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Hanoi
Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, ranks among the world's most
attractive and interesting cities. It was first the
capital of Vietnam in 1010, and though the nation's
capital moved to Hue under the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802, the
city continued to flourish after the French took control
in 1888. In 1954, after the French departed, Hanoi was
declared Vietnam's capital once again. The remnants of
over 1,000 years of history are still visible here, with
that of the past few hundred years marvelously preserved
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Halong
Bay - One of the most scenic areas in Vietnam, has
over 3000 fascinating sculptured islands rising from the
clear emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. The rock
formations are full of lovely grottoes, caves and small
beaches. A journey by motorized sampan allows you to
wander through these rock formations which legend say were
made by mighty dragons whose feet caused the formations of
mountains in the sea.
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Sapa - Hanging
over 5000 km square with the population of 6000 people,
with lush greenery of mountain ranges is just the
beginning of your expedition to the jade of Far
East. Imagine a land lush in tropical forest and
emerald rice terrace fields and a land alive with very
colorful tradition and culture. The old Frence-built hill
station of Sapa (1600m above sea level) is the natural
starting point for a unique experience of the Sapa area. This
includes the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and
Indochina's highest peaks, Fansipan (3143m), and 6
different ethnic minority groups, each one colorful,
distinct and with its own language and cultural
values.
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Hue - The
ancient royal capital of the Nguyen dynasty whose magnificent
tombs are a major destination. Hue is situated in the
centre costal area; Perfume River winds through the center
of the town, past the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City,
which was modeled after the Forbidden city in Beijing.
There are many important historical and cultural sites such
as Thien Mu Pagoda and the many mausoleums of the Nguyen
emperors that can be found in the small villages around
Hue. Designed by the UNESCO as a cultural heritage site is
one of Vietnam's major destinations.
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Danang
is Vietnam's third
international gateway and a major seaport with magnificent
beaches. Its historical significance stems back to 192AD
when it was the capital of the Kingdom of Champa.
Relics from this period can be found in the open-air Cham
Museum, considered to be one of the finest collections of
Cham sculptures in the world. Danang was also the site of
the first military landing in 1965 by American troops and
was a major base for American Marines and naval forces
during the war. Sightseeing includes Marble
Mountain, with its natural grottos and Buddhist
sanctuaries and China Beach
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Hoi An -
The World Culture Heritage. This lovely and well preserved
60-year-old town is an architectural living museum with
its eclectic mix of restored homes, winding streets and
ancient bridges. The the 16th and 18th centuries it was an
international trading port connecting Asia and the West.
The influence of the traders and seamen from Portugal,
China, Japan, and France are evident throughout this
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Nha Trang
- Nha Trang is a popular
seaside resort known for its palm-lined white sand beaches
and clear turquoise water. Snorkeling and scuba diving is
excellent-as is the nightlife along the strip of
oceanfront restaurants, bars and cafes. Life in this
Southern coastal city centres around the beach, of course,
so take a boat trip and discover the small, isolated
islands where you can stop to explore hidden coves and
swim in crystal-clear water. |
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Phan Thiet - Mui
Ne, located in Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan province, has long
been considered the "Hawaii" of Vietnam. It
boasts shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach
and cliffs battered by the waves of the sea. The typical
scenery of Mui Ne lies in the moving lines of golden sand
caused by the wind and when they are seen from afar they
look like moving waves. The scenery looks more fascinating
at dawn, when young Cham girls in green dresses go to
work. Mui Ne is an ideal place for rest and
relaxation. |
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Ho Chi
Minh City - Ho Chi Minh
City, Still
fondly referred to as Saigon by the locals,
"The Pearl of the Orient" still retains
a charm reminiscent of its French-European
heritages like Notre Dame Catholic Church, City
Hall or Post Office in the midst of rapid
commercialization of the country's busiest city.
The city promises an endless fascination for
tourists wanting to explore Vietnam's rich
4,000-year history. |
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Mekong
Delta
is the southern rice bowl of Vietnam, a fertile
area covered with rice fields and winding tributaries of
the Mekong River. Originating in the high plateau of
Tibet, the Mekong River is over 2600 miles long travels
through China, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia before reaching
Vietnam where it empties into the South China Sea.
The Delta is a colorful display of rural life with its
lush vegetation, island farms and floating markets.
Places of interest in the Mekong Delta include My Tho,
Vinh Long, Can Tho and Chau Doc. |
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