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Invigorating Vietnam
Dive headfirst into the glorious intensity of the cities and beaches of this southeast Asian country, at a pace that allows for immersion, reflection and restoration.
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“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” The words of monk and peace activist, Thich Nhat Hanh, ring true throughout a Vietnamese journey, urging visitors to this intriguing land to cease rushing and quieten their minds. Start in Hanoi, with its yellow ochre buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes, and travel through the 13th century Old Quarter in a three-wheel cyclo ride. Take time for reflection at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and the lakeside at Hoan Kiem, before joining a calm-watered sailing trip on a traditional junk boat to admire the towering limestone pinnacles of UNESCO site, Ha Long Bay.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
Open kitchen at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
Next, go south to Hue, formerly the imperial capital of the Nguyen Lords, which is dotted with temples and palaces to explore – a laid-back Perfume River cruise reveals yet more fascinating shrines – before you move on to the coast of the South China Sea, for an understatedly luxurious beachfront stay at Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai. Refuel on both Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, and retreat into a floating spa pavilion for restorative treatments. Just a 10-minute drive away is the ancient trading port of Hoi An; admire its well-preserved buildings, cobbled streets and riverfront art galleries.
Hold the calm within you as the adventure concludes among the hustle and bustle of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), with its swarming streets and scooters piled high with every item you could imagine. “I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam,” mused English writer Graham Greene. “Everything is so intense. The colours, the taste, even the rain.” We couldn’t agree more. Vietnam begs you to live in the moment, and those who do are rewarded generously.
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