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Ho Chi Minh City
Restored colonial classics stand side-by-side with brand new developments which would be at home in any Asian mega polis, traditional temples in classical Sino-Vietnamese-style sit next door to sixties-style, American-influenced architecture, reminders of the massive US presence here during the American/Vietnam war, and the ubiquitous Stalinist concrete monstrosities that blight all major Socialist cities.
As a travel destination, Saigon is justifiably popular and the city offers something for everyone. Business travelers and tourists can enjoy the opulence of luxury, five-star hotels - some restored classics and some brand-new developments. Backpackers will find a welcome in the travelers ghetto of Pham Ngu Lao, right in the centre of downtown, where guesthouse accommodation can be had for just a few dollars a night.
Saigon is the most popular destination in Vietnam for both business and pleasure and the city offers an insight to Vietnam and the Vietnamese seldom seen elsewhere in the country.
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Da Nang City
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Da Nang cultural history dates back only 300 years, so the area is historically new when compared to the 4,000 year existence of Vietnamese culture. It is home to Cham Museum the ancient pagodas of Hai Chau Pho Da Long Tho.
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Nha Trang City
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Nha Trang has 19 islands with more than 2,500 households and about 15,000. The largest of these is Tre Island with an area of some 30km2, sheltering the bay from strong winds and waves.
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Halong Bay Vietnam
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Ha Long Bay is located in Quáng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 kilometre long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, other support floating villages of fishermen, who ply the shallow waters for 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks.
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