Sam Mountain (Vietnam)

Advantages: Rich in Culture and Cheap
Disadvantages: non

...Please don't associate 'war' with Vietnam. It is actually a very special place with a great bland of culture. However, their culture is dominated by those of Chinese with a good blend of local culture. For example, their traditional costume are more like the Chinese, their langauage is completely unique but with a great influence of Chinese language. This country has a very good scenery especially the mountains, rivers and padi fields. The food is fantastic. The most tempting thing for back packers i would suppose is the low living cost in Vietnam. This country is definitely a place for travellers who are not only interested in sight seeing but also to explore the culture and the lifestyle of the local.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Cooler climate, great for guides.
Disadvantages: Not much to do there

...rider guide to drive you to Na Trang but make sure they have a helmet for you. Its a bit expensive at $40 a day but they will take you deep into Vietnam that are never visited by westerners. We went to a village where the children couldn't believe the size of our wrists. We must have looked like giants as we were all over six feet! In my opinion, take a day or so in Dalat before getting a guide to take you elsewhere. Dalat is a curious town unlike any other in Vietnam and well worth a visit.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: cheap cheerful full of culture
Disadvantages: the people are so tiny you feel like a giant

...i loved vietnam from the moment i stepped off the plane. Even through it was monsoon season and rained most of the time. The people are friendly the food is excellent the nightlife amazing. Vietnam was not at all what i was expecting. On visiting the war museum in Ho Chi Ming City I cryed as it is so emotional reading the stories and some of the pictures are quite horrific. You have to be careful on the raods as there are so many bikes it can be quite dangerous. One thing i found amazing is the girls when out keep themselves completely covered up from the sun as they want to stay as pale as possible as white is very beautiful in there country. I will definately be going again in the future before it is too commercial.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average not helpful