Vietnam's Northern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam
As opposed to the French colonialism that radiates throughout its southern counterpart, the North and its indigenous people have remained relatively unaffected by outside filters and have maintained a fierce independence throughout Vietnam’s modern history thus providing an unadulterated view into the native cultures of this fascinating state.
The stark beauty of this region lies in its mist carpeted islets and rice terraced mountains. On the surreal waters of Halong Bay, fishing boats ply the magnificent horizon, while on the steep slopes of the Tonkinese Alps diligent farmers harvest their crops. Towering above this marvelous landscape, find the proud peak of Fansipan, the tallest in Vietnam, and in its shadow, discover the warm welcome of the North’s indigenous Hill Tribes. A region that bore witness to French ignominy at Dien Bien Phu, as well as nurtured Ho Chi Minh’s revolution, Northern Vietnam is a dynamic enigma, where history, culture and color shines around every corner.
