Destination Vietnam
Vietnam is renown for its natural beauty including the green rice fields of North Vietnam, lush green mountains, majestic national parks and bustling cities. Vietnam has a population of approximately 90 million.
It was formerly part of China for over 1000 years between 111 BC and 939 AD. Since the new Millennium it has become one of the World’s fastest growing economies.
ESSENTIAL VACCINES
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Diptheria/Tetanus/Polio | |
Hepatitis A | |
Typhoid |
SOMETIMES REQUIRED VACCINES
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Hepatitis B | |
Rabies | |
Japanese Encephalitis |
RECOMMENDED VACCINES
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Essential Vaccines - Hepatitis A - Typhoid - Diptheria - Tetanus - Polio |
Visiting Vietnam |
When To Go When deciding the best time to visit Vietnam, consider the country’s tropical monsoon climate. In southern Vietnam the dry season lasts from December to late April or May, and the rains from May through to November. Northern Vietnam is generally warm and sunny from October to December, after which cold winter weather sets in, accompanied by fine persistent mists which can last for several days.There is no best time to recommend visiting Vietnam as it depends which part you are visiting however, Sept to Dec and March to April are the most favorable months if you are travelling the whole country. |
MUST SEE HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM |
Ha Long Bay
This UNESCO World heritage site contains thousands of limestone islands and islets of various shapes and sizes. It is one of the wonders of south east asia. Its waters are home to rich diverse ecosystems.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
The Mausoleum belongs to one of Vietnam’s most iconic leaders, known to the people as ‘Uncle Ho’, who is preserved at the site in a glass case.
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Located in the heart of Vietnam is its most important Citadel dating from the 11th century Ly Dynasty. It was location of centralised political dominance for over 1300 years and was the capital of Vietnam for 800 years.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park
This UNESCO World heritage site is found in the north-central part of Vietnam. It was built to provide protection to largest karst regions which has over 300 caves and grottoes and to protect the limestone forests.