North Vietnam

North Vietnam and the Red River Basin is generally a fertile area with a varied climate. Summers can be hot and dry and winters are cool and damp. North-east Vietnam is the best place to see hill tribe culture, here life seems to beat to a rhythm that has not changed in hundreds of years.

Halong Bay is one of the most spectacular pieces of coast in South East Asia. Its emerald green water and 3000+ islands cover almost 1500 sq km. The best know island in the Halong Bay area is Cat Ba.

Hanoi, the nations capital, is a city where Tranquil lakes, tree lined boulevards, elegant parks and charming old streets sit alongside Internet cafes, electronics stores and other shopping centres.

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Bac Ha Bai Tu Long Cao Bang Cat Ba Island Dien Bien Phu Hai Phong Halong Bay Hanoi

Lai Chau Long San Lao Cai Mong Cai Sam Son Sa Pa Sinho Son La Vinh