The NZ Herald compares Hoi An as little Venice, Ho Chi Minh City is suitable for brave travelers, and the Mekong Delta is a land of joy...
NZ Herald New Zealand calls Vietnam Nam as an inspiring place for international tourism after Covid-19. This newspaper points out the reasons to come to Vietnam for New Zealanders to refer to, in which they appreciate many destinations from North to South.
First, the newspaper praised Vietnam's rich ethnic mix, considering it one of Southeast Asia's most culturally diverse countries. Everything changes spectacularly from the northern mountainous provinces like Lao Cai, Ha Giang with the culture of ethnic minorities to Phu Quoc (Kien Giang). The newspaper also praised the island's transformation, from a wild place to a tourist destination with many attractive services, good infrastructure and many rich experiences such as diving, watching the sunset, walking The longest sea cable car in the world... If you want to experience more about the differences of ethnic groups, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi.
Magnificent landscape in Ha Giang. Photo: Unsplash
Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh), Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Cat Tien National Park (Dong Nai), Mekong Delta... are places to visit in Vietnam. In Ha Long, visitors are suggested to explore on luxury yachts, enjoy high-class service and food. The newspaper uses the word "key" for Hanoi, for it is a place to understand Vietnam well. Take a walk in the French architecture neighborhood and the Opera House. Contrasting with the classic European look is the bustling old town.
Hoi An is likened to a miniature Venice by the newspaper. There are many "tourist traps" but this is also a romantic getaway with timeless beauty. Cat Tien National Park is a unique experience to visit the beauty of Vietnam's tropical forests with precious animals. Ho Chi Minh City is a place of "rush, frenzy, chaos, non-stop" where you can experience the pulse of a modern Vietnam. The writer Nigel Richardson witty writes, "If you are brave, walk here, immerse yourself in the streets and alleys"...
The Mekong Delta is called a "joy land" by the newspaper with its life. river life and floating markets. Here, the most interesting travel experience is to explore the land by riding a boat. If you want to learn about the Vietnam war, go to Cu Chi or Con Dao. In particular, Con Dao is attractive with beautiful beaches.
A line of people in Ba Thien Hau pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Unsplash
