Travel Insurance for Vietnam from India

Location / Language of Vietnam

Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)

Top 10 tourist attractions in Vietnam

1. Ha Long Bay (Descending Dragons) - Ha Long Bay features thousands of islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars.
2. Hoi An – This fishing village is still much Old Town, full of winding lanes and Chinese-styled shops. It is sometimes called the “Venice of Vietnam” because of the narrow canals that cut through part of the town.
3. Sa Pa Terraces – Rice terraces can be found in the Muong Hoa valley between Sa Pa town and the Fansipan Mountain, on a backdrop of thick bamboo woodlands.
4. Cao Dai Temple – It was constructed in the 1930s. Caodaism is a uniquely Vietnamese religion that is influenced by elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and even Roman Catholicism. In the main building of the Cao Dai Temple, there are four prayers conducted daily.
5. Cu Chi Tunnels - They are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels which were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during the Vietnam War.
6. Nha Trang – It is Vietnam’s most popular seaside resort town and features beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and clear ocean water with mild temperatures.
7. Hoan Kiem Lake – It is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as the locals’ favourite leisure spot. Hoan Kiem means “returned sword”.
8. Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue – With seven stories, the is the tallest pagoda in Vietnam and it overlooks the Perfume River and is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital.
9. Phu Quoc – It is the largest island in Vietnam and the island features pristine tropical forests, undamaged coral reefs and great beaches.
10. Phong Nha Caves – They are made up of hundreds of cave systems, many of which are large enough to hold entire city blocks.

Things you must do in Vietnam

1. Visit Son Memorial – This tranquil rural spot was the setting for one of the most horrific crimes of the American War, a massacre committed by US troops that killed 504 villagers, many of them elderly and children in1968.
2. Tractor Ride – Take the Tractor to the Beach in Central Vietnam through the Vietnamese desert.
3. Wind & Kite Surfing – The dunes of Mui Ne are one of the top places in Vietnam and one can even sandboard here.
4. Have a Mud Bath in the Dark Cave– The Dark Cave is a long cave where one enters with a small group and they are armed with a helmet and a light. At the end of the Dark Cave there is a mud bath waiting for you.
5. Scuba Diving at Nha Trang - There is no better way to wrap up a holiday than to go scuba diving and explore the beautiful marine life at Nha Trang.

Local off in Vietnam is quite diverse but one must definitely try the following during your visit there:

• Banh Mi Thit - The Vietnamese equivalent of a “submarine” – a Vietnamese baguette stuffed with any of a wide variety of fillings including ham, cheese, canned sardines, Vietnamese bologna and pickled carrot.
• Bo Kho – Beef-and-vegetable stew, usually accompanied by baguettes.
• Che - a pudding made from sticky rice and beans.
• Buncha - Vietnamese Pork Meatball and Noodle Salad
• Goi Cuon – The famous Vietnamese “summer rolls”: shrimp or pork (sometimes both) with herbs, rolled up in rice paper and served cold with a peanut dipping.