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Get a Vietnam Visa to Visit Magical Ha Long Bay
June 27th, 2010
One of Vietnam's most exquisite natural treasures, Ha Long Bay is located along the coast in Quảng Ninh province. Local legend has it that the bay was created by a family of friendly dragons, send by the gods to help the Vietnamese defend their land against the Chinese. Over 3,000 islands and islets rise out of the crystal blue waters, covered with jungle and surreal rock formations. Many of the islands have caves to explore, and some even have lakes. Is it any wonder that Ha Long Bay was nominated to be one of the World's 7 Natural Wonders in 2009?
However, conservation-minded tourists should be careful that they don't inadvertently cause harm to this special place. Environmental Graffiti has an excellent first-hand account of a visit to Ha Long Bay that includes this caution:
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Vietnam Visa Requirements to Visit Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
March 28th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is in Vietnam, 500 kilometers south of Hanoi. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is located on the site of one of the world's largest karst systems. Karst is a type of terrain that is distinguished by limestone rock formations and caves. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park contains 65-70 kilometers worth of caves and underwater rivers.
Of the 300 caves and grottoes located in the park, only 20 have been studied and mapped. The most spectacular of these caves is Phong Nha Cave, which is 7729 meters long. Although tourists are only allowed to see the first 1,500 meters of the cave, it is a popular destination due to its numerous grottoes and 13,969 meter-long underground river.
Phong Na cave is also filled with fascinating rock f
Vietnam Visa Requirements For Tourists
March 17th, 2010
Tourism is a growing industry in Vietnam. According to Wikipedia, the tourism industry in Vietnam grew 63 percent between the years of 1999 and 2004. About 8 or 9 percent of the foreign tourists who visited Vietnam in 2004 were from the US.
This year, in 2010, the government of Vietnam is celebrating a National Year of Tourism, so it's a particularly exciting time to visit.
However, American citizens visiting Vietnam must have Vietnamese visas. To get a Vietnamese tourist visa, you need the following documents:
Your US passport
A completed Vietnamese visa application
A recent passport photo, taken within the past 6 months.
Also, you must apply ahead of time to get a Vietnamese visa. Some countries will issue tourist visas to travelers when they arrive at the airport,
Getting a Vietnamese Visa for Vietnam’s Year of Tourism
September 30th, 2009
For 2010, Vietnam is celebrating a National Year of Tourism. Actually, they are kicking it off a little bit early, on October10, 2009, according to this article on Bernama.com.
The kick-off celebration will include many exciting activities for Vietnamese citizens and travelers alike, including art performances, music performances like Chinese traditional operettas and traditional folk songs, martial art exhibitions and calligraphy.
The celebration of the National Year of Tourism will continue on through 2010, of course. According to the Vietnamese government's tourism site, the entire country will be participating. Vietnam is also celebrating the 1,000-year anniversary of the founding of its capital, Hanoi, so many events will be held there. There will will an emphasis on en
Types of Vietnamese Visas
September 15th, 2009
Planning a trip to Vietnam? Before you say "Good Morning, Vietnam," make sure you have a valid Vietnamese visa! The country does not issue visas on arrival, and if you show up without one, you can expect to be sent back home, immediately.
To keep your trip on schedule, apply for your visa well in advance, and make sure you apply for the right type of visa. For your reference, here's a quick primer on the different types of Vietnamese travel visas:
Tourist/visitor visas are for travelers who want to explore Vietnam and see the sights as tourists, or for people who are traveling to Vietnam to stay with friends or family.
Business visas are for travelers entering Vietnam for a business trip.
If you are working in Vietnam, you'll need an employment visa. Students planning to atte
