaint city, the government continues to restoration here and in 1993 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bach Ma National park

Located in central Vietnam, The National park was created in 1991 to protect the centre of the last corridor of forest stretching from the South China Sea to the animate mountain range at the border with the Lao PDR. With steep mountains and dense forests, this area is home to a wide variety of animals and plants. Similar to Sapa, Tam Dao or Da lat, the green vegetation at Bach Ma is abundant all the year round. The temperature never goes below 4°C in the winter and the hottest summer temperature does not exceed 26°C.The park is home to 233 species of birds and 55 species of mammals, as well as extensive flora of more than 500 species. Bach Ma National Park is recognized as one of the bio-diversity centers of Indochina.

Lang Co Beach

Located around 70 km south of Hue and only 24 km from Bach Ma area, Lang Co Beach is an ideal beach for tourists with the average temperature of bathing season of 25°C. The main street is lined with palm trees enticing you to go for a swim in the crystal clear waters that lap onto fine white sandy beaches. Lang Co is on a sand spit peninsula with a sparkling lagoon on one side, and a long beach lining the South China Sea on the other. Lang Co Sea has various kinds of shrimps, lobster, sea shrimp, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, and oysters.

Da Nang

Situated in the middle of the three world cultural heritage sites including the ancient capital Hue, the ancient town Hoi An and the holy land My Son, Danang City has also lots of attractive spots which tourists feel unforgettable after visiting the city. Danang has many beauty spots such as Hai Van pass , considered as “the most grandiose beauty spots in the world”; Son Tra peninsula - an ideal rendezvous’ for tourists; Cham Museum, the most extensive collection of Cham art worldwide; the Marble Mountains, a cluster of five limestone towers rising from flat plain; and the poetic Han River, whose bridge is the symbol for new vitality and the developing desire of the city. Danang has a coastline of 30 kilometres long, famous for many beautiful beaches like Nam O, Son Tra, My Khe, Bac My An, Non Nuoc etc. in which international tourists came for convalescence and relaxation, recognised as the most ideal beaches of the region. Nowadays, with an international airport, a recently redeveloped Tien Sa seaport, the new Lien Chieu seaport and a local population over 700,000, DaNang is poised to become a major Asian commercial center in the 21st century.

Hoi An

Lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 17th century. It is a quaint little town whose architecture is diverse within influences from Japan, China and France. Many of the buildings have barely changed during 500 years. Nowadays, Hoi An is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. With its colorful blend of Chinese Assembly Halls, beautiful Japanese-covered Bridge, narrow winding streets and ancestral family homes, the town retains a feeling of ages past. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Apart from the obvious historical interest, which led to the entire old quarter being designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the town has many good restaurants serving such local delicacies i.e. Cao Lau, a delicious combination of noodles, pork, bean sprouts, mint and croutons. Hoi An is also one of the best places in Vietnam to shop for souvenirs at bargain prices including silk, handicrafts, antiques and paintings. Five kilometres from the centre of town is Cua Dai Beach, popular with both locals and visitors alike, for its sandy beach, warm sea and seafood stalls. It is very beautiful and is well worth a visit to cool off when the heat starts to get to you

My Son

My Son heritage, which flourished from the late 400s to the mid 1200s, was an important Holy Land of the Champa people. The My Son Sanctuary is an exceptional example of cultural interchange, with the introduction the Hindu architecture of the Indian sub-continent into South-East Asia. The first floor of the tower is smaller than the next and on top of the structure a lotus flower and many relief in terracotta are carved - statues of dancing girls with an orchestra, a madras drum, horn trumpet and flute. The main temple honors Linga-Yoni, the symbols of procreation. Besides the main temples, others worship gods or dead kings. There are also other temples, including the Goropa gate which is built in the form of a tower. Nowadays, step by step, the temple complex at My Son is being restored, with work done by Vietnamese and international architects.