The online magazine ‘Business Insider’ recently published an article written by leading investment strategist, Tim Staermose, who talked about impressions of Vietnam after his eight-day visit to the Southeast Asian country.

Located over 30 kilometers from Hanoi, cultural complex Viet Phu Thanh Chuong or Thanh Chuong Viet’s Palace is well-known to those who love to discover Vietnamese culture and admire the quintessence of the nation.

More than 600 years ago, the Ho Dynasty Citadel was built in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province. Since then the unique stone work in Southeast Asia was forgotten in wars. It was recognized by the UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in June 2011.

After a month of introductory single-night cruises, Life Resorts plans to make multiple-night voyages in Ha Long Bay on heritage junks available in time for the grand opening on November 4.

Visas Individuals entitled to visa exemptions: * Not more than 15 days: citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Brunei Darussalam and Cambodia (14 days) * Not more than 30 days: Bilateral visa exemption agreement - Citizens of Thailand, Philippines (21 days), Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and Laos (holding valid ordinary passports) - Diplomatic and official passports holders from Myanmar; Iran (Diplomatic passport) - Officials of the ASEAN secretariat holding different kinds of passports.

* Currency - Vietnamese dong (VND) is the official currency. Paper notes include: VND 500,000; 200,000; 100,000; 50,000; 20,000; 10,000; 5,000; 2,000; 1,000; 500; 200 and 100. Coins include VND 5,000; 2,000; 1,000; 500 and 200. - Foreign currencies and tourist cheques can be exchanged into VND at banks or foreign exchange agencies. - Credit cards are popularly used, especially in cities and big tourist centers.