Vietnam

Vietnam is a big player when it comes to the Southeast Asian travel circuit, and it’s easy to see why. Sweeping emerald rice fields, idyllic villages, white-sand beaches, venerable pagodas, craggy mountains and friendly minority communities are just a few of the authentic people, experiences and places that await in Vietnam. Visitors are met with warmth, curiosity and a seemingly irrepressible desire to make a connection. The three regions of Vietnam have clear differences in landscape, soul, culture and cuisine making every single travel destination in Vietnam one-of-a-kind. Travellers have the unique opportunity to discover Vietnam’s intriguing identity while exploring world famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites, tasting delicious food and getting to know its wonderful people.
Population: 96,880,440 (as of Dec, 2019)
Area: Total 310,070 Km2 (119,719 sq. miles)
Capital: Hanoi
Time Zone: UTC + 7 hours
Weather: Vietnam can be visited year-round. However, this long country has a lot of variety in terms of seasons, meaning the weather can be inconsistent. The north of Vietnam has 2 distinct seasons, with the hot and rainy summers and dry and cool winters lasting from April to August and October to March respectively. Central Vietnam e has stormy conditions from August to December, with warmer and sunny climates the rest of the year. The south of Vietnam has a dry season from November to May after its rainy season, but generally, the temperature is always hot. The best time to visit Vietnam is usually from October to early May, however to make the most of the mountainous northern region, the best time to travel is from May to September.