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Tourist
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 HANOI |
 Hanoi has shaken off its
hostile attitude to travellers to become one of the most
beguiling cities in Asia . It's slow-paced and pleasant, with
a lovely landscape of lakes, shaded boulevards, verdant public
parks and French colonial architecture. Hanoi 's enchanting
Old Quarter is rich with over a thousand years of history.
Surface from its thronged labyrinth to explore the city's
tranquil lakes and pagodas, its historical houses, and strange
preponderance of turtle imagery. The museums will help make
sense of it all.
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HO CHI MINH |
 Ho Chi Minh City
is the heart and soul of Vietnam . It's a bustling, dynamic
and industrious centre, the largest city in the country, the
economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. Yet within the
teeming metropolis are the timeless traditions and beauty of
an ancient culture. Ho Chi Minh City has several excellent
museums that explore its dramatic history and feature
everything from harrowing images of the war and revolution to
political art. Outside, botanical gardens, temples, pagodas
and churches beckon and inspire.
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DALAT |
 The city of Dalat is the
jewel of the southern Central Highlands region. The cool
climate and park-like environment (dotted with
Vietnamese-style kitsch) makes it one of the most delightful
cities in Vietnam . Dalat is also a good base for trips into
the surrounding highlands, which remain tranquil. Emperor Bao
Dai's Summer Palace is stuffed with interesting art and
artefacts, and is well worth a look. Make sure you visit the
Hang Nga Guesthouse & Art Gallery, nicknamed the Crazy
House by locals. It's a counter-cultural gem created by artist
and architect Mrs Dang Viet Nga (known as Hang Nga).
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HUE |
 Traditionally,
Hué has been one of Vietnam 's main cultural, religious and
education centres. Sadly, the intriguing Forbidden Purple City
was largely destroyed during the Vietnam War. About 15km (9mi)
south of Hué are the splendid Royal Tombs, of the Nguyen
emperors.Thien Mu Pagoda is one of the most famous buildings
in Vietnam . The remains of the huge moated citadel,
constructed by Emperor Gia Long, contain many interesting
sights, such as the Ngo Mon Gate, Nine Holy Cannons, the
Palace of Supreme Harmony , Nine Dynastic Urns and the Halls
of the Mandarins.
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HALONG BAY |
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 Halong Bay , with
its 3000 islands rising from the clear, emerald waters of the
Gulf of Tonkin , is one of Vietnam 's natural marvels. The
islands are dotted with innumerable beaches and grottoes
created by the wind and waves. Hang Dau Go is the most
impressive grotto, a huge cave of three chambers. Ha Long
means 'where the dragon descended into the sea', and refers to
a legend about a dragon who created the bay and islands with
its flailing tail. There's a modern legendary creature, the
Tarasque, said to haunt the area. Taking a tour of the bay is
the main activity here; book one in Hanoi . |
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NHA TRANG |
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 Although
it has the potential to develop into a flashy resort, Nha
Trang is still a good place to go for sun and partying, just
see it while it lasts. With very clear turquoise waters,
snorkelling, diving and fishing are prime activities, and just
lazing on the town beach is an experience in itself. When you
tire of the beach, there are some interesting sites nearby,
such as the Long Son Pagoda, and 2km (1.2mi) to the north of
town are the Cham towers of Po Nagar, built between the 7th
and 12th centuries on a site that had been used for Hindu
worship as early as the 2nd century. |
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MY THO |
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My Tho is the capital of Tien Giang Province, located along the
bank of the most northern branch of Mekong River. It has some of
the most beautiful rural sceneries of the Mekong Delta. |
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SAPA |
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Sapa located north of Hanoi, is the home of the highest summit
of Vietnam where several colorful ethnic hill tribs, such as the
flower Hmong and Blak Hmong and Red Yao Live. |
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CU CHI TUNNEL |
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Cu Chi Tunnel is located in the northwest of Ho Chi Minh City.
This 200 km long underground tunnel provided sleeping
quarters, meeting rooms, hospital and social centers. This will
be show the prolonged resistance war that the Vietnamese peoples
endure and also highlights the national the characteristics of
determination and ingenuity. |
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HOI AN |
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Hoi An is 32 Km southwest of Da
nang. Once a busy international trading port of the Kingdom of
Champa was founded in the 16th century, prospered in the 17th
century and began its decline in the 19th century until it
became a " once famous" town where merchant ships from China,
Japan, Cambodia, Holland, Portugal, Spain....used to call for
goods exchange. built nearly 500 years ago, Hoi An still remains
as it was with the unique architectural combination of Japanese,
Chinese and Vietnamese styles. |
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