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VIETNAM
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The Vietnam of today is influenced not only
by its ancient traditions and culture but also by its chequered
and often tragic past. Vietnam is finding its way back to its
ancient roots of serenity and family oriented lifestyle.
Experience a country still unspoiled and tolerant, a country
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Hanoi
Vietnam's lovely
capital is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks. With
narrow alleyways lined with shophouses selling traditional handicrafts
and arts, the old center is an enchanting place to wander. Other major
attractions include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and house. |
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Cuc Phuong National Park
The largest national
park of Vietnam is home to unique flora and fauna. Many species
dwelling were no longer found anywhere else in the world. Excursions
under the expert guidance of park rangers help visitors experience
this unique habitat. The park also includes the largest jungles
remaining in Vietnam. |
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Dien Bien Phu
In the far northwest
of Vietnam near the Laotian border in a beautiful valley, the last,
decisive battle with the French was fought in 1954. The journey to
this remote region passes through impressive and picturesque mountain
terrain with glimpses of ethnic villages - a very special experience.
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Hue
This imperial city was
the cultural and intellectual center of Vietnam. The old imperial
palace, the citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is one of Vietnam’s
landmarks, are only a few examples of the sights of Hue. There is also
a boat trip down the Perfumed River, which leads to the six impressive
imperial tombs. |
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Halong Bay
With thousands of
exquisite limestone islands rising from the waters, this bay was made
a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. According to legend, the bay's
beautiful scenery was carved out by a dragon as he made his flight
seawards. The bay is best enjoyed by a leisurely excursion by boat,
with stops to explore the area's many cliffs and caves. |
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Nha Trang
Nha Trang is perhaps
one of Vietnam’s most beautiful seaside resorts. It features miles and
miles of empty beaches, deserted bays, numerous islands and coral
reefs. Swim, snorkel and dive all day. Nha Trang has many good
mid-range hotels. There are beach cafés, fine seafood restaurants and
one beach resort.
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Danang
The road from Danang
to Hue crosses the famous Pass of Ocean Clouds, one of the most
spectacular parts of Highway One. The Cham Museum, the Marble
Mountains and China Beach are all in close vicinity, the latter being
famous for the wave surfing GIs of the Vietnam War.
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Hoi An
For many centuries Hoi
An was one of South-East Asia's most important ports. Fortunately Hoi
An was spared much of the destruction of the Vietnam War. No other
town in Vietnam has such well-preserved ancient buildings. Today Hoi
An is unsurpassed for its charm and has blossomed into an artists'
colony.
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Dalat
Vietnam's honeymoon
town nestles in a mountain valley at an altitude of 5000 ft. (1500 m).
The climate is temperate and the cool evenings attract newly weds from
all over Vietnam. The area is dotted with lakes, waterfalls, evergreen
forests and gardens.
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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Once again the city
has become the effervescent economic center of Vietnam. To some, it's a
hectic and terribly noisy city, to others the former ‘Paris of the
East’ with Vietnam's best restaurants and cafés and an intense
nightlife. Saigon has restored famous hotels like the Majestic, the
Continental and the Rex and boasts recently opened Asian luxury hotels
a la Bangkok or Singapore. |
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Buon Ma Thuot
An off-the-beaten track visit deep
into the Central Highlands takes you to Buon Ma Thuot. The area is
an elephant training center and boasts some impressive waterfalls.
Buon Ma Thout offers visitors great trekking to ethnic villages. The
longhouses of the Rhade and M'nong groups are particularly
impressive. |
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Nha
Trang
Nha Trang has
developed into Vietnam's best seaside resort. This charming fishing
village offers visitors an array of water-sport activities with its
7 km stretch of beautiful white sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
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Information Provided by Indochina Services, INC.
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