Vietnam is one of the most historical locations in Southern Asia. Since 1955 Vietnam became world famous for its dreadful war between Viet Congs and South Vietnam Govt. allied by US forces.  The war that went on for 20 years gave Vietnam a notorious place in our world history. Even today people travel in Vietnam looking for popular war monuments and collection of classic weaponry used during the wartimes. There are several military sites in the city of Hanoi that has become some of the most sought after Vietnam travel destinations.

One of the favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam includes the Hanoi museum of Vietnam Military History. The Air Force museum situated in Bach Mai is also one of the most visited places in Vietnam. Students, researchers and historians from different parts of US, UK and central Asia visit here to learn about the war details and to capture war site images.

Vietnam has always been appreciated for its spectacular natural beauty. Vietnam is a small country, yet it has 5 UNESCO recognized sites titled as World Heritage centers. This is not a common natural gift for countries of its size. Halong Bay is one among the best Vietnam travel destinations that receives over thousands of tourists every month. Halong Bay cruises are much in demand among tourists who seek to enjoy a luxurious stay on board with all the facilities of a five star hotel. And all this is further complimented with breathtaking sights along the blue ocean.

Saigon tour is yet another feature of Vietnam Travel. Saigon is the ancient capital which at present is known as Ho Chi Minh City. In here you can see ancient ruins, carved mansions and classic temples. Mekong river cruise is one of the major highlights of Vietnam tour. Mekong River is one of the most popular rivers in Southeast Asia that runs crossing 6 countries. There are special cruises that take tourists for a week long boat journey across the length of the river. On the way there are several beautiful sites and places where tourists can halt to enjoy the sights and savor the local cuisines.

Vietnam Mekong river cruise begins from Ho Chi Minh and usually ends at Siem Reap which is a famous location in Cambodia. Along this route, the cruise halts at several destinations in Hanoi and Phnom Penh. There are many cruise services in here that offer wide range of options to choose from. They own small houseboats to big cruises that suit the needs of all sorts of visitors.

Most people who travel in Vietnam comes on a tourist visa. They can extend the duration of the visa if they wish to continue their stay. Special visas are granted for tourist groups who can travel the country for 4 to 5 days. Vietnam immigration department also issues Visa on arrival, but the service is allowed only for visitors from certain countries.

Vietnam is a small country rich in natural beauty and cultural affluence. For the non-Asian tourists this land is full of surprises. Vietnam is not a developed place but compared to other Asian locations it is much forward in tourism and hospitality. The locals in Vietnam always love to entertain tourists from other continents. This creates a special bound between them which keeps the tourists wanting to experience more of this colorful country. Vietnam tours are often quite long because there are lots of things to see and learn. Besides that, tourists can easily afford its luxurious stay and delicious food which makes it comfortable for them to plan a holiday of 8 to 10 days.

Over the past 3 to 4 years, several new Vietnam travel agencies have opened their services in different Asian countries. They offer online information and booking services to travelers from different corners of the earth. Vietnam government is extremely supportive towards its tourism business, thanks to its huge revenue potential. The immigration department in Vietnam provides quick visa services to tourists and visitors who wish to enter the country quite urgently. They also offer the special ‘visa on arrival’ service wherein the visitor only needs to apply for a visa before flying to Vietnam. Following an approval he would receive his visa after his arrival at Vietnam airport. Tourists who need to travel Vietnam on a short notice can approach Vietnam visa agents in their country to apply for an urgent visa. There are several tourism services and online travel sites that offer detailed information on Vietnam travel support and immigration rules. One can even get their visa through online registration with these services. There is an online form that includes all the requisite data about the traveler. Once your application gets approved you will be getting your travel papers through courier or by mail.

If you have never travelled to Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam Tour would be a really new experience. There are several tourism companies that offer Indochina and Vietnam travel information through their official websites. These sites are extremely helpful in planning an entire trip. Whenever you are traveling to a new country, if you know your options in advance, it would be easier to choose the best package. As far as Vietnam is concerned there are several attractions like beaches, river journeys, museum tours, World Heritage sites and so on. So if you enter the country without any clue about your destinations, it might take you longer to conclude your journey and also you might end up wasting your time and money.  Most Vietnam tours take as long as 4 to 6 days. You can limit your duration if you wish to visit neighboring countries like Cambodia and China. Most of the Europeans who travel Vietnam plan an extensive holiday that includes several locations in South Asia like Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand etc.

Vietnam travel sites can also help you in comparing the prices and services offered at different resorts and hotels in the country.