Traveling to distant countries has not been made easy for globetrotters in the last two years. Vietnam now has good news; from mid-March, those who have been vaccinated and those who have recovered will be allowed to enter the popular Southeast Asian holiday destination without quarantine. Beautiful landscapes and incredibly delicious food attract holidaymakers. Here are five reasons why Vietnam is worth visiting listed by ​​​​​​Stuttgarter News, Germany.

Cua Lo Beach. Photo: Ollie Le Nguyen

Good Food

Phở. Photo: Bach Hoa Xanh

Vietnamese cuisine is one of the tastiest in the world. Fish and meat are among the main ingredients. But vegetarians need not fear - many restaurants offer meat-free options. Especially soup fans get their money's worth in Vietnam. Because the national dish is called Pho and is a spicy soup with rice noodles, meat and vegetables. Summer and spring rolls are also among the absolute classics. A remnant of French colonial rule is the Vietnamese baguette Bánh mì. The sandwich can be bought anywhere in the country - it is filled with pie, meat, vegetables and herbs.

Plenty of suns and breathtaking beaches

Ha Long Bay. Photo: VisitHaLong.com

Thanks to the long coastline, Vietnam scores with a large number of beautiful beaches. A must is Halong Bay, which is located in the north of the country. The limestone cliffs and the turquoise sea make the UNESCO World Heritage Sitea real tourist magnet. If you don't want to just lie around lazily, you can grab a canoe and explore numerous caves. But the small, untouched islands in Vietnam are also worth a visit. How about Phu Quoc, for example? Half of the island is a national park and has beautiful white sandy beaches.

Exploring the Mekong-Delta

Photo: Mekong Delta Tour

The Mekong River is known as the lifeline of Vietnam. The locals use the water for cooking and washing - and many work on the water. The fertile soil allows farmers to harvest rice three times a year. That's why there are an incredible number of rice fields to admire. A special highlight is the floating market of Chai Rang. Hundreds of wooden boats filled with mangoes, sugar cane and other foods float on the water and people trade their goods. In order to really experience the tranquility of life in the Mekong Delta, you should plan at least three days.

Strolling through Cities

Photo: xiquinhosilva (Flickr)

Narrow streets, old temples and magnificent buildings - the historic cities of Vietnam are absolutely worth seeing. A pearl in the heart of Vietnam is the city of Hoi An. The historic old town is the only one that was not completely destroyed during the war. That is why it was also named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But the capital Hanoi is also worth a detour! Here you can see the typical life of the Vietnamese - how about a round of Tai Chi, for example? In the park at Hoan Kiem Lake this is possible every morning.

Nature, nature and nature

Mua Cave, Ninh Binh. Photo: Tours Vietnam

Vietnam not only has cities to offer, but also an incredibly beautiful landscape. From green rice terraces to sand dunes, everything is there. If you want to immerse yourself in nature, you should definitely not miss the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Here is an old cave system that is provided with underground rivers. A boat trip is a true spectacle. Also beautiful is the Nui Chua National Park, which is located on the east coast. Over 600 plant species and over 200 animal species are waiting to be discovered.

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