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   Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) provides a rare opportunity to witness a society in transition. Stop a few days here and you will sense a city changing before your eyes. While Hanoi provides a glimpse into Vietnam's ancient tradition, Ho chi minh city reveals the nation's dynamic future. Though very much industrialized, there are still many fine examples of grand colonial architecture in town.

Sights to see in HCMC: The Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office, the City Hall, the former Presidential Palace - now called the Reunification Hall, the Municipal Theatre, Thien hau Pagoda, Giac lam Pagoda and the largest, liveliest markets of Binh tay & Cho lon.

Da lat is the most romantic city in Vietnam. There are no factories in the city. Da lat has a cool climate all year round and is known for its pine tree hills, waterfalls, evergreen forests, flower gardens, shaded lakes. You should make Da lat your city of love, a favorite spot for honeymooners.

Buon Me Thuot - The Central Highland are renowned for their cool climate, beautiful mountain scenery and innumerable streams, lakes and waterfalls. This is the home to various ethnic minorities. Choose to tour to our Central Highlands, you will have a chance to ride an elephant around tribal villages, row a pirogue on Lak Lake or taste some “cane wine”.

Nha Trang: The coastal city of Nha trang is a city of beauty, sunshine and relaxation, a land of soft white sand, surrounded by warm turquoise water. Nature is well preserved here in Nha trang. Characterized by blue sea, this famous coastal resort and its pristine beaches lined with coconut trees is a must. Nha trang has turned into Vietnam's premier resort town. Water sports here have become the attraction to visitors: scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, etc. Po nagar Towers - the remains of the former Champa Kingdom are also a symbol of the past of the city
 

Phan thiet is recognized as one of the most idyllic new seaside resorts in Vietnam. Endless white sand beaches, charming fishing villages, desert-like dunes and numerous types of rare flora and fauna are all found in Phan thiet.

Cu Chi : The network of Cu chi tunnel became legendary during the 1960s for its role in facilitating Vietnam's army control of a large rural area in the outskirts of Saigon. In the district of Cu chi alone, there were over 200 km of underground tunnels including innumerable trap doors, living areas, storage facilities and weapons factories. Cu chi will give visitors a unique feel and experience of what underground life was like during the devastating war.

Tay Ninh : The Cao Dai Temple in Tay ninh is dedicated to Caodaism - a religion of an odd mix of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The temple's architecture is as bizarre as the sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo, Rabindranath Tagore and Winston Churchill.

Con dao is a group of 14 islands and islets 180km south of the port of Vung tau. The largest island in the group, whose total land area is 20 sq. km is partly forested Con dao island which is ringed with relaxing beaches and coral reefs.

Phu quoc island lies off the eastern coast of the delta in the Gulf of Thailand. Phu quoc is blessed with beautiful beaches and clear seas and is famous throughout Vietnam for the production of black pepper and fish sauce.

Vinh long is a prosperous town in the Mekong Delta. It is noted for its exuberant orchards and immense rice fields. It is located along the bank of the Mekong river. What make the trip to Vinh long is so worthwhile is not only the town itself, but also the beautiful small islands in the river.

Can tho is the political, economic, cultural and transportation center of the Mekong Delta. This bustling city is connected to most other population centers in the Mekong delta by a system of rivers and canals. Let the surrounding natural beauty of this land inspire you to experience life of the local residents and enjoy the simple and authentic experience of life in the Mekong delta.

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