Attractions

There are many attractions in Vietnam for gay people to visit. There are many different tours that are offered exclusively to gay people. There are also many places to shop, as well as many places to relax and take in the beautiful sites of the country. There are several tourist areas in the country that people can visit. These tourist areas contain restaurants, hotels, and shopping areas.

One interesting place to visit is the Hai Thanh Aquarium. Visitors can snorkel with the sharks at this aquarium or just relax in the saunas and Jacuzzis. There are 16 sharks along with over 300 other species of fish and marine life at the aquarium that visitors can swim with.

There are interesting shops in Vietnam such as the shop Song. This shop sells resort wear such as sarongs, home furnishings made with hemp and bamboo. Song also uses organic dyes in its products. Another interesting shopping experience in Vietnam is Ben Thanh Market. This market has everything a local and a traveler could want. The shop sells flowers, shoes, clothes, food, pots and pans, as well as electronics. It is expected to bargain with the vendors at this shop.

Vietnam is also known for its many festivals. Any of these events are for gay people who are traveling as well as the locals. The Trung Thu Festival is held in the fall. This festival is also known as Children’s Day. Children are given cakes made of seeds and ground lotus flowers, and craft lanterns into different shapes. The Elephant Races are held during April and May. During these races ten elephants run around and then the winning elephant raises his trunk. The Kate Festival is also held in the fall. This festival is held in purpose of worship and the people feed the ancestors. There are also many different types of dances that happen at this festival. There also is a boat race held in the month of December that is held to give tribute to the moon deity for good health and crops. The Thay Pagoda Festival has events such as water puppetry, fireworks displays, folk singers, and a parade. This festival lasts for a few days and is usually held in March.

Another attraction for gay people is the gay tours. There are different vacation packages and tours that can be purchased for gay and lesbian couples. One of the packages is a two night tour and gives the traveler two nights in Hanoi, a day tour by Pedi cab, a water puppetry show, as well as lunch in a traditional restaurant. Other tours for gays and lesbians include the Grand Hanoi tours where travelers will board a teak yacht at Halong Bay, stay at a famous hotel, and be picked up by a Benz at the airport. There are many other tours and travel packages available depending on your needs.