Vietnam is an exciting country for tourism and investment. Bustling street life, delicious cuisine and majestic scenery all await you. A country constantly in motion, Vietnam always balances young urban culture with traditional values. In the city, ancient temples are just a turn away from modern shops. In the countryside, life still flows along the rivers and harvests. This contrast between old and new makes up a large part of Vietnam's appeal. Another reason to visit Vietnam is its natural beauty. The North has majestic mountains and beautiful limestone bays. The Central Coast Road leads to historical relics and romantic beaches. And in the South, the sleepless life of Ho Chi Minh City and the riverside villages in the Mekong Delta will make you want to linger forever.
The specialties of each region of Vietnam carry within themselves the local lifestyle and the quintessence of nature there. The North cherishes delicate recipes, like a delicious bowl of bun thang that must be prepared for many hours. In the Central region, royal culinary traditions and typical spices blend in unique dishes such as lotus rice or spring rolls. Southern braised fish and sour soup come from abundant seafood resources, the pride of the Mekong Delta.
Vietnam's costumes are very diverse and rich, but the ones that impress people the most are the ao dai and the four-piece dress. The outfit carries the look and soul of Vietnam and when it comes to it, people will immediately think of Vietnam and that is the traditional ao dai. Traditional ao dai consists of a long shirt split into two front and back flaps, floor-length pants, material is silk or plain fabric, diverse colors and patterns.
Religion in Vietnam is quite diverse, including Buddhism (both Mahayana, Theravada and some modified groups such as Hoa Hao, Tu An Hieu Nghia); Christianity (including Catholicism and Protestantism); endogenous religions such as Cao Dai; and some other religions (Hinduism and Islam). Different types of folk beliefs also have a lot of influence. The majority of Vietnamese people consider themselves non-religious, even though they still go to religious sites several times a year...