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NicePlaceWorld.blogspot.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659379742183138417noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7515157051495386827.post-22528972481546288252017-03-21T03:41:00.004-07:002017-03-21T03:41:49.371-07:00Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong<div style="font-size: 17.3333px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;">
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<b>Hong Kong is not only the beauty of a city, but also the beauty of a tropical archipelago made up of 236 islands and islets and rocky outcrops. It has many interesting destinations for Hong Kong tour or a weekend picnic.</b></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Besides the crowded beauty of the buildings, <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Hong Kong</a> also has the beauty of the large, quiet space in the area far from the city.</span><span style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" height="270" src="https://www.dulichvietnam.com.vn/data/image/01_Singapore/5/nhung-ve-dep-an-tuong-o-hong-kong-01.jpg" style="border: 0px; margin: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" title="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" width="480" /></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-size: 14px;">The Dragon trail on the top of the mountain looks like the spine of a sleeping red dragon in the shady forest at Shek O Country Garden. This is the longest walking trail in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Hong Kong</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" height="270" src="https://www.dulichvietnam.com.vn/data/image/01_Singapore/5/nhung-ve-dep-an-tuong-o-hong-kong-02.jpg" style="border: 0px; margin: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" title="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" width="480" /></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-size: 14px;">This photo is from the 100th floor of the tallest <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Sky Building in Hong Kong</a>. Victoria Harbor has 118 international trade center towers here.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" height="270" src="https://www.dulichvietnam.com.vn/data/image/01_Singapore/5/nhung-ve-dep-an-tuong-o-hong-kong-03.jpg" style="border: 0px; margin: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" title="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" width="480" /></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-size: 14px;">The 34-meter-tall <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Buddha Shakyamuni</a> Buddha statue on Lantau Island is surrounded by lush forested mountains. Here the steps are 268 steps up the temple.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="" height="270" src="https://www.dulichvietnam.com.vn/data/image/01_Singapore/5/nhung-ve-dep-an-tuong-o-hong-kong-04.jpg" style="border: 0px; margin: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" title="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" width="480" /></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-size: 14px;"> <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">Tai Lan National Park</a> covers an area of 5.412 ha, the second largest in Hong Kong, after the Garden of Southern Lantau. Tai Lam was built after World War 2.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">The Wan Chai area near Hong Kong's central business</a> district offers lively living with outdoor markets, tramways, and interstate architecture</span><span style="font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-style: initial; font-size: 14px;"><img alt="" height="270" src="https://www.dulichvietnam.com.vn/data/image/01_Singapore/5/nhung-ve-dep-an-tuong-o-hong-kong-08.jpg" style="border: 0px; margin: 5px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" title="Enjoy nice scene of Hong Kong" width="480" /></span><br style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/enjoy-nice-scene-of-hong-kong.html" target="_blank">The Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse</a>, built in 1875, is located on the Shek O Peninsula, the oldest and the last lighthouse in Hong Kong. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">This beautiful gold-tipped series of buildings is over 200 years old, and perhaps </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bangkok</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">'s most famous destination. Yes, it can feel like a tourist trap, but the complex's history and grandeur is palpable: since 1782, it has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" style="border: 0px; color: #663300; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thailand</a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">).</span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-117.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Emerald Buddha </em><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">While you're there, don't miss the Emerald Buddha and nearby Wat Pho, which is home to the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. Another must see is Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, which is stunning from a distance and intriguing close up, with its mosaic detailing, as you climb to the top. Make sure you follow our </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">7 etiquette tips for travelling in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" target="_blank">Thailand</a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">, to ensure you don't offend local customs.</span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">At night, the Grand Palace is illuminated, and although you'll likely still encounter the crowds, it's a very romantic experience. </span></h3>
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2. The Golden Triangle</h3>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">The point where the Mekong River meets the Ruak River is known locally as Sop Ruak, but to the rest of the world it's the Golden Triangle: the point at which </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Burma</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">/Myanmar, </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Laos</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> and </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" style="border: 0px; color: #663300; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thailand</a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> meet. </span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-215.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">View of The Golden Triangle</em><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Stand on the Thailand river bank, and you can look across to </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Burma</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">/Myanmar and </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Laos</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">, or hire a boat for a closer look. You'll find market stalls, Buddha and </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">elephant</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> statues, and plenty of signage to confirm that, yes, this is the Golden Triangle. </span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">This used to be a prolific opium-growing area; the exhibitions at the </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Hall of Opium, in Golden Triangle Park</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">, offer a good introduction to the local history and effects of the industry, as well as the potency of the drug.</span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">If you fancy venturing further from the beaten track, see our guide to </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">alternative itineraries in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" target="_blank">Thailand</a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" target="_blank"> </a>– and discover a side to the country that few other travellers get to see. </span></h3>
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3. An elephant experience</h3>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">The </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">elephant</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> is Thailand’s national symbol and a revered animal, and there are plenty of ways to encounter or work with the animals all over the country.</span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="Asian Elephant in a natural river at deep forest, Thailand" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-Thai%20elephant.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" title="" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Asian Elephant in a natural river at deep forest, Thailand</em><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><div style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 1em; padding: 0px;">
Unfortunately, animal cruelty is a real problem in some elephant 'sanctuaries' - for instance, avoid any centre that makes the elephants perform tricks. </div>
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Fortunately, there are plenty of good ele experiences out there too. The <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Elephant Nature Park</strong> rehabilitates rescue <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">elephants</strong>, and your visit helps their work. <span style="border: 0px; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">To combine your elephant experience with luxury accommodation, try the award-winning </span><strong style="border: 0px; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Elephant Hills</strong><span style="border: 0px; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">; a comfortable tented camp, with opportunities to interact with the animals. </span></div>
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<span style="border: 0px; line-height: 15.6px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">For more ideas, see Green Thailand<strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Ethical Elephant Experiences. </strong></span></div>
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4. Island hopping</h3>
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<strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" style="border: 0px; color: #663300; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thailand</a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> has over 5,000 miles of coastline just waiting to be explored. Travel by long-tail boat and discover as many beaches and islands as possible. See Phang Nga Bay and the limestone rocks that are so famously photographed off Thailand's west coast, or island hop in the Andaman Sea off of Phuket and Krabi. Here's you'll discover white-sand beaches and abundant snorkelling on Ko Phi Phi Lee and Ko Phi Phi Don. Want to capture some fantastic shots while you're snorkelling? See our </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">expert guide to underwater photography</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">.</span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-49.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Phang Nga Bay, Thailand </em><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">The calm sea and clear conditions are perfect for kayaking, too. It's a great way to explore the islands without the masses on tourist boats or passenger ferries, and take the experience at your own pace. The coastlines of Koh Phan Ngan, Koh Tao and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand are particularly picturesque. </span></h3>
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5. Hill tribe villages</h3>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Akha, Lisu, Hmong and Karen tribes are found across the north of </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/top-10-things-to-do-in-thailand.html" style="border: 0px; color: #663300; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Thailand</a></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">. Take a break from the tourist trail, and spend a day or a few nights with a local family to learn and experience their way of life. Choose your tour guide wisely – ensure that they operate in an ethical and sustainable manner. </span><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-57.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" /><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Akha tribe elderly woman </em><br style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;">Take a look at our guide to </span><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">hill trekking in Thailand</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal;"> to find out how to meet the locals on the most colourful tribal treks the country has to offer.</span></h3>
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6. Festivals</h3>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visitors are very welcome to join in local celebrations, and most festivals and events offer a unique insight into local customs and traditions. </span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><img alt="Songkran festival" height="384" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-Songkran.jpg?maxwidth=460" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px;" title="" width="640" /><br style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Songkran festival </em><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Must see events include Loi Krathong in November, Songkran/Thai New Year water festival in April (</span><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/magazine/articles/destinations/your-introduction-to-songkran]" style="border: 0px; color: #663300; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">read our Songkran guide here</a></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">), and the Naga Fireballs in October – a natural phenomenon that occurs just once a year.</span></span><br />
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7. Floating markets</h3>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thailand boasts diverse landscapes, and its national parks are renowned for their beauty and scale. You'll also find UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and superb hiking and biking trails in plenty of spots. </span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-94.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Prasat Hin Phimai Historical Park </em><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our favourite national parks include: Doi Inthanon National Park (home to Thailand’s highest peak); Khao Yai National Park (considered to be one of Asia’s largest monsoon forests and a UNESCO World Heritage Site); Sai Yok National Park (with several waterfalls, caves and rare animals to discover); Khao Sok National Park (considered the finest in southern Thailand).</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Other natural highlights include:</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Phimai Historical Park:</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> With 12th-century Khmer ruins.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Phanom Rung Historical Park:</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Home to Ancient Khmer ruins, dating from the 12th century, constructed of sandstone.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Khao Sai Dao Waterfall:</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Visitors can explore a wildlife sanctuary, as well as an astonishing 16-level waterfall that flows year round.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><br style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" />Erawan Waterfall:</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> It boasts seven tiers of waterfalls, each feeding freshwater pools you can swim in.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Thilosu Waterfall:</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Considered by many to be the most beautiful waterfall in South-East Asia.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From street stalls to bustling markets, you can shop at every turn in Thailand. </span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In </span><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Bangkok</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, try any of the following markets: Chatuchak (JJ Mall); Weekend Market (Sat/Sun), all day; Asiatique Night Market (riverside), open 4pm – midnight, seven days a week.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><img alt="" src="http://cdn.wanderlust.co.uk/contentimages/wanderlust/magazine-104.jpg?width=620" style="border-color: inherit; border-image: initial; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 5px; padding: 0px; width: 620px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Chatuchak Market</em><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Northern Thailand, stroll the streets of Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, daily from 6pm; Wualai Walking Street Saturday Market, from 2pm.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are a variety of shops and local markets throughout the north and north-east that specialise in local handicrafts, wooden carvings, silverware, silks, pottery and furniture. Korat and Khao Yao in Nakhon Ratchasima has a popular night market, too.</span><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="border: 0px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /></span><br />
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<em style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">This article originally appeared on the Tourism Thailand blog – the official blog for tourists and travellers visiting Thailand</em></div>
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“The handiest and most marvellous city I ever saw”, wrote the natural historian William Hornaday of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/tips-travel-to-singapore-lion-island.html">Singapore </a>in 1885, “as well planned and carefully executed as though built entirely by one man. It is like a big desk, full of drawers and pigeonholes, where everything has its place, and can always be found in it.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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” This succinct appraisal seems apt even now, despite the tiny island’s transformation from an endearingly chaotic colonial port, one that embodied the exoticism of the East, into a pristine, futuristic shrine to consumerism. In the process, Singapore acquired a reputation, largely deserved, for soullessness, but these days the place has taken on a more relaxed and intriguing character, one that achieves a healthier balance between Westernized modernity and the city-state’s traditional cultures and street life.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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The foundation for Singapore’s prosperity was its designation as a tax-free port by Sir Stamford Raffles, who set up a British trading post here in 1819. The port plays a key role in the economy to this day, though the island now also thrives on high-tech industry, financial services and tourism, all bolstered by a super-efficient infrastructure. All these achievements were accompanied by a major dose of paternalism, with the populace accepting heavy-handed management by the state of most aspects of life in exchange for levels of affluence that would have seemed unimaginable a couple of generations ago. Thus it is that since independence much of the population has been resettled from downtown slums and outlying <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">kampongs</em> (villages) into new towns, and the city’s old quarters have seen historic buildings and streets bulldozed to make way for shopping malls.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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Yet although Singapore lacks much of the personality of some Southeast Asian cities, it has more than enough captivating places to visit, from elegant temples to fragrant medicinal shops to grand colonial buildings. Much of Singapore’s fascination springs from its multicultural population, a mixture of Chinese, Malay and Indian, which can make a short walk across town feel like a hop from one country to another, and whose mouthwatering cuisines are a major highlight of any visit. The city also rejoices in a clutch of fine historical museums that offer a much-needed perspective on the many successes and sacrifices that made Singapore what it is today, plus a lively arts <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">scene</strong> featuring no shortage of international talent and local creativity.</div>
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Deciding the best time to visit Singapore can be difficult, but the climate is simplicity itself: hot and humid. The island experiences two monsoons, from the southwest (May–Sept) and the northeast (Nov–March), the latter picking up plenty of moisture from the South China Sea. Consequently, December and January are usually the rainiest months, though it can be wet at any time of year; during the southwest monsoon, for example, there are often predawn squally showers sweeping across from the Straits of Malacca.</div>
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Shaped like a diamond, Singapore’s main island is 42km from east to west and 23km from north to south, compact enough to explore in just a few days. The southern corner of the diamond is home to the main part of the city – “downtown”, or just “town” to locals – which centres on the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Singapore River</strong>, the creek where Raffles first landed on the island in 1819.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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The main draws for visitors are the city’s historic ethnic enclaves, particularly <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Little India</strong>, a couple of kilometres north of the river. Packed with gaudy Hindu temples, curry houses and stores selling exotic produce and spices, the district retains much of its original character, as does nearby <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Arab Street</strong>, dominated by the golden domes of the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Sultan Mosque</strong>. South of the river,<strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Chinatown</strong> is a little sanitized though it still has a number of appealing shrines; an immaculately restored Chinese mansion, the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Baba House</strong>; plus a heritage centre documenting the hardships experienced by generations of Chinese migrants in Singapore. Wherever you wander in these old quarters, you’ll see rows of the city’s characteristic <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">shop houses</strong>; compact townhouse-like buildings that are the island’s traditional architectural hallmark.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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Of course, the British left their distinctive imprint on the island as well, most visibly just north of the Singapore River in the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Colonial District</strong>, around whose grand Neoclassical buildings – including City Hall, Parliament House and the famed <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Raffles Hotel</strong> – the island’s British residents used to promenade. Also here are the excellent <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">National Museum</strong>, showcasing Singapore’s history and culture, and <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Fort Canning Hill</strong>, a lush park that’s home to a few historic remains. All these are constantly being upstaged, however, by the newest part of town, <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Marina Bay</strong>, built on reclaimed land around a man-made reservoir into which the Singapore River now drains. Around it are arrayed the three-towered <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Marina Bay Sands</strong> casino resort, the spiky-roofed <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay</strong> arts centre and <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Gardens by the Bay</strong>, with its two huge arch-shaped conservatories.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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Nearly as modern as Marina Bay, but steeped in tradition as far as Singaporean consumerism is concerned is <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Orchard Road</strong>, a parade of shopping malls that begins just a few minutes’ walk inland from the Colonial District. Just beyond is the finest park on the whole island, the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Botanic Gardens</strong>, featuring a little bit of everything that makes Singapore such a verdant city, though most tourists make a beeline for the ravishing orchid section.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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Downtown Singapore is probably where you’ll spend most of your time, but the rest of the state has its attractions too. North of downtown is the island’s last remaining pocket of primary rainforest, the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Bukit Timah Nature Reserve</strong>, and the splendid <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">zoo</strong>, where the animals are confined in naturalistic enclosures rather than cages. There’s more fauna of the avian kind on show in the west of the island at the excellent <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Jurong Bird Park</strong>, while eastern Singapore is home to some sandy beaches and a museum recalling the infamous <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Changi Prison</strong>, where so many soldiers lost their lives in World War II. Among the many smaller islands and islets that lie within <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/tips-travel-to-singapore-lion-island.html">Singapore </a>waters, the only one that is close to being a must-see is <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Sentosa</strong>. Linked to the main island by causeway and cable car, it boasts Southeast Asia’s only <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Universal Studios</strong> theme park and several slick beach hotels.</div>
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North of the old mouth of the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/tips-travel-to-singapore-lion-island.html">Singapore </a>River is what might be termed Singapore’s Colonial District, peppered with venerable reminders of British rule set back from the vast lawn that is the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Padang</strong>. The area still feels like the centrepiece of downtown, even though modern edifices in the surroundings constantly pull focus from it – notably the towers of Marina Bay Sands and the Financial District, away to the south, and the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay complex to the northeast.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Despite the district’s historical associations, there are not that many high-profile sights. Chief among these are the excellent <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">National Museum</strong> and <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Peranakan Museum</strong>, both nestling beneath verdant <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Fort Canning Park</strong> – itself worth a look, as are the dignified <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">St Andrew’s Cathedral </strong>and the diminutive <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Armenian Church of St Gregory the Illuminator</strong>. By far the district’s most famous building, however, is the grand old <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Raffles Hotel</strong>.</div>
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While Little India is memorable for its fragrances, it’s the vibrant colours of the shops of the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Arab Quarter</strong> that stick in the memory. Textile stores and outlets selling Persian carpets are the most prominent, but you’ll also see leather, perfumes, jewellery and baskets for sale. It’s easy to spend a couple of hours weaving in and out of the stores, but don’t expect a quiet window-shopping session – some traders are old hands at drawing you into conversation and before you know it, you’ll be loaded up with sarongs, baskets and leather bags.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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After signing his dubious treaty with the newly installed “Sultan” Hussein Mohammed Shah, Raffles allotted the area to the sultan and designated the land around it as a Muslim settlement.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Soon the zone was attracting Malays, Sumatrans and Javanese, as well as traders from what is now eastern Yemen, and the area is now commonly referred to as <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Arab Street</strong>. Today, Singapore’s Arab community, descended from those Yemeni traders, is thought to number around fifteen thousand, though, having intermarried with the rest of Singapore society and being resident in no particular area, they are not distinctive by appearance or locale.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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Like Little India, the area remains one of the most atmospheric pockets of old <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/tips-travel-to-singapore-lion-island.html">Singapore</a>, despite the fact that its Islamic character has been diluted over the years as gentrification has started to take hold. Now it’s the schizophrenia of the place that appeals: rubbing shoulders with the <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Sultan Mosque</strong>, traditional fabric stores and old-style curry houses are brash Middle Eastern restaurants and a peppering of alternative boutiques and shops selling crafts and curios.</div>
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Of all the old districts of Singapore, the most charismatic has to be <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Little India</strong>. Here Indian pop music blares from shops, the air is perfumed with incense, spices and jasmine garlands, Hindu women promenade in bright saris, a wealth of restaurants serve up superior curries – and there are a couple of busy temples to visit, too.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Though the remaining shophouses are fast being touched up from the same pastel paintbox as that which restored Chinatown to its present cuteness, the results seem to work better in an Indian context.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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The original occupants of this convenient downtown niche were Europeans and Eurasians who established country houses here, and for whom a racecourse was built in the 1840s on the site of today’s Farrer Park. Many of the roads in Little India started out as private tracks leading to these houses, and their names – Dunlop, Cuff, Desker, Norris – recall these early colonial settlers. Only when Indian-run <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">brick kilns</strong> began to operate here did a markedly Indian community start to evolve. Indians have featured prominently in the development of Singapore, though not always out of choice: from 1825 onwards, convicts were transported from the subcontinent and by the 1840s there were more than a thousand Indian prisoners labouring on buildings such as St Andrew’s Cathedral and the Istana. Today, migrant Tamil and Bengali men labour to build the island’s MRT stations, shopping malls and villas, and on weekends they descend on Little India in their thousands, making the place look like downtown Chennai or Calcutta after a major cricket match.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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The district’s backbone is <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Serangoon Road</strong>, dating from 1822 and hence one of the island’s oldest roadways. Its southwestern end is a kaleidoscopic of Indian life, packed with restaurants and shops selling everything from nose studs and ankle bracelets to incense sticks and <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">kumkum </em>powder (used to make the red dot Hindus wear on their foreheads). Here you might even spot a parrot-wielding <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">fortune-teller</strong> – you tell the man your name, he passes your name onto his feathered partner, and the bird then picks out a card with your fortune on it. To the southeast, stretching as far as Jalan Besar, is a tight knot of roads that’s good for exploration. Parallel to Serangoon Road is <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Race Course Road</strong>, at whose far end are a couple of noteworthy temples.</div>
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The two square kilometres of <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Chinatown</strong>, west and south of the Singapore River, were never a Chinese enclave in what is, after all, a Chinese-majority country, but they did once represent the focal point of the island’s Chinese life and culture. More so than the other old quarters, however, Chinatown has seen large-scale redevelopment and become a bit of a mishmash.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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The area was first earmarked for Chinese settlement by Raffles, who decided in 1819 that Singapore’s communities should be segregated. As immigrants poured in, the land southwest of the river took shape as a place where new arrivals from China, mostly from Fujian (Hokkien) and Guangdong (Canton) provinces and to a lesser extent Hainan Island, would have found temples, shops with familiar products and, most importantly, <em style="box-sizing: border-box;">kongsi</em>s – clan associations that helped them find lodgings and work as small traders and coolies.<span class="paragraph-break" style="box-sizing: border-box; display: block; height: 1em;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></div>
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Downtown Singapore is best explored on foot and is compact enough to be tackled this way: for example, Orchard Road is only just over 2km end to end, and it’s a similar distance from the Padang to the middle of Chinatown. Of course you’ll need a high tolerance for muggy heat to put in the legwork, and tourists tend instead to rely on the underground MRT trains.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Choice and convenience make the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/tips-travel-to-singapore-lion-island.html">Singapore </a>shopping experience a rewarding one, but the island’s affluence and strong currency mean most things are priced at Western levels. Perhaps the best time to bargain-hunt is during the Great Singapore Sale (from late May to late July; <span class="web" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">w</strong></span>greatsingaporesale.com.sg), when prices are marked down across the island.<span class="read-more-placeholder" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div>
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Traveling to Japan for the first time can be overwhelming. I understand! There's a lot to see and do. That's why I put together a "first-timer" <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/traveling-to-japan-for-first-time.html">Japan </a>travel itinerary, built on my 20+ years of traveling to and from Japan.</div>
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This sample trip is for people heading to Japan for 1 to 2 weeks ( like the standard visit time for most people). Of course, there are <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">so</em> many things to see in Japan besides those featured on this trip itinerary. That's why I broke the travel plan into a 2 week stint so you can customize your vacation, removing and adding things as necessary.</div>
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That said, I hope this is helpful to those of you visiting Japan for the first time.</div>
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There are a few important things to know that have nothing to do with the actual places. They are:</div>
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Whether you travel to Japan for one week or one-point-five weeks or two weeks, the general route stays the same. You'll do Tokyo area, then Kyoto, then Nara, then Koya, and then back to Tokyo. Throughout the route, I'll mark things as "optional" as well. If you're only staying a week, I'd recommend cutting out these things (unless you <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">really</em> want to go to them, then cut something else out). If you're staying for two weeks, you should be able to go to all of these places, and maybe even diverge off to other places. In fact, I highly encourage this! Go where you want – this route is merely a suggestion.</div>
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Whether you stay a week or two weeks, I'd recommend getting the <a href="http://www.jrpass.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2aa198; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;">JR Pass</a>. This is like a magical golden ticket that gives you unlimited JR train rides (bullet train too) to anywhere around <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/traveling-to-japan-for-first-time.html">Japan</a>. Not all things are free (for example, non JR trains as well as most subways), but if you take three rides on the Shinkansen that will usually make it worthwhile. You can get a JR Pass at <a href="http://www.jrpass.com/" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2aa198; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;">jrpass.com</a> (where I got my last one). Just be sure to take into account the time change when you schedule your ticket dates. Going to Japan involves traveling through both space and time.</div>
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I don't really cover places to stay in this article, just the places to go to. Finding someplace to stay is up to you, though there are plenty of resources out there that will help you. I recommend hostels for adventurers / students / people with no money (they're fun, cheap, and way less sketchy than other hostels I've been to). Guest houses are also great if you can find them. They tend to be a little cheaper than hotels, but the food / environments are a lot more interesting. And interesting is what you want when you travel to Japan.</div>
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Since this is a pretty standard trip, most of the places are going to be pretty bag friendly. I wouldn't bring a ton (lots of hotels have washing machines too), and would definitely recommend a backpack or something with wheels. Don't make the mistake of bringing something you're not comfortable carrying up and down long flights of stairs. You will run into a lot of these getting on and off trains, so if your biceps are tiny, only pack whatever you can lift (preferably less). Also, bring a lightweight duffel bag (or you can buy one) for the optional shopping you can do at the end of your trip.</div>
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Flying into Tokyo isn't terrible, but it isn't great either. Depending on where you're coming from, you may also be terribly jet lagged. If that's you and you're on the 2-week schedule, you get an extra day to take it easy in Tokyo. Nice. If that's not you, you better be ready to go. No rest for the weary. After getting to the airport, you'll need to go pick up your JR Pass (should be included with your ticket). If your flight comes in too late (and the ticket place is closed) I'd recommend shelling out the $30 or so to go into Tokyo without the JR Pass and get it the next day in the city.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Optional:</strong> You can also pick up a 3g hotspot / internet dongle for your computer if you'd like. Finding free wifi in Japan is a huge pain, and getting one of these will pay for itself if you need to do a lot of work, or something.</div>
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Once you've gotten your ticket, hop on the JR Narita Express (NEX) to Tokyo. When you get to Tokyo, check into wherever you're staying and scope things out. It's probably evening by now anyways, so do your best to unjetlag yourself and go to bed so you can wake up early.</div>
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*If you're only staying for one week, cut out days 3 and 4 and then skip to Day 7. Alternatively, you could skip Day 2 as well and choose to do Day 5 or Day 6 (then your Tokyo time will be your shopping time on your way back). If you don't really care about big cities like Tokyo, skipping this section won't be too bad! :)</div>
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For the first few days, you'll be exploring Tokyo. So many people. So many things. Hopefully by the end of your Tokyo time you'll feel so tired of it you want to go somewhere nice and peaceful (don't worry, you will!). There are various areas of Tokyo worth visiting, and they're all quite easy to get to via the subway system. As long as you're not hitting it during rush hour, you'll probably have a great time scooting around. Since there are so many different tastes out there, I thought I'd list out the main places worth visiting in Tokyo, and then you can pick and choose what you like. I'll even sort them by areas.</div>
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CENTRAL TOKYO</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Akihabara:</strong> This area should be on every nerd's Japan itinerary. It's famous for its electronic shops and otaku culture. So, if you're into either of these, this is a fun place to be. Make sure you look up, too. Lots of multi-story buildings filled with all kinds of weird things. You can spend a while walking around here.<br />
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NORTHERN TOKYO:</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Asakusa:</strong> Asakusa has the feeling of an "old" Tokyo, I think. You can visit the Sensoji (famous Buddhist Temple) and Asakusa Shrine or hit up some of the various shopping lanes.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Ueno Park:</strong> Ueno Park is probably one of Japan's most well known parks. Besides being parkish, it's full of museums, shrines, temples, as well as the Ueno Zoo. Definitely the kind of place you fancier folks will enjoy. You can spend a whole day here, if you're into this kind of thing.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Roppongi Hills:</strong> Want to see Tokyo from somewhere up high? Come to Roppongi Hills. You can go up into the Mori tower and look down on all those tiny people. Pro Tip: They don't like it when you try to throw pennies off the observation deck. Also worth noting is the Mori Art Museum.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kappabashi:</strong> Do you know how a lot of Japanese food places have <span style="color: #2aa198;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; touch-action: manipulation;">fake foods outside</span></span> showing you what the food looks like? There's a chance they got it at Kappabashi, the kitchen capital of Tokyo. You can buy things for your restaurant, but the best part is the fake food, I think. It's surprisingly expensive, too.</div>
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WESTERN TOKYO</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shibuya:</strong> Shibuya is just a ward of Tokyo, but it's particularly known for all its fashion and culture. Fashionistas should put it on their Japan itinerary. A lot of shopping can be found here, but there's also the Hachiko Dog Statue as well. Scope it out but come back in the "shopping days" at the end of your trip.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Love Hotel Hill:</strong> Technically this is part of Shibuya, but it's worth noting on its own. This is just an area with a lot of love hotels. Pro tip: They won't let three people in at a time, so if you want to check one out as a group, you'll have to break up into pairs or bring a body pillow.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Shinjuku:</strong> Shinjuku's kind of the party district, though that may be because of Kabukicho (northeast of Shinjuku Station) which is Tokyo's big red light district. If you're into nightclubs, bars, pachinko, neon, and other <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">ahem</em> things, this will be a place you'll enjoy.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Harajuku:</strong> Love crazy outfits? You'll fit in right here. Harajuku is home to Tokyo's teen fashion and cosplay (if you visit on a Sunday). There's also plenty of shopping and crepe stands as well (yum).</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Meiji Shrine & Yoyogi Park:</strong> These two places are pretty close to each other, so I'm putting them together here too. It's also a good place to go from Harajuku, since you'll use the same train station. The Meiji Shrine is just one of many shrines in Japan, but it's particularly interesting if you're into modern Japanese history. Yoyogi Park, on the other hand, is just a really big park. Both are nice, though, if you're looking to get out of the cement jungle known as Tokyo.</div>
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DAY 5: MONKEY PARK, JIGOKUDANI</h2>
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Have you heard of those Japanese monkeys that hang out in the hot springs? This is one of those places, though depending on the time of year, they may not be spending too much time in the hot springs. I like this place in Winter, but other times are good as well. Summer means baby monkeys, after all. To get here, you'll have to go North of Tokyo to Nagano (Shinkansen it!). From Nagano Station, take Nagano Dentetsu to Yudanaka. From there, you can take a bus to the Kanbayashi Onsen, which has the entrance to the Jigokudani Yaen-Koen. It'll be a 30+ minute walk (depending on how much you stop) to get to the actual monkey area, though you may start seeing monkeys before then if you're lucky. Check out the <a href="http://www.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/livecam/monkey/index.htm" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2aa198; text-decoration: none; touch-action: manipulation;">livecam</a>, too!</div>
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If you're going to Jigokudani, I'd maybe recommend heading up here at the end of Day 4 and staying the night in Nagano. There's some interesting things up there too (that's where they did the Winter Olympics in 1998!), so feel free to head up a bit earlier and check things out. Then, the next morning (Day 5) you can head out bright and early to Jigokudani and take your time with the monkeys and possibly hit the onsen. It's a nice place. Then, you can head on back to Tokyo the same night.</div>
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DAY 6: TOSHOGU SHRINE, NIKKO</h2>
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Nikko is the mausoleum for Tokugawa Ieyasu. Basically, he and his relatives ruled over Japan as Shogun for 250 years (until the Meiji Restoration). That means he got a pretty sweet shrine. There are over a dozen Shinto and Buddhist buildings here, and it's in a very beautiful setting. Need some peace from Tokyo? You'll for sure get it here.</div>
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This can be a day trip (it's really close to Tokyo) with some extra time left over. I'd recommend coming here, then either checking out other things in this area or heading straight to Tokyo in the afternoon or evening. Just be sure to give yourself 3-4 hours to travel, so don't leave too late from here. Another option would be to leave the morning of Day 7 and get to Kyoto in the late morning or early afternoon. It's totally up to you.</div>
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DAY 7 & 8: KYOTO</h2>
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*If you're on the 1-week plan, skip day 8 and go to Nara instead.</div>
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Kyoto's going to be your shrine and temple time while visiting Japan. Since it was the place where the emperor lived for over a thousand years, it's full of cool, historical things. Take your pick and enjoy. Also be sure to just walk around at random. You'll run into so many temple, castles, and shrines just by accident. It doesn't hurt to explore, some. Oh, and bring your walking shoes. Things are about to get… walky.</div>
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CENTRAL KYOTO</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nijo Castle:</strong> This was where Tokugawa Ieyasu lived (remember his shrine, up above?). Later it switched to an imperial palace (after the Shogunate went down), and then later opened to the public. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is supposedly a big deal.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kyoto Imperial Palace:</strong> When the Shogunate was in power, this is where the imperial family lived. You can even take tours in English, here.</div>
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NORTHERN KYOTO</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kinkakuji:</strong> Also known as the golden pavilion, this is a building covered in <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">gold</em>.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kokedera:</strong> Also known as Saihoji, this is another UNESCO World Heritage Site (way to go, Kyoto). This temple is mainly known for its moss, and apparently has over 120 different varieties.</div>
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SOUTHERN KYOTO</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Fushimi Inari Shrine:</strong> This shrine is known for its thousand torii gates. They're bright orange and absolutely incredible to walk through. Highly recommended.</div>
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EASTERN KYOTO</h3>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kiyomizudera:</strong> One of the must sees, I think (and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site). This temple is high up on a hill and has a balcony that offers an awesome view.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Higashiyama District:</strong> You'll run into this on your way up to Kiyomizudera, actually. Think of this area as a "historic shopping district." Kind of touristy, but a lot of fun nonetheless. Grab something to take home!</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Sanjusangendo:</strong> The building itself it's amazing, but the inside is pretty remarkable. There are 1001 statues of Kannon in here, which is… well… kinda remarkable.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: inherit;">Gion:</strong> Like Geisha? this is Kyoto's Geisha District. You will have to try pretty hard to get in to see a geiko, though, but good luck trying (hint: apparently some travel agencies will hook you up if you've got the yen).</div>
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DAY 9: NARA</h2>
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You can leave the morning of Day 9 or leave the evening of Day 10 and spend the night in Nara. Either is fine. You can even spend the night in Nara on Day 9 as well then move on early in the morning of Day 10. It all depends on how much you like temples and Deer.</div>
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While there's some neat temples, shrines, castles, and other similar things here in Nara, I'd say you're coming for deer. The deer here are pretty tame and will actually attack you if you have food (kinda fun to run from deer). Don't worry, they have their horns cut off, though (it's a religious thing), so you won't be stabbed through, most likely.</div>
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Places you'll want to go in Nara:</div>
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<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Todaiji Temple: Largest wooden structure in the world with Japan's largest Buddha statues inside. Basically, think super sized. Definitely one of the best places to visit in Nara.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nara Park: Has a lot of deer. Go buy deer food, the deer will thank you.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Kofukuji Temple: Basically a big temple. Very pretty, though.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: inherit;">Nara National Museum: If you're interested in Japanese Buddhist Art, this will be a fun place for you. The building is also surrounded by ferocious, wild deer.</li>
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Consider this a day to walk around but not as much as when you were in Kyoto. Nara's a lot like Kyoto in a lot of ways, though, so I'd recommend mainly hitting up the deer and then hitting up Todaiji Temple. Depending on how worn out you are on temples, though, you can stay here longer or shorter, deciding where you stay this night based off of that.</div>
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DAY 10: MT. KOYA AKA KOYASAN</h2>
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You'll want to make sure you leave early this day, whether you're leaving from Kyoto or Nara. You have a ways to go to get to Koya-san, quite possibly one of the most beautiful places in Japan (just my opinion). This might be one of the best places you go in your Japan travels.</div>
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There are a hundred temples here, many of which you can stay the night at. When you spend the night, you get the best vegetarian meal you've ever had (guaranteed), a room to stay in, and even the option to wake up (really) early to go watch the monks do their morning rituals. It's so peaceful, a lot of fun, and one of my favorite places on earth. You'll want to go to the Koyasan website for more information on lodging.</div>
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I'd recommend getting here as early as you can on Day 10, dropping off your things at the place you're staying, then just walk around. You'll be able to fill a good amount of time just exploring. The best place to walk, though? Probably the giant cemetery, which also happens to be the largest in Japan. Although some may find a graveyard creepy, it really is quite peaceful.</div>
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This, I think, will be one of your best days in Japan, so don't skimp out on it if possible! Just be sure to get back to your temple in time for dinner.</div>
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DAY 11: TRAVEL DAY / OSAKA / FUJI</h2>
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*If you're on the 1-week schedule, you'll need to get back to <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/traveling-to-japan-for-first-time.html">Tokyo</a>. You're running out of days.</div>
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Day 11 is mostly travel. You'll want to leave Koya either late morning or early afternoon, depending on where you're going next. If you like shopping a lot, you'll want to get back to Tokyo on this day.</div>
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If you don't need the extra time, consider stopping in Osaka (it's on the way from Koyasan). You can visit the Glico Man, Osaka Tower, play some Pachinko, and eat some Takoyaki / Okonomiyaki (both famous in Osaka). It's a bit different than Tokyo, but it's still a big city. I'll leave this one up to you, though. Osaka's a lot of fun to just walk around and check out.</div>
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Alternatively, you could stop at Mt. Fuji on the way back too. I recommend the amusement park Fuji-Q Highland over climbing the mountain itself (it looks better from afar, you'll have to trust me on this one) if you do this. Definitely don't miss the horror house there, it's top notch.</div>
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Whatever you end up doing, you're reaching the end of your trip. Just make sure you're back in Tokyo in time to do your shopping before you get on the airplane to leave. Of course, if you don't shop, then you have more time to go to more places. If you do shop, get back to Tokyo.</div>
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DAY 12 & 13: SHOPPING IN TOKYO / LAST MINUTE VISITS</h2>
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Hopefully you scoped out all the places you wanted to shop at, because this is your shopping time. Get the things you want for yourself and for your friends / relatives. Fill up that duffel bag you brought / bought and have fun. This is also a good time to just go around to the places you missed.</div>
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Either way, it's good to be back in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/03/traveling-to-japan-for-first-time.html">Tokyo </a>a day or two before your flight leaves, that way you won't miss your flight (unless you want to "accidentally" miss it, wink wink nudge nudge).</div>
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DAY 14: GO HOME</h2>
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Hope you had traveling to Japan. This is only your first trip, though. Now that you've gotten all the normal / main stuff out of the way, your next trip can be filled with strange, exciting places. Be sure to check out TofuguTV for some of those, and keep reading Tofugu for more in the future. There are certainly many, many "off-the-beaten-track" locations worth visiting, but we'll save that for next time!<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/tips-for-traveling-to-con-dao-island.html">Con Dao</a> is famous for natural beauty with a lot of islands and archipelagos. Whenever traveling to Con Dao, tourists will dip in the beautiful and magnificent landscapes and be enchanted with the fresh and delicious seafood. Below are the important things that you should pay attention to when taking a trip to <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/tips-for-traveling-to-con-dao-island.html">Con Dao</a> in order to enjoy a perfect trip.<br />
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Isolated from the mainland, <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/tips-for-traveling-to-con-dao-island.html">the Con Dao Islands</a> are one of Vietnam's star attractions. Long the Devil’s Island of Indochina, the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, it now turns heads thanks to its striking natural beauty. Con Son, the largest of this chain of 15 islands and islets, is ringed with lovely beaches, coral reefs and scenic bays, and remains partially covered in thick forests. In addition to hiking, diving and exploring deserted coastal roads and beaches, there are excellent wildlife-watching opportunities such as the black giant squirrel and endemic bow-fingered gecko.<br />
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Although it seems an island paradise, Con Son was once hell on earth for the thousands of prisoners who languished in confinement in no less than a dozen jails during French rule and the American-backed regime. Many visitors here are package-tour groups of former VC soldiers who were imprisoned on the island. The Vietnamese government subsidises these jaunts as a show of gratitude for their sacrifice.<br />
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Con Dao is a complex with many islands, islets and archipelago. Coming here, tourists will have a great chance to discover and explore the beautiful and stunning islands and landscapes. The most favorable time to visit Con Dao that is from March to September, it is the time of calm sea and comfortable weather.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/tips-for-traveling-to-con-dao-island.html">Some famous and attractive spots in Con Dao</a> that you should not miss to visit and explore are listed as following:<br />
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Visiting the islet, visitors will widen your mind by admiring lizards, geckos, sea birds, white squirrels – an endemic species in Con Dao. Besides, do not miss the chance to taste delicious seafood in the islet to take the deep impression.<br />
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Being considered the second largest islet in 16 islands of Con Dao archipelago, Bay Canh islet is the must – see destination in Con Dao. Each year, there are hundreds of mother turtles laying eggs on the beach. Taking the chance to witness the situation may give you unforgettable experience. The entire island is covered with virgin tropical forest and very rich fauna and flora.<br />
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Cau Islet</h3>
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It is famous for both pristine beauty, healthy environment and international site for conserving species of rare wildlife as sea turtles, bird’s nests. This is the only offshore island having groundwater. Coming here, tourists also can go to visit Dam Tre Bay to discover natural landscape and blue seawater.<br />
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It is one of the most famous and popular spots in Con Dao. Let’s come to visit Con Dao prison to get to know more about the fierce war period as well as feel the pain of the country during that time. Con Dao prison reflects and represent the heroic but violent history of the country, just come and get the deep emotion of it.<br />
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7 Reasons you should visit Binh Ba island</h1>
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Overview Binh Ba Island</div>
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/7-reasons-you-should-visit-binh-ba.html">Binh Ba island</a> located in Cam Ranh City (Khanh Hoa Province), is famous for the name “ lobster island” with island’s richness.. Here are 7 reasons you should visit to Binh Ba island when setting foot in vietnam<br />
In addition, Binh Ba has been gradually developed into popular tourist sight. If you have never been to Binh Ba, here are 7 reasons you should visit here.<br />
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1. Convenient Transportation</h3>
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Transportation Binh Ba Island</div>
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Binh Ba island is 15 km far from Cam Ranh. It takes you more 1 hour of sailing to get there from Da Bac Port. Every day, there are 2 boat trips from <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/7-reasons-you-should-visit-binh-ba.html">Cam Ranh to Binh Ba</a>: one is from 10 am to 4 pm, and from Binh Ba to Cam Ranh is from 5 am to 12:30 pm. Each costs 15-20.000VND.<br />
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You can travel to Binh Ba at anytime you want, but the most ideal time is still from March to September. In addition, you should also try to visit Binh Ba on weekdays, because in holidays, the number of tourists flocking here is very high, making it hard to enjoy the beauty of the island. Also, you should also spend more than 2 days on the island to experience all the best of the island.<br />
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Clear and blue water at Binh Ba</div>
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Because this is pristine island, so there are many beautiful beaches with white sand, clear water, blue sky…In particular, this is suitable for those who love nature and calmness.<br />
People here are very aware of protecting the environment, beaches..<br />
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There are few visitors coming here. There are about 700 households with 5000 people. Coming here, you will not worry about cramping<br />
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There are 3 famous beaches in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/7-reasons-you-should-visit-binh-ba.html">Binh Ba</a> as Bai Chuong beach, Bai Nom beach, and Nha Cu beach. Each one has its own characteristic for visitors to explore. If Bai Chuong is a place to watch sunrise, Bai Nom is also an ideal place to camp and watch dawn in Bai Nom. Nha Cu beach is also loved by many visitors coming here to scuba dive.<br />
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5. Friendly people</h3>
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The local people hold tourist services in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/7-reasons-you-should-visit-binh-ba.html">Binh Ba Island</a>. Tourist services include accommodation, boat rent…Local people are very friendly and hospitable.<br />
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In the early morning, you can follow the instruction to market to buy fresh seafood and local people will process for you. Squid is sweet and thick. It is so delicious<br />
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7. Wearing life jackets to enjoy dinner on the sea</h3>
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Have you ever enjoyed your meal when floating on the beach. Coming to Binh Ba, visitors will wear life jacket, float on the beach and enjoy your meal.<br />
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Hanoi Travel Tips: Eat, Sleep, Shop, Do, Entertainment</h1>
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ARRIVING IN HANOI</h3>
I arrived in Hanoi and due to my open schedule decided to take the public from Nai Ban International Airport to the center of Hanoi.<br />
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Take bus number 17 for 5000 Dong, get off after crossing a big bridge about 1 hour later at the terminal station called Long Bien. From there you are quite close to the Dong Xuan Market at the Northern side of the Old Quarter.<br />
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Everything that is “*” is my personal recommendation if you travel to Hanoi.<br />
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You might also want to check out Hanoi in a Collage of Dimensions (my photo journey).<br />
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Where to Stay</h3>
Hanoi, and especially the Old Quarter, is loaded with places to stay. While I was there, I hopped around to a number of places.<br />
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<li>Tien Thuy Hotel</li>
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Address: 9 Hang Thung Str., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam, paid $15 per night<br />
A quiet hotel, about 5 minutes walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, When I was there it wasn’t overly busy. Run by a friendly family, the daughter can speak English and is quite happy to give you advice.<br />
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Address: 13 Luong Ngoc Quyen Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, paid $15 per night<br />
It looks nice from the outside, but not the nicest on the inside. The hotel had a little bit of a weird creepy feeling to it.<br />
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Address: 88 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
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www.hanoiroyalhotel.com, $18 – $23 per night<br />
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The Royal Hotel 3 also known as the Silver Hotel, was the nicest hotel of all. I would recommend it if you are not on too much of a budget. It is clean, well maintained, and the staff speak English and are helpful. It is located in a superb location in the center of everything in the Old Quarter.<br />
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Hotels will almost always ask for US dollars so try to get a good exchange if you are paying with Dong. Always try to haggle a couple bucks discount.<br />
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Where to Eat</h3>
In Hanoi you can easily walk around and sample anything that looks good, but here are a few suggestions.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Hanoi Food</span></div>
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FOOD IN HANOI</h3>
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<li>Bun Cha Dac Kim</li>
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Address: So 1 Hang Manh Street, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnamn<br />
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Eat: Bun Cha (Hanoi barbecue meat soup) and Nem Cua Be (crab spring rolls)<br />
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<li>Dong Xuan Lunch Buffet</li>
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Be there at noon and expect to pay about 40,000 for a heaping plate of everything<br />
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Eat: A spread of Vietnamese dishes with rice<br />
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Read about my buffet fighting experience at the Dong Xuan lunch buffet!<br />
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<li>Cafe 39</li>
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Address: Hang Hanh St, Old Quarter, across from Win Hotel<br />
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Eat: Xoi Ga (Hanoi style sticky rice)<br />
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Price: About 20,000 – 30,000 per person<br />
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Address: 35b Nguyen Huu Huan St, Old Quarter, Hanoi<br />
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Eat: Amazing bowls of Xoi Xeo (sticky rice and various items)<br />
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Price: About 20,000 for a bowl<br />
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Recommended by a great Hanoi food blogger, Stickyrice.<br />
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Address: 18 Phan Boi Chau, Quan Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
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Not far from the intersection of Phan Boi Chau and Pho Hai Ba Trung streets. A short walk from the center of Old Quarter.<br />
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Eat: All Vietnamese street food set up in an upscale food court. Sample all kinds of specialities…<br />
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Price: Around 100,000 per person for a huge meal<br />
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<li>Kem Trang Tien</li>
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Address: At the intersection of H. Khay Trang Tien and Ngo Quyen<br />
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Hanoi’s most incredible ice cream eating experience<br />
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Eat: I think the best was the coconut ice cream cone<br />
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Price: Ice creams range from 5000-8000<br />
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Hanoi’s ice cream motorbike drive-in<br />
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<li>Quan Goc Da</li>
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Address: 52 Ly Quoc Su Street<br />
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Down the street from St. Josephs Cathedral<br />
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Eat: Banh Goi (deep fried dumplings)<br />
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Price: I had a few dumplings for 12,000<br />
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Right around the top of Hoan Kiem lake on some of the tiny streets amidst the sandal and shoe stores get an incredible Nom Chim Quay (pigeon papaya salad) and Nom Bo (beef papaya salad)<br />
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<li>Pho 24 – Vietnamese restaurant chain</li>
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Expensive and not very good, beef noodles were nothing exceptional in my opinion<br />
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Price: About 50,000 per bowl<br />
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Luna d’Autunno – Traditional Italian restaurant<br />
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Address: 78 Tho Nhuon, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
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Amazing pizza, I had the capricciosa costing 150,000, be careful though they add a VAT to the bill.<br />
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<li>My Hai Restaurant</li>
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Address: 63 Lo Su, located at the intersection of Ngugen Huu Huan and Lo Su<br />
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Eat: Pho Xao Bo (stir fried beef noodles) and Mien Xao Luon (stir fried cassava noodles with eels)<br />
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Price: About 20,000 – 30,000 per dish<br />
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In the evening of night have a stroll to the corner of Hang Bac and Hang Dao for an incredible Hanoi style doner kebab in a baguette.<br />
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Price: 15,000<br />
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Address: 172 Ton Duc Thang St. a little ways down the road from the Temple of Literature, took the advice of stickyrice and had a great bowl of Pho Ga, chicken noodle soup. Very good soup with no skin on chicken.<br />
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Eat: Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup) – 25,000<br />
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<li>Fanny Ice Cream</li>
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Address: 48 Le Thai To St, Old Quarter, Hanoi<br />
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Price: Around 100,000 for an ice cream that I thought was mediocre.<br />
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Coffee Shops</h3>
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<span style="text-align: start;">COFFEE IN HANOI</span></div>
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<li>Cafe Hanh</li>
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Address: 51 Nguyen Huu Huan, Old Quarter, Hanoi<br />
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I kept coming back to Cafe Hanh and I think it has the best Caphe Sua Da (iced coffee with sweet milk) in Hanoi.<br />
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Address: 52 Nguyen Du St. Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi<br />
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Close to the intersection of Nguyen Du and Quang Trung Streets, very walkable from central Old Quarter.<br />
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Great coffee and a nice quiet ambiance<br />
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Also known as coffee street is a street loaded with cafe’s on both sides of the road. The area is a quiet and has awesome shade trees hanging over the sidewalk and road. I’m sure all the cafe’s serve pretty similar amazing coffee.<br />
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There is a Trung Nguyen company coffee complex located on the busy Pho Hai Ba Trung road Weird place, felt a little like a dark dungeon, I was a little spooked out, drank a coffee and left.<br />
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<li>Highlands Coffee</li>
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Located near St. Joseph’s Cathedral, extpxely good Tiramisu<br />
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If you are hot, tired, and annoyed by motorcycles, breath a breath of fresh air at Highlands coffee shop<br />
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Great quiet cafe, I am not sure of the name<br />
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Address: Corner of H. Giay and Gach<br />
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Go to the second floor and enjoy a cool breeze in the treetops and an ice cold passion juice<br />
Mediocre but refreshing lemon tea at shops all around St. Josephs Cathedral<br />
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Shopping</h3>
I’m not much of a shopper, but when I realized I had exchanged too much Dong, I decided to buy some gifts for friends and family so I didn’t have to exchange any back to Thai Baht.<br />
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There are really nice, boutique, souvenir, and arty stores just North of St. Joseph’s Cathedral. Have a stroll through Ly Quoc, Hang Bong, Hang Hom, and Hang Manh street, to what you can find!<br />
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I do however love coffee and I am willing to go out of my way for it.<br />
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<li>Cafe Mai</li>
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On the business card it reads:<br />
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“We roast and grind coffee beans by a know-how handed down through the family with French taste and technique.”<br />
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Address: 52 Nguyen Du St. Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi<br />
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Close to the intersection of Nguyen Du and Quang Trung Streets, very walkable from central Old Quarter. It’s a huge coffee shop serving all the normal brews and a side store that offers bags and beans of coffee with reasonable prices.<br />
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I bought a few more bags of coffee at<br />
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<li>Huong Mai Coffee</li>
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Address: 15 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi<br />
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They have all kinds of coffee, including weasel, highlands, traditional, arabica, robusta, moka and culi. There is a huge range of prices depending on the bean. I got a kilo of weasel coffee for 500,000, originally 600,000. Try to do a little friendly haggling.<br />
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<li>Village Silk</li>
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Address: 6 Nha Chung St, Old Quarter, Hanoi<br />
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I bought a couple of women’s silk shirts and a women’s Vietnamese long shirt for 400,000 each. Very nice quality and hopefully will fit my relatives.<br />
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I am a big fan of food souvenirs over anything else. There are a couple of grocery stores in Old Quarter that I visited, buying baskets of products. Great things to buy that are cheap: all kinds of chocolate, coffee, tea, beef jerky, dried fish, dried fruit, and weird snacks.<br />
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There are 2 supermarket that I went to in Hanoi. The first called Fivi Supermarket is on Le Thai To road on the NW corner of Hoan Kiem Lake. The 2nd is on the opposite side of Hoan Kiem Lake close to the intersection of Pho Ly and Tran Nguyen Han.<br />
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Things To Do</h3>
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THINGS TO DO IN HANOI</div>
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There are loads of tourist attractions in Hanoi and I didn’t comprehensively cover all of them. When I travel I usual try to focus more on food, culture, and aimless wandering, with the “official” tourist activities coming in second. That being said, here are some of the things I did:<br />
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<li>Temple of Literature – Entrance 10,000</li>
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An ancient temple with very interesting artifacts.<br />
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<li>Museum of Fine Art – Entrance 20,000</li>
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Some interesting pieces but set up in a super boring environment<br />
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<li>Thang Long Water Puppet Theater</li>
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Address: 57B Dinh Tien Hoang Str., Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam<br />
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www.thanglongwaterpuppet.com<br />
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Price: 60,000 for the VIP seating in the front*<br />
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Well worth the money for an entertaining show, including great live traditional music.<br />
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<li>Long Bien Market</li>
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Massive wholesale food distribution market towards the North of the Old Quarter.<br />
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Open: 1 am to 6 am<br />
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I arrived at 4 am to a frantic display of action and movement<br />
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<li>Hang Be Market</li>
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Located just North of the Hoan Kiem lake this market is full of cool things to see and people to observe.<br />
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<li>Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum</li>
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<li>Ho Chi Minh Museum</li>
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<li>One Pillar Pagoda</li>
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Not overly impressed<br />
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<li>Tran Quoc Pagoda (Tay Ho Lake Temple)</li>
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<li>Halong Bay Cruise</li>
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$50 each person for the Deluxe cruise (2 days, 1 night), not sure what exactly the difference is between standard and deluxe. Very nice boat with Dragonpearl Cruises which my first hotel arranged.<br />
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Budget Tips</h3>
If you are traveling with a friend, you can live very comfortably in Hanoi for 15 – 20 USD per day. You can also live cheaper ($10 per day) if you try.<br />
To save money in Hanoi try to take the local bus (3000) instead of dealing with dishonest cabs, cheaper and less hassle.<br />
In Hanoi you can attempt to get a little discount everywhere you go. Everyone wants to make a sale, and there is loads of competition, use this to your advantage.<br />
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<b>23 Things To Do In Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City</b></h1>
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Saigon</a> (also officially known as Ho Chi Minh City or locally in Vietnamese as Sài Gòn) is Vietnam’s most booming up and coming city, a places where the action never stops.<br />
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In this post I’m going to go over 23 of what I think are the top things you can do and see when you’re in Saigon.<br />
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Get ready to dodge motorbikes, navigate through market alleys, inhale some incense smoke at temples, and squat on the sidewalk while slurping down bowls of hot noodles.<br />
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But first, let’s begin with a little bit of useful information…<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">FIRST, WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO STAY WHEN YOU’RE IN HO CHI MINH CITY?</a></div>
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Where to stay in Saigon?</a><br />
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While I was in Saigon, I walked around some of the most popular areas to stay, and here’s some information about some of the top choices:<br />
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<b>Dong Khoi:</b> Upscale options<br />
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Many of the large 5 star hotels are located in the Dong Khoi area of Ho Chi Minh City – it’s known as being one of the most prestigious areas of the city.<br />
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You’ll find hotels like the classic Hotel Majestic Saigon and the famous Continental Hotel Saigon, located adjacent to the Opera House.<br />
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If you’re looking to stay in a fancy five star hotel, surrounded by French colonial architecture and lush cafes, Dong Khoi is one of the best areas to base yourself during your stay.<br />
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<b>Pham Ngu Lao (District 1)</b><br />
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Sort of like Bangkok’s Khao San road, the area of Pham Ngu Lao, and also Bui Vien Street, is the most famous budget backpacker district of Ho Chi Minh City.<br />
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There are dozens of hotels, guest houses, and hostels along these two streets, ranging from very budget to mid-range, and I even noticed a few (sort of out of place) higher end hotels on Bui Vien Street as well.<br />
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Since this area is dominated by foreign backpackers and travelers, Pham Ngu Lao is also a big party nightlife area, and among the hostels are numerous bars, nightclubs, and massage parlors.<br />
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If you want to be right in the thick of the energy of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ho Chi Minh City</a>, with plenty of restaurants (many international restaurants) and nightlife options, and just a short walk from the famous Ben Thanh Market, Pham Ngu Lao is a good area to look for accommodation.<br />
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<b>Ben Thanh Market area</b><br />
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Just a short walk across the park from Pham Ngu Lao is the most well known central area of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ho Chi Minh City</a>, the area that surrounds the landmark Ben Thanh Market.<br />
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There are plenty of hotel options in the streets surrounding the market, and this is the area where many tour groups stay.<br />
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Many of the hotels around Ben Thanh Market are mid range to upper level, but the location is extremely central and there are plenty of attractions and things to do in the area.<br />
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I’d say the Ben Thanh Market area is one of the best places to base yourself.<br />
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<b>Where did I stay?</b><br />
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I stayed on Pham Ngu Lao for a few days, but then I transferred to LeBlanc Saigon Hotel, a family run guest house in a local friendly neighborhood just north of Tao Dan Park.<br />
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It’s out of the main touristy area, so it’s more of a local experience, but the hotel is very nice, family run, and the Vietnamese food in the area is fantastic. I would highly recommend it.<br />
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<b>A Few Tips on Safety</b><br />
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You may read some stories of theft and snatching in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ho Chi Minh City</a>.<br />
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And just like any fast and busy city, there’s always going to be a risk of carrying belongings with you. One of the main safety concerns in Ho Chi Minh City are thieves swiftly swinging by on motorbikes and grabbing bags or mobile phones or cameras, right out of your hand.<br />
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Here are a few things you can do to reduce the risk:<br />
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<b>Phone </b>– Never pull out and use your mobile phone facing or open to the busy street. When I busted out my phone I usually went to the side of the street, and tried to duck into a business patio and sheltered myself with the wall.<br />
<b>Camera </b>– Likewise with a camera, you sort of have to use your own discretion of when and when not to be holding your camera out in the open to take photos. Again, try to have your back against a wall or stand to the back of parked motorbikes when you take photos of the open roads to provide a bit of a bunker.<br />
<b>Wallet </b>– I typically like to keep my wallet in my front right pocket, and then I like to keep some small money in my left pocket. When I buy something small on the streets, I just reach into my left pocket to pay, rather then having to take out my entire wallet. Use whatever system works best for you, but it’s a good idea to have some small money to buy small things, where you don’t have to take out your full wallet.<br />
<b>Touristy areas</b> – The majority of muggings happen in touristy shopping areas, so use extremely caution with your valuables in these areas.<br />
However, just to reassure you, many of the people in Saigon are extremely friendly and very kind.<br />
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When I was eating street food and walking around Saigon, I was greeted by dozens of friendly people. So don’t be too uptight, enjoy and experience as much as you can, but do take some precautions as mentioned above.<br />
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TRANSPORTATION IN <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">HO CHI MINH CITY</a></div>
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<b>How to get around Saigon</b><br />
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Just like in Bangkok, there are many different methods of getting around Saigon, and you may have to take a couple of methods to get somewhere you want to go.<br />
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Though I’ve heard a rail or subway system may be in the plan, as of now, it’s all ground transportation in Saigon.<br />
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<b>From the Airport to the City</b><br />
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If you fly into <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Saigon</a>, you’ll arrive at Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport.<br />
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From there, the easiest way to get to your hotel is probably to take a taxi. Walk outside of the airport, take a left, and you’ll see the taxis waiting for you. Vinasun is a good brand to choose. It cost me a little under 160,000 VND to get from the airport to the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Pham Ngu Lao area</a>.<br />
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You can also take the bus, which costs just 5,000 VND (pictured above). Walk out of the airport, cross the street, and look for bus #152. The bus will take you all the way to <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ben Thanh Market</a>.<br />
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<b>Walk</b><br />
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With motorbikes that control the streets and even sidewalks, Saigon is not quite as pleasant as a city for walking as somewhere like Tokyo.<br />
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But that being said, I like to think of walking in Saigon as sort of like an obstacle course; You’ve got to dodge oncoming objects, jump over blockades, go around sprawling businesses, and cross the rivers of motorbike traffic.<br />
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For most of my time in Saigon, especially in the central areas of town, my wife and I walked everywhere (but we are kind of crazy for walking, we like to walk so we can eat more).<br />
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Some of the central and most famous things to do in Ho Chi Minh City are located within walking distance, if you can handle the traffic and heat (and traffic fumes).<br />
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I think walking is one the best ways to explore any city, and you can stop whenever you like, and find delicious food along your route.<br />
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<b>Motorbike scooter</b><br />
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By far the most noticeable way everyone that <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">lives in Ho Chi Minh City</a> gets around is by motorbike (also known as the scooter).<br />
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Saigon may very well be the scooter capital of the world. There’s an astounding quantity of scooters in the city.<br />
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There are two ways to join the army of motorbike scooter traffic:<br />
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<b>Rent a motorbike</b> – If you have the confidence to rent and drive a motorbike yourself, there are plenty of rentals agencies, especially located in the Pham Ngu Lao area. You’ll probably pay around $10 per day.<br />
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<b>Motorbike taxi </b>– On just about every corner of every street in Saigon, you’ll see men reclining on their motorbikes, sometimes sleeping, sometimes just gazing into the traffic and patiently waiting. These men are motorbike taxi drivers. For a price, they will take you anywhere in the city you want to go, small journeys usually start around 20,000 – 40,000 VND.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">The bus system in Saigon</a> is actually quite good (and not too difficult to figure out if you just go up and down some of the main streets), and it’s a very cheap and safe way to get around town.<br />
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There’s a color coded map, and though it’s kind of blurry to see all the numbers and city bus routes, it does help to plan a bus route to somewhere you’d like to go.<br />
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My wife and I took the bus in Saigon many times during our stay, and some buses cost 5,000 VND and others were 6,000 VND per ride.<br />
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The biggest challenge of taking the bus in Saigon is figuring out all the one-way streets, but just study the bus map a bit, and you can easily take it at least up and down the main streets.<br />
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<b>Taxi</b><br />
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Before you go to Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll probably read some articles about how bad the taxis are.<br />
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Yes, there can be fakes, and drivers occasionally do some extra driving to rack up the meter. But on a whole, I thought the taxis were quite reliable, and even many of the drivers were quite friendly.<br />
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We hardly had a problem with taking any taxis when we were in Saigon, and they are very affordable, and I really like how they are almost all comfortable vans.<br />
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However, when you take a taxi in Saigon make sure you take a reliable company and pay attention to confirm the taxi is an authentic brand. Also I like to keep my phone GPS with the map open so I can follow where the taxi is going to make sure we’re on track.<br />
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Here are the main best taxi companies:<br />
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Vinasun – Vinasun is one of the most reliable taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City, and they are also one of the largest. You’ll see Vinasun taxis, with their green and red stripe, everywhere you go in the city. Just make sure the logo is correct and make sure the phone number (38 27 27 27 – written on the side of the taxi) is correct as well.<br />
Mai Linh – Mai Linh is the other big taxi company in Ho Chi Minh City. Honestly though, I probably took Vinasun 90% of the time.<br />
Uber – Uber, the private cab service, is available in Ho Chi Minh City, and it’s beginning to take off. Once you download the application, you locate an Uber, and payment is handled all online, so you never have to touch cash. We used Uber quite a bit, and it’s almost the same price, if not a bit cheaper than normal taxis (at the time of writing this, things could change).<br />
Alright, now that you know where to stay in Saigon and how to get around, let’s jump right into these 23 things to do when you’re in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).<br />
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<b>1. Binh Tay Market</b><br />
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You’re going to hear most about Ben Thanh Market.<br />
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But I actually found Binh Tay Market to have better prices, be a more local experience, and I overall enjoyed visiting it more than Ben Thanh.<br />
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Binh Tay Market is one of the major official markets, located in the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Cholon area of Ho Chi Minh City</a>, what is Chinatown.<br />
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It has a similar feel to it as Ben Thanh, and even many of the products that are sold – from clothes to food – are basically quite similar.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">NOODLES AND BEEF IN HCM</a></div>
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However, from what I noticed in my few visit to both markets, Binh Tay Market caters a bit more to local Vietnamese, and therefore the prices are lower, and overall a little less touristy geared.<br />
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Before going to Binh Tay Market, I had read about it from Eating Asia that, there was a wet market in the morning behind the market.<br />
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If you go in the morning, anytime from about 6 am – 8 am, walk around the back streets of the official indoor market, and you’ll find an incredible fresh wet market, teeming with food and fresh Vietnamese ingredients.<br />
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This back lane fresh food market, was probably my favorite part of visiting Binh Tay Market, and one of the top places I would recommend seeing in Saigon.<br />
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And also, don’t miss the small food court, where you can get some delicious, simple, and affordable Vietnamese food.<br />
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I had a plate of noodles fried with beef (mì gói xào bò), and sitting on a stool in the morning while eating and drinking coffee, I was extremely happy.<br />
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If you are looking to do some shopping when you’re in Ho Chi Minh City, at Binh Tay Market you’ll find just about everything made or produced in Vietnam from clothes to snacks. There’s a huge section of Vietnamese cooking utensils, nuts, spices, and tools.<br />
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Address: Bình Tây Market, 57 Tháp Mười, 2, Quận 6, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
Open hours: 6 am – 7 pm daily for the main indoor market section, 5 am – 9 am or so for the outdoor wet market<br />
How to get there: The market is located in District 5, and it’s easiest to just jump in a taxi to get there. From Ben Thanh Market it cost me 110,00 VND, and the ride took about 15 minutes.<br />
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<b>2. Thien Hau Temple (Pagoda)</b><br />
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T<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">HIEN HAU TEMPLE IN HO CHI MINH CITY</a></div>
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Located in the Chinatown area (District 5) of Ho Chi Minh City and built back in the 19th century, Thien Hau Temple is dedicated to Thien Hau, the Lady of the Sea (source).<br />
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From the outside, the pagoda honestly didn’t look amazing.<br />
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The entrance wall face was well weathered, rather unmaintained (but this did also give it an ancient feel), and it had almost a haunted feeling to look at.<br />
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However, as soon as you step inside, the beauty of the temple, mostly through the intricate details and carvings, is revealed.<br />
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OUTSIDE VIEW OF THIAN HAU TEMPLE</div>
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One of my favorite parts of going to Thien Hau Pagoda in Saigon were the incredible sculpture reliefs carved on the upper roof section of the temple, depicting scenes of daily life.<br />
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They were colorful, but weathered, and had accumulated years and years of incense smoke, making the sculptures look ancient and dusted in black soot.<br />
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Another highlight were the giant coils of incense that burn slowly, hanging from the ceiling, and filling the temple and atmosphere with smoke.<br />
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Ho Chi Minh City has a very strong Chinese presence, and when you’re at Thien Hau Pagoda you’ll feel like you’re actually in China. The pagoda is well worth visiting when you’re in Cholon (<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Saigon’s Chinatown</a>).<br />
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<b>Address: </b>Thiên Hậu Temple, 710 Nguyễn Trãi, phường 11, Quận 5, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 8 am – 4:30 pm daily<br />
Entrance price: Free<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> The temple is located in Cholon, District 5. It’s easiest to get there by taxi.<br />
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<b>3. Museum of Ho Chi Minh City</b><br />
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In the past you might have heard of the Gia Long Palace or the Revolutionary Museum, but now, the same place is officially known as the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City or <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">HCMC Museum</a>.<br />
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When my wife and I visited, on a weekday in the middle of the morning, it wasn’t busy at all (unlike the War Remnants Museum which was packed out), so it was nice to peacefully walk around and enjoy the exhibitions.<br />
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Most of the displays show the history and making of Ho Chi Minh City, and also there are a number of Vietnamese culture exhibits as well.<br />
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But what I liked best, was just the amazing mansion palace that the Ho Chi Minh City Museum was housed in, yet another beautiful neoclassical structure built in 1885, with big pillars and wooden staircases.<br />
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This museum, I thought, was a little old and sleepy, but for just 15,000 VND for entrance price, I thought it was still worth having a quick browse.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> Hồ Chí Minh City Museum, 65 Lý Tự Trọng, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 8 am – 5 pm daily<br />
Entrance price: 15,000 VND<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> The HCMC Museum is located near the Dong Khoi area of the city, walking distance from the Cathedral of Notre Dame.<br />
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<b>4. Bitexco Financial Tower</b><br />
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VIEW FROM BITEXCO FINANCIAL TOWER</div>
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Standing taller than any other building in Ho Chi Minh City, and towering to the sky, is a skyscraper that’s made to look like a lotus bulb, known as Bitexco Financial Tower.<br />
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LOOKING AT THE TOWER FROM THE GROUND</div>
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From a distance, or from the sky, it’s easily the most recognizable building in Ho Chi Minh City, for its tallness and for its modern design.<br />
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There are a number of things you can do when you’re at the Bitexco Financial Tower, but by far the most popular attraction is to take advantage of the height of the building to get a view of the city.<br />
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The bottom floor of the tower is a small shopping center, with a few cafes, but there’s not really much else. The majority of the building is occupied by offices.<br />
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There are two choices for visiting Bitexco Financial Tower for a chance to see the amazing view of the city.<br />
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Saigon Skydeck – Located on the 49th floor, this observation deck offers a panoramic view of the city. This is sort of an official <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ho Chi Minh City </a>attraction, and after you pay the entrance, you are free to browse around the floor and enjoy the views.<br />
Eon Cafe – Located on the 50th floor, and not connected to the Saigon Skydeck, is Eon Cafe, a way overpriced cafe and bar where you can come at the expense of buying a drink. Since having a drink or food in hand will always sway my decisions, I decided to go to the cafe (instead of going to the Skydeck). The coffee was good, but extremely expensive, and the cafe looked kind of like a night-club. But nevertheless, I did enjoy the marvelous view of Saigon while sipping my coffee drip by drip.<br />
So I personally can’t speak for the Saigon Skydeck, but whichever place you choose, for sure you’ll have an incredible view of the city.<br />
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Address: 36 Hồ Tùng Mậu, Bến Nghé Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
Open hours: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm daily (for Skydeck), 11:30 am – 11 pm daily for cafe<br />
Entrance price: 200,000 VND for Skydeck entrance. I went to the cafe and paid 130,000 VND for a tiny cup of ristretto – looked like about ¼ of a shot of coffee.<br />
How to get there: From the Ben Thanh Market area, you can walk to Bitexco Financial Tower, otherwise a quick taxi ride is a good option.<br />
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<b>5. Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)</b><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">INDEPENDENCE PALACE (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE REUNIFICATION PALACE)</span></div>
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Now a museum, but still used for official government meetings and events, the Independence Palace was the former home of the president of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">South Vietnam</a> during the Vietnam War.<br />
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After buying a ticket you can then go inside, and walk around a few of the floors to see all sorts of rooms including meeting rooms, dining rooms, and lounges that are fit for royalty.<br />
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RED DRAGON CARPET IN THE MUSEUM</div>
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Every room and space within the Independence Palace is still furnished with original chairs and tables.<br />
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The round dragon carpet, located on the second floor, a huge circular red carpet with a dragon etched into the middle, was something I thought was pretty amazing.<br />
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After navigating through a few floors and seeing the helicopter pad, you can then head to the basement where you’ll find some slightly scary offices, control rooms, and bunkers.<br />
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It was very interesting to visit the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, and I think the highlight for me was strolling through the dark and creepy basement. And also, the palace kitchen, still equipped with old school machines, was pretty cool.<br />
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Visiting the Independence Palace is one of the top things to do in Ho Chi Minh City and it’s one of the most visited attractions in the city.<br />
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Address: 135 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Bến Thành, Quận 1<br />
Open hours: 7:30 am – 11 am and 1 pm – 4 pm daily. However, occasionally the Palace can be completely closed when there’s a large official event taking place. So make sure it’s open the day you plan to go.<br />
Entrance price: 30,000 VND per person<br />
How to get there: From Ben Thanh Market, you can walk there in about 10 minutes, it’s located right in the heart of Saigon in District 1.<br />
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<b>6. Saigon Cathedral of Notre Dame</b><br />
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Probably not quite as grand as the Notre Dame de Paris, but nevertheless an important cathedral and landmark in Ho Chi Minh City, the Notre Dame Cathedral marks the center of the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">French colonial heritage in Saigon</a>.<br />
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A WEDDING IN THE CATHEDRAL</div>
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They still hold services on Sunday if you’re interested, but if you just go to visit on any other day, make sure you arrive either in the morning from 8 am – 11 am or in the afternoon from 3 pm – 6 pm.<br />
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When I went, I arrived right and noon lunchtime, and the gates were locked; So make sure you plan to visit during open hours so you can get inside.<br />
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The next day I returned to enter the cathedral.<br />
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The cathedral is beautiful, with two 40 meter high towers, and a statue of the Virgin Mary in the front lawn area. Make sure you go to the very front on the road-side, so you can get a great photo of Virgin Mary with the cathedral in the background.<br />
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Inside the cathedral you’ll see beautiful stained glass windows, the wooden pews, and classic plaid floor tiles.<br />
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There happened to be a wedding taking place when we visited, a sight I’m sure is quite common.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> Bến Nghé, tp. Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 8 am – 11 am in the morning and 3 pm – 6 pm in the evening on weekdays only (on Sunday, there’s an official mass that begins at 9:30 am that you are free to attend)<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> Free<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> From the Independence Palace, walk northeast through the park directly to the cathedral. It’s located on the northwestern side of Dong Khoi street, adjacent to the old post office.<br />
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<b>7. Central Post Office</b><br />
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INSIDE THE CENTRAL POST OFFICE OF HO CHI MINH CITY</div>
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Right across the street from the Saigon’s Cathedral of Notre Dame, within the same city square, is yet another renowned landmark, the Central Post Office, that began construction back in 1886.<br />
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Again, just like quite a few other buildings in Saigon, it’s the French colonial architecture that really stands out.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">DESIGNED BY GUSTAVE EIFFEL</span></div>
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But even more so here, one of the top reasons the post office is one of the top Saigon attractions is because it was designed by Gustave Eiffel (yes, the man who also engineered the Eiffel Tower in Paris).<br />
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What I liked about the Central Post Office, was that not only has it become a top tourism attraction, but it also remains fully in use and functional.<br />
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If you’d like, you can walk into the post office, buy a postcard from Vietnam, stamp it, and send it home to your friends and family right then and there.<br />
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Also, I also really loved the floor tiling as well as the giant map murals painted on the walls.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> 2 Công xã Paris, Bến Nghé, tp. Hồ Chí Minh<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 7 am – 7 pm on weekdays, 7 am – 6 pm on Saturday, 8 am – 6 pm on Sunday<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> Free<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> Once you’re at the Cathedral of Notre Dame, the Central Post Office is right across the street.<br />
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<b>8. War Remnants Museum</b><br />
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The War Remnants Museum in Saigon is definitely not a fun attraction to visit.<br />
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But it is a place to remember the atrocious and horrible effects that come as a result of war.<br />
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Most of the inside of the War Remnants Museum is filled with photography, shown in exhibitions, about various events of the Vietnam War. You are free to walk around the various photo and journalist displays.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">DISPLAY AT THE WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM</span></div>
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On the outside section of the War Remnants Museum is an equally sad life-sized model of a prison, where you’ll find replicas of prisoner rooms, stocks, and torturing devices for POW’s.<br />
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If you visit the War Remnants Museum and you’re with kids, there is a playground room that I noticed where many young kids went to hang out while their parents walked through the museum (as you can imagine, it may not a great place for kids to see).<br />
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Surrounding the museum, within the compound grounds are displays of previously used military weapons, tanks, and aircraft.<br />
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The War Remnants Museum is a worthwhile place to see in Saigon to learn, but again, be prepared for quite a heavy and saddening experience.<br />
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Address: 28 Võ Văn Tần, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
Open hours: 7:30 am – 12 noon in the morning and 1:30 pm – 5 pm in the afternoon, daily<br />
Entrance price: 15,000 VND per person<br />
How to get there: The War Remnants Museum is located just northwest of the Independence Palace, you can walk from there in about 10 minutes.<br />
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<b>9. Opera House</b><br />
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Considered to be one of the best representations of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">French colonial architecture in Saigon</a>, the Opera House theater was built in 1897, and has been beautifully preserved.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">VIEW OF THE OPERA HOUSE, SAIGON</span></div>
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If you are interested, the Opera House hosts A O Show, a performance of traditional Vietnamese dance using bamboo.<br />
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I didn’t go to the show, but if you are interested in live performances, I’m sure it would be pretty cool to see – especially since it takes place in a such a glorious building.<br />
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Address: 7 Công trường Lam Sơn, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
Open hours: Make sure you check the official site for show times and schedules and you can also buy tickets online as well.<br />
Entrance price: Prices range from 504,000 VND – 1,176,000 VND for show tickets<br />
How to get there: The Opera House is located on the prestigious Dong Khoi street<br />
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DONG KHOI STREET FOR SHOPPING<br />
<b>10. Dong Khoi Street</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Dong Khoi street and area of Saigon</a>, sort of reminds me of Oxford Street, it’s an upscale area of Saigon, and along Dong Khoi street you’ll find high end boutiques and designer stores.<br />
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But along with upscale shopping, it’s just a nice place to walk around. Walking around Dong Khoi, I really felt like I was somewhere in between France and Vietnam, plus there’s a huge contrast of the old and new, modern and traditional.<br />
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Along Dong Khoi street there are a couple of modern shopping malls like Vincon, and plenty of international and speciality stores.<br />
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Also, many of the high end 5 star hotels, like the renowned Hotel Majestic Saigon are located in this area. If you interested in doing some luxury <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">shopping in Ho Chi Minh City</a>, this is an area you’ll want to visit.<br />
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Address: Dong Khoi street<br />
Open hours: Daytime, plenty of nightlife as well<br />
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<b>11. Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens</b><br />
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VISITING THE <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">SAIGON ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS</a></div>
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Clustered together in the same park, is both the Saigon Zoo and the Botanical Gardens.<br />
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Instead of having to pay for both attractions, you just pay a single entrance fee and you can then walk around both.<br />
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The zoo, that is the animals part of the zoo, is not so great – the animals don’t look too happy, and the cages aren’t set up very well – it could definitely use a major renovation.<br />
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However, the Saigon Zoo does host a range of animals from tigers (that really looked like they wanted to escape) to elephants.<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">WALKING AROUND THE SAIGON ZOO</span></div>
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But the part I really liked:<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">The Saigon Botanical Gardens.</a><br />
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Sort of the entire zoo is a botanical garden, full of lush greenery and natural vegetation. But if you keep walking around, you’ll eventually come to the specific botanical garden section.<br />
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The gardens throughout the zoo and the wide paths surrounding by natural lush vegetation was a beautiful.<br />
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When I went, it looked like many Vietnamese had come to the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens just to hang out, relax and socialize with friends. It looked like many spent the day at the zoo, to use it more just like a peaceful garden park, like an escape from the noisy motorbike roads of Saigon.<br />
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As with me, you probably won’t be impressed with the animals or the conditions of the zoo, but the gardens are beautiful, and it’s a good place to walk around for some peace and nature within Saigon.<br />
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I think visiting the Saigon Zoo and the Botanical Gardens is one of the many great things to do in Ho Chi Minh city with kids, as it’s quiet, peaceful, with nice grassy areas, and you don’t have to worry about motorbikes!<br />
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There’s even restaurant to eat at if you get hungry while walking around, and a number of little refreshment stations.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> 2 Nguyen Binh Khiem Str., Ward Ben Nghe, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 7 am – 7 pm daily<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> 20,000 VND per person<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> It’s easiest to jump in a taxi, but my wife and I took the bus down Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street directly to the entrance of the museum. Get out of the bus before you cross the river.<br />
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<b>12. FITO Museum (Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine)</b><br />
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I really had no idea what to expect on the day we went to the FITO Museum, also known as the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine</a>.<br />
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But as soon as I paid the entrance fee, and entered the museum, I immediately felt welcomed (the staff were very friendly from the start), and the museum had a wonderful cozy, almost family run feel to it. After reading the pamphlet, I soon discovered that it’s one of the few privately operated museums in Ho Chi Minh City.<br />
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MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL VIETNAMESE MEDICINE</div>
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The Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine is housed in a five story home, built and renovated to resemble a traditional style Vietnamese home. The wooden carved decorations and details within the house were incredible.<br />
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Within the museum you’ll find a collection of over 3,000 Vietnamese medicinal tools, and a collection of manuscripts, manuals, and guides that document the variety of holistic herbs and natural remedies used in traditional Vietnamese medicine practice.<br />
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When you arrive, you’ll first be invited to watch a short fifteen minute film about the progression of ancient Vietnamese medicine, and then you’re free to browse the museum at your own pace, or with the help of a staff member.<br />
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I was not only impressed by the well thought out presentation of the museum, but also the kindness of the staff and the hospitality.<br />
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Also, there were a couple hands on things to try, like putting on a traditional Vietnamese medicine doctor outfits, and rolling a sharp stone to grind medicine.<br />
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Once you’re finished browsing through the floors of the museum, you can enjoy a complimentary cup of tea on the bottom floor in the small gift shop.<br />
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They served me a cup of tea, used specifically to reduce anxiety, stress, and to help one relax… it was pretty good, and I did feel pretty relaxed (and ready to eat afterwards). I ended up purchasing a couple bags of ginger green tea to bring home.<br />
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Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the FITO Museum, and I thought it was a very educational attraction.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> 41 Hoang Du Khuong Str., Ward 12, Distric 10, Ho Chi Minh City<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 8:30 am – 5:30 pm daily<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> 50,000 VND per person<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> Since it’s a private museum, it’s located all by itself in the middle of a neighborhood in District 10, so the best way to get there is to jump in a taxi.<br />
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<b>13. San Art Laboratory – Gallery</b><br />
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There are numerous museums in Saigon, many of which I’ve covered in this list of top attractions, but there aren’t too many modern art galleries that promote the local artistic scene in the city.<br />
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Sàn means “platform” in Vietnamese, and the San Art laboratory is really a place where artists can learn and nurture their creativity surrounded by other artists.<br />
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The gallery is located within a home that’s converted into an artistic space.<br />
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On the bottom floor you’ll find a small library with a collection of contemporary art books and a communal table where you can hang out and connect with other artists.<br />
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Within the gallery portion, on the first and second floor of the space, there is a series of rotating exhibitions, so it’s best to check their website to see what’s currently on display.<br />
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The gallery is very small and intimate, but it’s also personal and creative.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">San Art Laboratory</a> is open to the public, but I would only recommend visiting if you really appreciate contemporary art and creativity, which if you are, I’m sure you’ll be able to connect with other creative artists when you’re there.<br />
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Also keep an eye out for special events and artist gatherings that they occasionally host.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> 48/7 Me Linh Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 10.30 am – 6.30 pm on Tuesday – Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> Free, non-profit<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> The art gallery is located in a neighborhood right across the river from the Saigon Zoo. It’s easiest to take a taxi there, or you can take a bus to the main road and then walk into the neighborhood.<br />
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<b>14. Turtle Lake at Night</b><br />
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If you’re looking for one of the top local things to do in Saigon at night, you have got to head over to either the Cathedral of Notre Dame or the roundabout of Turtle Lake after the sun goes down.<br />
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Located right within central Saigon, both locations are home to dozens of street food snack vendors that set up shop, and make snacks for the hundreds of young Vietnamese, both groups of friends and families, that come to hang out and socialize.<br />
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At the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Cathedral of Notre Dame</a>, the snack and tea vendors set out little canvas covers on the planters where you can take a seat and enjoy the social buzzing atmosphere with the lights of the cathedral in the background.<br />
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At Turtle Lake, within the roundabout is an old school park, with a central sculpture that looks like a dead tree in the middle surrounded by a maze of water and fountains, and an awkwardly placed flight of stairs.<br />
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The park itself is very unmaintained, not very pretty, and resembles an abandoned structure. But at night is when things change. Just like at Notre Dame, young people flock to Turtle Lake to hang out and mingle with friends, eat snacks, and enjoy life.<br />
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There are two main snacks that everyone who goes to hang out eats and you shouldn’t miss either:<br />
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<b><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Banh trang tron</a> </b>– Banh trang are Vietnamese rice paper sheets (the same ones used for summer rolls), and banh trang tron is a snack salad made with strips of dry rice paper mixed with hot sauce, slivers of green mango, quail eggs, strips of dried squid, and all kinds of random goodies. It’s the latest and most popular craze snack in Vietnam.<br />
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<b><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Banh trang nuong</a></b> – Also known as <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Vietnamese pizza</a>, banh trang nuong is also made with rice paper, which is grilled like a pizza crust over charcoal, topped with a quail egg, chili sauce, dry pork, green onions, among other things. I thought it was more like a Vietnamese taco, then a pizza.<br />
For a cultural evening experience, visit both places anywhere from about 8 pm – 10 pm.<br />
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VIETNAMESE PIZZA – BANH TRANG NUONG</div>
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<b>How to get there:</b> Turtle Lake is located northwest of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, at the cross roads of Vo Van Tan and Pham Ngoc Thach<br />
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<b>15. Ben Thanh Market</b><br />
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BEN THANH MARKET – A LANDMARK IN HO CHI MINH CITY</div>
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Like I mentioned at the top of this list of top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, I really liked Binh Tay Market, but there was no way I was going to leave out <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ben Thanh Market</a> either.<br />
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Even as touristy as it may be, it’s a buzzing market, full of history, shopping stalls galore, and being located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1, it’s probably the most important central landmark of the city.<br />
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You’ll find just about everything ever created or produced in Vietnam somewhere within the market lanes of Ben Thanh.<br />
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WITHIN THE CROWDED LANES OF THE MARKET</div>
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When I was there, I saw a frenzy of both foreign tourists from around the world, as well as Vietnamese shoppers.<br />
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If you’re shopping for clothes, souvenirs, Vietnamese cookware, or dry foods like nuts or dried fruit, tea or coffee, you could easily spend a few hours getting lost in the tiny, stuffed lanes of the market. Just make sure you don’t knock anything over – they literally have things like glassware dangerously stacked close to walkways.<br />
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Additionally the surrounding streets of Ben Thanh Market are a major hub of transportation and a major business district, always full of action and energy.<br />
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In the evening, along the roads just outside Ben Thanh Market, they close down the roads to traffic and open them as a night market with a few restaurants and touristy shops.<br />
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This is one of the main night markets in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ho Chi Minh City</a>, but I didn’t really care for it too much – it was a bit over hyped for me, but still a good place to walk around.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> Lê Lợi, Bến Thành, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 6 am – 6 pm daily for the indoor market, and about 6 pm – Midnight daily for the night market<br />
Entrance price: Free<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> If you’re not already staying somewhere close in the area, it seems that all roads lead to Ben Thanh Market.<br />
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<b>16. Phu My Hung and Starlight Bridge</b><br />
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TWILIGHT BRIDGE AT PHU MY HUNG, HO CHI MINH CITY</div>
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Phu My Hung</a> is an upscale development area in District 7 of Saigon, and while spending the day with Kyle (a local blogger and vlogger), we decided to swing by to see a different side of Saigon.<br />
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Although it’s only 6 km south of the central Ben Thanh Market (considered the downtown), the area has a completely different feel to it from other parts of the city.<br />
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It’s more quiet, there’s less traffic, there are malls and cafe’s, and there are wide spacious, uncluttered sidewalks; Walking through Phu My Hung almost feels like you’ve left Vietnam altogether and have taken a day trip to southern California.<br />
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WALKING AROUND PHU MY HUNG</div>
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Phu My Hung is filled with an abundance of pleasant sit down restaurants, both Vietnamese and international, with big breezy patios, your choice of just about every fast food chain, from Lotteria to Dominoe’s, and plenty of Korean restaurants as well.<br />
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If you go to Phu My Hung in the evening, you can enjoy the cooler temperatures, and it’s also when many local Vietnamese and expats are out and about, eating, socializing, and hanging out.<br />
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Along with restaurants, modern malls, and the shops that fill Phu My Hung, one of the main draws is the Starlight Bridge, a bridge that spans across the lake, with a waterfall cascading down, illuminated by flashing lights in a rainbow of colors.<br />
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Spending time with your loved one at <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Starlight Bridge</a> is said to be one of the most romantic things to do in Saigon.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> Tôn Dật Tiên, Tân Phú, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> The entire Phu My Hung strip is nice to walk around after the sun goes down, but there’s also the major Crescent Mall shopping mall open from 10 am – 10 pm daily<br />
<b>Entrance price: </b>Free<br />
H<b>ow to get there:</b> Taxi is the best way to get there since you must leave the main central part of the city<br />
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<b>17. Water Puppet Show</b><br />
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Although water puppetry originated in the north of Vietnam around the Halong Bay area, performances are also available at a number of locations throughout Saigon.<br />
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The art of Vietnamese water puppet performing (known in Vietnamese at múa rối nước) has been around since the 11th century, and most of the skits depict <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Vietnamese cultural scenes</a>, countryside life, and folklore stories.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">GOLDEN DRAGON WATER PUPPET THEATER</a></div>
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The puppets are made from wood, then they are lacquered to become waterproof, and then both painted and decorated, sometimes with paint, and other times with clothes or feathers.<br />
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One of the most famous and touristy places where you can see a Vietnamese water puppet show in Ho Chi Minh City is the Golden Dragon Water Puppet theater.<br />
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The show lasted for 50 minutes, and as the puppets danced and performed in the pool of water on the front stage, a traditional Vietnamese opera band played instruments, sang, and commentated the entire program.<br />
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I thought the water puppet performance at Golden Dragon was pretty good. Although the majority of the attendees were giant tour groups, the show was still entertaining. It was interesting to not only see the puppets, but something I enjoyed was listening to the traditional music and singing that was synchronized to the water puppet show.<br />
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Make sure to check the Golden Dragon Water Puppet website for up to date information about show times. I went in the morning to purchase my tickets for the evening show, but sometimes (as they informed me), they can sell out because of all the tour groups.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> 55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> Official show times are 5 pm and 6:30 pm daily, and you can go to the ticket office to buy your ticket from 8:30 am – 11:30 am and from 1:30 pm – 7:30 pm<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> 160,000 VND per person<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> The theater is located on the back side of Tao Dan Park on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai street, and just a short walk from the Independence Palace.<br />
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<b>18. Museum of Vietnamese History</b><br />
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BEAUTIFUL DISPLAYS AT THE MUSEUM OF VIETNAMESE HISTORY</div>
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There are dozens of museums in Saigon, but the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Museum of Vietnamese History</a> is one of the most important.<br />
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Inside you’ll find artifacts, including sculptures, pottery, and porcelain, showing the history of Vietnam, with artifacts dating all the way back from the bronze age of Vietnamese history at around 2000 BC.<br />
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MUSEUM OF VIETNAMESE HISTORY</div>
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Probably my favorite part of the History Museum was the collection of sculptures and stone reliefs from the temples of Angkor Wat.<br />
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Also don’t miss taking a peep at the well preserved mummy which was uncovered in District 5, right in the heart of Saigon. That was interesting to see as well.<br />
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There’s also a traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance at the museum, which you can pay extra to see. I didn’t wait around for the show, but if you don’t have time to go to the larger Golden Dragon water puppet show (or if you want to avoid it), this might be a good alternative.<br />
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The <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">History Museum of Vietnam</a> is located right next to the Saigon Zoo grounds, and it’s a very popular museum for local Vietnamese students to visit as well.<br />
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<b>Address: </b>Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Bến Nghé, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 8 am – 12 noon in the morning and 1:30 – 5 pm in the afternoon, Closed on the first Monday of every month<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> 15,000 VND for entrance, 40,000 VND to take photos (I think you can get away with cell phone photos without paying, but if you want to take photos with a DSLR like I did, they’ll charge you). The water puppet show costs 35,000 VND<br />
<b>How to get there: </b>The Museum of Vietnamese History is located right next to the Saigon Zoo, so you can easily combine visiting both, along with lunch at the Lunch Lady.<br />
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<b>19. Rooftop Bar</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html"> ENJOYING A ROOFTOP BAR IN SAIGON</a></div>
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Saigon is a rapidly developing and expanding city, and sky-rise offices and condos are going up at near frightening rates.<br />
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Along with high-rise buildings, one of the recent trends in the city are rooftop bars and lounges.<br />
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The streets of Saigon are loud, crowded, and quite often on the chaotic side – and don’t get me wrong, the street life is amazing – but it can also be very nice to see it all from above, in a peaceful environment from a bird’s eye view, enjoying the city skyline and sunrise with a cool beverage in hand.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">LUNCH AT SHRI</a></div>
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As of now, one of the most popular rooftop bar options in Saigon is Shri Restaurant and Lounge, which is not only a bar, but a full restaurant.<br />
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You can go either just for drinks or choose to have either lunch or dinner there. My wife and I went to Shri for a late lunch, and enjoyed the wonderful views of the city, the upscale environment, and the top notch service.<br />
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Another idea would be to go to a rooftop bar for sunset and enjoy happy hour, or an activity to do at night.<br />
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Other well known spots to enjoy a drink with a view include the Hotel Continental and Hotel Majestic, but I’m sure there will be more and more rooftop bars in the future as more and more sky scrapers sprout up in Saigon.<br />
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It’s amazing that you can be eating street food in an alley one minute, and seeing it all from above the next.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> Shri, 72 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, 6, 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam<br />
Open hours: For Shri, 10 am – 12 midnight from Monday – Saturday and 4:30 pm – 12 midnight on Sundays and public holidays. Also, don’t miss their happy hour from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm daily.<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> Rooftop bars in Saigon can be a bit on the pricey side, but it’s worth it on a special occasion for the atmosphere and view. Lunch for my wife and I cost a rather pricey 850,000 VND.<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> Shri Restaurant and Lounge is located just up the road from Independence Palace, and very close to Turtle Lake<br />
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<b>20. Fine Arts Museum</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">FINE ARTS MUSEUM IN SAIGON</a></div>
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Like many of the museums in Ho Chi Minh City, one of the best parts of visiting is to admire the structure its housed in.<br />
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Possibly one of the most elegant and well preserved pieces of architecture in the entire city (at least what I thought) is the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City</a>, located just opposite the giant roundabout from Ben Thanh Market.<br />
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THE FINE ARTS MUSEUM – AN UNEXPECTED GEM</div>
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Inside the museum, you’ll discover a great collection of artwork, including many paintings, sculptures, and lacquerware, that span the history of art in Vietnam.<br />
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One of my favorite exhibitions at the <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Fine Arts Museum</a> was the collection of sandstone sculptures and ceramics from the Khmer site of Óc Eo, during the Funan Kingdom.<br />
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You could easily spend an hour or two browsing through the art exhibitions at this fantastic museum. If you get tired out, there is a beautiful courtyard in the middle of the building where you can take a rest on a bench and just enjoy the peaceful quietness of the museum.<br />
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At first I wasn’t extremely interested in visiting as I was sort of museumed-out, but I was pleasantly surprised at how nice it was. I thought the Fine Arts Museum was a hidden gem, and even if you just have 1 or 3 days in Saigon, I would recommend it as one of the top attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.<br />
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<b>Address: </b>97 Phó Đức Chính, Nguyễn Thái Bình<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 9 am – 5 pm from Tuesday – Sunday (closed Monday)<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> 10,000 VND per person<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> The museum is located right across the roundabout (sort of to the south) of Ben Thanh Market.<br />
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<b>21. Jade Emperor Pagoda</b><br />
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Dedicated to the Jade Emperor, one of the highest powers and deities in Taoism, the Jade Emperor Pagoda is one of the most important <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Taoist temples in Saigon.</a><br />
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As soon as you set foot into the compound, the loudness of the road traffic outside drifts away, and you can immediately feel a sense of calm throughout the temple.<br />
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The front courtyard is shaded by draping banyan trees, with a spattering of pigeons, and a cloud of incense smoke that burns both inside and outside the temple and sets the mood by making the entire area hazy.<br />
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Inside the temple, there are two main sections, the back section is where the statue of the Jade Emperor sits, surrounded by various other deities and statues.<br />
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The Jade Emperor Pagoda is full of symbolism and details, which I don’t even begin to understand or even probably notice, but nevertheless, it was an intriguing temple to visit.<br />
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<b>Address:</b> 73 Mai Thị Lựu, Đa Kao<br />
<b>Open hours:</b> 7 am – 6 pm daily<br />
<b>Entrance price:</b> Free<br />
<b>How to get there:</b> The Jade Emperor Pagoda is located just off Dien Bien Phu highway, directly north of Ben Thanh and near the river. It’s best to catch a taxi there.<br />
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<b>22. Local Wet Market</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">FRESH WET MARKET IN AN ALLEY IN SAIGON</a></div>
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As much as visiting both Ben Thanh and Binh Thay Markets are wonderful things to do when you’re in Saigon, a trip to the city would not be complete without getting lost in one of the countless fresh wet food markets scattered throughout the city.<br />
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While the other two markets mentioned above are more wholesale goods markets, right now I want to talk about neighborhood alley markets. It’s kind of like going to the supermarket in Saigon.<br />
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COLORFUL MARKET DISPLAY</div>
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Literally, sometimes I was just wandering around Saigon, walking around aimlessly, and the next thing I knew, down a side alley, I would find myself in the midst of a wonderful bustling local neighborhood market – I don’t know if I’ve been to another city with as many fresh markets as Saigon.<br />
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The reason I love walking through <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">markets in Saigon</a> (or anywhere else) so much, is because it offers a REAL glimpse into the local life and culture of the destination.<br />
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People sell and shop, hang out, sleep, eat and drink, and do just about everything you can possibly think of at markets in Vietnam.<br />
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On top of that, I found that many of the people in the markets throughout Saigon that I visited were extremely friendly. Even as I walked by taking photos and videos, many people smiled and laughed and said hello to me and even invited me to stop for something to eat.<br />
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Additionally, exploring a wet market in Saigon, you’ll see a near mind-blowing quantity and array of different vegetables, herbs, meats, and ingredients, all the raw things that makes Vietnamese food so good.<br />
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So along with visiting the two main largest well known markets I encourage you to go off the main paths, into the alleys of Saigon, and deep into some of the local wet markets to explore.<br />
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For me, learning about the local life by exploring alley markets was one of my favorite things to do in Saigon.<br />
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<b>23. Vietnamese Street Food</b><br />
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You and I probably agree:<br />
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Food and travel goes extremely well together. In fact, food is the main reason I travel in the first place (museums and everything else are all secondary to food)!<br />
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Saigon is an overwhelming paradise for food lovers, both because of the delicious flavors and combinations of Vietnamese food, and for the abundance, quantity, and variety of food available everywhere you look.<br />
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BANH KHOT – ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIETNAMESE STREET FOOD SNACKS</div>
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Vietnam is a huge country that spans from the Mekong Delta in the south to the highlands of the north bordering China, and a coast line of 3,444 kilometers (source).<br />
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Since Saigon is the biggest city in Vietnam, people have moved to the city from around the country and the benefit for the food scene is that you can find nearly everything from around Vietnam somewhere in Saigon.<br />
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But let’s talk about<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html"> Vietnamese street food</a>.<br />
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Street food is what I would consider a major part of Vietnamese culture.<br />
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Along with being very affordable, eating street food is a way to socialize with friends, and enjoy the atmosphere of the city. You’ll find street food stalls set up in every neighborhood, along every street, and on just about every corner of Saigon.<br />
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Yes, hot bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches are widespread and remain very popular, but you’ll also discover dozens of other delicious Vietnamese dishes like bun rieu (crab noodles), com tam suon (pork chop over rice), banh khot (savory griddle cakes), and one of my personal <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">favorite Vietnamese foods</a>, bo la lot (minced beef wrapped in wild betel leaves and grilled).<br />
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If you go out wandering around Saigon, you’ll have no trouble finding unbelievably delicious food to try. Just pull up a tiny plastic stool at a plastic table, and try whatever you see available.<br />
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You may not always know what you’re eating, but you’ll have an incredible time tasting, and the experiences you’ll have as a result of being adventurous and samplings different foods is something you’ll never forget.<br />
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If you love food, be sure to check out my list of the best 25 dishes to eat in Saigon.<br />
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Saigon (known officially as Ho Chi Minh City, though more commonly referred to as Saigon) is Vietnam’s most lively and action packed city, growing and developing at a rapid rate.<br />
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As soon as you arrive in the city you’ll be surrounded by a sea of motorbike traffic, delicious street food everywhere you look, and a host of attractions that will keep you busy and entertained.<br />
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I want to say a big thank you for reading through this list of top 23 things to do in Saigon and I hope it gives you great ideas and helps you plan your trip.<br />
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Now it’s your turn to navigate your way through the bustling traffic, stop at a museum or market, grab a banh mi and slurp down a bowl of hot noodles on the sidewalk, and explore the many possibilities waiting for you in Saigon!<br />
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Culture, history, and special food: awesome places to go and things to do on a tour of Vietnam.<br />
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<b>1. Hue</b><br />
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For culture vultures, there is no shortage of temples, tombs, pagodas and crumbling palaces to admire and explore. UNESCO World Heritage site of Hue is home to the Citadel, once the emperor's private residence, and the Forbidden Purple City<span style="text-align: center;">. When your feet are weary, grab some Bun-Bo-Hue (beef noodle soup) and watch swan pedalos cruise the Perfume River as the sun sets.</span><br />
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If you are a history buff, or simply love discovering exotic cultures, Hue- Vietnam’s former Royal Capital is definitely on the top list of your travel plan. The city represents the outstanding demonstration of the power of the vanished Vietnamese feudal empire, including a complex of monuments, tombs and pagodas that attract tourists coming from all over the world.<br />
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2. <a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An</a><br />
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<a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An Ancient Town in Hue City</a> where Foodies can feast on street food in Vietnam's culinary capital. If you fancy trying your hand at Vietnamese cuisine, many restaurants offer half-day cooking courses. Sounds too much like hard work? <a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hit An</a> Bang Beach instead for a day lounging on the deserted sand, sipping on ice-cold cocktails at the bar.<br />
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<b>3. Sapa</b><br />
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Sapa is where has coldest weather in Viet Nam. Go trekking in the hills of Sapa for amazing views across the jungle and mountain ranges of north-west Vietnam. Equipment is cheap and easy to come by so don't worry if you're not a natural mountain goat, you'll soon be up there, gazing at the views as the mist rolls in across the peaks.<br />
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Sail among the jagged rocks of over 2000 islands in the Gulf of Tonkin at Halong, which translates as '<a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html">where the dragon descends</a> in to the sea'. If you want to get a closer view, hire kayaks and explore the caves or find your own deserted bay.<br />
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The hustle and bustle of<a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/hanoi-travel-tips-eat-sleep-shop-do-entertainment.html"> Vietnam's capital</a> can at first seem intimidating, but don't let the weaving motorbikes and screaming street hawkers put you off. Behind the hustle and bustle you'll find tranquility in the Temple of Literature, peace at One Pillar Pagoda, and more charming French patisseries then you could wish for.<br />
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A little off the beaten track, head to Ben Tre to experience life on the banks of the Mekong without the tourist crowds of spots like My Tho. Cruise along the river, stopping at a coconut candy factory to sample the sweet treat the area is famous for. For a touch of romance, set sail at dusk to catch fireflies and watch the sunset.<br />
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Former Saigon is now Vietnam's international business hub. Get your gladrags on and head up to one of the many skybars, found on the top floor of the city's sleek skyscrapers. Cocktail in hand, admire the best view of <a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/23-things-to-do-in-saigon-ho-chi-minh.html">Ho Chi Minh City</a> by night.<br />
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<b>8.<a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a></b><br />
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<a href="https://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a> 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 south-east 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. Nha Trang was the site of the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant on July 14, 2008 and Miss Earth 2010 was held on December 4, 2010. It was also the site for the April 14, 2015 season 8 finale of Face Off. Nha Trang has been approved to host the 2016 Asian Beach Games.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang Beach</a> is the most famous beach in Vietnam for both blissful nature and the touristy enthusiastic atmosphere. Nha Trang nature is endowed with not only for the crystal-like waters and the pristinely white sand of Nha Trang’s 6 km beach but also for the many idyllic surrounding islands, which will definitely guarantee you an exotic get-away from the bustling city. The rather peaceful yet energetic modern city brimming with tall green mountains in the background lie along the gently curved stretch of dazzling white sand . This perfect combination of human construction and natural beauty comes together with the amazingly clear water, colliding with the vast blue sky at the faraway horizon, which makes up the one of most spectacular settings of the country. Owing to the demand for tourism, the beachfront has gone under many makeovers for the past few years, with well looked after pretty parks, interestingly creative sculpture gardens and long lines of neatly prune trees rarely seen anywhere else spread along the shorefront. These parks and gardens serve as an ideal alternative to the beach as a place for a romantic long walk.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a> is a coastal city and capital of Khanh Hoa Province, on the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is bounded on the north by Ninh Hoa district, on the south by Cam Ranh town and on the west by Dien Khanh District. The city has about 392,000 inhabitants, a number that is projected to increase to 560,000 by 2015 and 630,000 inhabitants by 2025. An area of 12.87 square kilometres (4.97 sq mi) of the western communes of Diên An and Diên Toàn is planned to be merged into Nha Trang which will make its new area 265.47 square kilometres (102.50 sq mi) based on the approval of the Prime Minister of Vietnam in September 2012.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a> 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 south-east 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. Nha Trang was the site of the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant on July 14, 2008 and Miss Earth 2010 was held on December 4, 2010. It was also the site for the April 14, 2015 season 8 finale of Face Off. Nha Trang has been approved to host the 2016 Asian Beach Games.<br />
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<b>Geography and climate of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a></b><br />
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Nha Trang city has a metropolitan area of 251 km² and population of about 500,000. It borders Ninh Hòa town in the north, Cam Ranh city in the south, Diên Khánh town in the west and the East Sea to the east. The city is on the beautiful Nha Trang Bay, which was chosen by Travel + Leisure in two succeeding years as one of 29 most beautiful bays in the world. Nha Trang is surrounded on all three sides by mountains and a large island and four smaller ones on the fourth side (in the ocean directly in front of the city's main area), blocking major storms from potentially damaging the city.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a> has a tropical savanna climate with a lengthy dry season from January to August and a shorter wet season from September to December, when 1,029 millimetres (41 in) of the city's total annual rainfall of 1,361 millimetres (54 in) is received from the north-east monsoon. During the wet season extremely heavy rainfall from typhoons is not uncommon,[2] though the city is shielded from the worst winds.<br />
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<b>History of <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a></b><br />
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From 1653 to the 19th century, Nha Trang was a deserted area rich in wildlife (animals like tigers) and was a part of Hà Bạc, Vĩnh Xương County, Diên Khánh Province. After just two decades in the early 20th century, Nha Trang underwent a rapid change. On August 30, 1924, the Governor-General of French Indochina decreed Nha Trang as a townlet (center urban).[8] Nha Trang Townlet was established from the ancient villages of Xương Huân, Phương Câu, Vạn Thạ<span style="text-align: center;">nh, Phương Sài, and Phước Hải.</span><br />
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During French Indochina, Nha Trang was seen as de facto capital of Khánh Hòa Province. The colonial administration offices (like Envoy Office, Commanding Office, Trade Office, Post Office) were situated in Nha Trang. Local royal offices like Province Chief, Provincial Judge, Military Commander are in Diên Khánh city (a walled military city 10 km south-west of Nha Trang).<br />
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On 7 May 1937, the Governor-General of French Indochina by another decree upgraded <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/nha-trang-beach-viet-nam.html">Nha Trang</a> Townlet to town.[9] At this time, Nha Trang Town had five wards based on the ancient villages merged to make the town: Xương Huân, Phương Câu, Vạn Thạnh, Phương Sài, and Phước Hải.<br />
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On 27 January 1958, the president of the Republic of Vietnam, Ngô Đình Diệm by Decree 18-BNV abrogated the town status of Nha Trang and divided Nha Trang into two rural communes: Nha Trang Đông (Eastern Nha Trang) and Nha Trang Tây (Western Nha Trang), under the administration of Vĩnh Xương County.<br />
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On 22 October 1970, the government of the Republic of Vietnam by Decree 132-SL/NV reestablished Nha Trang Town on the ground of Nha Trang Đông and Nha Trang Tây and other rural communes — Vĩnh Hải, Vĩnh Phước, Vĩnh Trường, Vĩnh Nguyên, and villages Phước Hải (Vĩnh Thái Commune), Vĩnh Điềm Hạ (Vĩnh Hiệp Commune), Ngọc Thảo, Ngọc Hội, Lư Cấm Villages (Vĩnh Ngọc Commune) under the administration of Vinh Xuong County, together with islands Hòn Lớn, Hòn Một, Hòn Mun, Hòn Miễu, Hòn Tằm. Nha Trang Town was made the capital of Khanh Hoa Province. The town included two districts. District 1 covered communes Nha Trang Đông, Vĩnh Hải, Vĩnh Phước, and villages Ngọc Thảo, Ngọc Hội and Lư Cấm of Vĩnh Ngọc Commune, Vĩnh Điềm Hạ village of Vĩnh Hiệp Commune. District 2 covered communes Nha Trang Tây, Vĩnh Trường, Vĩnh Nguyên (inclusive of islands of Hòn Tre, Hòn Một, Hòn Mun, Hòn Tằm), Phước Hải village of Vĩnh Thái Commune.<br />
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Following that establishment, the government by Decree 357-ĐUHC/NC/NĐ dated 5 June 1971 divided Nha Trang into 11 urban zones, of which, district 1 covered urban zones of Vĩnh Hải, Vĩnh Phước, Ngọc Hiệp, Vạn Thạnh, Duy Tân; district 2 covered urban wards of Vĩnh Nguyên, Vĩnh Trường, Phương Sài, Tân Phước, Tân Lập, Phước Hải. Decree 553-BNV/HCĐP/NV dated 22 August 1972 renamed urban zones into urban wards. Decree 444-BNV/HCĐP/26.X dated 3 September 1974 merged islands of Hòn Một, Hòn Cậu, Hòn Đụn, Hòn Chóp Vung, Hòn Đỏ into Vĩnh Hải ward (district 1) and Hòn Ngọc into Vĩnh Nguyên ward (district 2) of Nha Trang Town.<br />
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On 2 April 1975, communist (Viet Cong/PRG/VPA) forces captured the city. On 4 April 1975, Khánh Hòa Military Commission (Ủy ban Quân quản Khánh Hòa) divided Nha Trang into three administrative districts: District 1, District 2 and Vĩnh Xương District. In September 1975, the districts were merged to become one entity, the town of Nha Trang.<br />
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On 30 March 1977, the Council of the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by Decision 391-CP/QĐ upgraded Nha Trang to city status, a county-level city under the administration of Phú Khánh Province (a province created by merger of now Phú Yên Province and Khánh Hòa Province). Seven communes of former Vĩnh Xương County, namely Vĩnh Thái, Vĩnh Ngọc, Vĩnh Hiệp, Vĩnh Lương, Vĩnh Trung, Vĩnh Thạnh, Vĩnh Phương was split from Khánh Xương County to become Nha Trang City territory.<br />
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On 1 July 1989, Khanh Hoa was split from Phu Khanh Province to become Khánh Hòa Province as it was before, Nha Trang was made the capital of Khánh Hòa Province. On April 22, 1999, the prime minister by Decision 106/1999 recognized Nha Trang City the second class municipal city. On April 22, 2009, the prime minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng recognized Nha Trang City at the first class municipal city.<br />
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<b>Transport of Nha Trang</b><br />
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A popular fishery boat and a round bamboo coracle in Nha Trang<br />
When Cam Ranh Bay used to be an important naval base, Nha Trang Airport was the main airport of the city. This airport was used by the United States Air Force and South Vietnam Air Force during the Vietnam War. When part of Cam Ranh Bay was made an economic development zone by the Vietnamese government, Cam Ranh International Airport (also a military airport built by the United States during Vietnam War) was made the new civilian airport of the city. This airport is located by Cam Ranh Bay, 28 km (17 mi) south of the city and was (as of 2007) the fourth busiest airport in passenger traffic in Vietnam serving more than 683.000 passengers in 2008. As of 2016, the airport has domestic connections to Hanoi, Hồ Chí Minh City, Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng, Vinh.<br />
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The city is next to the National Route 1A, the backbone north-south road of the country. The Reunification Railway crosses the city and stops at Nha Trang Railway Station. The construction work of Van Phong Port, north of the city, a deep-water project capable of handling ships up to 100,000 tonnes, and with a capacity of 100 million tonnes of cargo per annum, is under progress by a consortium of Japanese corporations. The estimated investment capital for this port-city complex project is expected to reach US$15 billion.<br />
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<b>Economy of Nha Trang</b><br />
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Nha Trang's economy relies largely on tourism. In the suburban areas around the city, the shipbuilding industry has developed and contributed significantly to the local economy. Fishery and services are also important to the city. Khánh Hòa Province in general and Nha Trang is particular are among the largest contributors to Vietnam's annual budget revenues. Lobster farming on the sea is an important industry for the people living in suburb areas.<br />
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To the south of the city, by Cam Ranh Bay, several industrial parks are under construction and have been partly available for investors. Once the construction of the deep-water port on Van Phong Bay has been completed, this area will become the third important economic zone in the province (besides Nha Trang and Cam Ranh).<br />
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<b>Recreation and nightlife of Nha Trang</b><br />
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Scuba diving, kite boarding are available, as are catamaran sailboats. Winds are steady.<br />
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The nightlife is limited, but near the Biet Thu tourist district, it can go beyond midnight. The nightlife is therefore known as superior to other coastal towns such as Mui Ne, Da Nang and Vũng Tàu. It is usually busiest around the Vietnamese New Year period and can be worth visiting most of the year, with the possible exception of the rain period (especially November). Many tourists enjoy the Nha Trang River Cai boat ride (locally known as Song Cai, as "song" means "river" in the Vietnamese language).<br />
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<b>Tourist attractions of Nha Trang</b><br />
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Alexandre Yersin Museum<br />
Magical Mystery Tour Nha Trang<br />
Boat tour on Cai River, visiting islands off the coast and Ba Hồ Waterfall<br />
Palace of Emperor Bảo Đại<br />
Thap Ba Hot Spring (Lady Tower hot spring)<br />
Nha Phu Lagoon<br />
Hoa Lan Stream (Orchid Flower stream)<br />
Monkey Island<br />
Sạn Beach<br />
Nha Trang Booze Cruise (all-you-can-drink party boat)<br />
Hòn Tằm Island (Silkworm island)<br />
Hòn Mun Island (Ebony island)<br />
Hòn Con Sẻ Tre Island (Bamboo Sparrow island)<br />
Hòn Ông Island<br />
Đảo Yến Island (Swiftlet island)<br />
Hòn Tre Island (Bamboo island)<br />
Suối Đổ Stream<br />
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Morden Nha Trang<br />
Suối Tiên Stream (Fairy stream)<br />
Hòn Bà Mountain<br />
Cai River Minigolf & Restaurant & Marina<br />
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Panoramic view of Nha Trang<br />
Yangbay Waterfall<br />
Tháp Bà Pô Nagar Nha Trang (a Champa Tower)<br />
Chùa Long Sơn (Long Son Pagoda, literally 'The Dragon Mountain Pagod — or White Buddha Pagoda)<br />
Nha Trang Oceanography Institute, the largest of its kind in Indochina where thousands of oceanic life samples, exhibits are on display. It is home to the largest oceanic library in Vietnam.<br />
Chánh Tọa Church (or Mountain Church)<br />
Nha Trang Pasteur Institute<br />
Trí Nguyên Aquarium (an aquarium where hundreds of rare oceanic species are fed)<br />
Vinpearl Cable Car<br />
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<b>Cuisine of Nha Trang</b><br />
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Here are 5 must-try foods list for people first coming to Nha Trang:<br />
1. Grilled fermented pork roll- Nem Nuong:<br />
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Nha trang grilled pork</div>
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When mentioning Nha Trang cuisines, we definitely cannot neglect grilled fermented pork roll, also known as Ninh Hoa’s or Nha Trang’s fermented pork roll. We can eat fermented pork roll fresh (nem chua”) or grilled (“nem nuong”). However, most of the tourists will choose “nem nuong” to enjoy in Nha Trang, and buy “nem chua” as the gifts for family at home. Grilled directly with the fire of coal brazier, fermented pork roll is served with raw herbs as well as dipping sauce with pickled green papaya.<br />
Where to try:<br />
Nem Nuong Vu Thanh An- 15 Le Loi- Nha Trang- Khanh Hoa. The restaurant is crowded with customers from late afternoon till midnight.<br />
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2. Lac Canh’s Grilled Beef:<br />
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Lac Canh Beef<br />
The secret of making perfect grilled beef lies on the recipe of mixing beef with honey and more than ten kinds of spices. The recipe is handed down from generation to generation, and only known to specific members of restaurant owner’s family. Customers are free to grill the beef and enjoy the dish in their own way.<br />
Lac Canh’s grilled beef is so favored by tourists that it appears in many famous international travel guides.<br />
Where to try:<br />
Han Hon Minh restaurant (opened since 1963)- 44 Nguyen Binh Khiem- Nha Trang- Khanh Hoa.<br />
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3. Rice vermicelli with grilled fish and jellyfish- Bun cha ca:<br />
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Nha Trang fish noodle</div>
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It’s “bun cha ca” broth, which is made from boiled sailfish and mackerel’s bones, that determines the exclusive taste of this specialty. Different from the fatty boiled pork bones’ broth; “bun cha ca” broth is sweet and savory, especially suitable for people who are going on a diet. A bowl of Nha Trang’s “bun cha ca” also contained jellyfish and steamed sailfish.<br />
Where to try:<br />
Bun ca Nam Beo- Block B2- Phan Boi Chau- Nha Trang- Khanh Hoa<br />
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4. Lang Chai’s Seafood:<br />
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Nha Trang seafood</div>
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Before visiting Hon Tam, Bai Soi or Bai Mini beaches, tourists are advised to drop in Lang Chai to buy some seafood. Customers can choose fresh seafood which is raised in cage under the sea by their own hand. After that, people will sail to nearby restaurant by ferry, where seafood will be immediately prepared and cook. On mainland, tourists can consume fresh seafood at reasonable price at Chieu Anh Restaurant.<br />
Where to try:<br />
Chieu Anh Restaurant- 86 Tran Phu- Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa<br />
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5. Banh can- “Can” cake<br />
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Sitting around the warm fire of coal brazier, watching the cook skillfully pouring flour into moulds , and then enjoying hot “banh can” in a windy day is an unforgettable experience for anyone when in Nha Trang.<br />
“Banh can” is a popular snack in Central and Southern regions of Vietnam, including rice flour, lard, spring onion and eggs. The cakes are sold in pair, and served with special sweet and sour dipping sauce made from Nha Trang’s famous fish sauce, and raw vegetables.<br />
Where to try:<br />
Crossroad of Le Thanh Ton and Nguyen Thien Thuat Street.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11659379742183138417noreply@blogger.com1Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province, Vietnam12.2387911 109.1967488000000211.9905266 108.87402530000003 12.4870556 109.51947230000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7515157051495386827.post-69289854703194694372017-02-13T02:17:00.000-08:002017-02-17T00:35:33.884-08:00Phu Quoc Island Vietnam<h1 style="text-align: center;">
<b>Phu Quoc Island Vietnam</b></h1>
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<b>Overview about Phu Quoc</b><br />
<b><br /></b><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/phu-quoc-island-vietnam.html">Phu Quoc</a> island is the largest island in Viet nam. Phu Quoc and nearby islands, along with distant Thổ Chu Islands, is part of Kiên Giang Province as Phú Quốc District, the district has a total area of 574 square kilometres (222 sq mi) and a permanent population of approximately 103,000. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, the district of Phú Quốc includes the island proper and 21 smaller islets. The district seat, Dương Đông, is located on the west coast, and is also the largest town on the island. The economy is centered on fishing, agriculture and a fast-growing tourism sector.<br />
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<b>Geography of Phu Quoc</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/phu-quoc-island-vietnam.html">Phu Quoc</a> lies south of the Cambodian coast, west of Kampot, and 40 km west of Ha Tien, the nearest coastal town in Vietnam. Roughly triangular in shape the island is 50 kilometres (31 mi) long from north to south and 25 kilometres (16 mi) from east to west in the north at its widest. It is also located 62 nautical miles (115 km; 71 mi) from Rạch Giá and nearly 290 nautical miles (540 km; 330 mi) from Laem Chabang, Thailand.<br />
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A mountainous ridge known as "99 Peaks" runs the length of Phu Quoc, with Chúa Mountain being the tallest at 603 metres (1,978 ft).<br />
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Phu Quoc Island is mainly composed of sedimentary rocks from the Mesozoic and Cenozoic age, including heterogeneous conglomerate composition, layering thick, quartz pebbles, silica, limestone, riolit and felsit. The Mesozoic rocks are classified in Phu Quoc Formation. The Cenozoic sediments are classified in formations of Long Toan (middle - upper Pleistocene), Long My, (upper Pleistocene), Hau Giang (lower - middle Holocene), upper Holocene sediments, and undivided Quaternary.<br />
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<b>History of Phu Quoc</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/phu-quoc-island-vietnam.html">Phu Quoc</a> has been a sleepy historical backwater for most of its history. However, in the 20th century, it was involved in a series of high-profile events:<br />
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The French missionary Pigneau de Behaine used the island as a base during the 1760s and 1780s to shelter Nguyễn Ánh who was hunted by the Tây Sơn army.<br />
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An 1856 record mentions the island: "King Ang Duong (of Cambodia) apprise Mr. de Montigny, French envoy in visit to Bangkok, through the intermediary of Bishop Miche, his intention to yield Phu Quoc to France."Such a proposition aimed to create a military alliance with France to avoid the threat of Vietnam on Cambodia. The proposal did not receive an answer from the French.<br />
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While the war between Vietnam, France, and Spain was about to begin, Ang Duong sent another letter, dated November 25, 1856, to Napoleon III to warn him on Cambodian claims on the lower Cochinchina region: the Cambodian king listed provinces and islands, including Koh Trol កោះត្រល់ (Phu Quoc), being parts of Vietnam for several years or decades (in the case of Saigon, some 200 years according to this letter). Ang Duong asked the French emperor to not annex any part of these territories because, as he wrote, despite this relatively long Vietnamese rule, they remained Cambodian lands. In 1867, Phu Quoc's Vietnamese authorities pledged allegiance to French troops just conquering Hà Tiên.<br />
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In 1939, the Governor-general of French Indochina, Jules Brévié drew a line to delimit the administrative boundaries for islands in the Gulf of Thailand: those north of the line were placed under Cambodia protectorate; those south of the line were managed by the colony of Cochinchina. Brévié made the point that the decision merely addressed administrative task, and that no sovereignty decision had been made. As a result, Phu Quoc remains under Cochinchina administration. Later, Cochinchina's sovereignty was handed over to the State of Vietnam and remained so after France left.<br />
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After Mainland China fell under the control of the Chinese Communist Party in 1949, General Huang Chieh moved 33,000+ Republic of China Army soldiers mostly from Hunan Province to Vietnam and they were stationed at Phu Quoc. Later, the army moved to Taiwan in June 1953.<br />
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During the Vietnam War the island housed South Vietnam's largest prisoner camp (40,000 in 1973), known as Phú Quốc Prison.<br />
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On May 1, 1975, a squad of Khmer Rouge soldiers raided and took Phu Quoc, but Vietnam soon recaptured it. This was to be the first of a series of incursions and counter-incursions that would escalate to the Cambodian–Vietnamese War in 1979. Cambodia dropped its claims to Phu Quoc in 1976. But the bone of contention involving the island between the governments of the two countries continued, as both have an historical claim to it and the surrounding waters. A July 1982 agreement between Vietnam and The People's Republic of Kampuchea ostensibly settled the dispute, but since Vietnam's withdrawal from Cambodia, the agreement has not been recognized and the island is still the object of irredentist sentiments.The opposition Cambodian National Rescue Party still claims the island as Cambodian territory.<br />
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<b>Some nice places of Phu Quoc</b><br />
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Long Beach is the star and it is bearing the brunt of the boom. In the dry season, the 20-plus kilometre stretch of yellow sand that runs from Duong Dong town down the central west coast of the island is the liveliest beach of the island, the entire length offering beachfront accommodation and places to play, laze and dig into seafood while digging your feet in the sand. Being one of the few beach destinations in Vietnam with a western coast, at the end of the day everyone gathers here to worship the memorable sunset.<br />
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Enjoy Phu Quoc’s unspoiled beaches … Photo taken in or around <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/phu-quoc-island-vietnam.html">Phu Quoc Island</a>, Vietnam by Cindy Fan.<br />
Enjoy Phu Quoc’s unspoiled beaches … (that is a joke) Photo: Cindy Fan<br />
If beach bustle isn’t your scene, it’s possible to find that wild, unspoilt feeling that first drew travellers here. Phu Quoc’s freshly paved arterial roads coupled with dramatic scenery make it a fantastic place to explore by motorbike. Ong Lang, Bai Vung and Bai Sao are just a few of the beaches you should consider staying at or at least visit. Anyone with a window seat on the plane will be struck by how staggeringly green the island is. More than half of it is national park and in 2006 the island was included in the UNESCO designation of Kien Giang as a World Biosphere Reserve. The north and east coast remains relatively untouched by tourism. If you want to experience what the island was like just 10 years ago, head out on the dirt roads that will take you past lush jungle and the island’s many famed pepper plantations.<br />
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But surf and sand is what you’re probably here for and whether you’re after PADI certification, to find Nemo through a snorkel mask or just want to splash around, a day on the water is a must. Better yet, charter a boat to discover paradise in the An Thoi islands, an archipelago of 15 islands and islets off the southern coast where you’ll find secluded coves, soft white sand, azure waters, coral reefs and no people.<br />
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If for some reason you get bored of the beach there are some minor sights to hold your interest such as pearl farms, a night market packed to the gills with seafood, an old prison, Suoi Tranh stream and a museum – they’re easy to find. You can also follow your nose to the fish sauce factories in town.<br />
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Some views remain unspoiled. Photo taken in or around Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam by Cindy Fan.<br />
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<b>Overview of Ha Long Bay</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Hạ Long Bay</a> (Vietnamese: Vịnh Hạ Long,literally: “descending dragon bay”) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to Hạ Long City, Cẩm Phả town, and is a part of Vân Đồn District. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various shapes and sizes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái Tử Long Bay to the northeast, and Cát Bà Island to the southwest. These larger zones share a similar geological, geographical, geomorphological, climate and cultural characters.<br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Hạ Long Bay</a> has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most of which are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high density of 775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created biodiversity, including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore biosystem. <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Hạ Long Bay </a>is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic faunal species.<br />
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<b>Location</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Hạ Long Bay</a> is located in northeastern Vietnam, from E106°56' to E107°37' and from N20°43' to N21°09'. The bay stretches from Yên Hưng district, past Hạ Long city, Cẩm Phả town to Vân Đồn District, bordered on the south and southeast by the Gulf of Tonkin, on the north by China, and on the west and southwest by Cát Bà Island. The bay has a 120 km long coastline and is approximately 1,553 km² in size with about 2,000 islets. The area designated by UNESCO as the World Natural Heritage Site incorporates 434 km² with 775 islets, of which the core zone is delimited by 69 points: Đầu Gỗ island on the west, Ba Hầm lake on the south and Cống Tây island on the east. The protected area is from the Cái Dăm petrol store to Quang Hanh commune, Cẩm Phả town and the surrounding zone.<br />
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<b>Weather</b><br />
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The climate of the bay is tropical, wet, sea islands, with two seasons: hot and moist summer, and dry and cold winter. The average temperature is from 15 °C- 25 °C, and annual rainfall is between 2 meters and 2.2 meters. Hạ Long Bay has the typical diurnal tide system (tide amplitude ranges from 3.5-4m). The salinity is from 31 to 34.5MT in the dry season and lower in the rainy season.<br />
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<b>History</b><br />
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History shows that <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Hạ Long Bay</a> was the setting for local naval battles against Vietnam's coastal neighbors. On three occasions, in the labyrinth of channels in Bạch Đằng River near the islands, the Vietnamese army stopped the Chinese from landing. In 1288, General Trần Hưng Đạo stopped Mongol ships from sailing up the nearby Bạch Đằng River by placing steel-tipped wooden stakes at high tide, sinking the Mongol Kublai Khan's fleet.<br />
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During the Vietnam War, many of the channels between the islands were heavily mined by the United States Navy, some of which pose a threat to shipping to this day.<br />
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<b>Ancient tales</b><br />
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Hạ Long bay's inhabitants</a> have developed numerous tales explaining names given to various isles and caves in the bay.[22]<br />
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Đầu Gỗ cave (literally: "the end of wooden bars" cave): these wooden bars in this cave are the remnants of sharped wooden columns built under the water level by the order of Trần Hưng Đạo commander in order to sink Mongolian invaders' ships in the 13th century.<br />
Kim Quy cave (literally: "Golden Turtle" cave): it is told that the Golden Turtle swam toward the Eastern Sea (international name: South China Sea) after returning the holy sword which had assisted King Lê Thái Tổ in the combat against Ming invaders from China. Next, with the approval of the Sea King, Golden Turtle continued to fight against monsters in this marine area. The turtle became exhausted and died in a cave. Consequently, the cave was named after the Golden Turtle.<br />
Con Cóc isle (literally: Frog isle): is a frog- like isle. According to ancient tales, in a year of severe drought, a frog directed all animals to the Heaven and protested against the God. They demonstrated in favour of making rain. As a result, the God must accept the frog as his uncle. Since then, whenever frogs grind their teeth, the God has to pour water down the ground.<br />
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<b>Food</b><br />
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<b>1. Chả Mực (Squid Ball – Squid Cake)</b><br />
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Halong Squid Ball is well known not only for Vietnamese but also for international tourists. The main ingredient is, of course, squid. However, not any kind of squid can make the dish as wonderful as Halong Bay's freshly caught squid. The dish, hence, will get the sharp and appealing tang. The crunchy yet chewy texture, juicy taste and attractive aroma of Squid Ball go well with boiled rice, sticky rice or Bánh Cuốn (a type of thin, steamed rice cake). This darling is sold at many stores and stalls around the city and especially at Halong I Market.<br />
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<b>2. Snail</b><br />
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Visiting any random snail restaurant/street shop in Halong City, gourmets might be surprised with a very long list of different exotic snails there. Each species possesses distinctive appearance and a very distinctive flavour. All you can do is being adventurous, trying a random dish that catches your eyes or with a local, who can show you the difference among the snails. Good shops for snail can be found at Vuon Dao road, Bai Chay ward (but a bit pricey) or in Hon Gai area, where not only snail but various types of fresh and cheap seafoods are sold.<br />
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<b>3. Ngán (A type of hard clam)</b><br />
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If you have a chance to have just one bite of Ngán, its deliciousness would stay in your mouth forever. Amongst all dishes made from Ngán, the most famous one is Ngán wine, which is made by opening the shells of Ngán then letting its blood flow directly into the strong liquor. Visiting Halong, you may have many Ngán dishes like grilled, steamed, sushi, salad, soup, deep-fried with vegetables, porridge, etc. You should not miss the chance to experience this unique seafood when you come to Halong Bay.<br />
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<b>4. Prawn and Lobster</b><br />
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With good environment, Halong Bay is blessed with many kinds of prawn, lobster, white pearl shrimp, or tiger shrimp. However, the most valuable and most delicious are prawn and lobster. There are two popular methods of prawn/lobster processing, steaming and breaded frying. However, steaming with using additional ingredients like beer or tubers lemongrass to remove the fishy smell is more preferable because people love to enjoy the natural taste it provides.<br />
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<b>5. Oyster</b><br />
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Another well-known seafood in Halong Bay is oyster. Oyster is a nutrition-rich food and provides a plethora of energy for your body. Inside its hard-shell is blood-like red bowel, which carry the most delicious and nutritious part of an oyster. It can be eaten raw with a lemon slice or grilled with cheese.<br />
The crunchy yet chewy texture, juicy taste and attractive aroma of Squid Ball go well with boiled rice, sticky rice or Bánh Cuốn (a type of thin, steamed rice cake)<br />
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<b>6. Sá Sùng (A type of sea worm)</b><br />
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This rare and expensive speciality only exists in Quan Lan Island, Minh Chau Island (Van Don, Quang Ninh). Fresh Sá Sùng stir-fried with garlic is a rustic way of cooking of Halong people. Or you can try to taste roasted Sá Sùng, a golden crispy dish with aromatic odour, combined with herb and a glass of beer. Nowadays, this delicacy is brought from the 2 mentioned islands to Halong City, so you are able to taste it right at the city but the price is quite high in compare to other types of seafoods due to its rarity.<br />
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<b>7. Bánh Gật Gù (Nodding Rice Cake)</b><br />
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Bánh Gật Gù is made from steaming rice flour mixture. When eating, the cake is dipped in a special sauce, along with a piece of caramelized pork. The feeling of cool, soft cake and juicy pork can enchant even the fastidious customers.<br />
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<b>8. Hà (A type of tiny rock clam)</b><br />
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Another proud specialty of Halong is Hà. Hà clam can be made to a delicious sour soup all around four seasons of the year, but most interesting time to eat this soup is still the hot summer days. In addition, Hà can be covered in wheat flour and deep-fried, bringing out a rich and savory taste.<br />
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<b>9. Sam Quảng Yên (Horseshoe Crab of Quang Yen)</b><br />
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The meat of Sam can be processed into a lot of different foods, such as pudding crab, crab salad, sweet and sour crab legs, crab sauté with peppers and lemongrass, fried eggs crab, steamed crabs, fried crab, fried crab’s cartilage, stir-fried crab and glass noodle. The endless menu of horseshoe crab is always await the visitors in Halong.<br />
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<b>10. Cà Sáy Tiên Yên</b><br />
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Cà Sáy is a hybrid between muscovy and duck, inheriting the taste of both meat kind. Through the Tiên Yên people’s processing method, it becomes doubly delicious. The secret is the aromatic sauce made from fish sauce of Cai Rong, Van Yen, Cat Hai, sassafras concentration of Guangxi and mild spicy ginger grown on Tiên Yên soil.<br />
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Make sure to have a full experience to <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/overview-ha-long-bay-vietnamese-vinh-ha.html%20Done">Halong Bay</a> through enjoying all the specialties included in this list!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An</a>, known as Fai-Fo or Faifoo, is a city with a population of approximately 120.000 in Vietnam's Quang Nam Province and noted since 1999 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Old Town Hoi An</a>, the city's historic district, is recognized as an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century, its buildings and street plan reflecting a unique blend of influences, indigenous and foreign. Prominent in the city's old town, is its covered "Japanese Bridge," dating to the 16th-17th century.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">A slow stroll through town reveals its gems. <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An</a> has to this days well preserved its most sacred treasure, the centuries-old architecture. The town used to harbor foreign traders back in the 17-18th, and once is an important heavily-frequented trading port in Southeast Asia. The foreigners come from all corners of the world, but mostly are Chinese and Japanese nationalities. Some come and go, but many settle in permanently and etch their marks into the history of Hoi An.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Mixing together with Vietnamese design, Chinese and Japanese accents melt and create a picture-perfect Hoi An of the late 19th century, which it has somehow remained mostly intact since. The end product is an oddly strange-yet-familiar sight that exists nowhere else in the world. To this day, few descendants of the foreign traders remain but the architectural setting manages to survive the damage of time.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">In 1999, UNESCO formally recognizes <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An is a World Heritage Site</a>. There are the things that make up the reputation. <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An </a>is home to many temples, pagodas and the ancient homes that bear its very unique mark. The density of such sites is unlike any other in Vietnam. These places carry with them the history of Hoi An itself. The depiction of its formation, its once-prosperous merchant past, its progress and how it manages to become one of today are all well documented, in words and in priceless relics.</span></span></div>
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<i style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An earned UNESCO recognition since as early as 1999</a></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">The town is not just reminiscent of the past, it truly takes one for a slow enlightening journey to the past. Such journey is simply unthinkable most elsewhere in Vietnam. It is only possible because of the careful and dedicated works that have gone into preserving and presenting its way - efforts that have come as the result of the UNESCO recognition. Enjoying the spotlight and catering to the increasing number of tourists flooding its narrow streets hoping to catch a glimpse of the past, hotels and resorts are now sprouting up all over town.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Hoi An also has four museums highlighting the history of the region. These museums are managed by the Hoi An Center for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation. Entrance to the museum is permitted with a <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An Entrance Ticket</a>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Weather is limited to the season of May/June - end of August when the seas are calm and wind changes direction and comes from the South. The remainder of the year the weather is intermittent between rain & cold and hot & mild. Popular activities such as visiting offshore <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Cu-lao-Cham islands</a> are only guaranteed to be likely during the short season of end of May to end of August, which is the high season for domestic tourism.</span></div>
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<a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Shopping in Hoi An</b></span></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span></a><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Amost of the things sold in town, there are only 3 different categories. First is souvenir, the second being clothing and the last is food, both western and Vietnamese. The souvenir is not something to write home about, since offerings are limited in diversity throughout the country. <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An</a> is better known for its tailor shops, which mostly service personal bespoke orders. Tourists circulate rumor that people stay in this little sleepy town for entire weeks doing nothing, waiting just to have their shirts made to the perfect fit. Most designs are traditional Vietnamese in nature, with some offer contemporary twists and touches of foreign taste as well.</span></span></div>
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<i style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An lantern</a> makes a perfect house deco - and inexpensive</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Coupled with the right prices, Hoi An is truly a shoppers’ paradise, one that dictates its western customers on a unique oriental sense of style. Paradox does not end. One imagines never being able to find western food in such a hardcore Vietnamese setting. That turns out not the case. <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An</a> is home to multiple restaurants that serve big hearty American meals with only a small portion of the menu dedicated to local food. The locals prefer their sidewalk vendors to the many re-innovated house-turned-restaurants out there.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b><a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Famous Food and Cuisines in Hoi An</a></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px;">And it is in <a href="http://niceplaceworld.blogspot.com/2017/02/Hoi-An-Ancient-Town-in-Hue-city-of-Viet-Nam.html">Hoi An</a> that their inner peace shall be found, paradoxically in the face of all the money being changed hand. As for a fitting end to a story of many extremes, Hoi An is, sadly, situated in one of the poorest provinces in the country. Apart from the glamour of the tourism-enriching little town, Quang Nam’s population generally lives at the poverty line level. A typical drive from Danang’s airport or train station to Hoi An soon enough will reveal all the stories that are silently told. </span></span><br />
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