Vietnam
Facts about Vietnam
The official name is Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Hanoi has been the capital city of this country since 1976
Vietnam is the world's 2nd largest coffee exporter
Here you can find one motorbike for every other person
Son Doong Cave is the largest cave in the world
Nearly 40% of the population has the surname Nguyen
Travel guides
Halong Bay Cruise with Kids
A Halong Bay cruise with children is one of the best things to do in Vietnam. Here you'll find about 1600 islands. Together they form a magnificent collection of limestone karsts. Adding a Halong Bay Cruise to your Vietnam family travel itinerary is a must, you don't want to miss this wonder of nature.
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5 Things to Do In Hue with Kids
Once the intellectual and cultural heart of Vietnam, Hue is the best place to learn about Vietnamese history. Here, your family will learn all about the era of the Vietnamese emperors and the Vietnam War. Hue is a captivating city that shouldn't be left off your family road trip itinerary of Vietnam.
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10 Things to Do In Hoi An with Kids
Hoi An is one of the prettiest cities of Vietnam. Once an important harbor city, it's now known for its magnificent architecture. It's no wonder that UNESCO appointed the entire Old Town a World Heritage List site. Hoi An is our family's most favorite city in Vietnam and I bet it will end high up your family's list of best cities in Vietnam.
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10 Things to Do In Ho Chi Minh City with Kids
Ho Chi Minh City is Vietnam's southern metropolis. Filled with neon-lit skyscrapers, millions of motorbikes, pagodas and bustling markets it's a great city for a 4 day family city trip. Read about the best 10 things to do in Ho Chi Minh city with kids.
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10 things to do in Hanoi with kids
Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam. Its rich history, delicious food and French-colonial architecture makes Hanoi a fascinating city to visit as a family. Add some ancient pagodas and unique museums into the mix and you've got lots of reasons to visit Hanoi with kids.
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Ultimate Family Road Trip Guide: Vietnam
Vietnam is one of the most versatile Southeast Asian countries. It's known for its lush green, limestone cliffs, a dark and complex history, delicious streetfood and millions of motorbikes. This ultimate family road trip guide covers all the places you should not miss while in Vietnam with kids.
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With its bustling cities, stunning landscapes and mouthwatering streetfood, Vietnam is like no other country in the world. It has so much on offer for the whole family that it will leave you wanting more.
After being divided into North and South for about 30 years, Vietnam unified in 1976 and is officially known as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. With Hanoi as its capital city.
About 102 million people live in Vietnam, the language is Vietnamese with English and French being the most common second languages. Neighboring countries are Cambodia, Laos and China.
You pay in Vietnamese Dong, but you’ll discover that lots of places also except US Dollars.
A family road trip through this fascinating country is an experience you’ll never forget. Vietnam is extremely diverse. Places like the Mekong Delta, Sapa, Halong Bay and Ninh Binh all offer different landscapes and each is more beautiful than the next. Add a city fix in major cities like Hanoi, Da Nang, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City and finish with a beach vacay at islands like Phu Quoc. Your family road trip can’t get more diverse than this!