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Overview
Of The Most Attractive Tourist
Destinations In Vietnam
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CENTRAL
VIETNAM
Hue - world's cultural heritage
This imperial city of the 19th century had been representing
the cultural and spiritual centre of Vietnam for a long period
of time. This city is famous for its magnificent architectural
citadel's palaces, pagodas and royal tombs erected during
the Nguyen Dynasty - the last dynasty of the feudal Vietnam
reigning from 1802 to 1945. The majestic royal mausoleums
and also boat trip on the renowned Perfume River (or "Huong"
river in Vietnamese) must not be missed for tourists once
having the chance to come here. Another attraction of Hue
is the traditional music of Hue that was once exclusively
royal. Now tourists can enjoy the music on a boat drifting
on the Perfume river in the evening as well as enter for revived
royal court's activities.
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Former
Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
The DMZ covered several provinces around Ben Hai River. Situated
on 17th parallel , Ben Hai River served as the natural demarcation
line between the North and the South of Vietnam during the
Vietnam war. Today there is a new bridge to span Ben Hai River
for national transportation but the historic old bridge still
stands next to the new one. Fierce battles had been taking
place in the area and names of some places here are still
much remembered by many Vietnamese as well as American veterans.
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Da
Nang & Hoi An - world's cultural heritage
Built on the bank of Han river and being Vietnam's fourth
largest city, Da Nang offers both spectacular mountain scenery
and white sand beaches with crystal-clear water. Most of the
remaining evidence of the once flourishing civilization of
Champa Kingdom at the site of the present central and southern
regions of Vietnam can still be seen around Da Nang, either
in ancient Cham towers or in stone sculptures at the Museum
of Cham Sculpture. Places worth visiting also include Marble
Mountains with interesting grottoes and China Beach - once
very famous among American soldiers during the Vietnam War.
Nearby is Hoi An which was also known as Faifo and one of
the most important sea ports of Southeast Asia from 15th to
19th centuries. Recently officially recognized by UNESCO as
one of the world's cultural heritages, Hoi An is trying to
preserve its architecture through which the town's ancient
past is reflected.
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My Son - world's cultural heritage
70km southwest of Da Nang and situated in a valley, My Son
was a religious sanctuary of the once flourishing Champa Kingdom
from the 4th century. Many temples and towers were built here
dedicated to the kings and Brahman divinities. Because of
wars and time, only around 20 architectural works stand on
until today and are vivid examples of Cham culture and history.
At the same time with Hoi An, My Son has just been accredited
as a cultural heritage of the world by UNESCO.
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Nha Trang
Nha Trang has some of the country's finest beaches with clear
water as well as many unspoiled coral reefs and a colourful
marine life. Tourists can take boat trips to some of the outlying
islands for swimming in the secluded coves and sunbathing.
Diving and snorkeling equipment is always available. Seafood
is abundant here. This resort city is much more crowded in
holidays when local people come here to enjoy the beach. Many
nice cafés and restaurants are located along the municipal
beach as perfect stops in long walks. Modern entertainment
facilities have been brought here already for tourists to
enjoy during their stay.
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Da
Lat
Located at the altitude of 1,500m above sea-level, Da Lat
is surely one of the most beautiful cities in Vietnam. The
city has a temperate and pleasant climate, and is surrounded
by evergreen forests, waterfalls, beautiful lakes and rich
vegetation. Also being called "the honeymoon city",
Da Lat has long been famous as a favoured spot for not only
courting couples but other local people for their annual holidays
as well. On the way to Da Lat from Saigon, tourists can have
a visit to a huge waterfall of Dambri in Bao Loc town. About
125km from Da Lat, Dambri Waterfalls is the most beautiful
and biggest one of the region.
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The
Central Highlands
The country's Central Highlands consist of three vast plateaus
: Gialai-Kontum, Daklak and Lam Dong at an altitude of approximately
900 meters above sea-level. The geographic structure of the
region's soil is particularly suitable for the cultivation
of industrial trees such as rubber, coffee and tea. On the
plateaus, one can find many other Vietnamese ethnic minority
groups living together forming a diversity in culture that
tourists can witness on visiting the land. The highlights
of the Central Highlands comprise the towns of Pleiku, Ban
Me Thuot and Kontum.
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Phan
Thiet
Just 200km within a 04-hour drive from Saigon, Phan Thiet
is a suitable place for a relaxation tour. Large sand-dunes
and long nice beach in Mui Ne are just ideal for a retreat.
A number of resorts set up along the beach give tourists a
quiet place to enjoy the sun, the sea and other water activities.
The sand-dunes in red colour give a good background for your
photos..
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