After several recent accidents involving Brits in Vietnam, the UK government is warning its citizens about the risks associated with adventure trips in the Southeast Asian country.
Earlier this week, in the government's travel advice section on Vietnam, UK authorities remarked on a spate of accidents that have occurred in Vietnam in recet years. VnExpress quoted the note as saying that while the country is a safe destination, it also presents risks in adventure tourism that should not be taken lightly.
“Since 2016, a number of British and foreign visitors have died while engaging in adventure tourism in rural areas," the travel advice says. "You should make sure you follow safety guidelines and procedures.”
However, the travel advice page also noted that for tourists, Vietnam has a low threat from terrorism and most visits are trouble-free. Over 200,000 British travelers come to Vietnam yearly.
Last year, one of the most high-profile accidents involving a British citizen in Vietnam centered on 22-year-old Aidan Webb, who died during while hiking solo on Mount Fansipan.
In February 2016, three British tourists were also killed in an accident at Datanla Falls in Lam Dong province.
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