Southern Region
Nha Trang
Nha Trang, picturesque resort is the perfect place to take a break from your Lord visit to Vietnam. Quiet coastal town with white sandy beaches planted with coconut trees, Nha Trang with its appearance of a small resort and its surrounding islands is an invitation to laziness. From the discovery of green islands, do some diving, or simply enjoy the pleasures of the sea are the main activities.
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the largest city in the country, the richest and most dynam ic where start all the economic reforms of the government. Bicycles, scooters, mopeds, motorcycle taxis, rickshaws, old cars and trucks invade the center of what was the Pari s of the East.You will enjoy strolling walk to admire the colonial architecture influenced by 95 years of French, to visit the colorful markets, but also stroll by cyclo to enjoy the city and soak up all the excitement without press.
The tunnels of Cu Chi
Located 70 miles northwest of Saigon, Cu Chi, is where the Viet Cong taunted the Americans with a primitive technique miracle. The guerrillas escaped their enemies in a maze of tunnels bombproof that span nearly 200 km. Most of these tunnels are too narrow for Western visitors, who quickly become claustrophobic. But a small part of the maze has been expanded to give tourists a glimpse of the underground city of Cu Chi.
The Caodaism temple in Tay Ninh
Beyond Cu Chi, the provincial capital of Tay Ninh is the starting point for a visit to the spectacular temple of Cao Dai, the cathedral of religion the same name. This sect, a native of Vietnam, is loosely based on other philosophies, Christianity, Confucianism. The architecture of the cathedral is breathtaking, neither eastern nor western.
The Mekong Delta
Considered as the rice granary of South Vietnam, the Mekong Delta offers a real window on Vietnamese rural life.Made up of thousands of foster canals lined with orchards and tropical plants, the delta is a harmonious blend of landscapes colors beige and green around which life is organized. The main sights are My Tho, Ben Tre, Cai Be, Vinh Long, Sa Dec, Can Tho and Chau Doc.
Long Hai
Formerly holiday destination of the last Emperor of Vietnam. Long Hai is a small and secluded city, located 120 km southeast of Saigon and 40 km northeast of Vung Tau (formerly known as Cap Saint Jacques). Wild setting, Long Hai is an ideal place to relax to the rhythm of the sea.
Phan Thiet
Fishing village located 200 km northeast of Saigon, Phan Thiet is the perfect place for a beach extension. Bordered by the South China Sea with its white sandy beaches and coconut groves, the resort of Phan Thiet is a haven for relaxation, but it is also a place rich in the more astonishing than the other natural sites such as sand dunes, natural lakes or surprising “red canyons.”
Phu Quoc
Located in the Thailand Gulf, one hour flight from Saigon, the mountainous and forested Phu Quoc island certainly has the most beautiful white sand beaches of Vietnam. Far from civilization, with its clear waters, this charming unspoiled islands is definitely a recommended destination for lovers of peace and nature.
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