Vietnam is undeniably a gem of South East Asia, becoming increasingly popular with tourists and backpackers in recent years for good reason.
The Essence of Vietnam
a travel video by HINDSIGHT
Entering Vietnam by land from Northern Laos our first destination was an unusual one- a border city of small size but great historical importance- Dien Bien Phu. It was here that the Vietnamese defeated the French colonial forces and it was also here more than 60 years later where we understood that ahead of us lies a country whose history stretches way beyond the Vietnam War and that this is also where we need to look to understand it.
So we took a deep dive and immersed ourselves in its complicated history and diverse culture. We visited the minorities of the north and the floating markets of the south. Crossing the former border between North and South Vietnam soon we were to learn that the differences between two former parts of now-united country were still visible and many conflicts- in play.
We covered over 4000 km on motorbikes, buses, bicycles, boats and train and countless more by foot, eating everything we could put our hands on leaning over small plastic tables at markets, homestays and on the streets. And the longer we stayed and the more difficult it was to leave.
Directed by: Marta Trela
Camera: Marta Trela, Henning Himmelreich
Edit: Marta Trela
Sound Design: Jan Brett
Color Correction: Xenia Brenner
Music: Inspiring Asia by Lexin
Music licensed through Audiojungle
Dien Bien Phu- Sa Pa- Lao Cai- Bac Ha-Can Cau- Ha Giang- Yen Minh- Dong Van- Lung Cu- Cao Bang- Ban Gioc Waterfall- Hanoi- Ha Long Bay- Dong Ha- Hue- Da Nang- Hoi An- Mui Ne- Ho Chi Minh City- Ben Tre- Vinh Long- Can Tho
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From the complex of monuments, temples, pagodas in Hue, to the limestone islands of Halong Bay and the tropical forests of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam is an exotic country of breathtaking scenery, turbulent history, mixed culture, beautiful beaches and scrumptious dishes. This idyllic holiday destination is now undergoing a fast-paced development and the topsy-turvy alleys of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and the glittering skyline of Ho Chi Minh (former Saigon) are there to prove it.
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