Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year - Vietnam

An understanding of history still goes a long way in Vietnam, since the country has a unique civilization and highly cultured people. Vietnam is a peaceful, safe and an enchanting country, a land of contrast and culture. Most visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country's natural setting: the Red River Delta in the north, the Mekong Delta in the south and almost the entire coastal strip are a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies tended by workers in conical hats.

Recently, Vietnam was named as the "Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year" by the International Association of Golf Travel Operators (IAGTO). With its fascinating history, ancient culture, superb climate, and now its offering fantastic championship Golf courses designed for the Golfer on and off the course. Vietnam is the 'next Thailand' when it comes to Golf tours in the Far East.

At present, there are about 16 Golf courses operating in the country, with more than 30 projects at some stage of construction. Among the existing Golf courses, there are four 36-hole courses such as Vietnam Country Club, Long Thanh Golf Club and Song Be Golf Club in Ho Chi Minh City and King's Island Golf Club, Chi Linh Star Golf & Country Club in the North, four 18-hole courses and one 9-hole courses. The green & caddy fees are varied from one to the other and depend on the day of the week.

Vietnam has a wide range of excellent hotels and restaurants with welcoming clubs and hosts which will ensure Vietnam is the number one destination for your next Golfing holiday.

Golfasian is one of the few Golf tour operators who offer Golf vacations to this beautiful country. Golfasian can arrange every kind of Golf vacation to Vietnam and/or in combination with Thailand, based on your needs and preferences.

Golfasian will be more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have. We pride ourselves on our high level of services, and repeat customers we get each year by providing as much customized assistance as needed to our Golfing customers.

Mark Siegel is the owner of Golfasian and has played Golf for over 30 years. He has lived and worked across Asia during the last 20 years and during this time has traveled extensively both as a tourist and also as a resident throughout all Thailand. Out of the 200 or so Golf courses in all Thailand, Mark has first hand playing experience at the 100 best courses from the North to the South of the country.

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