PLACES OF INTEREST
Around Hanoi
There are plenty of local drinking spots where you find all types of refreshments and where you can experience the charm of a little local establishment.
Chu Chi Tunnels
A short drive outside Ho Chi Minh City are the Cu Chi Tunnels, the former stronghold of the Vietnamese Army. There are around 250 kms of tunnels that stretch from the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City to the Cambodian border. The network; parts of which were several storeys deep, included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres and kitchens.
Mekong Delta
Often referred to as the lifeblood of Vietnam, the Mekong Delta is a fertile region where much of the country’s rice, sugar cane and fruit crops are grown. Most popular is a visit to the floating markets near Can Tho, where traders barter their produce from their boats. Floating down the many canals and waterways is a great way to experience life in the Mekong Delta.
