Vietnam? I heard that you followed the TV series to Vietnam, that place that people love and hate?

"Er Qing has been sentenced to death in Vietnam"?

Who would have thought that "Story of Yanxi Palace" would be criticized last week? Domestic netizens who are slow to update in China actually followed the drama to Vietnam. It turns out that this screen-dominating costume drama has crossed the border and spread to Vietnam. Netizens discovered that on Zing tv, the largest video website in Vietnam (this magical website once broadcast "Three Lives Three Worlds Ten Miles of Peach Blossom"), it is even better than domestic TV dramas. The exclusive iQiyi update is nearly 10 episodes faster. So fans of Yanxi Palace logged into Zing tv and saw the contents of the next 10 episodes in advance - "Er Qing has been sentenced to death in Vietnam" randomly became a hot search on Weibo. I can’t help but say that netizens hate Er Qing to the core and are so passionately in love with Yanxi.

In fact, not only TV dramas, but also Vietnamese and Chinese cultures have deep roots. This is similar to other Southeast Asian countries. Countries like Thailand and Cambodia are different. These countries are more deeply influenced by Indian culture. Vietnam is the country in Southeast Asia that has been most influenced by Chinese culture in history. It celebrates the same Lunar New Year as China. It is also the only Southeast Asian country that accepts Confucianism. Confucian temples can also be found in many cities.

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The north of Vietnam is deeply influenced by Chinese culture because of its proximity to China, while the south is influenced by Western culture because of the successive entry of French and American forces. There are more impacts. This is why food such as coffee and baguettes have been integrated into life on the streets of Vietnam.

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01 Why recommend Vietnam

"More than coffee, bungalows and Vietnamese brides"

If I want to label Vietnam, then I can In addition to the endless cups of coffee, what comes to mind are countless motorcycles, almost one for each person; and the "Vietnamese Bride" that once caused discussion on the Internet a few years ago. A tourist said, "North Vietnamese girls are very beautiful, really very beautiful, with good skin, and very delicate posture and conversation." Interestingly, Vietnam currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world, but Lonely Planet says that those who wait on motorcycles all day long for tourists are also working (is that okay?).

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(Revealing an interesting story ~ Sister Jing, the product manager of Zebra, has been to Vietnam Hin many times, one time Sister Jing and her group went to Nha Trang on a trip to Vietnam. A few months after returning, everyone posted the good news about her pregnancy on their WeChat friends. At first, they thought it was just a coincidence, but later they found out that they were on this chartered flight. Several of them got pregnant and gave birth at the same time, so everyone joked that this was a special gift for their trip to Vietnam)

In addition to these, the reason why I recommend Vietnam is Vietnam as a whole. It is a long and narrow north-south direction, with a coastline of more than 3,260 kilometers. There are many destinations suitable for diving. There are 5 scenic spots in the country that are listed as world cultural and natural heritage. The scenery is beautiful; and the price is low, a cup of coffee only costs a few RMB. , those who like Pho can come here to sip Pho; there are not as many tourists as in Bali, Thailand. If you don’t like too crowded and pursue quality travel, you shouldn’t miss this place.

02 Where to go in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the most prosperous city in Vietnam, with developed commerce and a strong Western mark. If you like Duras's "The Lover", book fans may have a special attachment to Saigon, because this is the birthplace of Duras. Ho Chi Minh is the place with the largest Chinese population in Vietnam, and there are also many backpackers from all over the world. The Chinese food here tends to be Cantonese in taste, with a light and sweet taste, and the seafood is also very delicious.

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This is a city with complicated emotions - on the one hand, there are famous attractions such as the Central Post Office, the famous Pink Church, the Reunification Palace, and the War Museum, which attract a large number of people. Tourists come, but on the one hand, they are annoyed by the deceptive style of local vendors who often "rip off" customers. So be sure to pay attention to safety when you come here, don't let others take advantage of you when spending money, and be sure to check whether the taxi is cleared.

Nha Trang

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is a city in central China. The temperature remains at 18-28 degrees throughout the year. Known as "Oriental Xiaomadai", it is the top 1 seaside tourist attraction, so it is naturally recommended first. Naturally, you should spend 1 or 2 days at the beach when you come to Nha Trang!

Nha Trang has the best coast in Vietnam, because it stretches for miles, so if you can find a slightly smaller beach, it will be your private beach.

If you like snorkeling, you can choose to go to Black Island or Pearl Island. After all, the stretch from Nha Trang to Pearl Island is the longest in the world. Cross-sea cable car. I recommend everyone to experience this. After all, it is a cross-sea cable car. The scenery is particularly good when you sit all the way~

There is also the Po Nagar Cham Pagoda that looks like Angkor Wat, although the temple is not special. It's big, but it's great for walking around and taking photos in the sunset.

There is also a literary recommendation - Zhongyu Stone Cape, which was once the filming location of the movie "Lover", where Tony Leung Ka Fai performed. There is a rare granite beach here, where you can enjoy the spectacular scene of the crashing waves, as well as the tranquility and beauty of sunset and sunrise. It’s another place where you can shoot blockbusters just by choosing the right angle (but it doesn’t actually take a lot of time)~

After a day in Nha Trang You can also enjoy a natural mud bath. Zebra has prepared I-Resort mud bath for everyone, which can be said to be synonymous with Nha Trang mud bath brand.

Mui Ne

Mui Ne

Mui Ne is not far from Nha Trang. It is a beautiful small fishing village. The town is very suitable Take some time off and take a walk, and you'll see a lot of fishing boats on the beach.

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Mui Ne is a place with “the sea on the left and the desert on the right”. The beach fishing village has "red and white sand dunes" on one side. It takes a while to drive from the beach to the sand dunes and take a photo #pretendingtobeinthedesert.

Watch the sunrise on the white sand dunes and ride a motorcycle, watch the sunset on the red sand dunes and play sandboarding, and go back to the village to eat seafood in the evening. This is the real holiday~

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Da Lat

Dalat

Dalat is known as the "City of Thousand Flowers in the Plateau Valley", a small town full of European retro style and colorful renderings. Although it is not as colorful as Greece or Morocco, I think it also has its own fresh beauty.

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If you like French towns and Macau, then I think you might You will fall in love here, with the same intricate colors and the same multi-religious buildings - Lingfu Temple, the pink Maria Monastery, and the Catholic Church.

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Hoi An?

Hoi An

Hoi An is a small city in central Vietnam. It is my personal favorite city in Vietnam. As an ancient city, Hoi An actually doesn’t have many sights that can be named, but the street scenes full of life, the bustling local vendors, the shadowy night view, and the Thu Bon River at night are all fascinating. The city still retains the "Japanese Bridge" that originally existed as a dividing line. This bridge separated the Chinese and Japanese who once lived in this small town.

Hoi An is deeply influenced by Chinese culture. Women wear Ao Dai and many buildings are preserved. The characteristics of our ancient architecture, if you want to experience the traditional life of Vietnam, you will definitely be willing to stop.

Danang Golden Bridge

New Instagram celebrity: Da Nang Buddha's Hand Bridge

The last thing I want to recommend is an attraction that has recently become popular on Instagram (again), the Buddha's Hand Bridge in Da Nang. The bridge looks like it is being supported by a pair of big hands. When lifted up, the bridge itself looks like a ribbon, so it is also called the "Golden Ribbon Bridge". The Buddha's Hand Bridge is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters in the Panama Mountains. It has a wide view and is a bit like the popular glass bridge in China. (Adult tickets in Ba Na Hills are around 190 RMB and children are around 170 RMB)

03 What to eat in Vietnam

Coffee?

Vietnamese coffee

In Vietnam, there are as many cafes on the streets as there are teahouses in Chengdu. The origin of Vietnamese people’s addiction to coffee can be traced back to the early French colonial era. Vietnam is now the second largest coffee exporter in the world, after Brazil.

The taste of Vietnamese coffee is richer and more mellow. Because the drip pot can only brew one serving at a time, the bitter taste is stronger. Xiao Banban, who likes iced American coffee, thinks that Very skr! And Vietnamese coffee does not add fresh milk but uses condensed milk, which can skillfully neutralize the bitterness and sourness.

Drip coffee is a must-try! ?

☆ Recommended coffee apartments in Ho Chi Minh City. There are many coffee shops in it, such as THINKER&DREAMER on the 4th floor, which has a fresh decoration style and good coffee taste. shop.

Egg coffee is also a specialty of Vietnamese coffee. This kind of coffee is more popular in the capital Hanoi. Egg coffee comes in hot and cold flavors. The refreshing egg coffee tastes like coffee-flavored ice cream.

Hot drinks are served in small bowls with hot water to keep the coffee warm. Take a sip and the flavor of coffee will mix with the egg cream on the surface, making it dense and sweet.

Pho

Vietnamese rice noodles

Vietnamese rice noodles include beef noodles and barbecue noodles (Bun Cha) , chicken powder, etc., as well as cold dishes. The taste in the north is salty, while Ho Chi Minh is a little sweeter. If you like to chew noodles, you can try it. (Many friends from Changsha and Yunnan say that domestic fans are more enjoyable)

Bánh Mì?

Vietnamese baguettes

The outside is crispy. Vietnamese people are no longer satisfied with just eating baguettes. They add various sauces, vegetables and meat inside. I think it is more like a baguette sandwich.

White rose, curry crab, sugar cane shrimp, spring rolls, etc. are also Vietnamese foods worth trying~

04 Some Tips

Jet Difference

Vietnam and China are one time zone apart, and the time is one hour behind China (for example: Beijing time 14:00, Vietnam time 13:00)

Climate

North Vietnam is Subtropical monsoon climate: winter temperature is about 15°C-20°C, summer temperature is 28-36°C; South Vietnam is tropical, with annual temperature of 29-34°C, the rainy season is from May to September, and the dry season is from October to April. The average temperature is around 29°C

Reference exchange rate

1 RMB ≈ 3,300 VND 1 USD ≈ 1 USD = 22,300 VND

Transportation

Like China, vehicles in Vietnam also drive on the right. The starting price of a taxi is generally 12,000 VND (approximately RMB 4), and the price per kilometer after 1 kilometer is 10,000 or 15,000 VND. Motorcycle taxis are a common form of transportation in Vietnam, and motorcycle taxis generally cost 1-2 USD for short distances within the city. Vietnamese locals ride bicycles very fast, so you must pay attention to safety when traveling.

Communications and Network

In China, you can buy Vietnamese SIM cards on Taobao or at the airport. The signal is relatively stable and cost-effective. You can buy it at the airport, post office or mobile phone store in Vietnam, and it is also available in some supermarkets, hotels and restaurants. (Dial domestic mobile phone number in Vietnam: 0086 mobile phone number)