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About the destination: Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is the largest city in Vietnam. It is a modern, lively and bustling city. It is economically active, filled with lively markets and it is unequivocally the nation’s commercial center. Though the country’s most modern city by far, it retains a unique Vietnamese flavor and you can still see evidences of an illustrious Colonial past of this former pearl of the orient. In the core area, which locals still affectionately refer to as Saigon, you’ll find some of the city’s main attractions such as the Opera house, railway station, Notre Dame cathedral, Reunification Palace, the Saigon river and the Markets. To take a break from the city, you can take a tour to the Mekong Delta or to Da Lat, if you have more time. Da Lat, located in the highlands approximately 300km from the city is worth the trip as there is plenty to see and do including waterfalls, gardens, the old French Quarter and the local restaurants which served magnificent local food. The commercial and financial hub of Vietnam is an exciting and interesting sprawling metropolis that does its best to preserve the way of life and culture of this magnificent county.

About the destination: "Nha Trang is a coastal city and capital of Khánh Hòa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the north by Ninh Hoà district, on the south by Cam Ranhtown and on the west by Diên Khánh District. Nha Trang is well known for its beaches and scuba diving and has developed into a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers, as well as more affluent travelers on the Southeast Asia circuit; it is already very popular with Vietnamese tourists, with Nha Trang Bay widely considered as among the world's most beautiful bays. Tourists are welcome to participate in the Sea Festival, held biennially. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • National Oceanographic Museum of Vietnam. This is like an aquarium with popular and rare species of the sea. A perfect place to bring kids as they will get to see sharks, turtles, coral reefs, lionfish, sea horses, and many other creatures. • NhaTranglive. • Alexandre Yersin Museum. • Long Son Pagoda. • Po Nagar Cham Towers. • Chong rock. • Nha Trang Cathedral. The cathedral shows the influence of French Catholicism. It's a Quaint, free and quick sight to see. • Thanh Dien Khanh Fortress. • Monkey Island."

About the destination: Huế Northern accent is the capital city of Thừa Thiên–Huế Province, Vietnam. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Ho Chi Minh Museum. Contains photos and information on Ho Chi Minh as well as the history of Hue in photographs. - Imperial Citadel. The former imperial seat of government and Hue's prime attraction, this is a great sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history. - Thien Mu Pagoda. Perched on a bluff over the river and housing some very fine gold and silver Buddha images. The Thien Mu Pagoda overlooks the Perfume River and is the official symbol of the city of Hue. - Tombs of the Emperors. Another of Hue's great attractions are the Tombs of the Emperors, on the Perfume River south of the city.

About the destination: Hội An is a city in Vietnam, located on the coast of the South China Sea in the South Central Coast region, in the Quảng Nam Province. Hội An is recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city possessed the largest harbour in south-east Asia in the 1st century and was known as Lâm Ấp Phố MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Japanese Covered Bridge's Pagoda. The Bridge is located on the west end of Tran Phu Street, but the ticket is ONLY required to access the annexed pagoda on one side of the bridge's interior; the bridge itself is free for crossing. - Quan Cong Temple. - Phung Hung House - Quan Thang House. - Tan Ky House.

About the destination: Huế Northern accent is the capital city of Thừa Thiên–Huế Province, Vietnam. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS - Ho Chi Minh Museum. Contains photos and information on Ho Chi Minh as well as the history of Hue in photographs. - Imperial Citadel. The former imperial seat of government and Hue's prime attraction, this is a great sprawling complex of temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history. - Thien Mu Pagoda. Perched on a bluff over the river and housing some very fine gold and silver Buddha images. The Thien Mu Pagoda overlooks the Perfume River and is the official symbol of the city of Hue. - Tombs of the Emperors. Another of Hue's great attractions are the Tombs of the Emperors, on the Perfume River south of the city.

About the destination: In the north of Vietnam, at a distance 90 kilometers to the south of the city of Hanoi we have the province of Ninh Binh. Located in the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh is a popular tourist destination among travelers to Vietnam, largely by Tam Coc, known as Halong Bay ashore but Ninh Binh has much more to offer travelers. What to see in Ninh Binh ?: Ninh Binh province (and also the city of Ninh Binh) has many things to see, the highlight is Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Trang An, Thung Nang, Phat Diem, Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Dinh Temple, Le Temple and Cuc Phuong Natural Park. Tam Coc is the most famous part of Ninh Binh. It is a natural spot, which the Vietnamese call Halong Bay ashore, located 7 kilometers west of the city where we will ride in rowing boats (called sampan) the river Ngo Dong, which runs between rice paddies, rock formations and caves. More information about Tam Coc. Very close to the caves of Tam Coc, we have the area of ​​Bich Dong, where today still holds the passage of time a pagoda of the year 1428 built in the mountain. Almost as impressive as Tam Coc but less touristy, we have the natural eco-park Trang An, very close to the ancient capital Hoa Lu. Trang An is a site of 1400 square kilometers of crystal clear waters, vegetation, wildlife, temples, caves and caves. The Trang An walk, very Tam Coc style, offers a spectacular stop at the Trinh, Tran and Khong temples, temples that go back to Vietnam from the Tran dynasty. In Kim Son Village, 29 kilometers from Ninh Binh, we have Phat Diem Cathedral. Built at the end of the 19th century, the cathedral, built of wood and stone, took 29 years to complete its construction. Phat Diem is one of the most important Catholic cathedrals in Vietnam and is considered one of the masterpieces of Sino-Vietnamese architecture. And although most of the buildings and chapels are closed to the public, the area of ​​Phat Diem is beautiful, as it is surrounded by an ornamental lake, presided over by a statue of Jesus Christ with open arms that rises in the middle of an island Artificial in the center of the lake. The entrance to Phat Diem is free and the opening hours are from 7:00 to 17:30 uninterrupted. In the province of Ninh Binh we have Hoa Lu, the citadel and the ancient capital of Vietnam of the tenth century, raised by the kings Dinh and Le. Both kings considered heroes in Vietnam and founders of cities such as Hanoi, where we have a statue of his honor next to Hoan Kiem Lake. In Hoa Lu 3 Vietnamese dynasties were united: the Dinh dynasty, the Le dynasty and the Ly dynasty, temples, pagodas, relics, weapons and ceramics form part of the ancestral capital Hoa Lu. Today Hoa Lu, with 14 square kilometers, practically everything has been reduced to dust and ashes, being in good state of conversation the temples dedicated to King Ding, King Le Temple and Bai Dinh pagoda. The citadel of Hoa Lu rises at the foot of the Ma Yen mountains, place from which we have a privileged view of the ancient capital and the Temples Le and Dinh

About the destination: Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and also its second largest city, is one of the most charming cities in Asia with a unique character. Years of foreign occupation have left a mark on this city as it is shown in the interesting museums, the historical buildings, the pagodas, the mausoleum, and its own French quarter give the city a very distinctive atmosphere. The best way to get to know Hanoi is to walk around. The historical center is not very extensive, many places to visit are there or in the immediate surroundings, and walking is the best way to have some contact with the friendly people of Hanoi. Hanoi is known as a city of lakes as there are many lakes and trees all around the city, the biggest being the West Lake, Ho Tay, and the most famous in the city center being the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ho Hoan Kiem. The beautiful thing about Hanoi is the interesting contrasts of architecture, ranging from the traditional old buildings of the Old Quarter to the European style huge buildings of the French Quarter to the Communist monuments at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and surrounding areas, not to mention the beautiful traditional architecture of its temples such as the Quan Su Pagoda. Hanoi is a peaceful and hectic city, buzzing with street life and exotic markets yet serene around the tranquil pagodas and temples. The City of the Soaring Dragon is the place to be in Vietnam.

About the destination: Sa Pa is a frontier town and capital of Sa Pa District in Lào Cai Province in northwest Vietnam. Sapa is a charming mountain town, surrounded by picturesque mountains and rice terraces. Great views of the area can be had from the nearby hills. One of these has been built up into a tourist attraction ("Ham Rong Resort") with various gardens, ethnic minority dance performance areas, viewpoints, and restaurants. It's a short walk south from the central square and then up some stairs. The "Sa Pa Culture Museum" where you can learn about the history of Sa Pa and the costumes & traditions of the Ethnic groups of Sa Pa.

About the destination: Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, and also its second largest city, is one of the most charming cities in Asia with a unique character. Years of foreign occupation have left a mark on this city as it is shown in the interesting museums, the historical buildings, the pagodas, the mausoleum, and its own French quarter give the city a very distinctive atmosphere. The best way to get to know Hanoi is to walk around. The historical center is not very extensive, many places to visit are there or in the immediate surroundings, and walking is the best way to have some contact with the friendly people of Hanoi. Hanoi is known as a city of lakes as there are many lakes and trees all around the city, the biggest being the West Lake, Ho Tay, and the most famous in the city center being the Lake of the Restored Sword, Ho Hoan Kiem. The beautiful thing about Hanoi is the interesting contrasts of architecture, ranging from the traditional old buildings of the Old Quarter to the European style huge buildings of the French Quarter to the Communist monuments at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and surrounding areas, not to mention the beautiful traditional architecture of its temples such as the Quan Su Pagoda. Hanoi is a peaceful and hectic city, buzzing with street life and exotic markets yet serene around the tranquil pagodas and temples. The City of the Soaring Dragon is the place to be in Vietnam.