The rich culture and affordability has made this small, ocean front country of Southeastern Asia one of the most adorable travel destinations. Are you planning your next trip to Vietnam? Then below are few interesting facts regarding Vietnam that will astonish you for sure!

Hue ancient Imperial Citadel

Fact#1 - Cuisine of Vietnam is the healthiest in the world. Combination of fresh herbs, lots of vegetables and seafood with traditional cooking methods where there is no frying and oil involved makes the food healthier. And it is delicious as well!

Fact#2 - Owns the world’s largest cave, Son Doong. This cave was discovered in 1991 in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park near the Laos border. Its length is more than 5 km with height of 200 meters and width of 150 meters. Within it a 60 meter high calcite wall can be found which is dubbed as “The Great Wall of Vietnam” along with 70 meters tall stalagmites. There is another cave within the same national park called Phong Nha that is 7.7 kilometers long with a subterranean river that is nearly 14 kilometers long.

Fact#3 – The ‘S’ shaped coastline. Vietnam’s coastline extends from just the north of Halong Bay in the South China Sea around to the Gulf of Thailand where the Phu Quoc Island is there. The total length of the coastline is measured as 3,444 kilometers.

Fact#4 – Vietnam is the owner of 8 UNESCO sites. The Complex of Hue Monuments, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi and the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty are the 5 cultural sites that have been recognized by UNESCO. Natural sites Ha Long Bay and Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park along with Trang An Landscape Complex that is both natural and cultural site are the other three UNESCO sites in Vietnam.

Fact#5 – Halong Bay Evolution. The Halong Bay’s karsts have evolved over a period of 20 million years. The entire area stretches over 1,553 square kilometers comprising of about 2000 islets. A luxurious overnight cruise through the karsts lets you appreciate the beauty of this bio-diverse zone of Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay

There are many other such facts that make Vietnam a must-visit destination. And we at Travel Authentic Asia will make sure you uncover every astonishing facts of this beautiful country along with the exploration of the unspoiled nature, cultural civilization and much more with our Vietnam trips. So hurry up book your trip to Vietnam with us today and grab the best deal! Speak to our travel experts at +84 912221442 or you can also mail us at info@travelauthenticasia.com / travelauthenticasia@gmail.com to know more.