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Proud and diverse.
south vietnam
South Vietnam provides a diverse range of experiences, from the busy tree lined boulevards of the tumultuous southern capital Ho Chi Minh City, to the iridescent waterways of the Mekong Delta, proudly boasting enough natural produce to feed an entire nation. The gentle and relaxing warm water coastal shores of Phan Thiet and Nha Trang provide a more settling pace of life. Combinations of the above provide both excitement and relaxation balanced naturally and created entirely for you to explore and enjoy.
INFORMATION Population: Hoi Chi Minh City 6,400,000 Airport: Tan Son Nhat Airport serves Ho Chi Minh City. Local Transport: Traffic in the main cities and towns is frantic. Buses are best avoided, instead take a taxi (metered or unmetered) or go local with a `cyclo'. Shops: Great value boutiques along Le Thanh Ton. Souvenirs: Ben Thanh Market for general items and tourist tack, the Russian Market for electronics and Dong Khoi for arts and crafts. Weather: Dry from Nov-May the weather remains more obvious than in other regions of Vietnam, its low season from mid May-Oct remains warm yet is dotted with heavy showers by late afternoon with occasional overcast days. Its temperatures remain relatively constant and ranges from 25° C to 35° C year round. SOUTH VIETNAM REGIONAL MAP South Vietnam enjoys a great diversity steeped in history from reunification in 1975 to the 2nd Century Cham ruins in Nha Trang. Its patchwork of culture is interwoven with the many religions that include Catholicism, Buddhism and Islam. To the east, Vietnam's beaches of Nha Trang and Mui Ne on the outskirts of Phan Thiet are ideal locations for pure relaxation. The bustling southern capital of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon pulses with energy day and night and is a must see on any visit to this uniquely proud and diverse region.
Cambodia
Vietnam
Phnom Penh
Nha Trang
Chau Doc My Tho Vinh Long Phu Quoc Can Tho Soc Trang Ca Mau
Ho Chi Minh City
Phan Thiet Vung Tau Tra Vinh
Mekong Delta Area
see & do
MEKONG DELTA This fruitful plain and its many tributaries of South East Asia`s largest river provides Vietnam with enough produce to feed a nation. Traded on boats in the floating markets of Can Tho and Chau Doc, its produce is bound for cities as far flung as Hanoi or Phnom Penh. Combine the hustle and bustle of these floating markets with the rich experiences of river cruises and panoramic views of the scenic countryside, choose to visit on a day trip or overnight before returning back to Ho Chi Minh City. BEACHES Long stretches of pristine white sands and clear coastal waters provide nothing but peace and relaxation on the warm water shores and offshore islands of this pretty coastline. Nha Trang remains as the popular resort for holidaying, while the island of Phu Quoc and mainland Phan Thiet remain as sleepy coastal shores, ideal for relaxing both before and after your Vietnam tour. 44 CU CHI TUNNELS See experience on page opposite. HO CHI MINH CITY BY NIGHT This bustling lively city comes alive as the temperature cools. Sit al fresco streetside and watch the world go by, alternatively head for the river to enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar of the Majestic Hotel, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views of this vibrant city. FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD Sample traditional Vietnamese food from delightfully fusioned French baguettes to steaming bowls of traditional noodle soup. Nha Trang is famous for its seafood restaurants, providing some of the cheapest and freshest seafood in the whole of South East Asia.
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