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Top Golf
Destinations in Vietnam
Hanoi |
Saigon |
Danang and Hoi An | Dalat | Nha Trang | Phan Thiet
and Mui Ne
From
the jagged mountains and verdant rice paddies in the
far north to the lush south and the mighty Mekong
River, Vietnam is hauntingly beautiful. There is
majestic scenery in abundance here, whether it is
the towering limestone islands of Halong Bay, the
jungle-clad peaks of the remote northwest or the
sweeping deserted beaches along the central coast.
Mention the name Vietnam, and most people assume you
mean the war, thirty years since the end of the war,
it is a country at peace, with spectacular
geography, a vibrant culture, and genuinely friendly
people. it is in reality a country filled with
captivating natural beauty and tranquil village
life. Its highlands and rainforest regions, far from
being devastated, continue to yield new species and
team with exotic wildlife. Its islands and beaches
are among the finest in all of Southeast Asia, and
its cuisine is very possibly the most delicious you
will ever find.
Verdant patchworks of rice paddies, pointed
lampshade-style hats, a country ravaged by war, and
economic repression - these are the international
images of Vietnam, seen on worldwide television and
read about in the newspapers. But there are other
scenes to be found, ones of natural beauty, ethnic
culture, and imperial history, of timeless
traditional villages, idyllic sea resorts and
dynamic cities. The impact of Japanese and Chinese
trade, French occupation and American intervention
has left its stain on Vietnam, smeared over a period
of more than two thousand years of recorded history.
However, the country has also been left with a vivid
legacy from different cultures evident in the
character of its towns, as well as in the
architecture and food. The quaint town of Hoi An,
once a major trading port, boasts the perfectly
preserved architectural influences of the Asian
merchants from the north, while the broad leafy
boulevards of the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
are reminiscent of France. Menus offer Chinese
variations of spring rolls, steamed dumplings and
noodles. Hue is the old imperial capital of Vietnam
with its royal palaces and palatial mausoleums, and
nearby the battle sites of the Demilitarized Zone
(DMZ) are reminders of the brutality of war.
Weather and Climate
The Northern Climate: The areas from Hue north
experience a two-season a year: the winter and the
summer. August through November is the rainy season
in the north. Winter is usually from November
through April and is cool during the day and crisp,
and sometimes quite chilly, during the evenings.
February and March are noticeable for their
persistent drizzling rain while hot summers dominate
months May through October.
The Central Climate: The Central Coastal Littoral
does not receive the rainfall from the Southwest
Monsoon rains which are stopped by the Central
Highlands which are affected by these seasonal
rains. Most of the rainfall received along the
Central Coastal Littoral is during the Northeast
Monsoon, from October and March, but especially in
the months of October-December; overland travel
during October-December can be interrupted by
flooding.
The Southern Climate: The sub-equatorial climate of
the south has two-seasons: the wet and dry seasons.
The wet season lasts from May to November with June
and August being the wettest months which bring
heavy, albeit short lasting, downpours usually in
the mid-afternoons. The dry season begins in
November and ends in April with late February to May
being hot and humid. The average temperatures in the
south are relatively constant year-around: 25-35
Celsius (76-95 Fahrenheit).
Top Golf
Destinations in Vietnam
Hanoi |
Saigon |
Danang and Hoi An | Dalat | Nha Trang | Phan Thiet
and Mui Ne |
